Acadian Historical Sites: New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island

Hopewell Rocks

131 Discovery Road off Highway 114; Hopewell, NB [Lat: 45o 49.706' N; Long: 64o 34.952' W]

Acadian Arboiteaux

North end of park

Saint Croix Island

Route 127; Bayside (near St. Andrews), NB; 506-876-2443

• Site of the first attempt (1604) at French settlement in North America in the Acadie territory
• After failure during first winter due to severe conditions, colony was moved to the Port-Royal Habitation

Bathurst Heritage Museum / Nepisiguit Centennial Museum & Cultural Centre

360 Douglas Avenue; Bathurst, NB; 506-546-9449

• Within Cultural Center that contains Nepisiguit Research Archives, Genealogy Department and Bathurst Heritage Museum
• The Museum depicts life in Bathurst area from early days including Acadian history using artifacts, photos, genealogical documents and exhibits
• http://www.bathurstheritage.ca/index.asp

Bathurst Heritage Walk

360 Douglas Avenue; Bathurst, NB; 506-546-9449

• Starts at the Bathurst Heritage Museum and ends at Fountain Plaza on Main Street
• http://www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca/product.aspx?pid=458

Historique Acadien Village

14311 Route 11; Caraquet, NB; 506-726-2600; 10 am - 6 pm

• A reconstructed Acadian Village with many original Acadian buildings dating to the 18th century and 19th century
• Costumed interpreters depict life of 19th century Acadian village
• http://www.villagehistoriqueacadien.com/ (Official Acadian Village Site)
• http://www.mestern.net/canada/newbrunswick/acadianvillage.php

Acadian Wax Museum

14311 Route 11; Caraquet, NB; 506-726-2600

• Located at entrance to Village Historique Acadien, this museum has 86 figures depicting scenes of Acadian history from 1604 to 1761

Musée Acadien de Caraquet

15 St-Pierre Blvd; Caraquet, NB; 506-726-3241; 10 am - 8 pm

• Culture of Acadians of area
• Features culture of Acadian Peninsula from arrival of first settlers in mid-1700's to the present
• Guided tours available

Sainte-Anne-du-Bocage Shrine

213 St-Pierre Blvd; Caraquet, NB; 506-727-3212

• Historic monument dedicated to first Acadian settlers who settled in this area during the Deportation in mid-1700's
• Dedicated to first Acadians of area

Acadian Lighthouse

Route 11 along coast; Grande-Anse, NB

• Famous 1914 lighthouse painted in Acadian color scheme
• Popular photographic spot

"Ode à L'Acadie"

Grande-Anse, NB; 506-726-5000

• Excellent Acadian musical show performed in July and August
• http://www.ode.ca

Popes Museum

184 Acadie Street; Grande-Anse, NB; 506-732-3003

• Displays the history of the papacy

Joseph's House (Old Chiasson home)

190 Rue du Pêcheur Nord, Lamèque, NB

• One of oldest houses still lived in on the islands
• Open to public with guided tour on history and people who lived there
• Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm; $2 per person

Historical Society of Nicolas-Denys Documentation Centre

218 J. D. Gauthier Boulevard; Shippagan, NB; 506-336-3461

• A documentation center for archives and research on Nicolas-Denys

Denys Fort/Habitation

Shippegan Island

• Nicolas Denys had a post here in 1645 at Pecten Point where he bartered furs with the Mi'kmaq
• Shippegan and Miscou Islands were used by the French to dry cod for European sales
• The Jesuits operated a mission on the islands to serve fisherman, traders and Indians
• See plaque

Grotto and Calvary

10568 Rue Principale; Saint-Louis de Kent, NB; 506-876-3420

• A Provincial Historic Site
• The Grotto (1878) and Calvary (1882) have been a place of pilgrimage to the Virgin Mary for the Acadians of this region
• The Virgin Mary is the patron saint of all Acadians
• This site has monuments, original statues and stone walls to commemorate the Virgin Mary

Richibucto River Museum

31 Bonar Law Avenue; Rexton, NB; 506-523-6921

• Depicts life of Acadians and others in Kent County during the 1800's
• Has local artifacts on display

"Le Pays de la Sagouine"

57 Acadie Street; Bouctouche, NB; 506-743-1400

• A wonderful theme park based on the settings and characters in Acadian author Antoinette Maillet's novel about La Sagouine
• "La Sagouine" is an Acadian washerwoman from New Brunswick
• A great day-time Acadian experience
• At night enjoy a wonderful meal and then attend the theater presentation of "La Sagouine"
• http://www.sagouine.com/cms/index.php?lang=en (Official website)
• http://www.acadian.org/sagouine.html (Acadian.org website on this park)

