Richibucto: A Combination of History, Culture and Great Seafood

Richibucto Quick Facts:

• Population of Richibucto: 1,300 people
• Language: English, French, Mi’kmaq
• Accommodations : Hotel, motel, B&B, camping
• Main Industry: Fishing

This small town is situated along the Richibucto River in the central part of the east coast of New Brunswick. It’s primary industry is the lobster fishery and deep sea fishing as is apparent by the numerous commercial fishing wharves in the down- town area.

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Attractions:

The local 4-story lighthouse, also known as Hudson Oddities, is where a local artist displays and sells her beach glasss creations. She also hosts workshops for those that would like to create their very own one-of-a-kind piece. There is a picnic area close to the lighthouse for your convenience also. The other local lighthouse is the Richibucto Head Lighthouse and it is an actual working lighthouse along the coast.

Looking for a beach for the kids? The Louis J Robichaud Park offers unsupervised swimming, playground and picnic area (with a little canteen and washrooms near by). Bring your camera along to photograph some of the more than 200 species of birds that frequent the area. I hear Mooney Creek is the best place for birding.

Don’t miss the Annual Richibucto Scallop festival if you love seafood. It happens every year in July. A parade of boats on the water that lite up at night and music under the big tent are also part of the festivities.

An agreement signed between a local artist and the town council has allowed the town of Richibucto to acquire a collection of 12 paintings for 40 years for display in the area. Donald McGraw is the painter behind “The Great Spirit, A Circle of Life” Collection, recognizing and respecting Native people in the past and present.

The Bonar Law Historic Site, located in Rexton, just outside of Richibucto, is a 19th century working farm. It is actually birthplace of Andrew Bonar Law, a former British prime minister who was from the area.

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