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
Town
Grand Barachois post office
Grand Barachois post office
Cap-Acadie is located in New Brunswick
Cap-Acadie
Cap-Acadie
Location within New Brunswick
Coordinates: 46°13′54″N 64°16′04″W / 46.23167°N 64.26778°W / 46.23167; -64.26778
CountryCanada
ProvinceNew Brunswick
CountyWestmorland
Regional service commissionSoutheast
IncorporatedJanuary 1, 2023
Government
 • TypeTown council
 • MayorSerge Leger
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (ADT)
Postal code(s)
E4N
Area code506

Geography

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It is located on the Northumberland Strait approximately 50 kilometres (30 miles) east of Moncton. Approximately 88% of its residents are Francophone.

History

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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

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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.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Local Governments Establishment Regulation – Local Governance Act". Government of New Brunswick. August 30, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2023.