Over $200,000 in federal and provincial contributions will improve facilities at the Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum

“The forestry industry helped build New Brunswick, and the Woodmen’s Museum plays a vital role in preserving this chapter of the province’s heritage. These improvements mean the museum will be able to preserve this history for the next generation, drive local tourism, and help rural communities thrive and flourish.”

- The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA

“The Woodmen’s Museum tells the story of our logging industry, which is an important part of the province’s history and an important part of our community,” said Southwest Miramichi-Bay du Vin MLA Mike Dawson. “Our government is pleased to support upgrades that will ensure that the museum remains a key tourism attraction for years to come.”

- Mike Dawson, MLA for Southwest Miramichi - Bay du Vin for The Honourable Réjean Savoie, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation

“Our museum reflects the deep roots of local history and its enduring traditions. Beyond its artifacts, it is the rich narratives they unfold and the lessons they share that truly matter. As a rural museum, securing adequate funding is a continuous challenge, particularly as we face an overwhelming need for extensive infrastructure repairs. Support from programs such as ACOA and RDC has been instrumental in upholding our mission: emphasizing local heritage, New Brunswick’s lumbering history, and our deep-rooted connection to nature through education. By investing in our museum today, we aim to ensure that its narratives and lessons resonate with future generations.”

- Christine Jean, Executive Director at the Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum

• The Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum is a Canadian forestry museum located in Boisetown, New Brunswick.  Along with providing educational experiences on local history, it is also used for community gatherings.  

• The Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) supports projects that build the economies of communities in Atlantic Canada. Through the ICF, ACOA works with communities to find opportunities for growth.  

• In March, the Public Policy Forum - The Atlantic Canada Momentum Index published a report that confirms that Atlantic Canada’s economy is bustling and the region is poised for exponential growth.

• The provincial funding is provided through the Regional Development Corporation. 

Associated links

• Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum •
• Public Policy Forum - The Atlantic Canada Momentum Index

Kevin Lemkay
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Rural Economic Development
and of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Kevin.Lemkay@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

Amanda Jensen
Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
amanda.jensen@acoa-apeca.gc.ca

Mary-Anne Hurley-Corbyn
Communications
Regional Development Corporation
mary-anne.hurley-corbyn@gnb.ca

Christine Jean
Executive Director
Central New Brunswick Woodmen's Museum
director@woodmensmuseum.com

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