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Enjoy our virtual exploration of the complete site and its history. |
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The Mi'gmaq used this site during the summer months, it was known to them as Nsweg (The Lookout). Subsequent waves of European migration and conquest saw the point used as one of the first Catholic missions in the area and then as the place where various waves of English colonisation led to what became the nucleus of the town of New Richmond. The names of Duthie, Willett, Cuthbert, Campbell and Montgomery, all intimately tied to the site were all important to the emerging town and its economic base of logging, farming, fishing and shipbuilding. The site, as it is today, comprises eighty-two acres and includes twenty-two buildings, most of which were 'collected' here as a result of the efforts of a group of descendants of the original Anglophone colonists. A simple presentation of facts does not do justice to the beauty and diversity of the place with its forest trails, diverse flora and fauna and glorious views on the Bay. Duthie's Point is the perfect place to experience the magic of the sun setting over the Bay. One of the few buildings original to the site is the Willet House, which served as the dwelling for the main staff of the adjoining stanley Estate. To facilitate their comfort of guests invited to Stanley House, an airstrip was installed. No planes land there these days, but it has become home of the yearly New Richmond Bluegrass Festival . Soon to become one of many such events as the 'Festivak Strip'. An ideal place for picnicing, barbeques, family gatherings and weddings Contact us to find out more.
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