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Rendez-vous de la Baie is very pleased to announce that Fort Anne and Port Royal NHS are our partners for the month of July 2018. Their participation provides everyone with free access to the Acadian Interpretive Centre museum halls.

Fort Anne

Fort Anne is the oldest national historic site in Canada, designated in 1917.
Over 4000 years ago the Mi’kmaq used this location as a stopping place in their voyages.
In the 1600s and 1700s, the site was the centre 
of early European colonization and settlement in the area called Acadie by the French, Nova Scotia by the British. The French and the British in turn had their colonial capitals here. This was one of the most hotly contested territories in North America. The 1702 earthworks are the earliest Canadian example of a Vauban-style fort. Come Explore!

Port-Royal Habitation

The Port-Royal Habitation is a reconstruction of a small French compound begun in 1605. It was home to one of the earliest European settlements on this continent. Mi’kmaq people lived along these shores for centuries and it was here that the French and the Mi’kmaq formed an enduring friendship and alliance. The Habitation survived until 1613 when it was destroyed in an attack by Captain Samuel Argall of Virginia. As you visit the Habitation you will have the chance to discover the trials and successes of the French colonists who settled for a time along this coast. Plan to spend an hour or more at the site exploring the buildings, the wigwam and talking with the costumed interpreters.

Access to the Acadian Interpretive Centre (Museum) at Rendez-vous de la Baie is now free of charge. Since 2012, the admission fees have been replaced by a Donation box, as well as a new Corporate Sponsorship Program.

Church Point (Nova Scotia) April 18, 2017 – The Municipality of Clare is pleased to announce the arrival of Yvette Comeau to the position of Manager, Visitor Information Centre and Programming, at the Rendez-vous de la Baie Visitor Centre. She takes over the position left vacant when Denis Comeau retired in the fall of 2016. Yvette Comeau will be responsible for managing the Visitor Information Centre, offering guided tours of the Acadian Interpretive Centre, as well as coordinating and leading guided walks of the trails in Le Petit Bois. From April 21 to 23, Yvette will be representing the Municipality of Clare at the Saltscapes Expo in Halifax with Larry Peach, Clare Tourism Manager. As part of her teamwork within the Tourism Division, she will also be participating in various tourism initiatives, including marketing projects.

Originally from Saulnierville, Miss Comeau obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (co-op program) from Université Sainte-Anne in 2004 and a Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in translation from Ottawa University in 2008. For the last 8 years, she had been employed in a variety of translation positions in Ontario. She has been an active volunteer for several years with the Ottawa Folk Festival, and more recently in Clare with the Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie. Yvette has extensive experience in the tourism sector, thanks to her passion for travelling. Over the course of several years, Yvette has travelled the globe for long periods visiting Europe, Asia and South America. She looks forward to tapping into her global experiences to bring a unique perspective to her new position.

Yvette started in her role on April 3 and will occupy this seasonal position until early December. She can be reached at 902-769-2345, or by email at [ email ]. Her office is situated at the Rendez-vous de la Baie Visitor Centre, 23 Lighthouse Road, Unit 1, on the campus of Université Sainte-Anne, Route 1, in Church Point.

For more information:
Larry Peach
Tourism Manager, Municipality of Clare
902-769-1234
[ email ]

Welcome to the Spring 2014 online Rendez-vous de la Baie newsletter! Please feel free to share with your friends and colleagues.

SPRING HOURS
Effective Wednesday, May 7, our Spring operating hours are 7 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday, and 9 am to 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Operating hours will be extended again in late June. In the meantime, the Café may stay open beyond regular hours of operation to accommodate special events, please contact us at 902-769-3674 to check.

2014 ACTIVITIES MAP

The Clare Tourism Department has coordinated an Activities Map for Clare to promote the region. These map-brochures are available at the Rendez-vous de la Baie, and are being distributed throughout Clare and the region. 20,000 copies have been printed and several hundred were distributed at the Saltscapes Expo in Halifax at the end of April.

Click to download a low res pdf version

OUR VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE HAS RE-OPENED!

We are pleased to welcome back Danny Blinn for another season as our Visitor Information Centre & Programming manager. Danny is coordinating many guided tours for school groups and Fam Tours this Spring. He will also be leading lantern tours in the museum, as well as a guided walking tours through Le Petit Bois, starting in late June! Drop by and pick up some tourism information. Feel free to contact Danny directly: 902-769-2345 or vicclare@gmail.com.

At Le Trécarré Art Gallery
Visit our new exhibition at Le Trécarré featuring local artist Mark Graff, presenting his paintings and sculptures from May 1st to June 30th. Sculptures are also exhibited on the grounds outside of Le Rendez-vous.

