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December 2013 Newsletter

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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.
Expo Vente 2013

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.
Boutique berlicoco

CAFÉ NEWS
Promotion of the Month: Winter Drinks!
The Café is now selling an assortment of tasty winter drinks for $3.75!
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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
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SPONSOR OF THE MONTH : SOCIÉTÉ HISTORIQUE ACADIEN DE LA BAIE SAINTE-MARIE (DECEMBER)

Société historique acadienne de la baie Sainte-Marie
Contact: Marc Lavoie, president, 902-769-2114 extension 7174
Courriel: Marc.Lavoie@usainteanne.ca

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.

Contact: Natalie Robichaud 902-698-1751
Email: natalie.robichaud@gmail.com

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

Le Festival de Clare-té logo

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)

Société historique acadienne de la baie Sainte-Marie: Sponsor of the month

Société historique acadienne de la baie Sainte-Marie
Contact: Marc Lavoie, president, 902-769-2114 extension 7174
Courriel: Marc.Lavoie@usainteanne.ca

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.

Larry

November 2013 Newsletter

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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.
Free coffee poster Nov 13

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
Sheila @ Manivelle

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.

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“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!
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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
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SPONSOR OF THE MONTH : LE CONSEIL DE DÉVELOPPEMENT ÉCONOMIQUE DE LA NOUVELLE-ÉCOSSE (NOVEMBER)
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Le Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse – Business Development & Entrepreneurship (BDE)
Website: http://www.cdene.ns.ca/Entrepreneuriat.aspx
Contact: Angélique LeBlanc 902-769-3265
Email: entrepreneur@cdene.ns.ca

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!
Best of YAS

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

Le Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDENE)…Sponsor of the Month

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Le Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse – Business Development & Entrepreneurship (BDE)
Website: http://www.cdene.ns.ca/Entrepreneuriat.aspx
Contact: Angélique LeBlanc 902-769-3265
Email: entrepreneur@cdene.ns.ca

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.

Larry

October Newsletter 2013

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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!
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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.
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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
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Steak & Cheese Sub
The Rendez-vous now offers steak and cheese subs every Tuesday!
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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
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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.
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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]
Catered dinner in art gallery

SPONSOR OF THE MONTH : ASSOCIATION DES ACADIENS – MÉTIS SOURIQUOIS (OCTOBER)
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Association des Acadiens – Métis Souriquois (AAMS)
Website: http://www.acadiens-metis-souriquois.ca/
Contact: Joseph Jacquard, president
902-663-2778 (home), 902-648-4663 (cell)
Email: moutounne@hotmail.com

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!
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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

September Newsletter

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Welcome to the monthly online Rendez-vous de la Baie newsletter! Please feel free to share with your friends and colleagues. Our business hours for September are: Monday to Friday: 7am to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 5pm

RENDEZ-VOUS DE LA BAIE ACTIVITIES

Craft Splash-Clare Day – Sunday, September 29, 10am to 3pm
Come admire or participate in crafting demonstrations with local artisans and artists! Daniel LeBlanc will be playing lively traditional music, from 12 noon to 1 pm.
● Traditional hay wagon and dump cart on display, and barrel repair – Acadiens Métis Souriquois
● Fiddle woodcarving – Jamie Thibault
● Wire wrapping jewelry – Angel Flanagan
● Printmaking (interactive) – Sheila LeBlanc
● Dreamcatchers – Klaus Heinze
● Driftwood sculpture – Ken Power
● Quilt Guild – artist to be confirmed
Info : 902-769-2345
CRAFT SPLASH poster 2013

Acadian Shore Poker Run, a roaring success!
The 2nd annual Acadian Shore Poker Run during Digby Wharf Rat Rally took place from August 28-31. There were 129 bikers who completed the run over the 4 days. All participants who finished received a free lapel pin. Click here to see all the winners!
A big shout-out to all of our prize sponsors!
* Ace Hardware
* Clare Pharmasave
* Leonard C. Comeau Honda
* Meteghan Home Hardware
* Rendez-vous de la Baie
* Saulnierville Pharmacy
* The Source
* UJ Robichaud TIMBR Mart
* #1 Discount Outlet
Acadian Shore Poker Run - PEI group 2013 - web

