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Restigouche 1760 Festival

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Matthew Farfan

Re-enactors gave cannon demonstrations on the New Brunswick side of the Restigouche River. (Matthew Farfan)--July 20, 2010

Restigouche 1760, a festival commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of the Restigouche, the last naval battle between England and France for possession of territory in North America, took place under mostly sunny skies this summer. Venues for the week-long event, which was months in preparation, were situated on both the Quebec and New Brunswick sides of the Restigouche River, which empties into the Bay des Chaleurs.

</p /> <p>Guides in period costume at Fort Listuguj, explained aspects of local history, including (seen here) the importance of the Church in 1760. (Matthew Farfan)

The festivities included historical re-enactments of camp and military life, military drills and other exercises, historical village displays, historical boats, horse and buggy rides, crafts and artisanal displays, art exhibitions, musical performances, a parade, a pirate day, picnics, and much more.

Activities took place on both sides of the J. C. Van Horne Bridge over the Restigouche River.

Events were held in both the Mi’gmaq community of Listuguj, adjacent to Pointe-à-la-Croix, Quebec, and Campbellton, New Brunswick.