Southwest Miramichi River

Its two branches join near the hamlet of Juniper, Carleton County.

Flowing initially southeast through heavy forests and large hills, the Southwest Miramichi River enters Northumberland County, is joined by the Taxis River at Boiestown then the larger volume flows northeast.

The river is noted for Atlantic Salmon fishing.

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.

This article related to a river in New Brunswick, Canada is a stub.

Priceville Footbridge spanning the Main Southwest Miramichi River