Cap-Acadie
Cap-Acadie is a town in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. It was formed through the 2023 New Brunswick local governance reforms.
Cap-Acadie | |
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 Grand Barachois post office | |
  Cap-Acadie Location within New Brunswick | |
| Coordinates: 46°13′54″N 64°16′04″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | New Brunswick |
| County | Westmorland |
| Regional service commission | Southeast |
| Incorporated | January 1, 2023 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town council |
| • Mayor | Serge Leger |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (ADT) |
| Postal code(s) | E4N |
| Area code | 506 |
Geography
It is located on the Northumberland Strait approximately 50 kilometres (30 miles) east of Moncton. Approximately 88% of its residents are Francophone.
History
Cap-Acadie was incorporated on January 1, 2023 via the amalgamation of the former rural community of Beaubassin East and the former village of Cap-Pélé.[1]
Aboiteau Beach
Cap-Acadie is home to the well known Aboiteau Beach that stretches out for approximately 2.5 kilometres (1½ miles), located inside Aboiteau Park. The beachside complex offers many services including a licensed restaurant with seafood and bar service, a gift shop and a patio overlooking the strait.
References
- "Local Governments Establishment Regulation – Local Governance Act". Government of New Brunswick. August 30, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
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