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( 902-837-4092;
www.kayakingnovascotia.com
; 54 Gates Lane, Weymouth; kayak rentals per 1hr/
day $7/40, half-/full-day tours $45/115)
Running tours for over 15 years, this respected
kayaking and canoeing outfit specializes in paddling tours of St Mary's Bay and the
Sissiboo River.
Festivals & Events
Festival Acadien de Clare
CULTURE
(
www.festivalacadiendeclare.ca
;
late Jul)
The oldest of the annual Acadian cultural fest-
ivals, Festival Acadien de Clare is held at Church Point.
Théâtre Marc-Lescarbot
THEATER
( 902-769-2114; adult/child $25/15)
In July and August, the musical
Évangéline,
based on
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's romantic poem about the Acadian deportation, is presen-
ted at the Théâtre Marc-Lescarbot at Church Point. Performances are given in English on
Saturday; in French with English headset translation on Tuesday and Friday; and out-
doors in French on Wednesday.
Sleeping & Eating
Several Acadian-style eateries have opened up along this stretch, so you'll be spoiled for
choice.
Barn at the Point
B&B $
(
www.thebarnatthepoint.ca
;
63 Lighthouse Rd, Gilbert's Cove; r $75-100; )
Quietly situated on
90 acres near Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse, only 20 minutes from Digby, this affordable re-
treat offers the relaxation of rural forest, the thrill of the coast and the convenience of
town. The on-site cafe gets rave reviews and serves the owners' own special blend of
coffee.
Roadside Grill
ACADIAN $
( 902-837-5047; 3334 Hwy 1; meals $7-15; 8am-9pm)
At this pleasantly old-fashioned
and long-running local restaurant in Belliveau Cove, try the steamed clams or the rappie
pie. It also rents out three small cabins (singles/doubles $60/80) with cable TV and mi-
crowaves. There's live Acadian music Tuesday nights from 5:30pm to 7:30pm June
through August.
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