Kent County
Around Kent County
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Kent County
Where the dunes meet the sea, and Acadia lives on.
Acadian blueAcadian red
Welcome to Kent County, where the Acadian spirit meets the sea. Come for the dunes and the lobster, stay for the warm community.
Clubs for Kent County
No clubs for Kent County yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Kent County. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Kent County. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Bouctouche Dune (Irving Eco-Centre) Long sand dune and beach with boardwalk and nature trails.
- Le Pays de la Sagouine Acadian stage play and village on an island in Bouctouche.
- Bouctouche Wharf Working fishing wharf with lobster boats and a fish market.
- Cocagne Wharf Another busy wharf in a small Acadian village.
- Elsipogtog Cultural Centre Mi'kmaq heritage centre with exhibits, crafts, and workshops.
- Richibucto River Wide river popular for kayaking, boating, and fishing.
- Outdoors Beachcombing on Bouctouche Dune
- Outdoors Kayaking on the Cocagne River
- With kids Le Pays de la Sagouine
- With kids Beach days at Bouctouche Dune
- Evenings Acadian music nights at local halls
- Evenings Community dances
- Locals love fishing wharves
- Locals love beaches
Through the year
- Fête nationale des Acadiens August Acadian Day celebrations on August 15 with music, food, and parades.
- Kent County Exhibition September Annual fall fair with agricultural shows, rides, and local vendors.
- Elsipogtog Annual Powwow July Mi'kmaq gathering with traditional dancing, drumming, and crafts.
Cold, snowy winters and mild, humid summers. Best time to be out is summer for beaches and festivals. Best: Summer (June to September) is best for beaches and festivals.
Talk like a local
- “coud' donc”
- come on / wow
- “patente”
- thing (often a gadget)
- “achaler”
- to annoy
Getaways
- Moncton City amenities, Magnetic Hill, and the tidal bore.
- Shediac–Sackville Lobster capital, Parlee Beach, and Sackville's arts scene.
- North Shore Acadian coast, Kouchibouguac National Park, and fishing villages.
- Summerside PEI's second city, with waterfront and historic downtown.
Local flavour
Rooting for Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
Eat and drink
- Poutine râpée Potato dumpling with pork, a classic Acadian dish
- Fricot Chicken stew with potatoes and dumplings, Acadian comfort food
- Rappie pie Grated potato and meat casserole, also known as pâté à la râpure
- Lobster suppers Fresh Atlantic lobster served in community halls and wharves
Where people go
- Bouctouche Dune A long sandy dune and boardwalk on the Northumberland Strait
- Fishing wharves Active harbours in villages like Cocagne and Bouctouche
- Acadian historical sites Le Pays de la Sagouine in Bouctouche celebrates Acadian heritage
- Mi'kmaq cultural centres Elsipogtog First Nation hosts cultural events and ceremonies
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Nearby
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Rural Kent, NB. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.