Kent Museum

150 Du Couvent Road; Bouctouche, NB; 506-743-5005

• Located in an 1880 former Catholic Convent, the Kent Museum contains an array of Acadian artifacts and crafts and is home to the annual quilt show

Musée des Pionniers de Grande-Digue

468 B Route 530; Grande-Digue, NB; 506-532-1572

• Contains several heritage buildings as a chapel (1788), school (1880) and barn (1895) as well as Acadian artifacts that showcase the lives of the early settlers of this area

Clair Historical Site (Daigle/St. Jean House)

724 Rue Principale; Clair, NB E7A 2H4; 506-992-3637

• Built 1848
• One of oldest homes in Madawaska region
• Acadian home for Daigle family and later St. Jean family
• On grounds can tour chapel, barn, logging camp, cookroom and community garden
• Guided tours acquaint you with lifestyles of Madawaskan Acadian
• Open: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday-Sunday; Admission Fee: $2.00 - $7.00
• http://www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca/Products/C/Clair-Historic-Site-Clair-Historical-Society.aspx

Cathedral of Immaculate Conception

175 Église Street; Edmundston, NB E3V 1T5; 506-737-8950

• Built 1925-1927
• Building was first parish church and in 1944 became Cathedral for Catholic Diocese of Edmundston
• Superb craftsmanship had made cathedral a landmark
• Open daily
• http://campus.udayton.edu/mary/resources/cathimmaconcep.html

Petit-Sault Blockhouse (Blockhouse at Little Falls)

14 St-Jean Avenue (Rue Principale at Rue Little Falls); Edmundston, NB E3V 1C7; 506-735-7564

• Originally built 1841 by British during 'Bloodless Aroostook' War
• Strategically located to protect territory
• Destroyed by lightening in 1855 and authentically rebuilt in 2000
• Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm daily; Admission Fee $0 - $7
• http://www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca/Products/F/Fortin-du-Petit-Sault-Petit-Sault-Blockhouse.aspx

Albert House

25 Rue Canada; Edmundston, NB

• Built ca. 1908
• Two-story Second Empire residence
• Historically significant for capped tower, mansard roof and circular window in façade
• Private residence; View from roadway
• http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=4967

Law Office of Jean Cyr

10 Emmerson Street; Edmundston, NB

• Built ca. 1905
• One of oldest residences in Edmundston
• First owned by Emmerson family which played significant role in development of Edmundston
• Currently law office
• Has been residence of several prominent persons
• Private office; View from roadway
• http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=5465

Emmerson House

1 Canada Road; Edmundston, NB

• Built ca. 1920
• One-and-a-half story bungalow
• Represents bungalow style popular in 1920s and 1930s
• Currently is tourism office
• Open daily
• http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=8767

Du Réel au Miniature; Railroad Interpretation Center

1091 Rue Victoria; Edmundston, NB E3V 3V5; 506-739-9644

• Replica of 1900 train shed
• Museum relates to history of New Brunswick railways and railway-men
• Has miniature train layout of New Brunswick
• Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm daily; Admission Fee: Adults $9.00, Children Free
• http://www.dureelauminiature.com/english.html

Edmundston Canadian Pacific Railroad Station

121 Rue Victoria; Edmundston, NB; 1-866-737-6766

• Built 1929-1930
• Edmundston CPR part of bold plan to link St. Lawrence Valley with Port of St. John
• Brick structure is last relic of this venture
• http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=2852

Madawaska Historical Museum

195 Boulevard Hébert; Edmundston, NB E3V 2S8; 506-737-5282

• Artifacts, documents, exhibits describe life of early settlers including Acadians in Madawaska region
• Features exhibits on history of Madawaska area as well as displays of local and regional artisans
• Also has contemporary art and antiques
• http://www.bestoftheroad.com/place/madawaska-historical-museum-new-brunswick/135825
• http://patrimoinemadvic.com/en/musee.php?cat=Madawaska+Historical+Museum

Claude Picard Fresco "La Vie au Madawaska 1785-1985"

7 Canada Road; Edmundston, NB; 506-737-5193

• Displayed in Counsel Chambers at Edmundston City Hall
• This 1985 painting by Claude Picard uses 24 different themes to illustrate life in Madawaska region during its 200 years
• Open: Weekdays during business hours
• http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=9546
• http://www6.toucherdubois.com/image-historical-fresco
• http://www6.toucherdubois.com/fresque-en

