The Southwest Miramichi River is a Canadian river in New Brunswick[1][2]. The Southwest Miramichi River has its origins in the Miramichi Highlands, part of the Appalachian Mountains in Carleton County. Its two branches join near the village of Juniper, NB. Nearly every bend in the river, for example Push and Be Damned Rapids, has a distinctive name reflecting the importance of the river to fishermen, canoeists, and lumbermen. Flowing initially southeast through heavy forests, the Southwest Miramichi River is joined by the Taxis River at Boiestown, NB and begins to flow northeast. The river is tidal below Quarryville, NB. The Southwest Miramichi River joins the Northwest Miramichi River at Newcastle, NB to form the Miramichi River. The river is noted for Atlantic Salmon fishing. It is navigable by canoe throughout much of its length. It is sometimes referred to as the "Main Southwest Miramichi River" to distinguish it from the Little Southwest Miramichi River, a smaller, more northerly branch of the Miramichi River system. Tributaries include:
- North Branch Southwest Miramichi River
- South Branch Southwest Miramichi River
- Taxis River
- Cains River
- Bartholomew River
- Renous River
- Barnaby River
References
- ^ Rayburn, A. (1975) Geographical Names of New Brunswick. Toponymy Study 2. Surveys and Mapping Branch, Energy Mines and Resources Canada, Ottawa
- ^ Geographical Names of Canada http://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/index_e.php
