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This is my first post EVER! Which I will also numerize them. Bienvenidos to post #1 ! :P
The Acadian Peninsula. One of the most beautiful places in New Brunswick, in my opinion. But I always hear people saying ''There's nothing to do'' or ''There's nothing in Tracadie'' or in french ''Y'a rien a faire par icitte''. This blog is going to be ALL ABOUT proving these words wrong! So without further ado, here are the top 20 spots in the Acadian Peninsula.
6. The Acadian Historic Village (Village Historique Acadien) , Bertrand
The Acadian Village is a museum close to Caraquet. Walk through history in these original houses dating back to the 1700's. Which, BTW, you can go inside. Awesome, right? You start by parking your car in this huge parking lot, and go inside the building. In there, you can register for a ticket, shop for handmade things in the gift shop, eat and drink in the Café. Once you buy your ticket, go out the door and start your adventure! You can walk, or you can hop in the carriage, pulled by a horse! Nice, right? In each house is a guide dressed in clothes from the era that the house was built. She will walk you through the house, and talk to you about the home, and things that the people used to do in the house. Sometimes she will be cooking soup, bread or other iconic Acadian foods. There is also a general store, a gas station, the 1st ''Caisse Populaire'' bank in the Peninsula, an old train station, a covered bridge, a school, a church, a hotel and more! Wait, did you say hotel? Heck yeah! The Hotel-Castle Albert, built in 1907 by Acadian artichect Nazaire Dugas in Caraquet, is a hotel that literally makes you sleep in the 19th century! No TV, no phones, these rooms respect the historic stamp at only a couple details away. Bath on legs, wood paneling, cozy atmosphere and relaxation, traveling back in time has never been so easy and comfortable! Museum entry is about 20$ per person and the hotel is about 150$ per night
5. Hay Island (Ile-Aux-Foins Park) , Neguac
Hay Island is a park located in Neguac. Birdwatching, beaches and trails can be found on this cute island. How to access Hay Island? By car! A bridge has been built to access this park. The boardwalks are very beautiful, and the lighthouse has been painted to resemble the Acadian Flag. There is also bathrooms and changing rooms, as well as a couple of parks. There is a lot of trails, and all of them include a little sign saying the number of km and the ''roughness'' of the terrains. Best thing about Hay Island? All of that can be enjoyed for free!
4. Saint-Anne du Bocage Sanctuary, Caraquet
Built in 1755, this sanctuary is the prettiest in the peninsula. Not only are there trails all around, AND speakers playing relaxing music along the trails, it's a hot spot for birds and squirrels. Going there with a bag of peanuts is the best thing ever, especially if you have kids. There are also very pretty candles for sale in the white and yellow church. In the back of the church, there is about 50 benches. If you go down the big staircase, there is a cute little patio and fresh, cold, delicious spring water. Bring your water bottles! Also a Instagram spot (Here's me posing for insta) Follow me @redstonemilkshake :P
3. Aquarium and Marine Center, Shippagan
Have you ever touched a blue lobster?
Quote from the New Brunswick Aquarium and Marine Center in Shippagan. :P
The NBAAMC is an awesome aquarium, with exhibits like seals, lobsters, fishies and a touch tank. Kids and grownups alike jump at the chance to get their hands on some of the touch tank inhabitants like starfishes, sea urchins, oysters, clams, sea cucumbers and more, including one of their blue lobsters. They have more tanks than any other aquarium in Atlantic Canada. You'll find a whooping 31 indoor exhibit tanks, 21 large and 10 small. With more than 50 families and 100 species, you can't put the whole gang together! Remember your visit (or visits) with an item or two (or five) at the gift shop!
2. Biking with Véloroute
The Véloroute is a 15M$ project connecting the entirety of the Acadian Peninsula by extra little paved roads and dirt trails. With over 300km of official routes and 14 ''circuits'' , the véloroute is a very well planned thing! A good idea, is what i meant. With bridges and benches and tables and shelters, biking through the woods has never been easier!
1. Beaches and Camping
Now this is a lot to talk about, so that will be for another blog! But camping is a much loved from a lot of Acadians. I know I have been camping since I was 3, and it's my favorite method of sleeping out of the house. And beaches! Omg beaches! There is over 500km of coastal lines and over 20 beaches. They are so beautiful, and don't forget they are the warmest saltwater beaches in Canada!
Well that was it! I hope you enjoyed! Thank you so much for reading. Bye!
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