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First stop of the day. Fort Beausejour an earthen reinforced  fort strategically shaped like a star

overlooking the Bay of Fundy. It was built by the French in 1751, but fell to the  British in 1755

and renamed Fort Cumberland. This fort was later used as one of the deportation centers of

the Acadian people. It was abandoned in 1835 & declared a historical site in 1926.

 

 

 

MONUMENT LEFEBVRE---It was the first French-language higher education institution in Atlantic Canada.

This building is now a museum that spans the history of the Acadian people from  their first arriving to this area,

their deportation to their accomplishments of today. To begin we viewed a 40 minute video then were given

our own guided tour by a delightful young man named Justin(of Acadian descent).

 

Moncton was the next stop for a bike ride along the river so we could see the Tidal Bore a natural phenomenon

caused by the surging Bay of Fundy tides(the Highest in the World)

The Tidal-Bore activity occurs twice daily. We were given the time by in visitor center, we were there but

never saw a Tidal Bore! Oh well had a nice bike ride.

 

Followed this up with some shopping and a drive down the coast.

  

 

HOPEWELL ROCKS-ON THE BAY OF FUNDY NEW BRUNSWICK-The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the World. Forty Feet!

You can walk among these rock formations 3 hours before and 3 hours after low tide. Spectacular! We have about 50 more

pictures I’d love to post. We just couldn’t stop snapping.

ALMA-A small town right before you enter Fundy National Park. See the difference in the tide in just a few hours.

It was just remarkable seeing all the boats sitting on the rivers bottom.

FUNDY NATIONAL PARK NEW BRUNSWICK-Something for everyone. Beaches, pool, tennis, golf, hikes, camping, interpretive programs.

We did a few very short hikes. We  both did one to the falls and Jim one to the beach. Ended our day at the picnic area having our

dinner in the park across the river from Alma watching the tide come in.

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First stop of the day. Fort Beausejour an earthen reinforced  fort strategically shaped like a star

overlooking the Bay of Fundy. It was built by the French in 1751, but fell to the  British in 1755

and renamed Fort Cumberland. This fort was later used as one of the deportation centers of

the Acadian people. It was abandoned in 1835 & declared a historical site in 1926.

 

 

 

MONUMENT LEFEBVRE---It was the first French-language higher education institution in Atlantic Canada.

This building is now a museum that spans the history of the Acadian people from  their first arriving to this area,

their deportation to their accomplishments of today. To begin we viewed a 40 minute video then were given

our own guided tour by a delightful young man named Justin(of Acadian descent).

 

Moncton was the next stop for a bike ride along the river so we could see the Tidal Bore a natural phenomenon

caused by the surging Bay of Fundy tides(the Highest in the World)

The Tidal-Bore activity occurs twice daily. We were given the time by in visitor center, we were there but

never saw a Tidal Bore! Oh well had a nice bike ride.

 

Followed this up with some shopping and a drive down the coast.

  

 

HOPEWELL ROCKS-ON THE BAY OF FUNDY NEW BRUNSWICK-The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the World. Forty Feet!

You can walk among these rock formations 3 hours before and 3 hours after low tide. Spectacular! We have about 50 more

pictures I’d love to post. We just couldn’t stop snapping.

ALMA-A small town right before you enter Fundy National Park. See the difference in the tide in just a few hours.

It was just remarkable seeing all the boats sitting on the rivers bottom.

FUNDY NATIONAL PARK NEW BRUNSWICK-Something for everyone. Beaches, pool, tennis, golf, hikes, camping, interpretive programs.

We did a few very short hikes. We  both did one to the falls and Jim one to the beach. Ended our day at the picnic area having our

dinner in the park across the river from Alma watching the tide come in.

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  This is Koubibouguc National Park on the east coast of New Brunswick.

The weather had greatly improved since yesterday. Today it’s 81 degrees and NO wind. We spent the day

biking the 18km trail around the park.

  

Then onward we go. Looking at our brochures to see if there is something to peek our interest.

This late in the day it had to be something none physical. We were running out of steam.

We found it! The Oliver Soapery, Canada’s Soap Economuseum. Here they demonstrate the

heritage craft techniques. It’s a soap museum, library, & boutique. We unfortunately

did not see any demonstrates as the next English speaking presentation was June 23rd.

Could not pass up a picture with the largest lobster in the world in Shediac NB! Cute gift shop to browse through too.

  Shediac is the Lobster Capital of the World so of course we had to buy some for our dinner.  Next stop…..,

  

Rachel our tour guide at Michel & Charles LaBlanc Fisheries in Cap-Pele NB was fantastic. We had our first taste of smoked herring.

  It was surprisingly tasty so we bought some.

Yes! Lobster dinner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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We entered New Brunswick on the north end at Campbellton, stopping of course at the ? info center to load up on booklets.  We are taking the Acadian Trail route along the northeast of the Province. We are finding NB much more populated than the Gaspesie but still with wonderful spots to stop and enjoy. We stopped at the The Marshlands Beach in Beresford to walk the boardwalk. The weather was great, some people were swimming, some picnicking on the tables provided along the beach.

Better yet there was a huge parking lot. With no restrictions on overnight parking. Well as you can see another wonderful view. And for those of you with RV’s a free dump.

The first picture is the clock tower in Bathurst. The harbor is in Caraquet were we spent the night in the parking lot at the info center were we pulled into during a rainstorm. Lucky us there was wifi. After waiting out the bad weather we went for a nice walk down to the harbor. As it was late in the day we boon docked in the parking lot of the info center. As you can see it was hardly roughing it with a view like that! 

Last night we decided to try the Dixie Lee chicken almost next door to us. The smell was getting to us. It’s an inexpensive, order at the counter kink of place. The chicken was good but fries ordinary. We did meet a couple there that helped  translate the French menu and they told us we just had to try the seafood omelet at the La Caraquette Restaurant. We did it was great! Scallops, lobster and shrimp in a light cheese sauce. Oh yeah! Afterwards we again started down the Acadian trail south along the coast. It was so windy 70km we couldn’t stop along the way to enjoy a few walks that sounded interesting in the booklets. We drove on to Miramichi where we did go the Middle Island Irish Historical Park. There was an interruptive center(small but informative). This island was used as an area to quarantine sick people from the ships. The picture of the cross; is where so many were buried. So sad to have to leave your homeland with some hope only to come to such sorrow.

Since the weather was bad we spent the rest of the day at the library using the wifi. Then did some laundry. Afterwards drove a ways down the coast stopping at a spot overlooking the port in Pointe Sapin to boondock.   Thanks Mary and Elaine for posting this one.

Pointe Sapin. If you look carefully in front of the house with the chimney you’ll see our camper.

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Perce is a very popular cultural center. Many artists were attracted to this charming village.  The magnificence of the Rocher Perce (the rock) and Bonaventure Island with its thousands of Northern Gannets have made this a tourist area, we saw many tour buses stopping here.

Another one of our boon docking spots near Maria. Sorry big rig friends but t his is only for the small guys.  

Before crossing over into New Brunswick, we decided to check out a museum that was only 4 km past the turn. You just never know. It turned out to be very interesting. The staff walked us through some of the history which adds so much more. There was a film and some self guided. There are numerous remnants from underwater archaeological excavations made on the wreck of the French pirate frigate The Machault. It was well preserved by the mud in the bay. It is just amazing to see something that is over 200 years old. The center commemorates the last naval battle between France and England for the possession of the New France in 1760.