Middle Island was a quarantine station for immigrants in the mid nineteenth century.  The number buried on the Island is unknown.  In 1847, the Looshtauk arrived with approximately 316 Irish immigrants.  Ninety-six perished on the island.  A Celtic cross stands on the Island in honour of Irish immigrants buried there.  Other monuments include a Cairn, marking the Island as an Irish Burial Ground and a plaque recognizing it as a Provincial Historic Site.  Middle Island today has walking trails, picnic sites, a canteen, and Interpretative Center. 2345 Water Street Miramichi, NB www.historicmiddleisland.com City of Miramichi Tourism Department Telephone:(506) 623-2150 Toll Free:1-800-459-3131