Shippagan
Shippagan, on the Acadian Peninsula in northeastern New Brunswick, is the commercial fishing capital of the province — a pocket-sized port town with waterfront access and a university presence that gives it more activity than its size might suggest. The town officially adopted its French spelling in 1981, reflecting the Acadian character of the region.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population2,580
- Nearest water from center 1.2 km0.7 mi
Nearest airports
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Shippagan: quick answers
Where is Shippagan?
Shippagan is in Canada.
How do you get to Shippagan?
The nearest airport is Bonaventure (YVB), about 4 hr 4 min away by road. The nearest train station is Bathurst, about 1 hr 22 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Shippagan?
The warmest month is August, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -8°C17°F. The wettest month is October, with about 129 mm5.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Shippagan?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant, 2 cafés and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Shippagan?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Tracadie–Sheila.