Acadian Peninsula facts for kids
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The Acadian Peninsula (French: Péninsule acadienne) is a special area located in the northeastern part of New Brunswick, Canada. It includes parts of Gloucester and Northumberland Counties. This region gets its name because many Acadian people live there. Two important islands, Lamèque Island and Miscou Island, are also considered part of the Acadian Peninsula.
Most of the people settled in this area after a difficult time in history. This was during the Expulsion of the Acadians, when British forces made Acadians leave their homes. This happened mostly in southern New Brunswick and Nova Scotia around 1758. Many Acadians then found new homes and built communities on the peninsula.
Fishing is the most important industry in the Acadian Peninsula. Many people work in fishing, catching seafood from the ocean. Farming is also a big part of the economy. The community was deeply saddened when two fishing boats, the Lady Audette and Lady Dorianne, went missing in 1970 and 1971. You can also find Peat bogs in areas like Shippagan and Lameque. Peat is a type of soil made from decayed plants, often used for gardening.
Major Towns
Here are some of the main towns you can find on the Acadian Peninsula:
- Caraquet
- Shippagan
- Tracadie
- Neguac
- Lamèque (located on Lamèque Island)
See also
In Spanish: Península acadiana para niños
