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Legends
	Adolphe à Nicolas His name has become synonymous with Santa Claus in the Acadian region of Clare. This well-respected and loved gentleman, Adolphe (à Nicolas) Comeau, was born in 1891... More Information
	Cy à Mateur Celestin Trahan, Cy for short, was born the son of Rosalie and Amateur Trahan in Meteghan in 1848. However the legend of "Cy à Mateur" and his supernatural powers... More Information
	Jérôme The castaway we've come to know as "Jérôme" in the Clare area has been a mystery from the moment he was found on the shores of Sandy Cove, September 8th, 1863... More Information
	Le Retour made Cape St. Mary December 23, 1927, was a foggy, foggy day at Cape St. Mary, and a dead calm. At 10 p.m. that evening, persons returning from a card game heard the sound of an old diesel engine... More Information
	Rum Runners Many wild stories have been told of adventures during the prohibition era when large sums of money were made and lost. The smugglers, affectionately called the "rumrunners"... More Information
The Forest
	Clare Forestry Through the first century of economical development of Clare, the forest was the only source of combustible for the home, a refuge for wildlife... More Information
	New France - "The Electric City" The arrival of the Stehelin family from France in 1892 marked the beginning of an era in Digby County. For 18 years the numerous Stehelin family members... More Information
The Sea
	Clamming When residents of Clare discovered the wealth of soft-shell and bar clams along the shore, everyone got out their hoes, spades, and pitchforks. This might sound... More Information
	La Brume (Fog) The Mysterious Mist There is a common occurrence in the community of Clare in Southwest Nova Scotia. While some visitors... More Information
	Lobster Lobster fishing is one of the largest industries in the Clare area and has been for many years. The exportation of lobster... More Information
	Seafood The coastal community of Clare offers a wide variety of seafood. Among the more popular choices are scallops, lobster, clams, mussels, cod, and haddock... More Information
	Tides Many villages of Clare are situated along St.Mary's Bay, an arm of the Bay of Fundy. The tidal range along the shore exceeds 28 feet... More Information
	Wharves Many villages of Clare are situated along St.Mary's Bay, an arm of the Bay of Fundy. The tidal range along the shore exceeds 28 feet... More Information
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