Irving Eco-Centre: A World of Fun
Welcome to the Irving Eco-Centre, La Dune de Bouctouche. It is one of four nature parks owned and operated by J.D. Irving, Limited.
All events at the Irving Eco-Centre are open to the public and free-of-charge. For questions or pre-registration, please call (506) 743-2600 or 1 (888) 640-3300 Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
For information, group reservations, or to book a school tour, call the park at (506) 743-2600. Tours are available in French or English.
Meeting Places for all interpretive events will be on the boardwalk near the Information Centre.
Hours of Operation
May 31
to
June 27, 2010 | Both Centres
Monday to Friday
Saturday and Sunday |
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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June 28
to
September 5, 2010
| Information Centre
Monday to Friday
Saturday and Sunday
Interpretation Centre
Daily |
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
10:00 am to 7:00 pm |
September 6
to
October 2, 2010 | Both Centres
Monday to Friday
Saturday and Sunday |
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Schedule of Activities
May 31, 2010
| Opening Day
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June 1
to
June 25, 2010
| School Programs (Bilingual)
To book a school tour, please call (506) 743-2600
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June 5
to
June 27, 2010
| SATURDAY and SUNDAY
2:00 to 3:00 pm
"Ask the Naturalist" Nature Exhibits (Bilingual)
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June 28
to
September 5, 2010 | REGULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE - See below for Special Presentations and Events MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY
1:00 to 1:30 pm
"Mini-Walk"
For the visitor who wants a quick overview of the Bouctouche dune, join our interpreter for a 30- to 45-minute walk along the dune's boardwalk and beach. (Bilingual)
2:00 to 3:00 pm
"Roving Interpreter"
An interpreter will be roving all over the site to answer your questions and point out interesting facts about the dune's ecosystem. (Bilingual)
TUESDAY and THURSDAY
9:00 to 11:00am
“Electric Vehicle Tour on the Boardwalk”
For visitors who are physically challenged. Call ahead to make a reservation. (Bilingual)
1:00 to 1:30pm
“Mini-walk”
For the visitor who wants a quick overview of the Bouctouche dune, join our interpreter for a 30- to 45-minute walk along the dune’s boardwalk and beach. (Bilingual) 2:00 to 3:00pm
“Nature Exhibit Program”
Different theme every day. Meet outside near the Information Centre. (Bilingual)
SATURDAY and SUNDAY
2:00 to 3:00 pm
"Nature Exhibit Program"
Different theme every day. Meet outside near the Information Centre. (Bilingual) |
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND EVENTS |
| July 1, 2010 | Canada Day Celebration
1:00 to 2:00pm
"Walkers Club Award Day"
An award ceremony afternoon for our Irving Eco-Centre walking club. For more information on how to join, please call the Information Centre.
2:30 to 4:30pm
"Jump into Summer Family Scavenger Hunt"
What better way to kick off the summer than to join the staff at the Dune for an outdoor games-in-nature day. This fun-filled family day will be topped off with a free picnic for all participants. (Bilingual) |
July 12, 2010
4:00 5:30 pm | "Shell Fishing is Fun"
This family activity will help young and old discover how people in the Bouctouche area fish for bar clams, soft-shell clams, oysters, and mussels. This activity will bring you out on the dune and sand bars, and in the estuary. Meeting place is outside near the Education Centre. (Bilingual) |
July 15, 2010
9:00 11:00 am | "Youth Dune Discovery Day"
For children 7 to12 years old.
Spend the morning in nature discovery mode with Naturalists. Parents must register their children for this activity. First come, first served. (Bilingual) |
July 22, 2010
1:30 to 3:00 pm | "Shell Fishing is Fun"
See above for details. |
July 29, 2010
9:00 to 11:00 am | Youth Dune Discovery Day"
See above for details. |
August 6, 2010
2:45 to 4:00 pm | "British Car Rally Day"
Stop by the Dune while British cars from across North America are visiting our site during their tour in the Kent region. A great opportunity to see beautiful antique automobiles. |
August 9, 2010
3:30 to 5:00 pm | "Shell Fishing is Fun"
See above for details. |
August 12, 2010
9:00 to 11:00 am | "Youth Dune Discovery Day"
See above for details. |
August 19, 2010
12:30 to 2:00 pm | "Shell Fishing is Fun"
See above for details. |
August 26, 2010
9:00 to 11:00 am | "Youth Dune Discovery Day"
See above for details. |
September 2, 2010
10:00 to 11:30 am | "Shell Fishing is Fun"
See above for details. |