Musique de la Baie, Mondays, June 24 to September 30, 5pm – 7pm
New for 2013, the Rendez-vous is participating in the popular “Musique de la Baie” program. Discover Acadian “kitchen parties” featuring local musicians. Admission is free with a purchase. Nachos are now available (Mondays only). Reservations recommended: 902-769-3674.
September 9 – Gerard LeBlanc
September 16 – Kyle & company
September 23 – Gerard LeBlanc
September 30 – Christal Thibault
Gerard LeBlanc Musique de la Baie

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.
Reception and Bavard’Art – Friday, September 13, 7 pm – 9m
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NEWS AT THE CAFÉ
5 to 7 September Special! There will be a 57 cent discount off all of regular coffees and teas (small or large), purchased between 5 and 7 pm, Monday to Friday.
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Stay tuned for future promotions! For information on our daily specials and special events, “Like” the Rendez-vous de la Baie Facebook Page
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BOUTIQUE BERLICOCO
Université Sainte-Anne section!
Just a reminder that the Boutique Berlicoco now sells a wide selection of Université Sainte-Anne clothing and souvenirs. For a detailed list, please click here
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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. The Art Gallery space can accommodate 25-30 seated persons. Projector and wireless Internet available. We also have a cozy meeting room that provides a free, professional space for up to 12 people. Wireless Internet available. Specialty coffees, teas and snacks available. Book your meeting today!
Reservations: Larry Peach 902-769-1234 [email]
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SPONSOR OF THE MONTH : MAISON LA BOUCHE ROUVERTE ASSOCIÉE (SEPTEMBER)

Festival de la parole de la Baie Sainte-Marie (Sept. 25-29, 2013)
Website: http://www.festivaldelaparole.ca/
Contact: Jocelyne Comeau
902-278-2018 (home), 902-769-0955 (Société acadienne de Clare)
Email: info@festivaldelaparole.ca

The Rendez-vous de la Baie is very pleased to announce that the Maison la bouche rouverte associée is the sponsor of the month for September 2013. Its generous contribution provides everyone with free access to the Acadian Interpretive Centre museum halls.

La Maison la bouche rouverte associée organizes the Festival de la parole de la Baie Sainte-Marie annually. The main goals and objectives are to promote the oral heritage of the Baie Sainte-Marie and to offer a new artistic discipline, storytelling, to the residents of the area. It also organizes activities in the art of storytelling during the year with a variety of partners such as the Société acadienne de Clare and the Conseil des arts de la Baie. La Maison la bouche rouverte was the delighted recipient in the category, Support for artistic production in the Prix Eloize 2012.

Le Festival de la parole de la Baie Sainte-Marie (Sept. 25-29), Parlons de ce qui conte (Let’s talk about what really matters), takes you into the imaginary world of storytelling. The festival enjoys international fame. It invites professional storytellers, poets and artists of the spoken word, from home and abroad, who share their art of transforming a simple story or anecdote into a fantastic adventure.

Anchored in the Acadian community of Baie Sainte-Marie, Nova Scotia, the Festival de la parole offers you a beautiful journey through the multiple forms of the art of the storytelling. The friendly family atmosphere of the festival allows you to be transported into the wonderful world of traditional, fantastic and magical stories and also includes some of the familiar legends from here. Stories are told, sometimes in front of a large fireplace, sometimes by the sea, or along a trail in a pretty woodland setting. The art of storytelling is offered for entertainment, for fun, for reviving the ancient art of oral expression and to communicate and pass on humanitarian 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

New Acadian Shores Geocaching series now LIVE!
The municipalities of Clare and Argyle have teamed up with Acadian Network of CAP sites to offer treasure hunters a brand new geocaching series! Visit the Geocaching website and search for ExploreAcadie caches (Search Options > Hidden by Username). Perfect opportunity to get outdoors this fall and learn about the local Acadian history and culture. Over the next few months, work will begin on a revised Acadian Shores Interpretive Tour map-brochure.
Geocache ExploreAcadie

Southwest Nova Tourism Task Team: Funding Applications Now Available
The mandate of the Southwest Nova Tourism Task Team is the enhancement of tourism experiences in Southwest Nova Scotia, the development and promotion of new tourism products for Southwest Nova Scotia and the marketing of Southwest Nova Scotia in the Northeastern United States. The Southwest Nova Tourism Task Team is soliciting funding applications from tourism operators and other interested parties. Your application/project proposal must enhance, improve or develop new tourism experiences.
Click here to download the application.
Click here to download sample budget.

