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.