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
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.
🎭 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.
🏖 Attractions
Akadi Lumina
An immersive nighttime forest walk combining light, sound, and storytelling-truly magical for all ages
🏖 Attractions
Confederation Bridge
The Confederation Bridge is an engineering marvel connecting New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island. Stretching over 12 kilometres across the Northumberland Strait, it is the longest bridge in the world spanning ice-covered waters in winter. Located about 45 minutes from Shediac, this iconic drive offers breathtaking ocean views and is a must-see experience for visitors exploring Prince Edward Island.
Book your cottage in Shediac
Stays available — $1,800 / week + taxes. Flexible cancellation.