Guidebook for The Old Potter Homestead & Kouchibouguac
Drinks & Nightlife
A fledgling vineyard now producing provincially distributed wines. They have attained a few awards of distinction and are well worth a visit. Tours are available. www.richibuctoriverwineestate.com Call ahead 506-523-9056
14 locals recommend
Richibucto River Wine Estate
940 NB-495A fledgling vineyard now producing provincially distributed wines. They have attained a few awards of distinction and are well worth a visit. Tours are available. www.richibuctoriverwineestate.com Call ahead 506-523-9056
Food Scene
Burgers, fries, fried fish, and pizza are available in the area. More urbane or fine dining options are limited but can be found.
One of the better restaurants in the area. Seafood pizza is one of their signature dishes. Enjoy outdoor dining in their screened gazebo. It is a small operation that can get very busy very quickly. Call ahead for hours and availability 506-876-4700
Restaurant Pizza 5 Etoiles
10542 Rue Principale One of the better restaurants in the area. Seafood pizza is one of their signature dishes. Enjoy outdoor dining in their screened gazebo. It is a small operation that can get very busy very quickly. Call ahead for hours and availability 506-876-4700
Your basic pub style menu. Good food. 25 minute drive from the cottage.
Seaside Grill Restaurant & Take-out
170 Rue MainYour basic pub style menu. Good food. 25 minute drive from the cottage.
Approximately a 35 minute drive to this restaurant in Miramichi NB, but worth the drive for a more refined dining experience.
Namaste Bistro
Approximately a 35 minute drive to this restaurant in Miramichi NB, but worth the drive for a more refined dining experience.
Entertainment & Activities
Fantastic 18 hole country golf course. Better than you might expect to find in a small community. A challenging course with a lot of hills. Cart rental is recommended. http://www.golfst-ignace.com/ 506-876-3737
7 locals recommend
St Ignace Golf Club
79 Chem. le ButtereauFantastic 18 hole country golf course. Better than you might expect to find in a small community. A challenging course with a lot of hills. Cart rental is recommended. http://www.golfst-ignace.com/ 506-876-3737
Everything Else
All organic. Seasonal strawberry u-pick. Produce sold at Dieppe and Miramichi farmer's markets. www.fermeterrepartagee.org
La coopérative Ferme Terre Partagée
1312 Chem. Pleasant RidgeAll organic. Seasonal strawberry u-pick. Produce sold at Dieppe and Miramichi farmer's markets. www.fermeterrepartagee.org
Local farmer's market open on Saturday mornings 8am - 1pm from late May to late November. Amazing quality and variety of local food, art and craft vendors for such a small community. Worth the 35 minute drive.
16 locals recommend
Marché des Fermiers de Bouctouche Farmers' Market
9 Irving BlvdLocal farmer's market open on Saturday mornings 8am - 1pm from late May to late November. Amazing quality and variety of local food, art and craft vendors for such a small community. Worth the 35 minute drive.
Essentials
Closest full grocery store to the cottage. NB Liquor outlet co-located with the store. Long opening hours. 506-876-2431. https://www.marchestradition.com/find
La Coopérative de Saint-Louis
10547 Rue PrincipaleClosest full grocery store to the cottage. NB Liquor outlet co-located with the store. Long opening hours. 506-876-2431. https://www.marchestradition.com/find
Only 5 minutes away. Lottery, propane, gas, diesel, submarine sandwiches. Open 7am-11pm 7 days/week.
JMC Epicerie
10953 New Brunswick 134Only 5 minutes away. Lottery, propane, gas, diesel, submarine sandwiches. Open 7am-11pm 7 days/week.
Hôpital Stella-Maris-de-Kent
7714 NB-134The nearest hospitals for emergencies. (506) 743-7800
Pharmacie Jean Coutu
10525 Rue PrincipalePharmacy.
A good 35 to 40 minute drive from the cottage, but if you are needing to stock up on more than just basic supplies it might be worth the drive. Our local shops are not always stocked with a full range of products that a larger store can offer.
Sobeys Miramichi
2485 King George HwyA good 35 to 40 minute drive from the cottage, but if you are needing to stock up on more than just basic supplies it might be worth the drive. Our local shops are not always stocked with a full range of products that a larger store can offer.
Parks & Nature
Amazing during any season. A haven for the outdoor enthusiast. Equipment rental available. A must see if you are in the area.
72 locals recommend
Kouchibouguac National Park
New Brunswick 117Amazing during any season. A haven for the outdoor enthusiast. Equipment rental available. A must see if you are in the area.
Sightseeing
Public unsupervised beach. One of the few spots where you can drive right up to the ocean. Dogs are permitted.
Chem. Pnte de Pruches, Kent Rural District, NB E9A, Canada
Public unsupervised beach. One of the few spots where you can drive right up to the ocean. Dogs are permitted.