Congrès Mondial 2009 Reunion

THE 2009 GUEDRY-LABINE & PETITPAS REUNION

Congres Mondial Acadien (CMA) for 2009 will be held on the Acadian Peninsula in New Brunswick from 7 August - 23 August 2009. CMA activities will be centered around Caraquet, New Brunswick. You can click on this website to keep up with the events planned for the 2009 CMA.

http://www.cma2009.ca/

We are having our Guedry-Labine & Petitpas Reunion on Sunday, 16 August 2009 in the Conference Center of Danny's Inn in Bereford, New Brunswick. Beresford is just five miles north of Bathurst, New Brunswick and Danny's Inn is on Highway 134 just south of Beresford. Bathurst has a rich Acadian history that we'll explore in the coming months.

We will begin about 8:30 am and have activities until 5:00 pm. More on the agenda, activities and displays is forthcoming and will include formal sessions with music, presentations, etc. as well as time to mingle and get to know your cousins.

There will be a superb buffet lunch. It'll be a Hot & Cold Dinner Buffet that includes roast beef smothered in peppercorn gravy, sweet & sour meat balls, lasagna, chicken wings, potato casserole, coleslaw, tossed green salad, carrot salad, rolls, carrot cake, cherry cheesecake, fresh fruit salad, coffee and tea.

Registration information was sent out in August to those on our distribution list. A copy of the registration form will be attached to the next few issues of this newsletter. It is not too early to secure lodging.

The website below contains a number of motels, hotels and bed & breakfasts in the Bathurst area.

http://www.bathurst.ca/

The 2009 CMA website has an excellent page on accommodations within the Acadian Peninsula. Visit it by clicking on this link:

http://www.cma2009.ca/

The official New Brunswick Tourism Website is at the link below. You can learn about interesting locations, sites and activities at this website. By clicking on the word "Guides in the left column of the page, you can order a free 2008 "Experience New Brunswick Vacation Planner" which is excellent.

https://tourismnewbrunswick.ca/


New Brunswick Accommodations - CMA 2009

The Guidry-Labine family reunion is scheduled to take place August 16, 2009, in the town of Bathurst, not far from Caraquet. Here are a few more links for accommodations in those areas. We'll add more details about our reunion in the next few months.

Bathurst http://www.bathurst.ca/

  • Authentique Bed & Breakfast - Enjoy our 4 star B&B in a heritage home of the 20's with 'Arts & Craft's influences, conveniently located in the heart of Bathurst. You are welcome to relax in a cozy atmosphere with personalized service. Spacious rooms with very comfortable beds, cable TV, DVD, MP3, wireless internet, work desk and telephone. Each room has a private bathroom. Breakfast 'a la Carte' will be served in our elegant dining room.
  • Comfort Inn Bathurst - Conveniently located on St. Peter Avenue. Close to shopping and offices. 35 person meeting room available.
  • John's Motel - Our rooms have a full bath and shower, color television with cable, and most importantly comfortable beds! We also boast a swimming pool and an area for picnics. We also have in-room coffee.
  • Sea'scape Cottage - This is our fully equipped beach house located on the beautiful Bay of Chaleur in Bathurst, New Brunswick. Select the virtual tour button to have a closer look.

Caraquet https://www.caraquet.ca/

  • Hotel Paulin - "The Pearl of Baie des Chaleur", Caraquet. Internationally acclaimed, seaside hotel and country inn, c.1891, rich in Acadian history. Luxurious waterfront suites, French country rooms, licensed fine dining, golf and spa packages. Hotel Paulin has the charm, elegance and inn keeping spirit of the 19th century. It offers intimate surroundings with old-world French village charm. It has been written up by the New York Times, Montreal Gazette, Fodor's and Frommer's, La Presse , Paris Match Magazine, Micheline Guide, France's Le Routard. The cuisine is innovative, upscale, inspired by local fresh foods with a Sommelier wine pairing menu.
  • La Maison Touristique Dugas - House built by one of the first Acadian architects (1926). 10 minute walk through wooded area to private beach. Close to the Acadian Peninsula tourist attractions.
  • Motel Colibri - 12 rooms smoking and non-smoking. 2 double beds. Telephone, cable television, air conditioning. Free outside pool. Continental breakfast.
  • Super 8 Motel - 50 guest rooms including 18 junior suites and 1 Jacuzzi suite - Rooms with balconies overlooking the Acadian Coast and Le Carrefour de la Mer (Crossroads of the Sea) - Swimming pool with three -story 80 foot water park and kiddie pool - Whirlpool - Complimentary continental breakfast.

If you'd like to register for our 2009 reunion please click this link: 2009 REUNION REGISTRATION


BUS TRIP from Louisiana to New Brunswick

UPDATE ON BUS TRIP - 10 JUNE 2009
For Louisianians interested in a Bus Excursion to New Brunswick - The Acadian Memorial and CAFA (Confederation of Acadian Families Association) are teaming together to sponsor a bus trip to the 2009 Congres Mondial Acadian to be held on August 7 thru August 23rd in the Acadian Peninsula of New Brunswick. For those who are interested in joining the trip, call (337) 298-8965, (337) 288-2681 or (337) 394-2258.

Acadian Attractions in New Brunswick