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TheAcadian Peninsula (French:Péninsule acadienne) is situated in the northeastern corner ofNew Brunswick,Canada, encompassing portions ofGloucester andNorthumberland Counties. It derives its name from the largeAcadian population located there. Two major islands off the northeast tip of the peninsula,Lamèque Island andMiscou Island, are culturally considered part of the Acadian Peninsula.
Most settlement in the peninsula occurred as a result of theExpulsion of the Acadians during theGulf of St. Lawrence Campaign (1758), whereBritish personnel forcibly removed them from their homes, mostly in southern New Brunswick andNova Scotia.
Fishing is the dominant industry on the peninsula, with a largeagricultural sector as well. The disappearance of theLady Audette and Lady Dorianne vessels in 1970/71 shocked the peninsula.Peat bogs are found in the Shippagan and Lameque areas.
Major towns on the Acadian Peninsula include:
47°30′N65°10′W / 47.500°N 65.167°W /47.500; -65.167
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