Centre de Documentation et d'Études Madawaskayennes

Université de Moncton Edmundston Campus; 165 Hébert Boulevard; Edmundston, NB E3V 2S8; 506-737-5058

• Research facilities centered on people of Madawaska region including the Acadians
• http://www.umce.ca/biblio/Cdem/

Madawaska Maliseet First Nation

1771 Rue Principale; Madawaska Maliseet First Nation, NB E7C 1W9; 506-739-9765

• On arriving on shores of St. John River in 1785, Acadians sent delegation to meet Maliseet First Nation people and asked for help
• Maliseet aided Acadians by granting land in exchange for Acadians protecting territory from intruders
• Today Maliseet First Nation Village is small with about 75 houses and 182 people
• Village located between Edmundston and St-Basile
• http://www.madawaskamaliseetfirstnation.com
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madawaska_Maliseet_First_Nation

Grand Falls Museum

68 Madawaska Road; Grand Falls, NB E3Z 1G6; 506-473-5265

• Displays on history of Grand Falls
• Memorabilia on Ron Turcotte, jockey on Secretariat when he won Triple Crown
• Open: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday
• http://www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca/Products/G/Grand-Falls-Museum.aspx

Ste-Anne-du-Madawaska Catholic Church & Cemetery

101 Rue Principale; Sainte-Anne-du-Madawaska, NB E7E 1A8; 506-445-2337

• Built 1923
• Acadian devotion to Ste-Anne began here in 1886 & continues to this day
• Has annual pilgrimage & Feast of Ste-Anne
• In church is superb art collection
• Acadian cemetery near church
• Open: Daily
• http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=8095

St-Basile the Great Catholic Church & Cemetery

312 Rue Principale; Saint-Basile, NB E7C 1H7; 506-263-5971

• Founded in 1792
• Was first Catholic Church in Madawaska area
• Built 1934 as third church on site
• Cemetery contains graves of first Acadian families to settle region with first burial about 1790 and earliest tombstone dating to 1802

Acadian Monument

312 Rue Principale; Saint-Basile, NB E7C 1H7

Site Marial de Saint-Basile

312 Rue Principale; Saint-Basile, NB E7C 1H7

Concession Mazerolle Settlement Monument

312 Rue Principale; St-Basile, NB E7C 1H7

Alexis Cyr House & Chapel Museum

Rue de la Chapelle Street; Saint-Basile, NB E7C 1K7; 506-737-7237

• Dating to ca. 1825
• A 'pièce-sur-pièce' home
• Oldest known home in Madawaska County and that of an Acadian family
• Chapel onsite is exact replica of original chapel
• Open: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Wednesday-Sunday; Admission Fee: Free
• http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=8765
• http://patrimoinemadvic.com/en/musee.php?cat=Maison+Alexis+Cyr

Dr. Honoré Cyr House

373 Rue Principale; Saint-Basile, NB

• Built 1913
• Two-story example of American four-square style of construction
• Dr. Honoré Cyr, a physician, played major role in St-Basile development
• Private home; View from roadway
• http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=5473

Soucy Farm

683 Rue Principale; Saint-Basile, NB

• Built 1785-1786 and has prospered over 200 years
• Farm complex consisting of two-story Second Empire House, four outbuildings and farmland
• Has remained in Soucy family for seven generations since founded by Célestin Soucy
• Agriculture consists of livestock breeding and alternating potatoes and grains
• Home built in mid-1800s
• Operating farm; View from roadway
• http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=5320

L'Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Joseph

429 Rue Principale; Saint-Basile, NB E7C 1J2; 506-263-5546

• Built 1885
• Former convent of the Religious Hospitaliers of Saint-Joseph
• This religious order of nuns arrived in St-Basile in 1873 and founded first hospital and a French teaching institution
• Was first brick building in Madawaska County
• Museum of this religious order located on fourth floor of Hôtel-Dieu in St-Basile
• http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=2351
• http://umce.ca/hoteldieustbasile/

Maxime Albert Complex

2167 Rue Centrale; Saint-Hilaire, NB

• Complex contains an 1865 house and an 1895 house that was home to Maxime Albert family
• Maxime Albert was head of major bootlegging network during Prohibition of 1920s and 1930s
• Local homemade alcohol 'bagosse' produced in the 1865 house
• In 2004 monument to Acadian pioneers of Saint-Hilaire placed on property
• Open: Daily
• http://www.lieuxpatrimoniaux.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=12406

