Hay Island Provincial Park is a beautiful Island located in Atlantic Canada. It offers a great boardwalk and great views of Miramichi Bay and Neguac.
Welcome home. Neguac is where I grew up and where my parents still live as well as most of my extended family. It’s a small fishing community of about 1600 people located in the northeastern part of New Brunswick, a Canadian province located on the East Coast.
My favourite place to go in Neguac is a tiny Island called Hay Island Provincial Pak (Parc l’Île-aux-foins).
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Hay Island Park: A Beautiful Island in Atlantic Canada
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For places to stay in the area, check out the Waterfront Cottage Airbnb where I always stay when I’m visiting my family in New Brunswick.
An Eco-Tourism Site
Hay Island is an eco-tourism site. The town has done a great job ensuring that the site stays as undisturbed and pristine as possible. The park includes walking trails, warm saltwater beaches, a birdwatching tower overlooking Miramichi Bay and a lighthouse painted with the Acadian flag colours.
A Sanctuary
When I got my driver’s licence as a teenager, I would go for a drive to Hay Island every opportunity I could get. This place has always been a bit of a sanctuary, a place to find quiet and to gather my thoughts.
One of my most vivid childhood memories is when my parents hosted a birthday party at Hay Island. It was on a sunny August day; it must have been my fifth or sixth birthday. My parents had put balloons and garlands amongst all the trees closet to where the lighthouse now sits. It was so beautiful. We had a BBQ and played with friends and family. It was perfect.
Fabulous boardwalk
Certainly, the best part is the park’s 0.8 km circle-shaped boardwalk. It offers excellent views of the Miramichi Bay and the village. Therefore, you’ll want to keep making loops!
The Island is closed in the wintertime, but if you have the right vehicle, you can still access it, in other words, at your own risks. The Island in the winter offers incredible views. As you can imagine, you also get to enjoy the Island to yourself at that time of year.
When I’m visiting my family, I try to go to the Island every day. When I still lived on the East Coast, one of my favourite things would be to bring my dog. It was the perfect location in the winter to let him run loose.
Finally, if you’re looking for a bite to eat in the area, stop by Chez Raymond Restaurant. It’s just a few minutes’ drive away, and you’ll taste the best homemade style food. You’ll also get to see where was my very first job as a teenager.
Where to stay in the area
For places to stay in the area, check out the Waterfront Cottage Airbnb where I always stay when I’m visiting my family in New Brunswick.
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This location looks awesome! I’m sure this is a nice escape from a crowded city and sunsets were beautiful too! Thanks for sharing this experience
This place definitely looks super peaceful! You’re lucky you get to go every day during your family visits 🙂 Also your dog looks adorable!
What a wonderful little beauty spot…the views look spectacular! I’d be walking the circular loop for hours to take in the scenery. Thanks for the wonderful guide!
I can’t believe I have never heard of Miramichi Bay! It looks so amazing, especially the beautiful boardwalk. I’m excited to add this to my bucket list!
I can see why this would be a great summer location. I do, however, love the winter look with the snow on the ground. It all looks very unspoilt.
What a beautiful location! I’ve never visited this part of Canada but now I definitely need to make plans to check it out. Love your photos and details and thanks for sharing!
You have the cutest dog! Since I live on the west coast USA, I haven’t made it over to Eastern Canada! It looks gorgeous!
I’ve explored New Brunswick but never knew about this island. It sees so wonderful. I’ll have to look for it.
I see what you mean about the views in winter, what a beeeautiful area.
Do you find that you appreciate it more as an adult? I never realized how pretty it was where I grew up, until I saw it with new eyes as an adult. Did you feel the same way?
I hope we can explore this side of Canada at some point.