Beaux Vendredis – new YouTube video
The Clare Tourism Department has recently coordinated the production of a YouTube video to promote the “Beaux Vendredis” lobster supper program, thanks to funding by the Municipality of Clare and Destination Southwest Nova. Click image below to watch video.

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

Maison la bouche rouverte associée – Sponsor of the month

Festival de la parole de la Baie Sainte-Marie (Sept. 25-29, 2013)
Website: http://www.festivaldelaparole.ca/
Contact: Jocelyne Comeau
902-278-2018 (home), 902-769-0955 (Société acadienne de Clare)
Email: info@festivaldelaparole.ca

The Rendez-vous de la Baie is very pleased to announce that the Maison la bouche rouverte associée is the sponsor of the month for September 2013. Their generous contribution provides everyone with free access to the Acadian Interpretive Centre museum halls.

Maison la bouche rouverte associée organizes the Festival de la parole de la Baie Sainte-Marie annually. The main goals and objectives are to promote the oral heritage of the Baie Sainte-Marie and to offer a new artistic discipline, storytelling, to the residents of the area. They also organize activities in the art of storytelling during the year with a variety of partners such as: La Société acadienne de Clare and the Conseil des arts de la Baie. Maison la bouche rouverte was the delighted recipient in the category, Support for artistic production in the Prix Eloize 2012.

Le Festival de la parole de la Baie Sainte-Marie (Sept. 25-29, 2013), Parlons de ce qui conte (Let’s talk about what really counts), takes you into the imaginary world of storytelling. The festival enjoys international fame. It invites professional storytellers, poets and artists of the spoken word, from home and abroad, who share their art of transforming a simple story or anecdote into a fantastic adventure.

Anchored in the Acadian community of Baie Sainte-Marie, Nova Scotia, the Festival de la parole offers you a beautiful journey through the multiple forms of the art of the storytelling. The friendly family atmosphere of the festival allows you to be transported into the wonderful world of traditional, fantastic and magical stories and also includes some of the familiar legends from here. Stories are told, sometimes in front of a large fireplace, sometimes by the sea, or along a trail in a pretty woodland setting. The art of storytelling is offered for entertainment, for fun, for reviving the ancient art of oral expression and to communicate and pass on humanitarian 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.

Larry

Maison la bouche rouverte associée – Commanditaire du mois

Festival de la parole de la Baie Sainte-Marie (25 au 29 septembre 2013)
Site web: http://www.festivaldelaparole.ca/
Contact: Jocelyne Comeau
902-278-2018 (maison), 902-769-0955 (Société acadienne de Clare)
Courriel : info@festivaldelaparole.ca

Le Rendez-vous de la Baie est très heureux d’annoncer que Maison la bouche rouverte associée est le commanditaire du mois d’septembre 2013. Leur contribution permet aux gens de la communauté un accès gratuit au centre interprétatif.

Maison la bouche rouverte associée réalise le Festival de la parole de la Baie Sainte-Marie annuellement. Leurs buts et objectifs principaux sont de promouvoir le patrimoine oral de la Baie Sainte-Marie et d’offrir une nouvelle discipline artistique, l’art de conter, aux résidents de la région. Ils organisent aussi des activités dans l’art du conte et de la parole durant l’année avec une variété de partenaires tel que : La Société acadienne de Clare et le Conseil des arts de la Baie. Maison la bouche rouverte associée est l’heureux gagnant du prix pour Le soutien à la production artistique des Prix Eloizes 2012.

Le Festival de la parole de la Baie Sainte-Marie, Parlons de ce qui conte, du 25 au 29 septembre 2013, vous transporte dans le monde imaginaire du conte. Le festival jouit d’une renommée internationale. Ils invitent des conteurs professionnels, des artistes de la parole et des poètes de chez nous et de l’étranger, qui savent l’art de transformer une histoire ordinaire ou une anecdote en une aventure merveilleuse.

