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Acadian Peninsula
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- The Acadian Peninsula is an historic term that was once used to refer to the Nova Scotia peninsula.
The Acadian Peninsula (French: Péninsule acadienne) is situated in the northeastern corner of New Brunswick, Canada, encompassing portions of Gloucester and Northumberland Counties. It derives its name from the large Acadian population located there. Two major islands off the northeast tip of the peninsula, Lamèque Island and Miscou Island, are culturally considered part of the Acadian Peninsula.
Most settlement in the peninsula occurred as a result of the Expulsion of the Acadians in 1755, where British personnel forcibly removed them from their homes, mostly in southern New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Fishing is the dominant industry on the peninsula, with a large agricultural sector as well. Peat bogs are found in the Shippagan and Lameque areas.
Major towns on the Acadian Peninsula include:
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