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🗺️ Farm Day Trips guide
Things to Do Near the Lavender Farm of New Brunswick's Acadian Peninsula
Lavande d'Acadie in Inkerman has free entry and pick-your-own lavender in July; the Acadian Historical Village and Miscou Lighthouse are close by.
3 places · updated October 17, 2026
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The Acadian Peninsula is New Brunswick's northeastern tip, a French-speaking fishing coast of bays, islands and peat bogs between Chaleur Bay and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Caraquet, Shippagan, Lamèque and Tracadie are each a short drive apart, and more than 610 km of paved cycling routes tie the region together.
Lavande d'Acadie sits inland at Inkerman, near the middle of the peninsula, so every town on this page is within about 50 minutes. Entry to the field is free, pick-your-own lavender is available for a fee, and a forest path, picnic spots and a farm shop of products made from oil distilled on site round out a visit. The field is at its fullest in July, which is also when the aquarium, the historic village and the island beaches are all open.
The lavender farms
- Lavande d'AcadieLavender farm · Inkerman
early July to early August (about July 7 to August 1)
Field open to the public in summer with free entry and paid pick-your-own; photo sessions July 7 to August 1 by booking.
Best time to visit
Lavande d'Acadie's field is in full bloom roughly from early July to the start of August (it rents the field for photo sessions July 7 to Aug. 1). The Acadian Historical Village is open June 4 to Sept. 26 in 2026, and the aquarium in Shippagan runs from late May to late September. Lamèque holds its Provincial Peat Moss Festival in July, and the Festival acadien de Caraquet fills Aug. 2–15, 2026. In September the historic village holds its agricultural fair (Sept. 12–13, 2026), and Lavande d'Acadie's free Fall Festival with artisans is Sunday, Sept. 20, at the aquarium in Shippagan. Outside the season, the historic village is open free to walkers from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Places to see nearby parks, trails, beaches and landmarks
- Aquarium and Marine Centre of New Brunswick🏛️ Museum · Shippagan · about 10 mi, 15 min drive
A collection of fish and invertebrates from the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the lakes and rivers of eastern Canada, with guided presentations through the day.
Late May to late September, daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Adults $20.01, family $54.51, under 6 free (CAD, tax included, as listed October 2026)
- Lamèque Island and the Ecological Park of the Acadian Peninsula🌲 Preserve · Lamèque · about 14 mi, 20 min drive
A quiet island of sandy beaches and peat bogs, which cover about a quarter of it. The ecological park has a half-kilometer footbridge, an observation tower and a 2 km interpretive trail through an arboretum.
Beaches in summer; skiing and snowshoeing in winter
- Sainte-Cécile Church🏛️ Historic site · Petite-Rivière-de-l'Île · about 20 mi, 30 min drive
A 1913 wooden church whose interior is painted in so many colors that children call it the candy church. It hosts an annual international Baroque music festival.
- Miscou Lighthouse🗼 Lighthouse · Miscou · about 35 mi, 50 min drive
A 23-meter lighthouse at the northern tip of Miscou Island, the only National Historic Site on the peninsula, surrounded by windswept beaches, bogs and good birding.
Guided tours daily in summer
- Caraquet🏘️ Town · Caraquet · about 13 mi, 20 min drive
The peninsula's cultural center, with a downtown along Caraquet Bay, a marina and beaches, and the Carrefour de la Mer, where you can watch artists working on the Quai des artistes.
Festival acadien Aug. 2–15, 2026
- Acadian Historical Village🏛️ Historic site · Bertrand · about 18 mi, 25 min drive
About forty historic buildings, each brought to life by interpreters, line a 2.2 km path; the visitor center has a snack counter, and Acadian dishes like chicken fricot are served in season.
June 4–Sept. 26, 2026; off-season grounds open free to walkers 8 a.m.–4 p.m., leashed dogs welcome
- Véloroute de la Péninsule acadienne🥾 Trail · Shippagan · about 10 mi, 15 min drive
More than 610 km of paved cycling across 15 circuits, including 70 km of off-road bike paths along the coast; the network is coordinated from Shippagan.
free
- Miscou Island🏖️ Beach · Miscou · about 30 mi, 45 min drive
The peninsula's outermost island, with long sand beaches, bogs and birdlife; plan it as a half day with the lighthouse at its tip.