Ancré dans la communauté acadienne de la Baie Sainte-Marie, Nouvelle-Écosse, le Festival de la parole vous assure un beau voyage à travers les formes multiples de l’art du conte. Dans une atmosphère de fête de famille, on vous plonge dans les contes traditionnels, fantastiques, merveilleux et également dans les légendes familières de chez nous. Les histoires sont racontées, parfois dans une salle devant un gros foyer, parfois au bord de la mer, ou parfois le long d’un sentier dans un joli petit boisé. L’art de la parole est offert pour divertir, pour amuser et pour essayer de raviver l’ancien art de communiquer et de transmettre les valeurs de l’humanité.

L’accès au Centre d’interprétation acadien (musée) du Rendez-vous de la Baie est maintenant gratuit. Depuis 2012, on y trouve une boîte de dons ainsi qu’un programme de commanditaires, qui ont permis d’éliminer les frais d’entrée aux salles d’exposition.

Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le programme de commanditaires, veuillez voir le PDF.

Larry

August Newsletter

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Welcome to the monthly online Rendez-vous de la Baie newsletter! Please feel free to share with your friends and colleagues. Our business hours for the summer are:
Monday to Friday: 7am to 7pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 5pm

TINTAMARRE – FESTIVAL ACADIEN DE CLARE, Thursday, August 15, 6pm
Come show your Acadian pride by making as much noise as possible! Don’t forget to decorate your car and to wear a costume. There will be tickets sold for the Faisons du tronne concert at each starting point.
Starting points: Saint-Bernard Church and the Salmon River Fire Station
Start time for cars: 6pm
Destination: Université Sainte-Anne, Church Point
The Tintamarre will continue on foot once all the cars have arrived.
* Don’t forget to come by our boutique and buy a locally handmade Acadian flag, an excellent accessory for your decor! A small flag costs $12.99 and a large one $29.70.
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For a complete Festival Acadien de Clare schedule, visit the website

ACADIAN SHORE POKER RUN – DIGBY WHARF RAT RALLY, August 28-31
The 2nd annual Acadian Shore Poker Run during Wharf Rat Rally will take place throughout Clare over 4 days: Wednesday, August 28 to Saturday, August 31. Pick up a scorecard at the Wharf Rat Rally welcome tent in Digby (or at Thibodeau’s Fruit & Veggies in Belliveau Cove) and explore the culture and beauty of the Acadian Shore and have a chance to win some prizes! The participating sites are: Thibodeau’s Fruit & Veggies, Bangor Mill, DJ Corner Store, Cape View Restaurant, Sainte-Marie Church and the Rendez-vous de la Baie. A free Acadian Shore biker pin will be given to all participants completing the run. These custom lapel pins are also for sale at the Rendez-vous Boutique.
Click to download Acadian Shore Poker Run Map
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RENDEZ-VOUS DE LA BAIE ACTIVITIES

Outdoor Movie Night, Tuesday, August 13 at 9:30 pm (inside in case of rain)
Participate in outdoor film night in the back courtyard at Rendez-vous de la Baie. Featuring: La Cabane. Free admission. Presented by Festival acadien in collaboration with Rendez-vous de la Baie. Café open until 10:30 pm, popcorn will be available for sale.
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Musique de la Baie, Mondays, June 24 to Sept. 30, 5pm – 7pm
New for 2013, the Rendez-vous is participating in the popular “Musique de la Baie” program. Discover Acadian “kitchen parties” featuring local musicians. Admission free with a purchase. Nachos are now available (Mondays only). Reservations recommended: 902-769-3674.
August 12 – Gerard LeBlanc
August 19 – Kyle & Lisa Doucette
August 26 – Christal Thibault
September 2 – Kyle & Lisa Doucette
September 9 – Gerard LeBlanc
September 16 – Kyle & company
 
Art de la Baie at the Rendez-vous
A series of interactive workshops presented by artists from the Baie.
Upcoming workshop:
Thursday, August 15: Nora Robicheau (collage)
Materials included. Contact Danny at 902-769-2345 or at vicclare@gmail.com
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NEWS AT THE CAFÉ
Cold Drinks
Come try our cold drinks for only $3.75! We have a large variety of smoothies and iced drinks!
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Facebook Contest
We are happy to announce all the lucky winners of our summer Facebook contest! Congratulations to all the winners!

