Lobster at the Lighthouse

Île Miscou Island

Price varies based on picnic chosen.

July 1st to September 1st,  Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

What goes better during a day by the sea than fresh lobster and an historic lighthouse? Begin your adventure by selecting the picnic basket of your choice at la Terrasse à Steve. You’ll be given a map of Miscou Island with insider tips for exploration and suggestions for finding the perfect site for your picnic. Stop by the Peat Bog Trail, Frye Lake, Wilson’s Point, or one of the many swimming beaches found along the island. Visit the fascinating Miscou Lighthouse for a personal guided tour where you’ll learn about the history of this famous lighthouse. Climb to the top for a not-to-be-missed view of the Gulf of St. Lawrence! Great food and new sights prove all worthwhile in this unique picnic pastime.

Reservations: Contact Nathalie at 344-7203 or •This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it•  
Web site: www.ilemiscouisland.ca

Route 113, quai de Miscou Wharf, Terrasse à Steve 

Miscou Island Lighthouse 

Biologist for a Day

New Brunswick Aquarium and Marine Centre

$25 per child (aged 7 to 12, group of 5 to 10 children)

From July 3th to August 16th (weather permitting)

New Brunswick's miles of Atlantic coast are home to a vast array of marine life. Children aged seven to 12 can join scientists at an aquarium research facility for the day to learn about the sea's biology, and to see, smell and even touch sea creatures. Each child will take water samples and transport fragile sea life to specially prepared homes. Part of the day-long aqua adventure includes combing the nearby beach for samples, so bring your rubber boots! Experienced instructors will guide children through information sharing and hands-on learning so they understand sea creatures as they are: spiny, slippery, salty… even tasty! At the end of the day they get their Biologist Training Program certificate which makes a wonderful souvenir, but the healthy (and delicious!) lunch is also pretty cool.

5-hour program offered Tuesdays and Thursdays in English and French.(weather permitting)

Réservations: 506-336-3013 ou •This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it•
Site Web: www.aquariumnb.ca

100, De l’Aquarium Street, Shippagan

Calling Young Naturalists!

Ecological Park of the Acadian Peninsula

$20/child (between 8 and 14 years) Maximum 3 children per day (lunch not included)

July 1 to August 15, Mondays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Aspiring naturalists will love being awakened to the importance of the ecosystems that surround us. Decked out with shirts, caps, binoculars, pocket guides and even butterfly nets the young enthusiasts will be equipped just like real naturalists, ready for work. Beginning in the Interpretation Centre, an expert instructor will introduce hands-on exhibits and answer questions. Once outside, the group will explore the park to learn more about the animals, plants, fish and trees that are found there. At the fish cage, the species can be observed and touched, and children who wish to do so can provide newly learned facts to other visitors. What a way to learn! A souvenir certificate and photo will cap off this special day.

Reservations: 506-344-3224 ou •This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it•
Web site: www.parcecologique.ca

65, Du Ruisseau street, Lamèque

The Tintamarre Workshops

Festival Acadien de Caraquet

Some workshops are free; some are $10/person, maximum 20 participants per workshop (materials included)

Daily from August 1 to 15, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m

Joie-de-vivre is at the heart of Acadian culture, and what better way to spend a family vacation than by joining the party! Craft your own costume and make some noise during the music and merriment of the Tintamarre. Tintamarre is translated as ‘clangour’ or ‘din,’ and the Festival Acadien finds people of all ages out on the streets making as much noise as they can to celebrate National Acadian Day. Local artists conduct small-group workshops to help revellers craft costumes, masks and noise-makers to take with them to the festivities. Join in to create your own special token of celebration. Then the music and merriment begins!

Reservations: 506-727-2787 or •This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it•
Web site: www.festivalacadien.ca

220, boulevard St-Pierre West, Caraquet

Lobster Supper

Gîte L’Isle-du Randonneur B&B

$40 per person, maximum 10 persons.

Offered 3 evenings weekly.
 

This getaway offers enchanting Acadian flavours right down to the antique decor and lobsters, of course! Pick up the secrets behind choosing, cooking and eating your own lobster at the historic Gîte L’Isle-du-Randonneur. The local fish market is bustling as you get ready to buy your own lobster. You also visit other local stores to pick out your favourite wine and fresh bread to accompany your seafood meal.  Back at the B&B the owner has everything ready, to go in the busy, homey kitchen. You learn how to tell a male from a female lobster as well as how to get it ready to cook to perfection. A short 25 minutes later, you and your host retrieve your wine and bread and sit down together to enjoy the feast!

Reservations: Contact Denise at 1-800-620-3877 or •This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it•
Web site: www.randonneurbb.com

539, boulevard St-Pierre West, Caraquet

Living the Château Life

Village Historique Acadien

$228.21 based on double occupancy.

Includes 1 night’s accommodation, dinner for 2, continental breakfast for 2 and site admission for 2

Travel back in time when you stay at the Château Albert! Your adventure begins in the parking lot of the Village Historique Acadien, when a chauffeur at the wheel of a Model T Ford comes to take you and your family to the heart of the historical village. You’ll pull up in front of the elegant entrance of this hotel, which is a faithful reproduction of a 1907 establishment. In the entrance hall you will be enchanted and transported to a different era by the furniture and the pleasant staff dressed in their old-fashioned clothing. Sip a drink, relax and enjoy the musical dinner theatre in the large dining room. This is where you’ll enjoy the best of Acadian culture - including the famous kitchen parties!

Reservations: 1-877-721-2200 or •This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it•
Web Site: www.vhanb.ca

14311, route 11, Rivière-du-Nord, near Caraquet

Children of the Village

Village Historique Acadien

$35.40 per child (includes a group photo).

Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. June 25 to August 17

You and your family get a chance to live the Acadian tradition. Young visitors can experience the culture and heritage of our Acadian settlers, and it’s so much fun they won’t notice the history lesson! In costume and character, children spend the day among animators in the heart of the Village Historique Acadien. They dance, dine and play along, surrounded by the realistic setting among original buildings and meticulous reconstructions for which the Village Acadien is famous. Children are encouraged participate in the life of the village as a way of experiencing history. They share a traditional meal and lend a helping hand to historical crafts and traditions. This family vacation sets the stage for a dream-like vision of the past and some valuable lessons for the future.

Reservations: 1-877-721-2200 or •This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it•
Web Site: www.vhanb.ca

14311, route 11, Rivière-du-Nord, near Caraquet