Geoff’s guidebook-Rexton & surrounding area
Sightseeing
Located along the Northumberland Strait, is popular for its sandy beaches and warm coastal waters, and is ideal for swimming and spending a summer’s day at the beach. Tranquil lagoons and tidal rivers, protected by sand dunes, provide ideal conditions for kayaking and canoeing.
Amazing sea life, sand dunes, family fun and unique discoveries awaits in Kouchibouguac's Kellys beach. Begin your adventure with a scenic stroll atop Kellys Beach Boardwalk, wandering above salt-marsh grass toward lagoons brimming with life.
With an engaging interpretive guide at the lead, kick off your shoes, roll up your pants and peruse these waters, wading through the natural home of dozens of vital marine species—all hiding in plain sight within biodiverse seawater.
Dip net and bucket at the ready, you’ll search for hermit crabs, mussels, oysters, sand shrimp, moon snails and sticklebacks—unearthing a plethora of intriguing information about each before you gently return the creature to its natural habitat. Though popular with children, adults revel in the fun as well, recapturing youthful memories in an enchanting ecosystem.
The lagoons of Kellys Beach beckon—discover their secrets for yourself.
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Kouchibouguac nasjonalpark
New Brunswick 117Located along the Northumberland Strait, is popular for its sandy beaches and warm coastal waters, and is ideal for swimming and spending a summer’s day at the beach. Tranquil lagoons and tidal rivers, protected by sand dunes, provide ideal conditions for kayaking and canoeing.
Amazing sea life, sand dunes, family fun and unique discoveries awaits in Kouchibouguac's Kellys beach. Begin your adventure with a scenic stroll atop Kellys Beach Boardwalk, wandering above salt-marsh grass toward lagoons brimming with life.
With an engaging interpretive guide at the lead, kick off your shoes, roll up your pants and peruse these waters, wading through the natural home of dozens of vital marine species—all hiding in plain sight within biodiverse seawater.
Dip net and bucket at the ready, you’ll search for hermit crabs, mussels, oysters, sand shrimp, moon snails and sticklebacks—unearthing a plethora of intriguing information about each before you gently return the creature to its natural habitat. Though popular with children, adults revel in the fun as well, recapturing youthful memories in an enchanting ecosystem.
The lagoons of Kellys Beach beckon—discover their secrets for yourself.
See the highest tides in the world. In addition to the Special Events that planned throughout the season, you’ll find plenty to do at the Hopewell Rocks, whether it's high tide or low tide.
Here are some suggestions:
1. Visit the Interpretive Centre
2. Browse in our gift shop
3. Have a meal at the High Tide Café (See menu below)
4. Grab a snack at the Low Tide Café
5. Walk the ocean’s floor and explore the rock formations.
6. Give them your own nicknames!
7. Watch the tide come in
8. Watch the tide go out
9. Practice your photography skills (Photo Hint: Morning is the best time for photography)
10. Enjoy the spectacular view from out lookout deck
11. Visit the 300-year old Acadian seawall (aboiteau) at the north end of the park
12. Watch the aerobatics of the Bay of Fundy shorebirds during their migration from mid-July to mid-August
13. Hike the network of trails
14. Sunbathe on a quiet beach
15. Watch for peregrine falcons or wildlife at Demoiselle Beach
16. Relax on the High Tide Café’s outdoor deck
17. Use your GPS to navigate to the rock formations (ask our reception staff for a GPS sheet with coordinates)
18. Go kayaking at high tide.
19. Have a picnic lunch.
20. Burn off some energy at the children’s playground next to the Interpretive Centre.
21. Explore a cave or two.
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Hopewell Cape
See the highest tides in the world. In addition to the Special Events that planned throughout the season, you’ll find plenty to do at the Hopewell Rocks, whether it's high tide or low tide.
