Historical Places: Historic Beaverbrook House

Miramichi is a place that is full of history. Whether it's the history of the cultures that make up this community or people who have contributed to and made this city what it is, there's something here for everyone. Historic Beaverbrook is one of the many historical sites here on the river.

The house is open to the public from the last week of June until September for tours, which are $5. Tour guides are here from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

Front view of the house.

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Sign on lawn for tourists.

Main entrance to the house.

The Historic Beaverbrook House is the childhood home of multi-millionaire, Lord Beaverbrook, born Maxwell Aitken to the Reverend William Cuthbert Aitken and his wife, Jane Noble.

Lord Beaverbrook's bedroom.

The house was built in 1877 and is a not-for-profit association. All the proceeds from the admission fee and from any donations received all go back into restoring the house to its original self, and ensuring any necessary repairs are made.

The parlor.

The parlor.

The parlor would have been the first room that people went into when they came into the house. This was where Lord Beaverbrook's mother would have entertained company. This also happens to be where company is entertained in the house nowadays.

There are musical evenings held in the parlor, with the next one coming up on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Entertainment will be provided by the Fochabers Fiddlers from Fochabers, Scotland.

Every Monday, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. there are Encounter Tours at the house. Guests reserve their place, by calling (506) 622-5572, in order to tour the house, meet Lord Beaverbrook and have tea with him in the parlor.

A traditional afternoon tea.

Lord Beaverbrook for the Encounter Tour.

Battle of Britain Room where guests encounter Lord Beaverbrook.

Despite only being open during the summer for tours, the house is still bustling with activity throughout the year. Board meetings for various societies are held in the parlor and the public is welcome to book the parlor for baby showers, wedding showers, rehearsal dinners or small receptions, wedding photo shoots, or birthday parties.

To learn more about the Historic Beaverbrook House or any upcoming events at the house, check out their website at www.beaverbrookhouse.com. Go take a tour today and learn more about this city's history!