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Miramichi Salmon Conservation Centre

The Miramichi Salmon Association has been evolving for many years starting in 1953 with the conservation of salmon being the number one priority. Over the years of operation the Miramichi Salmon Association has faced many challenges but continuing to find ways to keep the salmon in our river.

*We are currently not offering tours*

The Miramichi Salmon Conservation Centre (MSCC) is the oldest operating Atlantic salmon hatchery in Canada. Located in South Esk, New Brunswick, the facility is only 5km west of the City of Miramichi. Read More ⇒

Sparkle Sub - Hatchery

Sparkle Sub - Hatchery

In 1920 a sub hatchery was constructed on the Southwest Miramichi river at Juniper.  The purpose of this hatchery was to facilitate the release of the fry from the Miramichi fish Hatchery. Read More ⇒

Fish Culture in Canada

Fish Culture in Canada

Fish culture is one of the most ancient of human pursuits, for the Chinese are known to have practiced it from almost prehistoric times. Read More ⇒

DDT - Miramichi Fish Hatchery

DDT - Miramichi Fish Hatchery

Early settlers could be selective from the abundant forest, fish and minerals. As the population grew it became clear that they could no longer be selective. Read More ⇒

MSA South Esk Office
485 Route 420
South Esk, NB E1V 4L9
(506) 622-4000

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MSA Fredericton Office
1133 Regent Street, Suite 110
P.O. Box 30035, Prospect Plaza
Fredericton, NB E3B 0H8
(506) 457-2233

MSA US Office
MSA (US) Inc.
P.O. Box. 646
Houlton, ME 04730

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