Maurifls Farm

3027 Route 120; Saint-Hilaire, NB E3V 4V2; 506-258-3955

• Year-round farm market with vegetables, icecream, jams, jellies, pickles, preserves, maple syrup, maple butter, maple taffy, maple candy and local crafts
• Farmers use old, traditional techniques as Acadians did
• Open: Daily
• http://www.lino.com/~ycouture/erable/erable1.html

Saint-Hilaire Catholic Church & Presbytery

2200 Rue Centrale; Saint-Hilaire, NB E3V 4W1; 506-258-3242

• Built ca. 1875 after parish founded in 1868
• One of oldest Catholic Churches in region
• Closely linked to Ste-Luce Catholic Parish across river
• Many parishioners buried in Ste-Luce Cemetery
• Presbytery built in 1930 on land donated by Maxime Albert
• Open: Daily
• http://www.lieuxpatrimoniaux.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=12407&pid=0

Georges-Lapointe Historical Museum

212 St-Jean Street; Saint-Léonard, NB E7E 2B9; 506-423-3111

• Has photographs, tools, furniture and artifacts belonging to residents of Grande-Rivière region of Madawaska County
• http://patrimoinemadvic.com/en/musee.php?cat=Georges-Lapointe+Historical+Museum

St-Léonard Catholic Church

668 Rue Principale; Saint-Léonard, NB E7E 2H6; 506-423-6417

J. B. Michaud Blacksmith Shop

2056 Rue Commerciale; Saint-François-de-Madawaska, NB E7A 1B3; 506-992-6050

• Century-old structure housed blacksmith forge of J. B. Michaud and later his son Joseph
• They shoed horses for hay season, constructed needed equipment for wagons, houses, etc. & designed and built little extras for residents
• Can view results of blacksmith trade
• On weekends a blacksmith is present at forge
• Open: Wednesday-Sunday; Admission Fee: $2.00
• http://patrimoinemadvic.com/en/musee.php?cat=J.B.+Michaud+Blacksmith

Connors Museum

2033 Rue Commerciale; Saint-François-de-Madawaska, NB E7A 1B3; 506-992-6050

• Built 1880s by Robert Connors
• Building first served as general store until 1960s
• First located on shores of St. John River
• In 1890s moved to current location
• Has regional artifacts of yesteryear
• http://patrimoinemadvic.com/en/villes.php?cat=Saint-Fran%E7ois-de-Madawaska+and+Connors

St-François-Xavier-de-Madawaska Catholic Church & 150th Anniversary Heritage Room and Cemetery

2017 Rue Commerciale; Saint-François-de-Madawaska, NB E7A 1B3; 506-992-2200

• Originally built 1847
• Church destroyed by fire in 1886 and rebuilt shortly afterwards
• Heritage Room in lower level depicts life of Acadians who settled region using artifacts and belongings of Acadians
• Cemetery on grounds
• Open: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Tuesday-Sunday
• http://www.upperstjohn.com/stfrancois/
• http://www.lieuxpatrimoniaux.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=12505

Beaubears Island Shipbuilding National Historic Site and Boishébert

35 St-Patrick Drive; Miramich, NB; 506-876-2443

• This site was a refuge for many Acadians fleeing the deportations of 1755-1760
• Located one hours south of Bathurst
• No ferry service, but does have guided tours and boat charter service available
• http://www.beaubearsisland.ca/ (Official website)
• http://www.beaubearsisland.ca/ (Parks Canada Website)

Monument Notre-Dame de l'Assomption

2 Saint-Joseph Street; Rogersville, NB; 506-775-2543

• Displays the life and work of Msgr. Marcel-François Richard, a priest significant in the Acadian cultural revival of the late 1800's

Grimross - Name of Acadian village at today's Gagetown site

Also known as Arcadia since 2023

• British raided Grimross on 4 Nov 1758 - scalped Acadians, burned 50 buildings, killed animals

Fort Jemseg

Main Highway at Lower Jemseg; 45.766157, -66.133422

• Built in 1659 by Sir Thomas Temple. Treaty of Breda in 1667 gave the fort to the French. In 1690 Governor Villebon moved seat of Acadian government from Port Royal to Fort Jemseg and in 1692 to Fort Nashwaak
• Plaque in Lower Jemseg
• Original fort thought to be near site of Scovil terminus of former Gagetown Ferry

