Richibucto River Resort Aboriginal Interpretations
Upper Rexton, an hour north of Moncton on Route 11. 160 Finno Lane.
Come and experience the Migmag heritage through the art of story telling, traditional crafts and songs. Take a journey along the Richibucto River where the Migmag once traveled. Daily journey's available. For more information please call (506) 1-866-803-4480.
Olivier Soapery Bouctouche, Route 11, Exit 42.Approximately 45 minutes north of Moncton.
The Olivier Soapery offers a unique experience for one and all. Come and attend for one of the daily soap making demonstrations, or feel free to browse through the museum, the soap library, the SoapArt gallery or the boutiques. For more information on tour times please call (506) 743-8938 or 1-888-755-5550.
www.oliviersoaps.com
Irving Eco-Center, The Bouctouche Dunes
Bouctouche, Route 11, Exit 32A-B, on Route 475. Approximately 45 minutes north of Moncton.
This center preserves and restores one of the few remaining sand dunes on the northeastern coastline. These sand dunes stretch 12 km and are home to a variety of animals, birds and marine life. The Irving eco center and its 2 km of boardwalk, allows visitors a chance to view the dunes without destroying their natural habitat. There is also an interpretation center and discovery activities on site. For more information please call (506) 743-2600 or 1-888-640-3300.
www.irvingecocenter.com
La Pays de la Sagouine
Bouctouche, Route 11, Exit32A-B, 57 Acadie St. Approximately 45 minutes north of Moncton.
Where the Acadians celebrate! A real live village that welcomes visitors from far and wide to experience the joie de vivre of Acadian country first-hand. Enjoy story telling, music, song, dance, drama, and comedy all day and all night long. There are bilingual services; transportation to and from the island is available, daily Acadian buffets, souvenir shops and much more. For more information please call: 1-800-561-9188.
www.sagouine.com
Kent County Museum
3 Km (2 miles) east of Bouctouche on Route 475.
Built in 1880 as the Convent of the Immaculate Conception by the Sisters of Charity, the museum is a tribute to the skills of the early Acadian carpenters. There's free parking and the displays of antiques and handcrafts. For more information please call (506) 743-5005.
South of Moncton
Fundy National Park
A little more then an hours drive on Route 114.
Two hundred and six square kilometers (80 square miles) of rugged coastline, lush forests, abundant wildlife and haunting beauty make up Fundy National Park. Activities include swimming in a heated, salt-water pool, golf, lawn bowling, boating, fishing and hiking. Fundy also offers superb bird watching opportunities. Accommodations include four campgrounds and housekeeping chalets. For information and interpretive programs, inquire at the parks visitor center or please call (506) 887-6000.
www.parkscanada.gc.ca
Mary's Point Bird Sanctuary
Approximately an hour south of Moncton. Route 114 to Route 915.
The Mary's Point Sanctuary was created to protect migratory shorebirds. Come and take a short hike around the area and view the wide variety of birds that stop at the sanctuary every year. The sanctuary will be home to many different birds from sandpipers to plovers, with the peak viewing times being from July to August, with birds migrating into September and October. Mary's Point also provides an onsite interpretation center where you can learn more about the wild life that flocks to our area each year. For more information on Mary's Point please call 1-800-561-0123 www.maryspoint.com
Cape Enrage
Approximately and hour south of Moncton on Route 114
Cape Enrage offers visitors a variety of exciting things to do and see. You can rappel the steep cliffs along the Bay of Fundy, kayak around them at high tide, or you can go caving and search for fossils on the ocean floor. Cape Enrage is also home to one of the few active lighthouses in the province. Built in 1840, tours of this magnificent structure are available. For more information on Cape Enrage activities please call (506) 887-2273.
www.capenrage.com
Broadleaf Farms Horse Ranch
45 minutes from Moncton on Route 114, Hopewell Cape.
Broadleaf Farms provides its customers with unique experiences filled with adventure, relaxation, adventure or fitness. Come and enjoy the many things we have to offer, from horseback riding, to hiking, mountain biking, and canoeing and even spa treatments. Accommodations are also available. For more information please call: (506) 882-2349 or 1-800-226-5405.
www.broadleafranch.com
Hopewell Rocks Park
Approximately 30 minutes south of Moncton on Route 114
Massive columns of rocks wearing wigs of gnarled evergreens stand on absurdly narrow stems of stone. Carved by the mighty tides of the Bay of Fundy, these natural sculptures are nicknamed the “flowerpot rocks”. During low tide, visitors can pick their way down to the beach and explore the rocky columns, caves and crevices. At high tide, the Bay rises to fill the caves and turns the “flowerpots” into rocky islands. The best time to visit the park is three hours before and after low tide. For more information please call (506) 734-3429 or 1-877-734-3429. www.thehopewellrocks.ca
* Tide schedule
Albert County Museum
Approximately 30 minutes south of Moncton on Route 114
The Albert county museum reflects the history of this beautiful seaside country. Every item in the museum comes from the homes, farms and shipyards of the early stores of the country-but mainly from the 18 th & 19 th centuries. Set in a serene seascape, the museum buildings are themselves artifacts, consisting of a gaol, courthouse and forge all dating from 1845, and the host to the haunting stories of those days. For more information please call (506) 734-2003 or (506) 882-2854.
