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This community on the shores of the Gulf of St Lawrence, lies on a scenic portion of the Cabot Trail. The western entrance to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park is 5 km (3 mi) northeast of town. The town is also a popular spot for whale watching cruises and a hovercraft trips to Magdalen Islands (Iles-de-la-Madeleine) in the middle of the Gulf of St Lawrence. Catch the boats at Government Wharf.

Annual Events:
Festival de l'Escoauette (late July)

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Attractions

St Peter's Church
Built in 1893, has a 50 metre (167 ft) spire that can be seen far up and down the coast.

Acadian Museum
744 Main St (south end of the village)
(902) 224-2170
Features French-Canadian glassware and antiques dating to the 1900s, along with sheep herding skills and demonstrations of spinning, weaving and rug hooking. Open daily 8 am to 9 pm June-Aug; 9 am to 5 pm in shoulder season May to October. Donations accepted.

Dr Elizabeth LeFort Gallery
15584 Main St (Les Trois Pignons Building)
(902) 224-2642
Gallery displays over 20 tapestries of famed Acadian artist Elizabeth LeFort, as well as other local works. Allow 30 minutes. Open daily 8 am to 6 pm July-Aug; 9 am to 5 pm in shoulder season May to October. Admission $3.50, seniors $3.25, and kids under 12 free.

Magdalen Islands/PEI Ferry
The speedy 76 passenger hovercraft "Tenacite" leaves for Magdalen Islands on 1 pm on Mon, Wed and Fridays, and leaves for North Rustico, PEI at 5 pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Roundtrip fare is $80 for adults and $40. The trip is 2 hours each way.

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