Rob addressing the crowd


Rope cutting ceremony




The official Opening of the Albert County Shipyard Heritage Park

August 12th, 2006 -- Shipyard Heritage Park -- The official Opening of the Albert County Shipyard Heritage Park took place Saturday August 12th 2006 at 1:00 pm. Rob Moore MP brought greetings from the Canadian Government who had invested $102,285 in the project. Dr. Mary Majka who spearheaded this project was recognized and thanked by the Hon. Hermenegilde Chaiasson, the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick. The Honourable Wayne Steeves MLA for Albert was also on hand for the event.

This Park features exhibits and interpretive panels designed to celebrate the community's shipbuilding heritage. Located halfway between Fundy National Park and the Hopewell Rocks, the community hopes this attraction will encourage people to stay longer in the region.