Here are some suggestions:
1. Visit the Interpretive Centre
2. Browse in our gift shop
3. Have a meal at the High Tide Café (See menu below)
4. Grab a snack at the Low Tide Café
5. Walk the ocean’s floor and explore the rock formations.
6. Give them your own nicknames!
7. Watch the tide come in
8. Watch the tide go out
9. Practice your photography skills (Photo Hint: Morning is the best time for photography)
10. Enjoy the spectacular view from out lookout deck
11. Visit the 300-year old Acadian seawall (aboiteau) at the north end of the park
12. Watch the aerobatics of the Bay of Fundy shorebirds during their migration from mid-July to mid-August
13. Hike the network of trails
14. Sunbathe on a quiet beach
15. Watch for peregrine falcons or wildlife at Demoiselle Beach
16. Relax on the High Tide Café’s outdoor deck
17. Use your GPS to navigate to the rock formations (ask our reception staff for a GPS sheet with coordinates)
18. Go kayaking at high tide.
19. Have a picnic lunch.
20. Burn off some energy at the children’s playground next to the Interpretive Centre.
21. Explore a cave or two.
There is a Bonar Law Museum on Route 116 west of Rexton.
Bonar Law was born in Rexton and later became Prime Minister of the UK 1922-1923. He is first PM of UK born outside of England. Also there are tours of a 1860’s era house that Bonar Law’s father built.
Bonar Law Avenue
Bonar Law AvenueThere is a Bonar Law Museum on Route 116 west of Rexton.
Bonar Law was born in Rexton and later became Prime Minister of the UK 1922-1923. He is first PM of UK born outside of England. Also there are tours of a 1860’s era house that Bonar Law’s father built.
The Pays de la Sagouine is a theatrical village and opened in 1992 on a small natural island in the middle of Bouctouche Bay. The Pays de la Sagouine is foremost a meeting place where the imagination of a great Acadian author, Antonine Maillet, gives life to many characters, all more endearing than others.
This tourist attraction is unique in Canada because it comes entirely from a literary work, that of the Acadian writer Antonine Maillet, novelist and playwright of international reputation. Originally from Bouctouche, Antonine Maillet is the author of the famous Sagouine and many award-winning novels in Canada and elsewhere. The author has also won the highest literary distinction, the Prix Goncourt, for her novel Pélagie la charrette.
Le Pays de la Sagouine is a non-profit organization with more than 150 employees. A board of directors, , made up of people from surrounding communities, serves as a committee that advises Pays de la Sagouine's managers. Its mission is to celebrate l’Acadie through the imaginary world of Antonine Maillet.
As one of the largest Acadian employers of the performing arts, Pays de la Sagouine is an ambassador for Acadia and a gateway to the world where visitors come to know our culture and our joie de vivre. The Acadians come to recognize each other by celebrating this same joy of living. With the character of La Sagouine, it represents the ultimate pride and origin of the inspiration of a people.
Sunday June 27th to Sunday September 5th 2021, open daily from 10 am to 4:30 pm.
This summer at Le Pays de la Sagouine, they are offering entertainment and shows from Wednesday to Sunday.
Please note that due to the pandemic, our island, l'Île-aux-Puces is not accessible to the public for this season.
NEW: There is no entry fee to access the site, however you must purchase tickets to see the shows.
Show tickets are available on sagouine.com or by phone at 1-800-561-9188.
English presentations at 10:15 am., 11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm in The Hangar (air conditionned).
Tickets: 10.00 $ + hst
Free for children 12 years old and under.
Nounour’s shows (French only) (air conditionned)
10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:45 pm.
Tickets 5.00 $ + hst
Free for children 2 years old and under.
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Pays de la Sagouine
57 Rue AcadieThe Pays de la Sagouine is a theatrical village and opened in 1992 on a small natural island in the middle of Bouctouche Bay. The Pays de la Sagouine is foremost a meeting place where the imagination of a great Acadian author, Antonine Maillet, gives life to many characters, all more endearing than others.
This tourist attraction is unique in Canada because it comes entirely from a literary work, that of the Acadian writer Antonine Maillet, novelist and playwright of international reputation. Originally from Bouctouche, Antonine Maillet is the author of the famous Sagouine and many award-winning novels in Canada and elsewhere. The author has also won the highest literary distinction, the Prix Goncourt, for her novel Pélagie la charrette.
