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Top 8 Free Things to do in Municipality of Clare, Southwest Nova Scotia
Discover the best top things to do in Municipality of Clare, United States including Mavillette Beach Provincial Park, June Deveau Galerie Studio, Belliveau Cove Municipal Park, Rendez-Vous De La Baie Visitor Centre, Sainte-Marie Catholic Church, Smuggler's Cove Provincial Park, Cape Saint Mary Lighthouse Park, Eglise Saint Bernard.
1. Mavillette Beach Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By MarkandKarenHunter - Windsor, Canada
Visited this beach several times while staying at the Cape View Motel and cottages. The beach is sandy and very clean. My family enjoyed the sandpipers and the waves. The beach has a slow slope making it wonderful for playing in the waves or enjoying your time with small children. There were very few people there during our visits. There was also a place you could rent surfboards as well as a snack bar, both near the road just off the beach. A very pleasant experience.
2. June Deveau Galerie Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Paintings and reproductions created by Acadian artist June Deveau depicitng Nova Scotia landscapes and cultural life which are displayed in this gallery and studio.
3. Belliveau Cove Municipal Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Also known as Parc Joseph et Marie Dugas Park, Belliveau Cove Municipal Park features a 5-km (3-mi) interpretive trail, a municipal park, a craft centre (open seasonally) and a lighthouse. Dig for clams at low tide as part of the new Clam Digging Experience from June to September. The park also hosts a Farmers' Market on Saturdays, May to September from 10am to 2pm and don't miss "Les Beaux Vendredis" Lobster Suppers on Friday evenings, late June to early Sept., from 6 pm to 9 pm, where visitors can feast on lobster, crab or clams while taking in the fresh sea air.
Reviewed By Green_fam3
One of our favourite, tick free, ocean view walks, nice walkway. Weekends they have a small buy cute Farmers Market. Stroller, wheel chair friendly, ocean front paved walk. Enjoyable for all, living in the area, this was a lovely choice for us!
4. Rendez-Vous De La Baie Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
The Rendez-vous de la Baie Visitor Centre, located on the campus of Universite Sainte-Anne in Church Point, is a vibrant hub where residents, students and visitors meet. The Centre houses an artist-run gallery, a visitor information centre, a souvenir boutique, a theatre, e-cinema programs, and an internet cafe with free wi-fi where various culture, music and art events are regularly held. Officially opened on August 13, 2010, the new Acadian Interpretive Centre/Museum introduces visitors to the culture of Acadians in Clare through their history, language, music and much more (donations accepted. The Centre is open year-round. Summer hours: 8 a.m. To 6 pm weekdays, 9 a.m.To 5 p.m. Saturdays/Sundays. Guided walks in Le Petit Bois trails ($). Fall Hours are in effect: Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm; closed Sat-Sun.
5. Sainte-Marie Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Constructed in the form of a cross, the tallest wooden church in North America features a magnificent steeple soaring 190 feet in height.
Reviewed By JanetSFMB
The largest wooden structure in the world, this stunning church soars 190 feet tall and expresses the devotion of the local Acadian community (French-speaking people who inhabited eastern Canada & the U.S. since 1604). The lofty interior vault, stained-glass windows and statuary are beautiful. Visit the history sections to learn how the local populace, fishers and hunters of modest means, helped build and operate this beautiful church that is now in sad repair inside. Well worth a visit.
6. Smuggler's Cove Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By JFLeB325 - Moncton, Canada
Came here today for a quick stop. I had stopped here years ago, and it still remains the same. Very impressive story behind it, beautiful landscape with very nice photo opportunities. I highly recommend anyone stopping by here. Free entry.
7. Cape Saint Mary Lighthouse Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 31 reviews
The lighthouse at Cape St. Mary has served as a navigational beacon for generations of local fishers and residents. In 2017, the Municipality of Clare took possession of the Cape Saint Mary Lighthouse and property, following a divestiture process with the federal government. Work began in July 2017 with the repainting of the tower, replacement of the roof, and replacement of the vinyl siding with cedar shingles. Along the cliff side of the property, the chain-link fence has been replaced with nautical-style post and rope. New amenities include: gravel parking lot, welcome sign, picnic shelter accessible for wheelchairs, viewing scope, interpretive panels explaining history of the lighthouse, local marine ecology, and even the fog. The park's centrepiece is a monument commemorating those lost to the sea in the Municipality of Clare. Local sculptor Marc Graff was commissioned to carve the granite mariner that sits on top of the memorial. Outdoor portable toilets onsite.
Reviewed By debit7 - Lindsay, Canada
Not far from Maviellette Beach is the lovely Cape Saint Mary Lighthouse site. It has a large parking area and is accessible by wheelchair. The cliffs here are something to be seen, but heed the warning signs. There is also a memorial to mariners. In addition, the drive back offers stunning views of Maviellette Beach.
