Things to Do
Must-see activities, attractions and experiences around Shediac, New Brunswick.
Explore the region, enjoy the beach and national parks before returning to the cottage.
🏖 Beaches & Water
Parlee Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches in North America with the warmest ocean waters in Canada. Blue Flag certified. Lifeguarded swimming, volleyball, frisbee, football, sandcastle sculpting and daily sports activities.
⛵ Beaches & Water
Shediac Bay Cruises
A unique, educational and gastronomic experience aboard a cruise on the waters of Shediac Bay. Participate in lobster fishing: pull up the traps from the ocean floor and discover this emblematic crustacean.
🌅 Beaches & Water
Pointe-du-Chêne Wharf
Breathtaking sunsets, delicious meals by the bay and an extraordinary atmosphere. Just minutes from the chalets, this wharf is an experience you must have at least once in your life.
🚶 Nature & Parks
Trails & Bike Paths
Over 12 kilometres of walking trails and bike paths accessible from the chalets. The trails connect downtown to Parlee Beach Provincial Park via Pointe-du-Chêne.
🌊 Nature & Parks
Fundy National Park
Discover the world's highest tides along the Bay of Fundy. Kayak with tides rising up to 12 m, walk the ocean floor at low tide or explore trails leading to waterfalls through Acadian forests.
🌲 Nature & Parks
Fundy Trail Parkway
An extensive network of more than 30 trails with spectacular coastal views of the world's highest tides and the Acadian forest. Breathtaking panoramas around every corner.
🏝 Nature & Parks
Kouchibouguac National Park
Golden sand dunes, life-rich estuaries, warm ocean beaches, Mi'gmaw and Acadian culture, starry skies of a Dark Sky Reserve and winter activities make this unique park extraordinary.
🪨 Nature & Parks
Hopewell Rocks
Walk on the ocean floor in the shadow of the majestic flowerpot rocks, unique formations sculpted by erosion. At low tide, explore 2 km of beach and several fascinating coves.
🦞 Attractions
The Giant Lobster
One of the most iconic and photographed monuments in Atlantic Canada. Some 300,000 visitors come to Shediac each year, and almost all stop at Rotary Park to admire the world's largest lobster.
🐠 Attractions
Homarus Eco-Centre
An interpretation centre offering a unique and interactive experience on the mysterious world of lobsters and marine ecosystems. Discover the king of crustaceans on a guided tour and have the chance to see, touch and even adopt young lobsters!
🦁 Attractions
Magnetic Hill Zoo
The zoo houses a diverse collection of animals from around the world: Madagascar lemurs, gibbons, Amur tigers, leopards, lions, zebras and black jaguars. Daily shows and animal contact areas included.
💦 Family & Leisure
Magic Mountain
Get wet! Have fun! SplashZone, Atlantic Canada's largest water park: wave pool, lazy river, giant Kamikaze and Tornado slides. FunZone offers classic rides for the whole family.
🛍 Family & Leisure
Shediac Market
Unique and festive, the market is held at Pascal-Poirier Park every Sunday from 9am to 2pm, from mid-June to mid-September. Nearly 100 local vendors share their artisan and gastronomic treasures.
🎉 Events
Shediac Lobster Festival
Annual festival held every July. The lobster capital of the world welcomes you for a week of festivities: concerts, parades, tastings and a unique atmosphere of sea and camaraderie.
🎭 Culture & Arts
Le Pays de la Sagouine
Experience the warm hospitality and joie de vivre of Acadian culture surrounded by colourful characters, theatre, music and comedy. An immersion into the French-speaking culture of New Brunswick.
Book your cottage in Shediac
Stays available — $1,800 / week + taxes. Flexible cancellation.