ACTIVITIES IN CLARE

The Clare Community Calendar is a free tool to promote events and activities in Clare. You will see a wide variety of events, including community events, general entertainment, leisure, tourism, festivals and cultural activities, as well as activities taking place at Université Sainte-Anne and at the Rendez-vous de la Baie. This calendar is a free service to event organizers, and also serves as a planning tool to improve the coordination of events in Clare. Event organizers can add events by calling Tanya German at 902-769-3655.
CAFÉ NEWS

Check out the daily lunch special at the Café. See poster below for May’s specials:

For information on daily specials and special events, “Like” the Facebook page for Rendez-vous de la Baie or call the Café at 902-769-3674.

PARTNERSHIPS IN PROGRESS

Rent a “Bienvenue” in Clare banner!
Interested in displaying a Bienvenue banner on a pole in front of your business or residence? For more information on how to rent a new banner, or to renew your banner, please contact Tanya German at 902-769-3655.

SPONSOR OF THE MONTH : LA SOCIÉTÉ ACADIENNE DE CLARE

The Rendez-vous de la Baie is very pleased to announce that La Société acadienne de Clare is the sponsor of the month for May 2014. Their generous contribution provides everyone with free access to the Acadian Interpretive Centre museum halls.

La Société acadienne de Clare is made up of individuals and organisations that work together to preserve and promote the Acadien language and culture in the Clare region. We represent La Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse in the Municipality of Clare. We organize many community base projects. Naturally, most of are activities and projects are conducted in our maternal French language, but they do not exclude the participation of the other official language community nor other minority groups. Visit our office at 795 Comeauville, in the Radio-CIFA building.

Access to the Acadian Interpretive Centre (Museum) at Rendez-vous de la Baie is now free of charge. New since 2012, the admission fees have been replaced by a Donation box, as well as a new Corporate Sponsorship Program.

For more information on the Corporate Sponsorship Program, please view the PDF.
Have any questions or comments?

Contact:
Larry Peach 902-769-1234
Manager, Rendez-vous de la Baie
Tourism Director, Municipality of Clare
[ e-mail ]

OUR WINTER HOURS
Welcome to the monthly online Rendez-vous de la Baie newsletter! Starting January 2, our Winter business hours will be 7am to 3pm from Monday to Friday, and 9am to 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

ACTIVITIES AT RENDEZ-VOUS DE LA BAIE
At Le Trécarré Art Gallery
Discover the new exhibition at Le Trécarré from January 8 to February 28: “HOMING – VOL DE RENTRÉE”, an expo by Jay LeBlanc. Vernissage: Sunday, February 9 from 1pm to 3pm.

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY: 2014 CLARE MAP-BROCHURE!
The Municipality of Clare Tourism Department is pleased to offer businesses and organizations an advertising opportunity on our new full-colour 2014 Clare Tourism Map-Brochure. This double-sided brochure will replace the Clare tear-off maps from previous years, and will include many new features:
* Brochure format to enable distribution in NS Visitor Information Centres
* Activity Guide and Map featuring Acadian, Music, Outdoors and Hands-on Experiences, with QR codes
* Attraction Map and Visitor Services listings
* Custom plastic holders for display at participating locations

20,000 copies will be printed in early April and distributed at local accommodations, attractions and restaurants, and at other locations throughout the region, and at NS Visitor Information Centres, including Halifax Airport & Waterfront, and at various conferences, events and selected consumer trade shows (Saltscapes, Halifax). The Clare map-brochure will also be available online at : www.BaieSainteMarie.com

Ad size 2.5”tall x 2.0”wide = $150 + HST. Maximum 3 spaces per business. 18 total spaces available (6 rows x 3 columns). We can design your ad or you can supply your ad.

To reserve your ad space today, please contact us ASAP as spaces are selling quickly! (9 of 18 spaces already sold). Contact Larry Peach: 902-769-1234 or by email: lpeach@municipality.clare.ns.ca

CAFÉ NEWS
Monthly Promotion: Daily Lunch Specials!
The Rendez-vous café is offering a daily special for the entire month of February!

