Tag: Historical Sites

Here fish and plant fossils tell the story of life, recounting the origin of the first earthly vertebrates, some 380 million years ago, when strange species began their move from water to land. Parc national de Miguasha is a true natural heritage jewel that’s sure to dazzle young and old alike with its vast array of exhibits and family activities. Read more...

Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site For 200 years, the wreck of the Machault, a 26-gun military sailing vessel charged with protecting merchant vessels from the British, has remained under water. At the Battle of Restigouche National Historic Site, it is now possible to admire the ship’s remains and to relive the last naval battle between France and Britain Read more...

RESTIGOUCHE REGIONAL MUSEUM This is your introduction to the Restigouche region. Since the 1850s, the rich and famous have been coming to our river to fish for Atlantic salmon. Learn about them and other aspects of our area through recently upgraded displays, some interactive. There is also a gallery for temporary exhibitions and a great gift shop. Programming offered throughout Read more...

INCH ARRAN LIGHTHOUSE (BON AMI) This 1870 lighthouse stands on a point with a panoramic view of Chaleur Bay. Originally called the Bon Ami Point Light, it was converted to a range light in 1972 and is still active. The original wooden, salt-shaker tower has a unique ‘birdcage’ lantern. It’s a perfect spot for birdwatching and it’s also just 100 Read more...

Salmon Plaza Monument The city of Campbellton is the entry point to Atlantic Canada, set amid one of the world’s oldest mountain ranges and on the shores of Chaleur Bay. Campbellton is also the home of the “world’s largest salmon”, centuries of history and a world of natural wonders. Here, at the mouth of the Restigouche River, you’ll find many Read more...