Visitor Information
The Caraquet Tourism Information, 35 du Carrefour Ave. (tel. 506/726-2676), is a seasonal (mid-May through August) office that offers convenient access to other activities in the harbor and has plenty of parking. The village of Shippagan dispenses its information from a wooden lighthouse near the Marine Centre at 200 Hotel de Ville Ave. (tel. 506/336-3993); it's only open from June through August.
Getting There
Route 11 is the main highway serving the Acadian Peninsula. Caraquet is about 260km (160 miles, or 3 1/2 hours' drive) north from Moncton, about 160km (100 miles, or 2-plus hours) north from the entrance to Kouchibouguac National Park.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
