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A breath of fresh air: Outdoor activities in the Acadian Peninsula.
New: Culinary experience and lobster tasting to come.
Le Parcours Défi-Évasion - À la recherche du trésor de Tracadie est une activité fort intéressante à faire de la mi-juin à la fin septembre. Le parcours débute au Centre d'information aux visiteurs de Tracadie. Serez-vous celui ou celle qui réussira le parcours afin de trouver le trésor? Bonne chance!
Autocueillette de fleurs et Camping : Dès la fin mai, vous pourrez admirer notre superbe champ de tulipes de plus de 5000 bulbes, y cueillir votre propre bouquet et faire de magnifiques photos en famille ou entre amis. Emportez de l'eau pour les fleurs et un récipient (sac ou autre) pour les transporter. Boutique également disponible en ligne.
The Tracadie Driving Range is the only driving range in the Acadian Peninsula and one of the finest in New Brunswick. With its 24-hour service, you can practice anytime!
Gathers and mobilizes members of the kite surfing, windsurfing, surfing and stand-up paddle boarding community of the Acadian Peninsula, by organizing activities that promote the coastline as a playground for board sports. Summer programming and information on Facebook..
Discover the natural beauty of the Village historique acadien (VHA) during winter! The VHA is proud to welcome, free of charge, walkers and runners on its historical site during fall, winter and spring or during closing season of VHA (except April and May). Dogs are allowed but always on a leash.
Outdoor activities for the whole family all year round and located in the heart of downtown Caraquet! 10 km of mountain bike trails to IMBA Canada standards, Mountain bike rental and Fat Bike, Footpaths and Running, Cross country skiing, Snowshoeing, Skating.
La Véloroute, c'est quatorze (14) circuits, et 70 km de pistes cyclables aménagées hors-route, sur lesquels vous pouvez parcourir plus de 610 km. Tous les circuits sont bitumés.
Rent a bike and discover the region differently. $5 for 2 hours.
Single kayaks, double kayaks and paddle boards. Discover the Caraquet River.
Come and enjoy nature at its best by kayak or bike!
Twenty (20) bikes available for rental.
Baby cart to attach to the bike, 4 eBike, 4 Bike, and purchase in 2022 of 2 electric hybrid eBike!
This landmark site is the perfect spot for a hike on the trails, or take the stairs to a platform to get a nice view of the ocean down the shore.
Discover a place of unspoiled beauty, where the lushness of the plants and trees is left untouched. A place where wildlife is nurtured and protected, where you can roam the trails and experience the wonders of nature. Start at the Interpretation Centre, observation tower, the footbridge and the boardwalk, which stretches out across an estuary and into the forest. Stop at the lookout along the way and use the telescope to do a little bird watching. The trail you’re following crosses an arboretum where you’ll see about 30 species native to the area. The nature trail wanders through the forest, a place so peaceful it’s easy to feel like you’re all alone on the planet.
ANCESTRAL | The Maison de la Culture presents the Ancestral tour. Ancestral is a guided bike tour of the heritage circuit. This year, in addition to the Shippagan circuit, we also have a circuit in Lamèque. Registration is mandatory and to register, simply call 1-506-336-3423. The visit is totally free. Visiting hours Tuesday: 10 a.m. in Lamèque and 1 p.m. in Shippagan. Wednesday: 1 p.m. in Lamèque and 10 a.m. in Shippagan. Thursday: 10 a.m. in Lamèque and 1 p.m. in Shippagan. Friday: 1 p.m. in Lamèque and 10 a.m. in Shippagan.
Witness the birth of New Brunswick’s Acadie by travelling through 200 years of history! The Acadian Historical Village is a tourism complex built around a 2.2 km circuit bordered with historical buildings, all inhabited by fully bilingual (French and English) interpretive guides who portray the daily lives of the Acadian people from 1770 to 1949.
New: The escape room is closed, Bistro at entrance is closed, Restaurant La Table des ancêtres is open, Restaurant Grab & Go is open, the buildings are again accessible to visitors. To come: Lobster talks (towards the end of the season).
Tourist park that includes interpretation signs, a lighthouse, boardwalks, a picnic area, a beach, a bird-watching tower, trails, a playground, a floating wharf, a changing room and washrooms. A day park only, it is located on a small island that can be reached by a bridge. In the area, you will discover more than 250 species of local and migratory birds. From the observation tower, you will be able to see the great blue heron and many other species.
Paradise Mini Farm is a small educational farm with a nice variety of animals that love to socialize with people. Come meet them!
Winner of the 2011 Phoenix prize and described as “one of the most beautiful places on Earth” by the American Travel Writers Association, The Miscou Island Lighthouse is the only National historical site in the Acadian Peninsula and is a definite “Must See”. This lighthouse stands guard over the wild beauty of Miscou Island and guided tours of this magnificent structure are available 7 days a week all summer long. Explore the windswept, sandy beaches while watching for birds and other forms of wildlife or enjoy many boardwalks on the natural peat bogs.
See Website for reservation.
The Pokemouche Golf Club is a paradise for golfers. Its original name MicMac means the sanctuary of birds. This beautiful 18-hole, semi-wooded golf course is located along the Pokemouche River in the heart of the Acadian Peninsula.
Live the life of a Lobster Fisher with Captain Claude. Step on board a traditional fishing boat to learn the secrets of the trade. Your hard work is rewarded with a shoreside lobster feast!
Reservations, $ 80 / person, output about 4 hours, children under 12 years = $ 20, ages 12 to 18 = $ 40.
Guide service for fishing striped bass on the seafront (surfcasting) in the region of Shippagan, Lamèque and Miscou Islands.
Come and discover the paddle board: lesson on board, Sup yoga, introduction to the ride, private lesson, rental, and sale. A rewarding experience awaits you.
Ce sport consiste à se faire tirer par un gros cerf-volant sur l'eau avec une planche de style Wake. Personne-ressource et propriétaire, René Jobin, pour une aventure passionnante !