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Grande-Anse (Rivière-du-Nord)

Make Grande-Anse your starting point for ocean excursions in Chaleur Bay. Fishing and boating are just a few of the activities that await you in this charming seaside town. This gateway to the Acadian Peninsula is home to a colourful Acadian lighthouse and boasts fabulous beaches. Take your kayak to the beach and paddle along the shoreline -- a great number of bird species are in the area, so watch for a sighting while enjoying the peaceful sound of the waves as they sweep in to shore.

Memramcook Historical Society

Located in the former school of the Village of Saint-Joseph (1926), this museum features a collection of artifacts and photographs about the life of Acadians in the region of Memramcook, the “cradle of New Acadia”. The thematic exhibit commemorates the first Acadian National Convention held in 1881 in Memramcook. The museum is also an ideal starting point of an itinerary that takes the visitor on a journey through the rich history of Memramcook.

Caraquet Visitor Information Centre

Take advantage of a range of services at the Caraquet Visitor Information Center, such as: Travel advice and itinerary planning Information on events, attractions and festivals Information on the Acadian Peninsula cycling route (Véloroute) Electric bicycle rental The Center is a faithful reflection of the unique character of the city, proclaimed cultural capital of Acadia, known for the famous Village Historique Acadien, the Festivin wine festival, the Acadie Love event and the prestigious Acadian Festival.

Monument-Lefebvre National Historic Site

Located in the historic Monument-Lefebvre building, the exhibit, "Reflections of a Journey - The Odyssey of the Acadian People," will take you on an Acadian journey from the time of the deportation to present day. Enjoy an interactive exhibit and make sure to visit the theatre. Experience ''Full Spotlight on l'Acadie'', a guided tour giving you a rare insight into the history and culture of the Acadian people.

Caraquet

Where the Acadian heart beats strongest! Located on the coast of one of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World, Caraquet is a small, inviting town with undeniable Acadian and Maritime charm, a vibrant cultural and artistic life, and savoury regional cuisine. It is also home to one of the most popular Acadian festivals in North America.

Lamèque Island

Take a leisurely drive to this scenic Acadian island. Situated off the coast of northeastern New Brunswick, Lamèque separates the waters of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and Chaleur Bay. With the wealth of quiet, sandy beaches here, you'll have no shortage of options to find the perfect spot to soak up some sun! Fishing is the main industry, with more than than 40 species of fish, mollusks and crustaceans to be found in the waters.

Bouctouche Baie Chalets & Camping

Bouctouche Baie Chalets and Camping invites you and your family to spend your next vacation with us in the friendly Acadian village of Bouctouche. Explore the unlimited number of local attractions and dine in the many local restaurants, which serve fresh seafood and authentic Acadian cuisine. Enjoy the tranquility of our chalets and campground and the friendly faces at our resort. For full chalet information and pictures, please visit our website.

Centre d'études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson, Université de Moncton

The Centre d'études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson, established in 1968, collects and preserves all relevant documentary material concerning the Acadians and Acadian Society in various fields (history, genealogy, ethnology, sociology, archeology, folklore, demography, geography, economics, language) and offers inventories and tools to facilitate access to this material to interested researchers and members of the public. It has the largest collection of private and institutional records on Acadia in the world.

Comfort Inn - Bathurst

The Bathurst Comfort Inn is a newly renovated, quiet place to stay. It is centrally located with restaurants and shopping nearby. Our complimentary services includes hot continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, fitness centre, local calls, parking, newspapers, and 24 hour coffee/tea station.

Boishébert and Beaubears Island Shipbuilding National Historic Sites

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Bouctouche (Grand-Bouctouche)

The town of Bouctouche is an enticing combination of scenery and sea, situated on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the magnificent Bouctouche River. The region's endless bodies of water and wide-open spaces beckon to be discovered and explored. Be sure to stop by the Visitor Information Centre to get information on local events, attractions and festivals. Browse handmade goods at the Bouctouche Farmers' Market, play a round of golf at Golf Bouctouche or visit the sandy beaches and charming lighthouses.

Shediac

Cracking open a juicy lobster is just the beginning of your stay in Shediac… a vacation paradise nestled along New Brunswick's spectacular eastern seashore. Known as The Lobster Capital of the World for lobster fishing, processing plants, live-lobster tanks and the famous Lobster Festival, this is where you'll find The World's Largest Lobster – Stop and have your picture taken with it!

