Stephen's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Easy walking trails, lighthouse, beach, the Confederation Bridge up close, look offs and an interpretive centre with gift shop.
14 locals recommend
Cape Jourimain Nature Centre
5039 NB-16Easy walking trails, lighthouse, beach, the Confederation Bridge up close, look offs and an interpretive centre with gift shop.
Gorgeous 12 km sand spit/beach which is also a nature preserve with interpretive centre and boardwalk.
NOTE: Dogs are not permitted.
84 locals recommend
Irving Eco-centre, la Dune de Bouctouche
1876 NB-475Gorgeous 12 km sand spit/beach which is also a nature preserve with interpretive centre and boardwalk.
NOTE: Dogs are not permitted.
The best place to see the power of the ocean at work - and the highest tides on the planet.
29 locals recommend
Hopewell Rocks
131 Discovery RoadThe best place to see the power of the ocean at work - and the highest tides on the planet.
Home of Mount Alison University and the unique Sackville Waterfowl Park, Sackville is a great place to grab a beer and a bite, shop and visit the Saturday farmers’ market downtown.
12 locals recommend
Sackville
Home of Mount Alison University and the unique Sackville Waterfowl Park, Sackville is a great place to grab a beer and a bite, shop and visit the Saturday farmers’ market downtown.
Culture
An Acadian theatrical village created around the book “Sagouine” by Antonine Maillet. Experience Acadian culture up close.
75 locals recommend
Pays de la Sagouine
57 Rue AcadieAn Acadian theatrical village created around the book “Sagouine” by Antonine Maillet. Experience Acadian culture up close.
Exploring
Stunning beauty on the shores of the Bay of Fundy with varied walking and hiking trails and beach. The drive to Fundy takes you through old coastal villages and typically-understated New Brunswick charm and beauty.
186 locals recommend
Fundy National Park Of Canada
Stunning beauty on the shores of the Bay of Fundy with varied walking and hiking trails and beach. The drive to Fundy takes you through old coastal villages and typically-understated New Brunswick charm and beauty.
The hiking and walking trails and the beach are exceptional.
72 locals recommend
Kouchibouguac National Park
New Brunswick 117The hiking and walking trails and the beach are exceptional.
Beach
A stunning, warm water “tourist beach”, featuring wheelchair access, Cavok Brewing Company and Aboiteau Beach Restaurant. Note: no dogs allowed on the beach.
38 locals recommend
L 'aboiteau Beach
A stunning, warm water “tourist beach”, featuring wheelchair access, Cavok Brewing Company and Aboiteau Beach Restaurant. Note: no dogs allowed on the beach.
A beautiful camping and picnic park with a stunning public warm water beach. Featuring short walking trails.
NOTE: Dogs are not permitted on the beach and a fee may apply.
7 locals recommend
Murray Beach Provincial Park Campground
1679 NB-955A beautiful camping and picnic park with a stunning public warm water beach. Featuring short walking trails.
NOTE: Dogs are not permitted on the beach and a fee may apply.
Food scene
Great food and desserts, wine, coffees, in the unique setting of an old mercantile store in the quaint community of Baie Verte. Recommend reservations.
25 locals recommend
Bistro Le Chat Bleu
342 NB-970Great food and desserts, wine, coffees, in the unique setting of an old mercantile store in the quaint community of Baie Verte. Recommend reservations.
My favourite fried variety seafood. Their clams and fish are excellent.
NOTE: Check open hours and this restaurant is seasonal.
ALSO NOTE: The building pictured burned down in spring 2022 and was rebuilt.
11 locals recommend
Chez Camille Take Out
2385 Acadie RdMy favourite fried variety seafood. Their clams and fish are excellent.
NOTE: Check open hours and this restaurant is seasonal.
ALSO NOTE: The building pictured burned down in spring 2022 and was rebuilt.
My 2nd favourite for fried variety seafood. It’s right on the commercial fishing wharf in Cap-Pele, beside Aboiteau Beach, and features informal indoor or rooftop deck dining - and a seafood market. They often have live music on the deck.
Unfortunately this restaurant burned down in late 2023 and plans to rebuild have not been made public.
25 locals recommend
Quai Aboiteau Wharf Restaurant and Bar
77 Chem. du QuaiMy 2nd favourite for fried variety seafood. It’s right on the commercial fishing wharf in Cap-Pele, beside Aboiteau Beach, and features informal indoor or rooftop deck dining - and a seafood market. They often have live music on the deck.
Unfortunately this restaurant burned down in late 2023 and plans to rebuild have not been made public.
Good food, uniquely presented, reasonable price. Very popular although I have never quite figured out the hours.
8 locals recommend
One Fish Bistro
5676 NB-15Good food, uniquely presented, reasonable price. Very popular although I have never quite figured out the hours.
Groceries / Ice Cream Shop / Local Products
Known for having the best selection in groceries in Strait Shores as well as having the lowest prices, Loella’s also features an ice cream shop, second hand store, gift shop, beach gear, fishing supplies and tons of locally-produced products. Also, fresh seafood in season.
Not only is it close by, but the market has the best selection and lowest prices in the area - and their focus is on local purchasing.
Loella's Country Market
Not only is it close by, but the market has the best selection and lowest prices in the area - and their focus is on local purchasing.
Gasoline / Gifts
Locally owned, friendly.
About 12 minutes away, this is the closest gas station which also features a gift shop and convenience - and is locally owned.
Allen's gas & Grocery, Fireworks, Gift Shop, Dog Park
About 12 minutes away, this is the closest gas station which also features a gift shop and convenience - and is locally owned.