1st prize – 2 tickets for the Wine & Cheese night:
-Stephanie MacLean

2nd prize – a bag of coffee beans:
-Patricia LeBlanc

3rd prize – one free cold drink (5 winners):
-Brenda LeBlanc, Rita Marie, Janelle Doucet, Yvelle Neil and Paulette Comeau Robichaud

Stay tuned for future promotions! For information on our daily specials and special events, “Like” the Rendez-vous de la Baie Facebook Page
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INTERN – NATALIE FLYNN
We would like to welcome our new intern, Natalie Flynn, to the Rendez-vous de la Baie’s team for the summer of 2013. Natalie is a student at Université Sainte-Anne in the process of completing the Agent de Bureau Gouvernemental program. She is working on several marketing and administrative files such as: creating posters, assisting with monthly newsletters and updating the community calendar and website, among other tasks.
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BOUTIQUE
We recently expanded our souvenir boutique! Drop by and discover all of our new items. We have a large collection of Université Sainte-Anne clothing and souvenirs, Acadian books, music CDs, local art and crafts, including Acadian flags of various sizes.
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SPONSOR OF THE MONTH : ASSOCIATION DES ACADIENS-MÉTIS SOURIQUOIS (AAMS)
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Association des Acadiens – Métis Souriquois (AAMS)
Website: http://www.acadiens-metis-souriquois.ca/
Contact: Joseph Jacquard, president
902-663-2778 (home), 902-648-4663 (cell)
Email: moutounne@hotmail.com

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 August 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.

OLD PHOTOS OF CLARE EXHIBIT
Comité ‘Old Photos of Clare’ and the Clare Tourism Department are collaborating on a project to bring you wonderful old photos depicting life in Clare before 1970. Our first selection is currently on display at the entrance to the Interpretive Centre at the Rendez-vous de la Baie and we are busy preparing a second display. Montages will be displayed on a rotational basis so come check us out!
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PARTNERSHIPS IN PROGRESS
Geotourism and National Geographic
The Clare Tourism Department is partnering with the Bon Temps Tourism Association-led initiative to develop a Geotourism MapGuide and website with the National Geographic Society. Geotourism is defined as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place—its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents. This project involving many regional partners will showcase Acadie of SW Nova Scotia. Gaining Geotourism Destination status will offer the region a tremendous opportunity to leverage the marketing capacity and powerful brand of National Geographic, and particularly its cachet with the American travelling public. Stay tuned for updates in the upcoming months!

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Total Market Readiness Program – YASTA
Total Market Readiness is a business improvement program that offers individual tourism operators the ability to increase their standards of excellence and be more responsive to emerging tourism trends.
Click to download registration information for the TMR Program
The essential components of the program will assist tourism operators with refining, enhancing and strategically developing the tourism-related aspects of their businesses. The program will entitle you to use the “Authentic Host” designation, representing a more refined, higher value tourism product. It will include special web promotions, package opportunities and marketing.

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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 [ email ]
Café: 902-769-3674 Visitor Information: 902-769-2345

bulletin : août 2013

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Bienvenue à notre bulletin mensuel en ligne du Rendez-vous de la Baie! Veuillez le faire connaître à vos amis et collègues. Nos heures d’ouverture du Rendez-vous de la Baie pendant l’été sont :
Lundi au vendredi : 7h à 19h
Samedi et dimanche : 9h à 17h

TINTAMARRE – FESTIVAL ACADIEN DE CLARE – le jeudi 15 août, à 18h
Venez montrer votre fierté acadienne en faisant autant de bruit que possible! N`oubliez pas de décorer votre voiture et de vous costumer! Il y aura une vente de billets pour le spectacle Faisons du tronne à chaque point de départ.
Points de départ : l’église de Saint-Bernard et la salle des pompiers de Rivière-aux-Saumons
Heure de départ en auto : 18 h
Point d`arrivée : Université Sainte-Anne, Pointe-de-l`Église
Le tintamarre à pied commencera lorsque tous les gens du défilé des voitures seront arrivés.
*N’oubliez pas de venir à la boutique pour acheter un drapeau acadien fait à la main à la Baie Sainte-Marie, un excellent accessoire pour votre décor! Un petit drapeau coûte 12,99 $ et un grand, 29,70 $.
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Pour voir toutes les activités du Festival Acadien de Clare, visitez le site web!