Kouchibouguac National Park

Kouchibouguac National Park stretches along the Acadian Coastal Drive and is your all-season destination. In winter, it’s a snowbound fun-zone. Find pristine trails for fat-bike and cross-country skiing and endless possibilities for snowshoeing. In the summer, it boasts some of the warmest salt water north of Virginia. Take the family for an unforgettable camping adventure. Cycle along fantastic bicycle trails or walk along endless stretches of sand dunes. At night, the sky is a true celestial masterpiece. Each of these natural wonders intertwines with Mi’gmaq and Acadian cultures.

Saint-Isidore Church & Museum

Nestled in the village of Saint-Isidore in the open country lands of the Acadian Peninsula, this museum was founded in 1980 in a former general store built in 1910. Visitors go through a timeline depicting the colonial and agricultural history of northeastern New Brunswick from the 1800s, using Saint-Isidore's historical land settlement by farmers as an example. The nearby baroque church, designated Provincial Heritage Place, features beautiful maple trims and gold-covered ornaments.

Government House

NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE AND PROVINCIAL HERITAGE PLACE This building had been a hospital and a barracks for World War I soldiers, and for more than 50 years it housed RCMP headquarters. Today, it has been restored and returned to its former glory and is once more in use as the official residence of New Brunswick's Lieutenant-Governor.

Ledges… Place des Pionniers

Travel through time and get to know the history of the people who built this region at the crossroads of New Brunswick, Maine and Quebec. The Place des Pionniers (Pioneers Place) is a small-scale reproduction of the village of Saint-François, formerly known as Ledges. Visitors love to stroll amongst the miniature reproduction buildings, including the family home, the church, the farm, the post office, the school and the general store, to name a few! From there, visit the Jos. B.

Perth-Andover (Southern Victoria)

Where people and trails meet! Located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains and spread over both sides of the Saint John River, the historic village of Perth-Andover offers many visitors experiences. Take the self-guided Cultural Walkway tour for a glimpse into the area's Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet), English and Scottish heritage, or visit the Southern Victoria Historical Museum, located in an historic Methodist church from 1837.

Vista Ridge Cottages & Suites

Vista Ridge cottages are located in the village of Alma, adjacent to Fundy National Park. Our cottages overlook the mighty tides of the Bay of Fundy and are open year round. The cottages are pet friendly and feature three separate bedrooms, full kitchen and bath, electric fire place, satellite television, wireless Internet and private campfire pits. Ideally situated, the cottages are within walking distance to village shops, restaurants and Alma Beach.

Drummond (Grand Falls)

The small, quiet village of Drummond, bordered by the Saint John River, Salmon River and Little River, is home to a proud francophone community living in a beautiful rural setting where potato farming is the main industry. The village is a short distance from the phenomenal Grand Falls Gorge, carved by the Saint John River and boasting walls up to 70 m (230 ft. high). Enjoy a leisurely canoe ride on the Salmon River and marvel at the scenery, rich with the colours of this agricultural land.

Cottage by the bay of Cocagne - Chalet Agnes

Welcome to Cottage by the Bay of Cocagne, we are located in Cocagne NB, 35 Km from Moncton, a small but charming village along the Acadian Coast. This large newly renovated waterview beach house has an amazing panoramic view to the Cocagne Bay and historical Cocagne Island. The private beach is located only a short walk away. This house is perfect for any type of vacation, weekend getaway and special occasions. Experience tranquility while still enjoying comfort and many close tourist destination.

Saint-Antoine (Champdoré)

Located north of Moncton, the village of Saint-Antoine, incorporated in 1966 and now part of the town of Champdoré, continues to thrive and grow as reflected by the slogan “P'tite ville en campagne” (little town in the country). Enjoy a variety of community activities, the multipurpose trails, the two community parks and the winter recreation centre.Saint-Antoine is the birth place of Honourable Louis J. Robichaud, the first Acadian Premier of New Brunswick. We invite you to visit the memorial monument in his honour.

Tracadie

Bursting with energy and warm Acadian hospitality, this seaside community offers many fun-filled vacation activities and lots of joie de vivre.