Exhibit looks back on when Fundy's Point Wolfe River logging community

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Fundy National Park opened its first outdoor exhibit yesterday afternoon.

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Photo Contributed/Brian Townsend

Fundy National Park opened a new exhibit dedicated to enhancing visitors’ understanding of the history and ecosystem management of the park and the area. From left: Pam Veinotte from Fundy National Park; Hilyard Rossiter, mayor of Alma; Mary Majka, member of the Order of Canada; Rob Moore, MP for Fundy Royal; Chief Joseph Knockwood, Fort Folly First Nation; and Elder Gilbert Sewell, Fort Folly First Nation.

The Hueston Brook exhibit is part of the park's multi-year EcoIntegrity Project, which was launched in July 2007. The plan is designed to enhance visitors' understanding of the history and ecosystem management of the park and the area. It also includes various scientific programs and educational opportunities for visitors to get actively involved with during their stay.

This particular exhibit is the second exhibit to be officially opened at the park.

"It's a very simple exhibit, but striking," says Field Unit Superintendent at Parks Canada New Brunswick South, Pam Veinotte. "It's reminiscent of the times when Fundy's Point Wolfe River was a thriving logging community."

The new exhibit at Hueston Brook, designed by Form Media of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, features a wooden log structure and includes newly designed interpretive panels giving visitors an overview of the changing landscape as the river is restored and marine life is protected.

"It's a very nice exhibit and it almost works as a frame," says Veinotte. "Through the exhibit you can see the Point Wolfe covered bridge."

MP of Fundy Royal, Rob Moore, along with about 75 other people, attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at the park. He says he thinks this exhibit, along with the rest of the EcoIntegrity project will encourage visitors to really enjoy what takes place at Fundy.

"This is an example of our government's commitment towards Fundy National Park," said Moore. "This exhibit will encourage visitors to come and enjoy our park's natural beauty and cultural heritage."

Veinotte says the park is currently working on completing five more exhibits to be opened in the Dickson Falls and Point Wolfe areas in the early fall. She's very happy with the way the EcoIntegrity project is going and believes its progression and completion, over the next few years, will further enhance peoples' experience when they come to visit Fundy.

"The idea with this multi-year project is to create new opportunities for visitors," says Veinotte. "We're trying to help visitors connect with the park and have a very memorable experience while they're here."