ACADIAN SHORE POKER RUN – WHARF RAT RALLY – les 28-31 août
Le 2e Acadian Shore Poker Run annuel, qui aura lieu durant le Wharf Rat Rally, se tiendra pendant 4 jours : du mercredi 28 août au samedi 31 août. Procurez-vous une fiche au centre d’accueil à Digby (ou à Thibodeau’s Fruit & Veggies), et explorez la culture et la beauté de la côte Acadienne pour avoir une chance de gagner des prix! Les sites acadiens participants sont : Thibodeau’s Fruit & Veggies, Moulin de Bangor, DJ Corner Store, Cape View Restaurant, le musée de l’église Sainte-Marie et le Rendez-vous de la Baie. Des épinglettes gratuites seront données à tous les participants qui terminent le circuit. Ces épinglettes sont aussi en vente à la boutique.
Cliquez pour télécharger la carte du circuit
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ACTIVITÉS AU RENDEZ-VOUS DE LA BAIE
Soirée de film en plein air, le mardi 13 août, à 21h30 (ou à l’intérieur en cas de pluie)
Venez participer à cette soirée de film projeté en plein air derrière le Rendez-vous de la Baie. Au programme : La Cabane. Activité gratuite, présentée par le Festival acadien en collaboration avec le Rendez-vous de la Baie. Le Café sera ouvert jusqu’à 22 h 30 et du maïs soufflé sera vendu.

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Musique de la Baie, le lundi, du 24 juin au 30 sept., de 17h à 19h
Une nouveauté en 2013, le Rendez-vous participera au programme populaire de “Musique de la Baie”. Découvrez “les partys de cuisine” acadiens et nos musiciens locaux. Spectacle gratuit avec un achat. Des nachos seront servis, le lundi seulement. Il est recommandé de réserver à l’avance : 902-769-3674.
Le 12 août – Gerard LeBlanc
Le 19 août – Kyle & Lisa Doucette
Le 26 août – Christal Thibault
Le 2 septembre – Kyle & Lisa Doucette
Le 9 septembre – Gerard LeBlanc
Le 16 septembre – Kyle & ami
 
Art de la Baie au Rendez-vous
Une série d’ateliers interactifs présentés par les artistes de la Baie.
Atelier à venir :
le jeudi 15 août : Nora Robicheau (collage)
Matériel inclus. Contactez Danny au 902-769-2345 ou à vicclare@gmail.com
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NOUVEAUTÉS AU CAFÉ
Boissons froides
Venez essayer nos boissons froides pour 3,75 $! Nous avons une grande variété de smoothies et boissons glacées !
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Concours de Facebook
Nous vous présentons les heureux gagnants de notre concours sur Facebook! Félicitations à tous les gagnants!
1er prix – 2 billets pour la soirée vin et fromage :
-Stephanie MacLean
2e prix – un sac de café en grains :
-Patricia LeBlanc
3e prix – une boisson glacée gratuite (5 gagnants) :
-Brenda LeBlanc, Rita Marie, Janelle Doucet, Yvelle Neil et Paulette Comeau Robichaud
Restez à l’affût des promotions futures. Pour connaître les offres spéciales quotidiennes et les événements spéciaux, “Aimez” la page de Facebook du Rendez-vous de la Baie
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STAGIAIRE – NATALIE FLYNN
Bienvenue à Natalie Flynn, qui se joint à l’équipe du Rendez-vous de la Baie comme stagiaire pour l’été 2013. Étudiante à l’Université Sainte-Anne, elle est en voie de terminer le programme d’agent de bureau gouvernemental. Natalie travaille sur plusieurs dossiers de marketing tels que la fabrication d’affiches, l’aide pour créer le bulletin mensuel du Rendez-vous de la Baie ainsi que la mise à jour du calendrier communautaire et du site web, entre d’autres.
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BOUTIQUE
Depuis peu, nous proposons un choix plus vaste d’articles à la boutique, alors venez la visiter pour découvrir les nouveautés. Nous offrons une grande collection de vêtements et de souvenirs de l’Université Sainte-Anne, des livres et CD acadiens, des objets d’art et d’artisanat locaux ainsi que des drapeaux acadiens de différentes tailles.
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COMMANDITAIRE DU MOIS : L’ASSOCIATION DES ACADIENS-MÉTIS SOURIQUOIS (AOÛT)
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l’Association des Acadiens – Métis Souriquois (AAMS)
Site web: http://www.acadiens-metis-souriquois.ca/
Contact: Joseph Jacquard, président
902-663-2778 (maison), 902-648-4663 (cell)
Courriel : moutounne@hotmail.com

