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)
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!
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