(One of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World)
It’s no small wonder that Chaleur Bay has received international recognition as one of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World! Let its spellbinding shores draw you into a panorama of astonishing beauty, fascinating history and vibrant culture. Discover the secrets of the bay through the hearts and stories of the friendly people who call its shores home. Come revel in the experience for yourself.
Follow the Appalachian Range Route or the Acadian Coastal Drive to experience the wonders of the bay.
Our Nature
From birdwatching to outdoor sports, Chaleur Bay offers outstanding opportunities for nature lovers. Our Provincial park unfurls a sweeping vista where mountains meet the sea.
Our Culture
Join artisans, musicians and visual artists of various backgrounds - Aboriginal, Acadian and British – eager to share the warmth and vitality of their culture forged by a long tradition of hospitality.
Our Coastline
Chaleur Bay flows gently out to the open sea. Breathe in the fresh salt air and take in the wonder of its glistening blue waters from the deck of a boat or along one of the magnificent Appalachian hiking trails.
Bay Facts:
- Chaleur Bay is a member of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World Club.
- The Bay was named ‘bay of warmth’ by Jacques Cartier in 1534 when he arrived during a July heat wave.
- In Migmag, the name translates into ‘’mowebaktabaak’’, meaning ‘biggest bay’.
- Chaleur Bay has been noted for numerous sightings of a phantom ship known as ‘The Chaleur Phantom’.
- Population along the bay has multicultural roots and includes descendants of Basque and Jersey fishermen.
- The bay is a famous fishing ground for lobster, herring and mackerel, and there are many Acadian fishing villages along its coastline.