www.albertcountymuseum.ca
Salem & Hillsborough Railroad
Approximately 30 minutes south of Moncton on Route 114, Hillsborough. Here's your chance to view one of the best collections of railroad artefacts and equipment in Atlantic Canada. For more information on charters and rates please call (506) 734-3195 or (506) 734-3733. www.shrr.ca
The Honorable William Henry Steeves House Museum
Approximately 30 minutes south of Moncton on Route 114, Hillsborough.
Built in 1814, the Steeves House, located in the Village of Hillsborough, is the birthplace of William Henry Steeves, A father of Confederation. The museum is now home to artifacts representative of the local culture - a colorful hand-woven “drugget”, a grapevine quilt registered with the National Archives and period photographs – which give visitors a glimpse of Hillsborough's once bustling past. For more information please call (506) 734-2111.
Monument- Lefebvre National Historic Site
Approximately 30 minutes from Moncton. Route 106 or TCH 2 Exit 482.
The National Historic site exhibits the culture of the Acadian people, from the tragedy of the deportation to new hope. Original works of contemporary artists and craftsmen are also on display. For more information please call (506) 758- 0329 or (506) 758-4078.
www.parkscanada.gc.ca
Saint Anne de Beaumont Chapel
Approximately 45 minutes from Moncton. Route 106 to Route 925.
The Micmac Indians, who were native to this area, built the Saint Anne de Beaumont Church in 1842, overlooking the shores of the Petitcodiac River. This small “Indian Church” has since known a rebirth. During the summer months, Sunday church services are held there for all to enjoy. Through out July and August, musical events also take place at the chapel in the evenings and tours are available as well, free of charge.
Keillor House
Approximately 45 minutes from Moncton on route 106 or TCH 2 Exit 482 or 506, Dorchester.
Built in 1813 by Yorkshire born stonemason John Keillor, this beautifully restored regency home now houses the Westmorland County Museum. Artifacts range from antiques to a fascinating display of weapons and implements made by the inmates of the nearby Federal Maximum Security Prison. For more information please call (506) 379-6633.
www.keillorhousemuseum.com
Sackville Waterfowl Park
Approximately 45 minutes from Moncton via TCH 2 Exit 504 and Route 106, Sackville .
View birds, waterfowl and wildlife that inhabit the Tantramar marsh. Take a walk on the 3 kilometers of boardwalk that surround the Marsh. There are rest benches available, as well as viewing areas, interpretive signs that explain the wetland habitat, and hands on activities for visitors. For more information please call (506) 364-4930 or 1-800-249-2020.
www.sackvillewaterfowlpark.com
Fort Beausejour
Approximately an hour from Moncton via TCH 2 or Route 106, Aulac.
The star shaped Fort Beausejour National Historic Site was built by the French in 1751 and was captured by English troops in 1755. The battle proved to be a portentous conquest in the Seven Years War that saw the fall of Quebec and the end of French colonial hopes. The defeat of Fort Beausejour also led to the tragic expulsion of the Acadians in 1755. One of the few Canadian fortifications at which fighting actually occurred! For more information please call (506) 364-5080. www.pc.gc.ca/fortbeausejour
East of Moncton
Shediac Bay Cruises
20 minutes from Moncton on route 15, Shediac.
Cruise into complete lobster discovery! Let experienced fishers put you in action…haul in real lobster traps, learn about the lobster, the fishery, the proper way to cook, observe a cracking demonstration, and finally, savour a freshly cooked mouth-watering lobster dinner on board. Fun for the whole family! For more information please call (506) 532-2175.
www.lobstertales.ca
Saint - Henri Church
Approximately 30 minutes east of Moncton on Route 133, Barachois .
This is the oldest surviving wooden place of worship in Acadia. Built between 1822-26, Saint – Henri has been recently restored by local craftsmen and houses an interesting collection of religious artifact. Tours of the church are available and concerts are held at the church in the evenings, during the summer months. For more information please call (506) 532-2976.
Cape Jourimain Nature Center
Just over and hour from Moncton on Route 15 to Route 16, Cape Jourimain.
Offers the best view of the Confederation Bridge….and magnificent natural vistas. Nestled with in a 675 hectare National Wildlife Area, the Cape Jourimain Nature Center is an adventure for the whole family. Come and explore the Center's exhibit hall with interactive displays on ecology, history, climate change, transportation and over 170 species of birds. Cape Jourimain is located on a major migratory route; so there's ample bird watching aw well as 17 km of trails. For more information please call (506) 538-2288.
www.capejourimain.ca |
