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ST. MARTINS COVERED BRIDGE • TOURISM NB/DENNIS MINTY
Miramichi to Bathurst: Route 11 delivers a
quintessentially Acadian seascape of fi shing
wharves, lighthouses and colourful commu-
nities. Brake for an enjoyable history lesson
at Village Historique Acadien, where
fi ddlers and other faux townsfolk enliven
the scene with their joie de vivre.
Grand Falls to Plaster Rock: Route 108
features rolling hills, rugged Tobique
River terrain and a suitably grand waterfall
where you can take a pontoon boat tour,
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FORT BEAUSÉJOUR–FORT
CUMBERLAND NATIONAL
HISTORIC SITE
Linking New Brunswick and Nova
Scotia, the Isthmus of Chignecto is
tranquil today; the remains of Fort
Beauséjour, however, prove this
wasn’t always the case. Erected by the
French in 1751 and captured by the
British, who renamed it Fort
Cumberland in 1755, the star-shaped
fort played a pivotal role in the battle
for colonial control. In summer, you
can view exhibits at the visitor centre,
then take a self-guided tour aided by
the Explora app, the Xplorer booklet
or interpretative signage. Kids, in
go zip-lining or try deepelling (face-fi rst
particular, will enjoy the cannons and
rappelling).
casements, though they may be
content to don period-style guard
FAMILY FUN
costumes and just patrol the grounds
Pay homage to the homard (lobster) in Shediac.
(www.parkscanada.gc.ca/beausejour).
After clambering over the world’s largest
lobster—a 55,000-kg (55-tonne) whopper,
National Parks and Historic Sites:
albeit made from metal—kids can learn how www.parkscanada.gc.ca
1-888-773-8888
to catch, and then eat the “king of crusta-
ceans” on an entertaining and educational
Lobster Tales Cruise (www.shediacbay
cruises.ca).
LIGHTHOUSE ON THE GREEN • TOURISM NB