Shediac Parish: Skull Island

Few communities in New Brunswick have a history as closely tied to Acadian settlement and coastal fishing as Shediac Parish. Its shoreline faces Shediac Bay and the Northumberland Strait, a shallow Atlantic waterway that shapes the area’s summer shore life. Woodland, coves and low coastal land give this part of southeastern New Brunswick a distinctly maritime character, while the French language and Acadian traditions remain central to the region. In nearby Shediac, the Giant Lobster monument acknowledges an industry long important to local communities. Browse nearby webcams to see how Shediac Parish fits into New Brunswick’s Acadian coast.

New Brunswick occupies a forested Atlantic province in eastern Canada. The Saint John River runs through its interior toward the Bay of Fundy, whose exceptional tidal range shapes dramatic coastal mudflats, cliffs, and fishing communities. Fredericton, the provincial capital, stands on the river, while the province’s cities and rural districts reflect both Acadian and anglophone traditions. New Brunswick is Canada’s only officially bilingual province, with French and English integral to public life. Browse other webcams across Atlantic Canada to place New Brunswick in a wider geographic context.

Canada has served as a frontier between French and British colonial powers since the 17th century. The world’s second-largest country extends from Atlantic shores to the Pacific and Arctic coasts, with the Canadian Shield, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River shaping its vast geography. First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are central to Canada’s identity, while Ottawa’s Parliament Hill represents its federal political life. French remains the official language of Quebec, adding a distinct dimension to the country’s public culture. See how Canada connects across North America by browsing webcams in neighbouring regions.