Why go
- Town in New Brunswick, Canada.
- Known for Parlee Beach Provincial Park.
- Served by Cormier Airport.
History
Shediac is a town in Westmorland County, New Brunswick known as the "Lobster Capital of the World". It hosts an annual festival every July which promotes its ties to lobster fishing. At the western entrance to the town is a 90-ton sculpture called The World's Largest Lobster. It is believed that chiac, a well-known Acadian French patois, was named after Shediac.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-400, CRJ, BEH) · 4 routes: Halifax, Montreal*, Ottawa*, Toronto*
- WestJet WS (737-700) · 3 routes: Hamilton, Orlando, Toronto
- Air Transat TS (737-800) · 1 route: Orlando*
- Porter Airlines PD (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Ottawa
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Newark*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cormier Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Shediac, NB. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.