Meteghan






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Welcome to Meteghan
This village which draws its name from the Indian term "Mitihikan" meaning blue rocks, was founded in 1785 by Prudent Robichaud, Jospeh LeBlanc, and other Acadian families.

The village has provided the setting for many stories and legends like Cy à Mateur who was said to be possessed by the devil, Jérome a mysterious amputated and voluntarily silent visitor to our area, and the rum runners at Smugglers Cove to name a few.

Not only is Meteghan the largest village in Clare, but it is also the French Shore's busiest port. Scallop draggers, trawlers, herring seiners, and cod and lobster boats dock here. The fishing industry has long been the main source of income in Meteghan and continues to keep the economy growing with new and innovative ways to incorporate the fishery into exportation such as, Sea Cucumber and Sea Urchin harvesting and exportation to Eastern countries.

Restaurants and take-outs in this area promise not to disappoint with their fresh seafood and traditional Acadian dishes.

Clare's shipbuilding industry began in Meteghan in 1890 with the construction of the first dry dock built in conjunction with a shipyard.

Many of the original shipyards have faded into time but a few still remain like the A.F. Theriault & Sons shipyard in Meteghan River.

See also:
Photo Gallery of Tall Ships
(web page)

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