Galerie Restigouche

39 Andrew Street; Campellton, NB E3N 2B3; 506-753-5750

• Permanent display tells the story of the Acadian, French, Mi'kmaq and Scottish heritage of the Restigouche region

Restigouche Regional Museum

115 George Street; Dalhousie, NB E8C 1R6; 506-684-7490

• Presents the Dalhousie and surrounding area's early history
• Contains rare books, photographs and documents as well as excellent exhibits
• Some Acadian exhibits

Kedgwick Forestry Village & Museum

7989 Route 17; Kedgwick, NB E8B 1A2; 506-284-3138

• Located in heart of Appalachian woodlands
• Lumbering community
• 1930s heritage logging village; Learn about lumbering techniques, taste local treats
• Local guides
• Open: Daily; Admission Fee: $5.00 - $18.00
• http://www.tourismenouveaubrunswick.ca/Produits/K/Village-et-musee-forestier-de-Kedgwick.aspx

Copper Maple Leaf (Le Parc de Centenaire)

Highway 17 (Rue Canada); Saint-Quentin, NB [Lat: 47o 30' 3.69" N; Long: 67o 23' 31.98" W]

Place Fort La Tour

Located on St. John side at foot of the Chelsey Drive/Bridge Road Bridge to Saint John West; near 124 Chesley Drive, St. John, NB

• Monument to Fort La Tour, a fortified fur trading post built in 1631 by Charles de LaTour. In 1645 d'Aulnay attacked the fort and defeated LaTour's soldiers and LaTour's wife Françoise-Marie Jacquelin who was commanding in LaTour's absence
• Later renamed Fort Sainte-Marie by LaTour

Seigneurie of Martin d'Aprendestiguy

Located near area under Route 1 bridge near north end of King Street West on Saint John West side of bridge

• Martin d'Aprendestiguy established Fort Martignon at Menagoneck at the mouth of the Saint John River opposite Fort LaTour
• Here he operated a fur trading post and lived with his wife Jeanne LaTour
• He was granted a seigneurie here
• It was located near Fort Charnisay (see below)
• On 2 June 1681 Jeanne Guédry, daughter of Claude Guédry and Kesk8a, was baptized at Menagoneck and Jeanne LaTour was the godmother
• She was probably baptized at the Seigneury of Martin d'Aprendestiguy

Fort Charnisay National Historic Site of Canada

Under Route 1 near end of King Street West; Plaque at NE corner of Market Place Street and Middle Street West

• Between 1645 and 1775 this site hosted a number of forts including Fort Charnisay, Fort St. Jean, Fort Ménagouèche, Fort Frederick, "Old Fort" and Fort Monckton
• In 1645 d'Aulnay built a small wooden fortified trading post here before attacking Fort La Tour. D'Aprendestiguy occupied the fort in 1672. In 1698 Governor Villebon built Fort Saint Jean at this site. Deschamps de Boishébert restored the fort in 1751 and renamed it Fort Ménagouèche. He burnt the fort in 1755 to keep it from the British
• Today has a plaque and cairn at the site. The original fort was at today's Harbour Bridge Toll Plaza

Fort Beausejour - Fort Cumberland National Historic Site of Canada

Exit 513A off Trans-Canada Highway 2; 111 Fort Beausejour Road; Aulac, NB; 506-364-5080

• A well-preserved French (and later British) fort (1751) on the southern border of New Brunswick directly across from Beaubassin, Acadie and Fort Lawrence
• It is from Fort Beausejour that the first Acadians were deported in August 1755
• A National Historic Site
• Onsite is an excellent museum with many Acadian artifacts from the region
• http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/nb/beausejour/index_e.asp
• http://www.acadian-home.org/acadians-beausejour.html (Acadian-home Website)
• Jean Anselme Guédry, his wife Marie LeBlanc and their children were held here as prisoners from 1760-1763

Fort Lawrence Interpretative Panel

At Fort Beausejour

Msgr. Camille-André-LeBlanc Museum

1350 Route 133; Barachois, NB; 506-532-2976

• Contains a collection of artifacts, religious articles, photographs and documents showcasing the history of Barachois - an Acadian town
• It also has an art gallery

Saint-Henri de Barachois Catholic Church

1350 Route 133; Barachois, NB; 506-532-2976

• Contains a museum, an art gallery and religious displays about the church and life of the local parishioners
• This is one of the first churches built on the east coast of New Brunswick

