Baie-des-Chaleurs
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Baie-des-Chaleurs
Where the bay warms the soul
Deep blue of the Chaleur Bay
Welcome to Baie-des-Chaleurs, where the bay's warm waters meet Acadian hospitality. Come for the scenery, stay for the fricot and the friendly chatter.
Clubs for Baie-des-Chaleurs
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The room
One room for everyone around Baie-des-Chaleurs. 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 Baie-des-Chaleurs. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Parc national de Miguasha UNESCO fossil site with Devonian fossils
- Musée acadien du Québec Acadian heritage and history in Bonaventure
- Site historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac Restored 18th-century fishing station
- Grotte de Saint-Elzéar Crystal cave with guided tours
- Promenade du Front de Mer Seaside boardwalk in Carleton-sur-Mer
- Pointe Tracadigash Scenic viewpoint and walking trails
- Outdoors Hiking on Mont Saint-Joseph
- Outdoors Kayaking in the bay
- With kids Explore the fossil museum at Miguasha
- With kids Swim at the beaches along the bay
- Evenings Summer concerts at the waterfront
- Evenings Live music at festivals
- Locals love Fishing wharves
- Locals love Lighthouses
Through the year
- Festival du Homard July Lobster festival in Caplan
- Festival du Poivron September Pepper festival in Bonaventure
- Festival de la Chanson de Carleton July Song festival in Carleton-sur-Mer
- Fête nationale des Acadiens August 15 Acadian National Day celebrations across the region
Maritime climate with mild summers and snowy winters. Best time to be out is summer. Best: June to September for beach and festivals
Getaways
- Restigouche, NB Salmon fishing on the Restigouche River
- Campbellton, NB Sugarloaf Mountain and hiking
- Bathurst, NB Waterfront and Youghall Beach
- Acadian Peninsula, NB Acadian culture and coastal villages
Local flavour
Rooting for Montreal Canadiens (NHL)
Eat and drink
- Fricot (Acadian chicken stew with dumplings) A hearty Acadian stew with dumplings
- Poutine râpée (potato dumpling with pork) A potato dumpling filled with seasoned pork
- Rappie pie (grated potato casserole) A layered dish of grated potato and meat
- Fresh lobster and snow crab From the cold waters of the bay
- Blueberry pie Local wild blueberries
Where people go
- Fishing wharves Where boats unload the day's catch
- Lighthouses Guiding ships along the rugged coast
- Sugar shacks (érablières) Maple syrup season in the hills
- Acadian heritage centres Celebrating the region's Acadian roots
- Seaside boardwalks Strolling along the bay
- Hiking trails Paths through the Appalachian foothills
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Nearby
Every areaRestigoucheNew BrunswickAcadian heart, river soulCampbelltonNew BrunswickWhere the river meets the bayBathurstNew BrunswickLocal rooms for Chaleur.Acadian PeninsulaNew BrunswickWhere the sea sings in AcadianLa MatapédiaQuebecWhere the river meets the forestHaute-GaspésieQuebecWhere the mountains meet the seaMiramichiNew BrunswickWhere the river runs deepMataneQuebecGateway to the Gaspé, where the river meets the sea.
Rural Bonaventure and Avignon, QC. 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.