Le Pays de la Sagouine is a non-profit organization with more than 150 employees. A board of directors, , made up of people from surrounding communities, serves as a committee that advises Pays de la Sagouine's managers. Its mission is to celebrate l’Acadie through the imaginary world of Antonine Maillet.
As one of the largest Acadian employers of the performing arts, Pays de la Sagouine is an ambassador for Acadia and a gateway to the world where visitors come to know our culture and our joie de vivre. The Acadians come to recognize each other by celebrating this same joy of living. With the character of La Sagouine, it represents the ultimate pride and origin of the inspiration of a people.
Sunday June 27th to Sunday September 5th 2021, open daily from 10 am to 4:30 pm.
This summer at Le Pays de la Sagouine, they are offering entertainment and shows from Wednesday to Sunday.
Please note that due to the pandemic, our island, l'Île-aux-Puces is not accessible to the public for this season.
NEW: There is no entry fee to access the site, however you must purchase tickets to see the shows.
Show tickets are available on sagouine.com or by phone at 1-800-561-9188.
English presentations at 10:15 am., 11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm in The Hangar (air conditionned).
Tickets: 10.00 $ + hst
Free for children 12 years old and under.
Nounour’s shows (French only) (air conditionned)
10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:45 pm.
Tickets 5.00 $ + hst
Free for children 2 years old and under.
Bouctouche Dunes is a 12 km sand dune that extends out into the ocean and surrounds Bouctouche Bay. There is an Eco-Centre and a lookout tower at the beginning of the dunes. Previous to December 2010 there was also a 2 km boardwalk that started at the Eco-Centre and followed the Dunes. In December 2010 a storm surge destroyed about half of the boardwalk. The boardwalk was rebuilt to only half its original length. This wasn't the first time the boardwalk has been damaged by storm surges. Regardless of whether the boardwalk will be rebuilt, there is still 12 km of sand dunes to explore. It also makes a great beach to enjoy when you are done walking.
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Irving Eco-centre, la Dune de Bouctouche
1876 NB-475Bouctouche Dunes is a 12 km sand dune that extends out into the ocean and surrounds Bouctouche Bay. There is an Eco-Centre and a lookout tower at the beginning of the dunes. Previous to December 2010 there was also a 2 km boardwalk that started at the Eco-Centre and followed the Dunes. In December 2010 a storm surge destroyed about half of the boardwalk. The boardwalk was rebuilt to only half its original length. This wasn't the first time the boardwalk has been damaged by storm surges. Regardless of whether the boardwalk will be rebuilt, there is still 12 km of sand dunes to explore. It also makes a great beach to enjoy when you are done walking.
Parlee Beach is one of North America’s finest beaches and boasts the warmest salt water in Canada. You’ll be amazed at the variety of activities offered, including a supervised swimming, beach volleyball, ultimate frisbee and daily sports activities
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Parlee Beach Road
Parlee Beach RoadParlee Beach is one of North America’s finest beaches and boasts the warmest salt water in Canada. You’ll be amazed at the variety of activities offered, including a supervised swimming, beach volleyball, ultimate frisbee and daily sports activities
The Magnetic Hill is an example of a gravity hill, a type of optical illusion created by rising and descending terrain. It is located at the northwestern edge (in the Magnetic Hill Area) of the city of Moncton. To experience Magnetic Hill today, drivers must pay up some money to drive their cars to the end of the road. When a car is placed in neutral, it will begin to roll backwards, apparently uphill. Observers will also note that water in the adjacent drainage ditches also seemingly runs "uphill."
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Magnetic Hill
The Magnetic Hill is an example of a gravity hill, a type of optical illusion created by rising and descending terrain. It is located at the northwestern edge (in the Magnetic Hill Area) of the city of Moncton. To experience Magnetic Hill today, drivers must pay up some money to drive their cars to the end of the road. When a car is placed in neutral, it will begin to roll backwards, apparently uphill. Observers will also note that water in the adjacent drainage ditches also seemingly runs "uphill."
