BOUCTOUCHE, NEW BRUNSWICK

'Bouctouche' (2001 population: 2,426) is a Canadian town in Kent County, New Brunswick.
The town is located at the mouth of the Bouctouche River on the coast of the Northumberland Strait, approximately 40 kilometres northeast of Moncton.
Bouctouche was first settled by Francois LeBlanc in 1785 as an Acadian community. It was also struck by a tornado on August 6, 1879.
Home of the tourist attraction le Pays de la Sagouine and Éco-centre Irving la dune de Bouctouche and incredible hiking and cycling trails (non-motorized) that are part of the New Brunswick Trail system.
Industrialist K.C. Irving was born in Bouctouche, and many of his businesses, including Kent Homes, maintain operations there.
Bouctouche has a rich Acadian history. Le Pays de la Sagouine, based on Antonine Maillet's award winning book "La Sagouine", is a theme park filled with Acadian entertainment and history. This, as well as the Irving family's commitment to protecting the area's natural resources, has revitalized the town's image and economy.

Contents

External links

External links

★ The NB Lighthouses Website

★ Ville de Bouctouche Website

★ Bouctouche Farmers Market Website

★ Le Pays de la Sagouine

★ Irving Eco-Centre

★ GoldenZero