Shediac, New Brunswick
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| Shediac, New Brunswick | |
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | New Brunswick |
| County | Westmorland County |
| Time zone | Atlantic (AST) (UTC-4) |
| Postal code | |
Shediac is a Canadian town in Westmorland County, New Brunswick.
The town calls itself the "Lobster Capital of the World" and hosts an annual festival every July which promotes its ties to lobster fishing; the largest lobster sculpture in the world is situated at the western entrance to the town.
Lobster stocks in the Northumberland Strait have been dwindling in recent years and Shediac is forced to import lobsters from more plentiful fishing grounds in Nova Scotia during the summer months. Several restaurants still serve the dish, mostly to tourists.
Shediac is also the home of Parlee Beach Provincial Park, known for its sand bars and warm water and a scenic wharf at Pointe-du-Chene.
Notable natives of Shediac include physician and historian John Clarence Webster, politician Elsie Wayne and writer Don Hannah.
[edit] External links
- Greater Shediac Area Website
- Town of Shediac information
- New Brunswick Covered Bridges
- New Brunswick Lighthouses
- Town of Shediac Official Website
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