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Road Trip Bathurst to Caraquet – Acadian Peninsula
Bathurst
Caraquet
90
km
1h18
drive
Summer
season
The Itinerary
The Acadian Peninsula is the heart of Acadian identity in Atlantic Canada. Caraquet, the cultural capital, hosts the Acadian Festival (August, the world's largest Acadian festival) and the Village Historique Acadien.
The Village Historique Acadien (45 period buildings 1770–1949) recreates 200 years of Acadian history with costumed interpreters. The August 15 tintamarre (Acadian National Day) animates the peninsula — parades, cooking pots, music. Miscou Island and Lamèque Island (baroque music festival) nearby.
The Village Historique Acadien (45 period buildings 1770–1949) recreates 200 years of Acadian history with costumed interpreters. The August 15 tintamarre (Acadian National Day) animates the peninsula — parades, cooking pots, music. Miscou Island and Lamèque Island (baroque music festival) nearby.
Points of Interest
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Village Historique Acadien45 bâtiments 1770-1949, animation costumée.
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Festival acadien (août)Plus grand festival acadien au monde.
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Tintamarre (15 août)Fête nationale acadienne, défilés casseroles et musique.
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Festival baroque LamèqueFestival international de musique baroque sur l'île.
Practical info
- Departure Bathurst
- Destination Caraquet
- Distance 90 km
- Duration 1h18
- Category Short (< 100 km)
- Best season Summer
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