Where to stop: farms, food and stays
- Café Maris StellaCafé or coffee shop · Bas-Caraquet
A busy Bas-Caraquet café known for strawberry croissants and a rooftop patio; come early.
- Grains de FolieCafé or coffee shop · Caraquet
Caraquet breakfast and specialty-coffee stop with pastries and latte-art portraits.
- Aloha CaféCafé or coffee shop · Lamèque
Breakfast croissants and lattes on a tropical patio with swings, on the way to the Lamèque ecological park.
- Cielo Glamping & HUBFarm stay or campground · Shippagan
Dome glamping near Shippagan with a local-products bar where you build your own charcuterie board on a waterfront patio.
- Origines Cuisine MaritimeRestaurant · Caraquet
A weekly-changing five-course maritime tasting menu with wine pairings in Caraquet; reservations required.
- Distillerie Fils du RoyDistillery (21+) · Petit-Paquetville
Acadian craft distillery founded in 2012, offering tours and tastings of its Thuya gin, absinthe and blueberry liqueur.
- Brasseux d'la CôteBrewery or taproom (21+) · Tracadie
Tracadie craft brewery whose rosé ale and grapefruit radler are local favorites.
- Le Couvent Cuisine de SaisonRestaurant · Tracadie
Seasonal fine dining in Tracadie with a French-language menu and house cocktails.
A one-day plan
- 9:30 AMCafé Maris Stella
Coffee and a strawberry croissant on the rooftop patio; about 45 minutes.
- 10:30 AMLavande d'Acadie · about 15 min drive
Walk the field and the forest path, pick your own lavender (scissors and baskets provided) and visit the farm shop; about 90 minutes.
- 12:15 PMCielo HUB · about 15 min drive
Lunch: build a charcuterie board of local products on the waterfront patio; about 1 hour.
- 1:30 PMAquarium and Marine Centre of New Brunswick · about 5 min drive
Gulf of St. Lawrence fish and invertebrates and a guided presentation; about 90 minutes.
- 3:15 PMEcological Park of the Acadian Peninsula · about 15 min drive
Cross the footbridge, climb the observation tower and walk the 2 km trail; about 1 hour.
- 4:30 PMSainte-Cécile Church · about 15 min drive
See the painted interior of the 1913 'candy church'; about 30 minutes.
- 6:00 PMOrigines Cuisine Maritime · about 40 min drive
Drive back to Caraquet for the tasting menu; reserve well ahead.
Tips
- Plan July visits for the lavender: the field is at its fullest from early July to the start of August.
- Dogs are welcome on a leash at Lavande d'Acadie but not in the lavender field itself; the farm takes debit and credit cards.
- Lavande d'Acadie's address is listed as 2016 Cowans Creek Road (Landry Office); use the directions link on their website rather than searching 'Inkerman' alone.
- Much of the peninsula is French-speaking and menus may be in French only, as at Le Couvent in Tracadie.
- Most attractions here are seasonal; the aquarium and the historic village close in late September, so check dates before a fall trip.
- If you add the distillery or brewery to your day, plan a designated driver.
Checked in October 2026 against official park, tourism and business websites. How we check listings
Questions
Is there a fee to visit Lavande d'Acadie?
Entry is free. Picking your own lavender costs extra, and scissors and baskets are provided.
When is lavender in bloom on the Acadian Peninsula?
Lavande d'Acadie's field is in full bloom roughly from early July to early August.
Are dogs allowed at Lavande d'Acadie?
Yes, on a leash, but not in the lavender field section.
When is the Festival acadien de Caraquet?
Every August since 1962; in 2026 it runs Aug. 2–15.
How far is the Miscou Lighthouse from the lavender farm?
About 35 miles, or roughly 50 minutes, at the northern tip of Miscou Island.
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