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Festivals and Events

Windfest / Fête des vents

In the last weekend of June, as a way of officially launching the season, kiteboarding and windsurfing enthusiasts come together in the Shippagan and Acadian islands region in order to share their passion. This is an excellent opportunity for those wishing to become initiated into either of these sports.
http://windkiteshippagan-ilesacadie.com

Canada Day

Every year on July 1^st, the municipality organizes an official Canada Day flag-raising ceremony. This activity takes place in the Parc du centenaire on DeGrâce Street.

New Brunswick’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Festival

The sea and its riches, the fishery, old seafarers with their stories... There is a vivid maritime heritage to celebrate and discover during New Brunswick’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Festival in Shippagan, the provincial capital of the commercial fishery. Enjoy the many activities at the Acadian Peninsula’s oldest festival: the blessing of the boats, deep-sea fishing, sporting events, theatre and much more.
http://www.festival.shippagan.com/

August 15 Celebrations

Every year, the municipality, in cooperation with the Shippagan Aquarium and Marine Centre and local businesses, organizes a day of family activities to celebrate the Acadian people.

Book Fair

The 2008 edition of the Acadian Peninsula Book Fair will be held at the Sports Centre of the Université de Moncton, Shippagan Campus, from October 5 to 9, 2008. The promoters count on the presence of authors from Quebec in order to ensure the Fair’s success. A large number (some thirty invitations were extended) of authors, critics and Quebec literary names have been invited.

Salon du livre de la péninsule acadienne inc.

218, boul. J.-D.-Gauthier

Shippagan, N.B.  E8S 1P6

Phone: (506) 336-4769

Fax: (506) 336-8712

Email:irene@salondulivrepa.com

Web Site: http://www.salondulivrepa.ca

Ice Carnival

The ice carnival is a winter activity that celebrates the end of the cold season. A variety of outdoor activities are organized by the municipality in order to entertain children and adults. The dates of the ice carnival depend on the lunar calendar, but it always takes place in late February, early March.

N.B. Events are held in different locations of the Acadian Peninsula. For more information, visit the Web site:
http://www.peninsuleacadienne.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=15&Itemid=39

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