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The quiet coastal villages, beaches and gentle surf of the Acadian peninsula have made it a favorite vacation destination for for years. In shippagan, the small fishing town at the tip of the mainland, the Marine Centre and Aquarium holds tanks with over 3,000 specimens of Atlantic sealife and displays on local fishing industries.
Nearby, the Lameque and Miscou islands are connected by causeways to the mainland. On Miscou Island, a 1 Km boardwalk leads through a peat bot with interpretive signs about this unique ecosystem. You will also find a 35M Miscou Lighthouse is the oldest operating wooden lighthouse in Canada.
Home to many Acadian artists, Caraquest is the busy cultural center of the peninsula. On the waterfront, adventure centers offer guided kayak trips on the Bai de Chaleurs. For those wanting an introduction to the story of the Acaidains, the Acadian Wax Museum feature a self guided audio tour of the past.
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