La Baie Sainte-Marie

Welcome!

Discover Acadian joie de vivre and Nova Scotia hospitality. Unplug and connect on the shores of la Baie Sainte-Marie!

A celebration of Acadian culture and heritage since 1955, the Festival acadien de Clare is the world’s oldest Acadian festival. Mark your calendars for the 2020 edition: July 25 to August 1 & August 15. The 2020 festival will be a virtual edition except for the Tintamarre.

Cape Saint Mary Lighthouse Park

Clare’s newest park offers visitors panoramic views of dramatic cliffs and breathtaking sunsets over Saint Mary’s Bay and the Gulf of Maine.

Mavillette Beach Provincial Park

Mavillette Beach Provincial , located two kilometres from the Cape Saint Mary Lighthouse Park, is a 1.5 km long sandy beach backed by fragile marram grass-covered dunes protected by boardwalks.

Belliveau Cove Farmer’s Market

The Saturday Farmers Market is your opportunity to support and meet local food producers, artists and artisans.

Belliveau Cove Municipal Park

Situated in the village of Belliveau Cove, the park officially known as Parc Joseph et Marie Dugas features a 5-km (3-mi) coastal walking trail, and a lighthouse.

Rendez-vous de la Baie Visitor Centre

Effective Monday, September 21, the Rendez-vous de la Baie Visitor Centre has re-opened to the public.

Clare Golf and Country Club

The stunning course is located in the heart of the French Acadian community of Clare in South Western Nova Scotia.

Art de la Baie

Art de la Baie brochure launched in June 2020 to promote 18 visual artists from the Clare Acadian Shore.

Smugglers Cove Provincial Park

Learn about rum running at this popular coastal park!

Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie

Cancelled in 2020 The event has quickly grown to become the largest cycling event in Atlantic Canada, with 992 cyclists participating in 2019. Mark your calendars for our 2021 edition on Sunday, September 19.