Top 3 Abandoned Places In New Brunswick
2 years ago
There are so many abandoned places in New Brunswick! This is a list of the top three abandoned places in New Brunswick. Browse through all abandoned places in New Brunswick
1. Old Plaza
A relative that lives nearby told me details that may be true. This used to be a small shopping area that consist of 2 buildings. One used to be a Sears, and the other was a Canadian tire. Built on a swap making it hard to maintain, they both closed in late 80's or early 90's due to constant flooding. The Canadian tire was torn down and all that is left is the floor from inside. The sears is still standing, however the place is still active and is used as a storage facility. Even though there isn't much to see here, it makes for a great backdrop for photos, or even a movie scene. I have been here a few times and each time I go something different is there. So there is an odd chance you may come in contact with a worker/owner.
When I first arrived, there was a Miramichi Police car parked on the side of the road. He didn't approach me and he eventually left when i took out my camera. I took my photos and notice there was a trailer parked behind the building. Nobody came out of it and I just continued to take pictures. I drove by the building the next day and the trailer was still parked behind.
2. Gypsum Silos
These twin concrete silos were used for storing gypsum and were part of the Albert Manufacturing Co. Gypsum is a calcium sulphate and its calcium content meant that plaster made from gypsum dried quicker than other kinds of plaster, thereby making gypsum a valuable commodity. The company not only mined and shipped gypsum, but it also produced its own plaster. As a result, the company’s leading involvement in the gypsum industry heavily boosted the Hillsborough economy. The ownership of the mill changed hands sometime during the 30s, but overall, the mill was in operation from the late 1800s to 1980. I believe the silos were built sometime during the 30s (see the link to the history of the mill).
We stumbled across the silos by pure chance as we were leaving Hopewell Rocks. We took a turn down a dirt road hoping that it would lead us to the water. Well, it definitely did, and it also led us to these silos.
Not too much to see, but you could easily climb inside through one of the many openings/slits in the bottom of the silo. You have to watch the tide though, and it’s really muddy, but there’s nothing like a quiet bando on an open embankment.
3. Scoudouc School House
My family on my paternal side all resided in Scoudouc - a small country town between Moncton and Shediac. My 5th great-grandfather was the founder of Scoudouc.
I haven't been back in 6 or 7 years but was able to travel there a few weeks ago (my parents spend their summers there).
This location is an old school house that my dad and all of his siblings went to in the '2's and 30's. Nothing particularly exciting about it - just a place I've known all my life and now seeing it go to waste.