Stay tuned for future promotions! For information on our daily specials and special events, call 902-769-3674 or “Like” the Rendez-vous de la Baie Facebook Page

SPONSOR OF THE MONTH: LA FÉDÉRATION RÉGIONALE DES ARTS ET DU PATRIMOINE DE LA BAIE SAINTE-MARIE (FEBRUARY)

OUR HOLIDAY AND WINTER HOURS
Welcome to the monthly online Rendez-vous de la Baie newsletter! Our business hours until Dec. 24 will be Monday to Friday: 7am to 5pm, and Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 3pm. Please note the Centre will be closed from Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 1pm and re-opening on Thursday, January 2 at 7am. Starting January 2, our Winter hours will be 7am to 3pm from Monday to Friday, and 9am to 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

ACTIVITIES AT RENDEZ-VOUS DE LA BAIE
EXPO SALE – until the end of December
Are you looking for an original Christmas Gift at a reasonable price? Drop by Le Trécarré Art Gallery located at Le Rendez-Vous de la Baie, where you will find an original mini-art sale of works of art made by members of Le Conseil des Arts de la Baie.

BOUTIQUE BERLICOCO: a perfect place for Christmas shopping!
The Berlicoco Boutique gift shop carries a wide assortment of local arts and crafts including paintings, photos, pottery, jewelry, books by local authors, hand-made quilts, and music CDs, among other items. A great opportunity to buy locally and support local artists. The boutique also sells Université Sainte-Anne and U.S.A. Dragons clothing and souvenirs.

CAFÉ NEWS
Promotion of the Month: Winter Drinks!
The Café is now selling an assortment of tasty winter drinks for $3.75!

Stay tuned for future promotions! For information on our daily specials and special events, call 902-769-3674 or “Like” the Rendez-vous de la Baie Facebook Page

SPONSOR OF THE MONTH : SOCIÉTÉ HISTORIQUE ACADIEN DE LA BAIE SAINTE-MARIE (DECEMBER)

The Rendez-vous de la Baie is very pleased to announce that the Société historique acadienne de la Baie Sainte-Marie is the sponsor of the month for December 2013. Their generous contribution provides everyone with free access to the Acadian Interpretive Centre museum halls.

The Société historique acadienne de la Baie Sainte-Marie was established in 1976 by a group interested in local history, and in preserving various historic sites in Clare, including the La Vieille Maison in Meteghan. More recently, the society has erected a monument in Grosses-Coques to commemorate the first church in the region, as well as being responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the first Acadian cemetery and chapel at Pointe-à-Major, a popular site with visitors during the summer.

The archives of the society are located in the Centre acadien at Université Sainte-Anne. The society is interested in all aspects of the history of la Baie Sainte-Marie. Membership is $5 per year and the group meets quarterly.

Access to the Acadian Interpretive Centre (Museum) at Rendez-vous de la Baie is now free of charge. New since 2012, the admission fees have been replaced by a Donation box, as well as a new Corporate Sponsorship Program.

For more information on the Corporate Sponsorship Program, please view the PDF.

PARTNERSHIPS IN PROGRESS
Festival de la Clare-té
La Fédération Régionale des arts et du patrimoine de la Baie Sainte-Marie is pleased to announce the return of its event celebrating the arrival of spring. Last year, FRAP successfully hosted the event Nocturne à la Baie. This year, the event has transformed into a four day festival, appropriately named Festival de Clare-té. The dates of the festival are from March 20th to the 23rd to 23.
It will be a celebration of the arts and heritage with fun and interesting activities for everyone. An event similar to Nocturne à la Baie will be incorporated within the festival, only this time, there will be a call for submissions process, so that artists may be financially rewarded for their participation. Also different this year is the addition of conferences and workshops on various topics revolving around the agricultural and culinary heritage of Baie Sainte-Marie The Festival’s logo, as it appears below, represents the relationship between the earth, light, and creativity in the region. A detailed program will be available soon. The Rendez-vous de la Baie is pleased again to be an event organizer and one of the host venues.

Click to fill out an ‘interactive’ form to apply for artistic funding for Festival de Clare-té

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
The staff of the Rendez-vous de la Baie would like to send its best wishes to all of its friends and clients for Christmas and for the New Year. We will be preparing our programming activities for the 2014 season and look forward to sharing this with you soon in the new year!

IMPORTANT LINKS
Clare Event Calendar (and how to add an event)
Baie Sainte-Marie Tourism

Have any questions or comments?
Contact Larry Peach: Manager, Rendez-vous de la Baie & Tourism Director, Municipality of Clare
902-769-1234 [ email ]
Café: 902-769-3674 Visitor Information: 902-769-2345 (re-opening April 2014)

Welcome to the monthly online Rendez-vous de la Baie newsletter! Our Fall business hours are Monday to Friday: 7am to 5pm, and Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 3pm. The Café can stay open after the regular hours to accommodate special events. Contact us to verify: 902-769-3674.

