Strait Shores Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
rural community in New Brunswick, Canada
About Strait Shores
Port Elgin was founded by Acadians in 1690, but abandoned after the Expulsion of the Acadians in 1755. Following the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War, British Loyalists resettled in the area which was namedGaspareaux Town. Gaspareaux Town was renamed Port Elgin in 1847 in honour of Lord Elgin. The community was incorporated as a village in 1922, the first community in the province to do so.
Top Attractions in Strait Shores
Explore the best things to see and do in Strait Shores:
- ★Cape Jourimain National Wildlife Area
- ★Fort Gaspareaux National Historic Site
- ★Monro Heritage Centre
- ★Murray Beach Provincial Park
Where to Stay in Strait Shores
- 🏨Indian Point Motel
- 🏨Little Shemogue Inn
Strait Shores Travel Guide Sections
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