Le Rendez-vous de la Baie est très heureux d’annoncer que l’Association des Acadiens – Métis Souriquois (AAMS) est le commanditaire du mois d’août 2013. Leur contribution permet aux gens de la communauté un accès gratuit au centre interprétatif.

L’Association des Acadiens métis souriquois est un groupe illuminé et divers. Elle est conçue et créée spécifiquement pour les Acadiens ayant des ancêtres aborigènes en vue de rétablir le sens de fierté dans leur patrimoine et de célébrer les valeurs traditionnelles acadiennes tout en faisant la promotion des valeurs indigènes et spirituelles.

L’accès au Centre d’interprétation acadien (musée) du Rendez-vous de la Baie est maintenant gratuit. Depuis 2012, on y trouve une boîte de dons ainsi qu’un programme de commanditaires, qui ont permis d’éliminer les frais d’entrée aux salles d’exposition.

Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le programme de commanditaires, veuillez voir le PDF.

EXPOSITION VIEILLES PHOTOS DE CLARE
Le comité Vieilles photos de Clare et le département de tourisme de Clare coopèrent à un projet qui présentera de vieilles photos merveilleuses témoignant de la vie en Clare avant 1970. La première série de photos est présentée actuellement dans l’entrée du centre interprétatif au Rendez-vous de la Baie. Nous préparons en ce moment une deuxième présentation. Les montages seront exposés en alternance, alors assurez-vous de tous venir les voir !
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PARTENARIATS EN DÉVELOPPEMENT
Géotourisme et National Geographic
Le département de tourisme de Clare collabore à une initiative menée par l’association de tourisme Bon Temps afin de concevoir une carte-guide géotouristique et un site web avec la société National Geographic. Le géotourisme est une forme de tourisme qui soutient ou améliore le caractère géographique d’un lieu, c’est-à-dire son environnement, sa culture, ses qualités esthétiques et son patrimoine ainsi que le bien-être de ses résidents. Plusieurs partenaires régionaux se sont associés dans le cadre de ce projet qui mettra en valeur l’Acadie du sud-ouest de la Nouvelle-Écosse. L’obtention du statut de destination géotouristique procurera à la région une occasion formidable de tirer parti de trois caractéristiques du National Geographic : sa force de marketing, sa marque puissante et plus particulièrement son prestige auprès du public voyageur des États-Unis. Ne manquez pas les mises à jour à ce sujet au cours des prochains mois!
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Programme d’Accueil véritable (YASTA)
En réponse à l’évolution du marché, l’association touristique des Côtes acadiennes et Yarmouth coordonne la 2e phase du Programme de préparation au marché. Il s’agit d’un programme d’amélioration d’entreprises qui permet aux opérateurs touristiques d’améliorer leurs normes d’excellence et de mieux connaître les tendances touristiques.
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Les composants essentiels du programme sont : une séance de mentorat de produits, un client mystère et une séance de mentorat de marketing. Ces activités aideront les opérateurs d’entreprises touristiques à raffiner et à améliorer les aspects touristiques de leurs entreprises.
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LIENS IMPORTANTS
Calendrier d’événements de Clare
Région acadienne de la Baie Sainte-Marie – tourisme

Avez-vous des questions ou des commentaires ?
Contactez : Larry Peach 902-769-1234 [ courriel ]
Directeur, Rendez-vous de la Baie, Directeur du tourisme, Municipalité de Clare
Café : 902-769-3674 Information touristique : 902-769-2345