ACTIVITIES AT RENDEZ-VOUS DE LA BAIE

FREE COFFEE PROMO – Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1 pm to 4 pm
Gary Jenner from Nova Coffee and our Rendez-vous Café team are looking forward to serving samples of new products for you! Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 1 to 4 pm, and sample free coffee, seasonal lattes and iced coffee drinks. Participate in giveaways and draws! This is your chance to give us input into our coffee selections. Gary can also answer your home brewing questions.

Explore Printmaking Technique at the Manivelle, Thursdays, 10 am to 1 pm
Come discover the art of print-making with Sheila LeBlanc-Joyce. The first 3 Thursdays are free. All materials needed for printmaking are available at La Manivelle. After your 3 free sessions you can either:
1. Become a member of La Manivelle for an annual fee of $50, which gives you free and unlimited use of La Manivelle. However you will have to pay for the paper that you use. The price is clearly indicated for each type of paper, or
2. Pay $2.50 per hour for the use of La Manivelle and you will have to pay for the paper that you use. Contact: Sheila 902-769-2302

LES HAY BABIES: Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 8 pm, Marc-Lescarbot theatre
Tickets available for $12$, 15$ at the door. On sale at the Rendez-vous de la Baie Café.
Indie-folk trio, composed of three women with vibrant personalities. Originally from New Brunswick, Katrine Noël, Vivianne Roy and Julie Aubé weave their accents to create a pleasant ambiance and present their unique indie-folk sound. Even though their voices may give you chills, their lyrics and stories will warm you up instantly, like a hot apple cider.

“Magasinez à la Baie” (Shop in Clare), December 2-8
The Clare Chamber of Commerce is coordinating “Magasinez à la Baie”, a promotion to encourage residents to shop locally during the week of December. The Chamber is seeking participating merchants. The Municipality is on board and will be sponsoring the $1000 Grand Prize. The winner will have a choice to select gift certificates totaling $1000 from participating merchants in Clare. Cost is $150 to participate, and participating merchants will have ballot boxes. Monies from merchants will be used to promote the event in the local media. The Chamber will also contribute money to make sure we have great exposure. Watch for the promotions and shop locally! For more information, contact Paul-Emile LeBlanc: 902-769-5312.

As in previous years, the Conseil des Arts de la Baie is coordinating EXPO-VENTE once again in the Le Trécarré Art Gallery, from Nov. 20 to Dec. 31, 2013. The souvenir boutique at Rendez-vous de la Baie also carries a wide assortment of local arts and crafts. Come join us by supporting local artists and shopping locally!

CAFÉ NEWS

Promotion of the Month: Lobster Chowder
The Rendez-vous Café is now offering our popular Lobster Chowder everyday, $5.99!

Stay tuned for future promotions! For information on our daily specials and special events, call 902-769-3674 or “Like” the Rendez-vous de la Baie Facebook Page

SPONSOR OF THE MONTH : LE CONSEIL DE DÉVELOPPEMENT ÉCONOMIQUE DE LA NOUVELLE-ÉCOSSE (NOVEMBER)

The Rendez-vous de la Baie is very pleased to announce that the Le Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse – BDE is the sponsor of the month for November 2013. Their generous contribution provides everyone with free access to the Acadian Interpretive Centre museum halls.

Managed by the CDÉNÉ, Business Development and Entrepreneurship (CDENE-BDE) provides high-quality business services in the rural Acadian and Francophone regions of Nova Scotia. The team members are able to advise you to manage your business or to realize your ideas to start your own business.
CDENE-BDE primarily offers business counselling and consulting services for aspiring entrepreneurs and for those wishing to expand and/or upgrade their business.

CDÉNÉ-SAE provides entrepreneurs a range of information relevant to the business world and frequently organizes networking events. The center conducts numerous activities to raise awareness (especially for young people) to the importance of entrepreneurship.

CDENE-BDE is part of one of the five provincial members of the Alliance of University Business Development Centers (UBDC) and is the only member to provide full services in both official languages.
We invite you to visit our website: http://www.cdene.ns.ca/Entrepreneuriat.aspx

Access to the Acadian Interpretive Centre (Museum) at Rendez-vous de la Baie is now free of charge. New since 2012, the admission fees have been replaced by a Donation box, as well as a new Corporate Sponsorship Program.

For more information on the Corporate Sponsorship Program, please view the PDF.

PARTNERSHIPS IN PROGRESS

CONCOURS : THE BEST OF YAS (Yarmouth & Acadian Shores)
Voting has started! Head to www.bestofyas.com and vote for all your local favorites! One vote per day for all of November!