Old Portage Route of Mi'kmaq

Route 106 north of Sackville

Memramcook Historical Society Museum

612 Rue Centrale; Memramcook, NB; 506-758-0087

• Has wide variety of artifacts, photographs and memorablia on the Acadian history of Memramcook and the surrounding area

Monument LeFebvre National Historic Site

480 Rue Centrale; Memramcook, NB; 506-758-9783

• A cultural interpretive center located in the historic Monument LeFebvre building on the campus of the former College Saint-Joseph (the first French-language degree-granting institution in the Maritimes)
• Has a full range of exhibits and cultural activities relating to the Acadians
• Father LeFebvre founded the first Acadian college in this building
• Now presents the renaissance of the Acadian culture
• The gift shop has hand-crafted Acadian crafts and Acadian publications
• http://www.tantramartourism.com/historic_attractions.php#gasp

Chapelle de Beaumont

643 Beaumont Road; Memramcook, NB; 506-758-9166

• Located on the bank of the Petitcodiac River
• The small building on this Provincial Historic Site served the Acadian and Aboriginal people of Beaumont Cape

Centre d'études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson

Bibliothèque Champlain (MCH), Université de Moncton; 415 Avenue de l'Université; Moncton, NB E1A 3E9; 506-858-4085

• Excellent research facility for Acadian studies
• http://www.umoncton.ca/umcm-ceaac/

Musée Acadien de l'Université de Moncton

Pavillon Clément Cormier (MCC), Université de Moncton; 405 Avenue de l'Université; Moncton, NB E1A 3E9; 506-858-4088

• Contains superb Acadian history exhibits
• Focuses on the culture and history of the Acadians
• Has over 38,000 Acadian artifacts from southeastern New Brunswick and elsewhere in North America
• Superb museum
• http://www.umoncton.ca/umcm-maum/

Galerie d'art Louise-et-Reuben-Cohen

Pavillon Clément Cormier (MCC), Université de Moncton; 405 Avenue de l'Université; Moncton, NB E1A 3E9; 506-858-4088

• Presents contemporary works by Acadian and other New Brunswick artists
• http://www.umoncton.ca/umcm-ga/

Magnetic Hill

Mountain Road; Exit 450 from Trans-Canada Highway; Moncton, NB; 506-389-5980

• Interesting experience as car seemingly rolls uphill

Tidal Bore Park

Main Street between King Street and Steadman Street; Moncton, NB; 506-853-3590; Free

• This natural phenomenon is a result of the record high tides of the Bay of Fundy
• These cause the water in Moncton's Petitcodiac River to raise with just one wave coming in from the Bay
• Within an hour the river can go from a muddy river bottom at low tide to being filled to its banks at some 7.5 m depth

Fort Gaspareaux Cairn & Cemetery

Highway 16 just north of Route 970; Fort Moncton Road; Port Elgin, NB

• A French fort (1751) at head of Baie-Verte near mouth of Gaspareaux River
• Fort Gaspareaux was a companion fort to Fort Beausejour and was the point where supplies for Fort Beausejour were received
• Today has a monument and small original cemetery
• A National Historic Site
• http://www.tantramartourism.com/historic_attractions.php#gasp

Monro Heritage Centre

1 Spring Street; Port Eglin, NB; 506-364-5080

• One of oldest buildings in Port Elgin
• The Heritage Centre contains a trail interpretation center, local museum and displays depicting the history of Fort Gaspareaux and Baie Verte community
• http://www.tantramartourism.com/historic_attractions.php#gasp

Padcal-Poirier Historical House

399 Main Street; Shediac, NB; 506-532-7022

• The oldest home in Shediac (1826)
• It is the former home of Pascal Poirier, the first Acadian chosen to sit in the Senate
• Contains works of local artists depicting the life of Pascal Poirier

Provincial Archives of New Brunswick

23 Dineen Drive, Bonar Law - Bennett Building, University of New Brunswick Campus; Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1; 506-453-2122

• Contains original records of New Brunswick. Open to genealogists, historians and visitors
• Open: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Saturday

Pointe-Sainte-Anne - Name of Acadian village at today's Fredericton site

• British burning of Acadian village Pointe-Sainte-Anne in February 1759
• (Most brutal massacre of the expulsion period)
• Pointe-Sainte-Anne was located near today's old Government Building

Fort Nashwaak

Union and Gibson Streets (Carleton Park); 1 Watters Drive; Fredericton, NB

• Built by Joseph de Villebon in 1691-1692 after fall of Port-Royal. Abandoned after 1700
• Became seat of Acadian government in 1692
• Plaque and cairn at the site