Pomquet
Dunes and sandy beaches
Pomquet is the smallest of the Acadian regions of Nova Scotia. Founded in 1774 by the establishment of five families (Doiron, Duon, Broussard, Vincent, Lamarre) from Saint-Malo in France, the region borders part of the banks of St. Georges Bay.
This peaceful region contains sandy beaches with sand dunes of significant ecological importance. The beach of Pomquet stretches for nearly 2 kilometers and a half, and a system of thirteen dunes found along 4 kilometers, occupies its background. A provincial park provides basic services to accommodate swimming and picnics. This beach is also an important Maritime nesting site for the Piping Plover, a small shorebird with endangered status.
The Chicken Fricot is one of the traditional dishes in the area. It is a chicken soup with potato cubes seasoned with salted herbs and covered with small dumplings.
Chez Deslauriers is also an interpretive center that presents the Acadian history of the region. There is also a small platform for outdoor concerts with local musicians. This site also marks the departure of the Acadian Trail of Pomquet; a 4-kilometer hike to discover the coast and surrounding lands of Monks Head Provincial Reserve. In season, a dining experience is available on Fridays at the tourist site Chez Deslauriers. Inquire for the schedule of the events.
The people of Pomquet are proud of their home. After washing their floor, they
will " forbir la place" - wax the floor. This work will surely leave them "Lacer" – tired out.
The region has Bed and Breakfast and cottages available. There is no conventional restaurant within the limits of Pomquet. The town of Antigonish, fifteen minutes from Pomquet, offers a variety of restaurants and accommodations.
To learn more: www.pomquet.net
Pomquet is the smallest of the Acadian regions of Nova Scotia. Founded in 1774 by the establishment of five families (Doiron, Duon, Broussard, Vincent, Lamarre) from Saint-Malo in France, the region borders part of the banks of St. Georges Bay.
This peaceful region contains sandy beaches with sand dunes of significant ecological importance. The beach of Pomquet stretches for nearly 2 kilometers and a half, and a system of thirteen dunes found along 4 kilometers, occupies its background. A provincial park provides basic services to accommodate swimming and picnics. This beach is also an important Maritime nesting site for the Piping Plover, a small shorebird with endangered status.
The Chicken Fricot is one of the traditional dishes in the area. It is a chicken soup with potato cubes seasoned with salted herbs and covered with small dumplings.
Chez Deslauriers is also an interpretive center that presents the Acadian history of the region. There is also a small platform for outdoor concerts with local musicians. This site also marks the departure of the Acadian Trail of Pomquet; a 4-kilometer hike to discover the coast and surrounding lands of Monks Head Provincial Reserve. In season, a dining experience is available on Fridays at the tourist site Chez Deslauriers. Inquire for the schedule of the events.
The people of Pomquet are proud of their home. After washing their floor, they
will " forbir la place" - wax the floor. This work will surely leave them "Lacer" – tired out.
The region has Bed and Breakfast and cottages available. There is no conventional restaurant within the limits of Pomquet. The town of Antigonish, fifteen minutes from Pomquet, offers a variety of restaurants and accommodations.
To learn more: www.pomquet.net