Bonaventure Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Quebec, Canada
About Bonaventure
The town was named after the Italian saint Bonaventure. Prior to permanent settlement, the Bonaventure harbour had often been visited by Europeans and was the location of temporary camps and posts for many years before. After the British began expelling Acadians from the Maritime provinces in 1755, refugees who had avoided the expulsion became the first permanent European settlers of Bonaventure in 1760. Some of these early settlers were present at the Battle of Restigouche in July 1760, where a mixed force of French navy aided by Acadians were defeated by the Royal Navy. Many of today's Bonaventure residents are of Acadian descent. At the time of settlement, Bonaventure was in French territory, but in 1763, after the Treaty of Paris, all of New France was ceded to Britain, and Bonaventure
Top Attractions in Bonaventure
Explore the best things to see and do in Bonaventure:
- ★Bioparc de la Gaspésie
- ★Cime Aventures
- ★Grotte de St Elzéar
- ★Quebec Acadian Museum
Where to Eat in Bonaventure
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Acadien
- 🍴La Chope a Soupe
- 🍴Poissonnerie du Pecheur Inc
Where to Stay in Bonaventure
- 🏨Camping Beaubassin Beach
- 🏨Motel Grand-Pre
- 🏨Riôtel Bonaventure
Bonaventure Travel Guide Sections
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