La Baie Sainte-Marie

Welcome!

Discover Acadian joie de vivre and Nova Scotia hospitality. Unplug and connect on the shores of la Baie Sainte-Marie!

Acadian Festival

A celebration of Acadian culture and heritage since 1955, the Festival acadien de Clare is the world’s oldest Acadian festival.

Mavillette Beach Provincial Park

Mavillette Beach Provincial , located two kilometres from the Cape Saint Mary Lighthouse Park, is a 1.5 km long sandy beach backed by fragile marram grass-covered dunes protected by boardwalks.

Belliveau Cove Municipal Park

Situated in the village of Belliveau Cove, the park officially known as Parc Joseph et Marie Dugas features a 5-km (3-mi) coastal walking trail, and a lighthouse.

Rendez-vous de la Baie Visitor Centre

Rendez-vous de la Baie is a cultural centre and a tourism destination that introduces visitors to the rich culture and heritage of the Acadians of Clare.

Sainte-Marie Church

Marvel at the largest wooden church in North America! Every year, thousands of tourists visit Sainte-Marie Church.

Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie

The event has quickly grown to become the largest cycling event in Atlantic Canada, with 992 cyclists participating in 2019. Mark your calendars for our 2020 edition on Sunday, September 20.