News from the wharf…..
A.C.D.A. The Arisaig Community Development Association represents the villages of Knoydart, McArra’s Brook, Arisaig, Doctor’s Brook, Malignant Cove and West Maryvale along the North Shore on the Gulf of St. Lawrence. They are linked through the wharf at Arisaig Point and the Community Hall across the Sunrise Trail (Hwy 245) from Arisaig’s St Margaret’s Church.
The recently completed Lobster Interpretation Centre and Dockside Cafe (2013) as well as the Arisaig Provincial Day Park unite the communities through various activities
THE LIGHTHOUSE
Lighthouse Canteen
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
- Ice Cream, drinks, cards & brochures
- The lighthouse – rebuilt in 2007 by the community
- resembles the original lighthouse at The Point
- fantastic sunsets – always available
- cash only
Dockside Cafe
- CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Lobster Interpretive Centre
- in the cafe building / also closed
The Lobster Fishery & Marina
- With 23 boats and their lobster fishermen actively hauling in May and June each year.
- Some boats continue to fish for other catch during the summer.
- Bluefin tuna charters available – check the Business page.
The Marina
- 45.761 N x 62.171 W We are on Atlantic Daylight Time.
- After fishing season, boat slips are available through the summer (July -August)
- The great beach and Dockside Cafe are close at hand
- open daily in summer
- Contact: Arisaig Harbour Authority President: Melvin MacGillivray 902-863-0461 or Captain Blaise MacDonald 902-863-4503
- Launching and Dockage fees at usual rates. You may register in the Lighthouse Canteen & arrange fuel purchases. (12pm to 9pm). At this time we can only accept cash payment
ARISAIG PICNIC & INTERPRETIVE PARK
2019: The Park opens on May 17, earlier than previous years.
The park crew have been working to repair several trails over the winter months.
The reforestation project continues. More fallen trees have been cut up and left to decompose.
Many of the pine trees planted by the Friends of the Park in past years are doing well.
The birches not so much.
The Park administration has had several changes of personnel so things are moving a bit more slowly as the new people assess the progress of the project. The goal is still to rebuild an Acadian Forest as it would have been before humans arrived in the area.
Rules of the Park:
Get cars out by sundown. (Park Gate is locked shut each night.)
No overnighting in the park. Including camper/trailers.
Remove all trash you may have brought.
When gate is closed, park outside the gate & walk in.
Park Replanting … the long-term project
- Continues in 2019 with more young trees being planted throughout the season.
- White pines and yellow birches planted earlier in large numbers among the downed trees in the areas that have been felled in response to the devastation of the spruce stand which has hit the park. These saplings should overtake the landscape as the cut trees go back to nature.
- The wide swaths of felled trees are planned fire-breaks. Many of them are showing new signs of life while others have yet to flourish.
The eventual goal is to recreate an Acadian Forest environment, with only trees that grew naturally in Nova Scotia before mankind arrived.
Check out the interesting article highlighting Arisaig and area in Out and About in NS. The article was written by Denise Davis ……… click on: Visit Arisaig
WHERE WE ARE:
Arisaig, Nova Scotia, Canada
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
- Arisaig Community Hall (Hiway 245)
- on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, 11:00am to 3:00pm.
- Over 25 vendors, great variety of goods. Baking, crafts, preserves, hooked articles ,paintings, jewellery, etc.
- Canteen- baked beans and gingerbread with lemon sauce.
- The Silent Auction features many items donated by local merchants. Held during the sale, final results are announced at the end
- The Parish Community Table always has a great variety of home made baking, pickles, jams and interesting items,
- Several 50-50 ticket draws are held through the day.
- Ticket draws for lobster & turkey
- A children’s Fishing Pond to entertain young children.
Santa Clause arrives around 12:30,
- To reserve a 6 foot table for $10.00 call Mary at 902-863-1101
- or email M.Maclellan@AntigonishCounty.ns.ca.
Proceeds from the sale support the Community Hall.
PAST EVENTS (T.B.A. for this year )
CHRISTMAS DANCE PARTY ??
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 at Arisaig Community Hall
Come one … come all.
A CELTIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT ??
in St. Margaret of Scotland Church
MOTHERS’ DAY
LOBSTER DINNER
was a great success this year – 2nd most visited Lobster Dinner here.
- Community Hall, Arisaig, Sunday, May
- For deliveries call Dolorosa Kelly 902 863 5304.
- Proceeds go to maintenance of the local facilities.