City/town information
Advertises itself as the Lobster capital of the world. Many choices for restaurants and take out. Many “Lobster” things to see and do. Just outside of Shediac is Parlee Beach, one of North America’s finest beaches, Parlee boasts the warmest salt water in Canada.
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Shediac
Advertises itself as the Lobster capital of the world. Many choices for restaurants and take out. Many “Lobster” things to see and do. Just outside of Shediac is Parlee Beach, one of North America’s finest beaches, Parlee boasts the warmest salt water in Canada.
Food scene
Seaside
170 Rue MainGood selection of seafood at reasonable prices
Chez Leo Restaurant
Good fried seafood snacks
Neighbourhoods
Rexton is a friendly town of about 800 situated on the Richibucto River, the village was originally inhabited by Mi'kmaq First Nations, many of whose descendants still reside in the nearby Elsipogtog First Nation, formerly referred to as the Big Cove Band. Acadian settlers colonized the general area in the 18th century, in places such as Bouctouche, Miramichi and Richibucto Village.
The first English-speaking settler was Thomas Powel who arrived in 1790. There was considerable colonization by English shipbuilders, Scottish merchants and Irish immigrants followed, including many Irish Protestants who arrived to work in the Jardine Shipbuilding Yards around the year 1819. They eventually cleared enough land to receive land grants following the 1820s survey by a Mr. Layton conducted around the Molus River area of nearby Weldford Parish, New Brunswick and the size of Elsipogtog First Nation was reduced to the current boundaries.
Two ships brought the majority of the settlers here from Scotland.
Fishing, lumbering and shipbuilding flourished throughout the 19th century. The first bridge over the Richibucto River was completed there in 1850, improving commerce and communications in the region.
The settlement was known from about 1825 as Kingston, but in 1901, the name was changed to Rexton. This was probably to avoid confusion with other Kingstons, particularly Kingston, Kings County, New Brunswick, which still carries the name.
The Acadian Coastal Route 134 extends all along the east coast and offers wonderful summer coastal views and equally beautiful fall scenery in September and October. Route 134 winds through various small towns along the coast. The residents of these communities take great pride in displaying the Acadian red, white and blue flag with a gold star in the corner, and there are many red, white and blue items on display on the well maintained properties along this route. There are plenty of opportunities to stop, walk around, take pictures or stop for food and drink.
Rexton
Rexton is a friendly town of about 800 situated on the Richibucto River, the village was originally inhabited by Mi'kmaq First Nations, many of whose descendants still reside in the nearby Elsipogtog First Nation, formerly referred to as the Big Cove Band. Acadian settlers colonized the general area in the 18th century, in places such as Bouctouche, Miramichi and Richibucto Village.
The first English-speaking settler was Thomas Powel who arrived in 1790. There was considerable colonization by English shipbuilders, Scottish merchants and Irish immigrants followed, including many Irish Protestants who arrived to work in the Jardine Shipbuilding Yards around the year 1819. They eventually cleared enough land to receive land grants following the 1820s survey by a Mr. Layton conducted around the Molus River area of nearby Weldford Parish, New Brunswick and the size of Elsipogtog First Nation was reduced to the current boundaries.
Two ships brought the majority of the settlers here from Scotland.
Fishing, lumbering and shipbuilding flourished throughout the 19th century. The first bridge over the Richibucto River was completed there in 1850, improving commerce and communications in the region.
The settlement was known from about 1825 as Kingston, but in 1901, the name was changed to Rexton. This was probably to avoid confusion with other Kingstons, particularly Kingston, Kings County, New Brunswick, which still carries the name.
The Acadian Coastal Route 134 extends all along the east coast and offers wonderful summer coastal views and equally beautiful fall scenery in September and October. Route 134 winds through various small towns along the coast. The residents of these communities take great pride in displaying the Acadian red, white and blue flag with a gold star in the corner, and there are many red, white and blue items on display on the well maintained properties along this route. There are plenty of opportunities to stop, walk around, take pictures or stop for food and drink.