200th Commemorative Year of the Great Miramichi Fire

1825 – 2025

This year marks 200 years since the Great Miramichi Fire of 1825 — one of the most significant natural disasters in Canadian history. As we reflect on this historic event, we also honour the resilience, strength, and rebuilding spirit of the people who shaped the Miramichi we know today.

Check back to this page regularly for updates and a full schedule of events commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Great Miramichi Fire!

Emergency Service & Preparedness Day

May 31, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Newcastle Library Parking Lot

Bring the whole family and explore the world of emergency services!
This family-friendly community event will highlight the incredible work of local and regional emergency management teams and first responders—all while promoting public safety, awareness, and preparedness in a fun, hands-on way.

FREE entry
Meet First Responders
Open to the public
Kids’ Fun Zone with inflatables & face painting
Charity BBQ
Emergency Vehicle Displays
Live Demonstrations
Giveaways & Door Prizes

Come learn, explore, and play—while discovering how you can help keep your family and community safe!

Beneath the Smoke: A Commemorative Theatre Event

October 3–5 | Various Times | Carrefour Beausoleil
October 7 | Dinner Theatre | Kinsmen Centre

Step back in time and experience the human stories behind one of the most devastating events in our region’s history.

Character Matters Miramichi presents Beneath the Smoke, a powerful series of theatrical performances commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Great Miramichi Fire of 1825. This immersive experience includes the debut of the full production "Beneath the Smoke: The Great Miramichi Fire", which brings to life personal tales of survival, loss, and resilience in the wake of unimaginable disaster.

Featured performances include:

  • A one-man storytelling show recounting an individual's experience during the fire

  • An original Acadian performance rooted in cultural traditions

  • A musical concert featuring acclaimed New Brunswick artists

Performance Dates at Carrefour Beausoleil:

  • October 3 at 7:00 PM

  • October 4 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

  • October 5 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Dinner Theatre Event:

  • October 7 at the Kinsmen Centre

Join us for an interactive journey into the past—where the flames may have died, but the stories still burn brightly.

Author Talk: The Miramichi Fire – A History

Friday, August 22 | 7:00 PM | St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Bushville


Hosted by the Miramichi Historical Society & St. Paul’s Anglican Church
(Featuring Richard Walsh & Charlotte Loggie)

Join us for a special evening with acclaimed author and history professor Dr. Alan MacEachern, as he presents insights from his powerful new book, The Miramichi Fire: A History.

This thought-provoking talk will explore the origins, devastation, and long-lasting impact of the Great Miramichi Fire of 1825, offering fresh historical perspective and engaging storytelling rooted in extensive research.

Discover the story behind the fire that shaped a region—and meet the author preserving its legacy.