2014 Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Visitors’ Guide
Sales for the 2014 Visitors Guide have begun. The guide committee has met several times, and the guide is on track to be published for January 2014. 100,000 copies of the guide will be printed. To book an ad in the guide, contact The Vanguard at (902) 742-7111.
Click for information on advertising rates

IMPORTANT LINKS
Clare Event Calendar
Baie Sainte-Marie Tourism
Yarmouth & Acadian Shores November Newsletter

Have any questions or comments?
Contact Larry Peach: Manager, Rendez-vous de la Baie & Tourism Director, Municipality of Clare
902-769-1234 [ email ]
Café: 902-769-3674 Visitor Information: 902-769-2345

Welcome to the monthly online Rendez-vous de la Baie newsletter! Please feel free to share with your friends and colleagues. Our Fall business hours are starting on Sunday, October 6: Monday to Friday: 7am to 5pm, and Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 3pm. The Café can stay open after the regular hours to accommodate special events. Contact us to verify: 902-769-3674.

ACADIAN INTERPRETIVE CENTRE
New Exhibit: Évangéline au Bois!
The Rendez-vous de la Baie has coordinated a new exhibit at the museum to showcase the Évangéline au Bois outdoor play. The Rendez-vous de la Baie has financed the project in partnership with the Clare Tourism Department, Les Araignées du Boui-Boui et la Société Acadienne de Clare. This exhibit hall in the museum has also been recently refitted with energy-saving LED lightbulbs, in partnership with UJ Robichaud TIMBR-MART. Drop by and check it out!

RENDEZ-VOUS DE LA BAIE ACTIVITIES
At the Trécarré Art Gallery
Thanks to financial support from the Canada Arts Council, Mario Doucette, a New Brunswick artist, will be exhibiting a series of works about the history of the Acadians of Canada. The exhibition will run from September 13 to November 15.

NEWS AT THE CAFÉ
JF Kizuna Sushi
A selection of fresh sushi rolls will be available for take-out at the Café of the Rendez-vous de la Baie on the following dates:
● Tuesday, October 1st, starting at 11:30 am
● Wednesday, October 2nd, starting at 11:30 am

Steak & Cheese Sub
The Rendez-vous now offers steak and cheese subs every Tuesday!

Stay tuned for future promotions! For information on our daily specials and special events, call 902-769-3674 or “Like” the Rendez-vous de la Baie Facebook Page

BOUTIQUE BERLICOCO
Université Sainte-Anne Sweaters
Fall is here and the air is getting cool so be sure to drop by the Boutique Berlicoco and purchase a sweater! You have the choice of black, blue, red, white, pink or grey.

MEETINGS & EVENTS
The Rendez-vous de la Baie is an ideal location for small to medium-sized community meetings and events. We have portable tables and chairs to accommodate your group’s needs. Le Trécarré Art Gallery can accommodate 25-30 seated persons. Projector and wireless Internet available. Reservations: Larry Peach 902-769-1234 [email]

SPONSOR OF THE MONTH : ASSOCIATION DES ACADIENS – MÉTIS SOURIQUOIS (OCTOBER)

The Rendez-vous de la Baie is very pleased to announce that the Association des Acadiens – Métis Souriquois (AAMS) is the sponsor of the month for October 2013. Their generous contribution provides everyone with free access to the Acadian Interpretive Centre museum halls.

L’Association des Acadiens Métis Souriquois is a colourful and diverse association. It is specifically designed and created for Acadians of aboriginal ancestry to restore a sense of pride in their heritage and to celebrate traditional Acadian values while promoting Indigenous pride and spiritual values.

Access to the Acadian Interpretive Centre (Museum) at Rendez-vous de la Baie is now free of charge. New since 2012, the admission fees have been replaced by a Donation box, as well as a new Corporate Sponsorship Program.

For more information on the Corporate Sponsorship Program, please view the PDF.

PARTNERSHIPS IN PROGRESS

Le Petit-Bois Interpretive Trail
The Rendez-vous de la Baie is collaborating with multiple personnel of Université Sainte-Anne to develop an interpretive project in the trails of Le Petit Bois. Stay tuned for more details!

Yarmouth & Acadian Shores
For more information on upcoming tourism events and opportunities, check out the September newsletter for Yarmouth & Acadian Shores.

IMPORTANT LINKS
Clare Event Calendar
Baie Sainte-Marie Tourism

Have any questions or comments?
Contact Larry Peach: Manager, Rendez-vous de la Baie & Tourism Director, Municipality of Clare
902-769-1234 [ courriel ]
Café: 902-769-3674 Visitor Information: 902-769-2345