During the summer season, they will find some of the finest salmon fishing in the world. Also located in the picturesque village is the Walls Historic House, and the Blackville Municipal Park. The park located in the center of the village provides an observation deck overlooking the beautiful Miramichi River, walking trails and playground, perfect for picnics. The Atlantic Salmon is truly king in Doaktown, an hour's drive southwest of Miramichi on Route 8. The village is home to The Atlantic Salmon Museum featuring displays, an aquarium, a smoke house, an ice house and a guide's camp.
Sportsmen can arrange salmon fishing at a number of sports camps in the area.
The Doak House, a mid-19th century residence of an early settler, and the oldest covered bridge in the province, the Nelson Hollow Bridge. are also located at Doaktown. You are on the Miramichi when you enter Boiestown from the south. The people of this area are proud of their heritage which dates back to the 1700's when the river was the whole means of existence. This is not farm country although fiddleheads abound and can be found on the table throughout the summer and winter months. This is bear country, moose country, deer country and of course salmon country.