Discover Shediac

In Shediac, lobster education, culture and a range of ways to explore actively come together. Lobster is a defining theme here: the world’s largest lobster is located here. At the Homarus Centre, you can learn more about lobsters and the Northumberland Strait ecosystem. There are also trails for walking and cycling, activities on the water, and birdwatching opportunities year-round. You can plan your trip around what interests you most: learning about the region, getting active or experiencing nature.

Lobster education and a distinctive landmark

The Homarus Centre offers an interpretive and interactive experience about lobsters and the Northumberland Strait ecosystem. This brings the subject to life not only through the world’s largest lobster, but also through the information presented. If you’re travelling with children, you can make the visit a shared opportunity to learn about lobsters and the strait’s ecosystem.

It’s important to note the seasonal opening schedule when planning a visit: the Homarus Centre is open daily from May to the end of August. After Labour Day, it is open only on weekends until Thanksgiving Sunday. If your stay falls within this period, you can plan your outings around the Centre’s daily summer hours or its weekend schedule during the following period.

Trails and outdoor activities

More than 12 kilometres of walking and cycling trails have been developed in the Town of Shediac. The distance offers a specific point of reference for anyone planning to get active during their trip. Whether you prefer walking or cycling, you can take this part of what’s on offer into account when choosing your outings.

The trails in Shediac developed by the Association Plein Air Shediac/Shediac Outdoors Association Inc. (APASOA) are multi-use trails. They are intended for walking, hiking, trail running, snowshoeing, mountain biking and fat biking. The activities listed range from a leisurely walk to more strenuous pursuits. Which ones suit your trip depends on how you want to spend your time outdoors.

There’s also a way to explore Shediac’s inner bay on the water: Le Paddle offers stand-up paddleboards and boats for rent, including kayaks and motorized dinghies. This gives you another option alongside the trails. If you’re especially interested in water activities, you can factor this into your trip planning.

Birdwatching is possible in Shediac year-round. This complements the Homarus Centre’s seasonal opening schedule with a nature activity that isn’t limited to one part of the year. If you enjoy birdwatching, this may help you decide what to focus on during your stay.

Culture and local products

Le Hub Arts & Culture showcases artists, creatives and cultural initiatives through exhibitions, events, workshops and special experiences for visitors and the community. Shediac also hosted the first Congrès mondial acadien (Acadian World Congress), a notable milestone in the town’s history.

You can also encounter local artisans in two other settings: Shediac’s Artist Village showcases artisans from the region, as does the Shediac Sunday Market. Market 37 offers local products, fresh goods, specialties and products from regional businesses. For travellers who enjoy discovering local goods, this adds a glimpse of what’s available locally to the cultural experience.

Explore more places

If you’d like to expand your search to include more destinations, see: Murray Corner, Moncton, Sackville, Beaubassin East, Memramcook, Cap-Pele, Dieppe and Melrose.

For the broader travel overview: Westmorland County.