Irving Eco-centre, la Dune de Bouctouche

The Eco-centre main building and washrooms were closed, since I visited in the late fall. There is plenty of free parking, on both sides of the main entrance. The boardwalk tower has a pair of binoculars that gives you a clear view of P. E. I and is lovely at any time of year.

Went to enjoy the boardwalk and as many travelers do, had our small dogs in slings attached to us. Saw the sign that clearly states "No Dogs on Site" yup, I understand. However, our dogs were not on site, not on the ground, but in a harness sling on our persons. Authority at the gate stopped us and did not permit us entry
So if that's the case, and your policy, then do your due diligence and state that dogs are not allowed on neither site nor persons on every sign! There is a difference!

Best beach close to Moncton with lots of space and a walking trail to the Arboretum in Bouctouche. The boardwalk is well designed and maintained. There are dog kennels, changing rooms, wash rooms, and interpretive center, and ample parking here. I do wish people would make use of the generously provided garbage cans here instead of leaving garbage on the beach. There's lots of garbage further down the dunes - some washed up fishing gear and some lazily discarded food and drink containers, even an axel and tires from an old wagon. I'll never understand why people go to a natural area like this and degrade it with garbage and disrespect. Kudos to owners for doing what they do.

J’y suis allé le 10 août dernier pour la journée et c’était splendide!

À noter il y as un BBQ à l’entrée du centre à la disposition des « touristes » il suffit que de demander aux personnels pour pouvoir l’utiliser. Il y as aussi toilette sur place, abreuvoirs et station pour nettoyer ses pieds du sable.

Super belle promenade en bois surélevée le long de la plage. Idéal pour quelqu’un qui n’aime pas marcher dans le sable ou qui a des enfants en poussette. La plage est très belle aussi.

Even though most of the wooden walkways and structures have been destroyed over the years by mother nature, it's still a must do.

En fin de journée, alors que le soleil disparaît, quel moment magique de se promener sur la dune.

2022: endroit paisible pour marcher, prendre du soleil et respirer l'air marin. Et c'est gratuit. Stationnement en nombre suffisant. Possibilité de faire son bbq ou picniquer. Super et pas trop loin de Shediac ou de Bouctouche.

What a beautiful boardwalk, Love the lookout! Lots of old pictures on the trail landing to learn a bit more about the history of the beach/walk. Enjoyed this spot a lot!

It's a beautiful beach with a board walk.it's not so crowded.and apt for family getaways simple beach walks or swims and even some barbecue.

Endroit merveilleux, une sérenité et une plénitude s'en dégage. Le centre est bien fait, avec moult explications, une pedagogie est là sans vous envahir, un grand merci a la famille Irving exemplaire, ils sont rares de tels mécènes. Le petir village de Bouctouche est plaisant, avec beaucoup de charme et de romantisme. Les gens y sont si chaleureux. Merci mille fois pour cette halte si depayisante.

A must see if you're in the area. A wide wooden boardwalk hugs the beach. For the more adventurous, continue beyond the boardwalk and walk on the dune until you're all alone on the beach. Facilities at the main entrance are minimal. Interpretive center is a great place to learn about the local wildlife and vegetation.

This is an important beautiful preserved area that is free to the public to enjoy. Put it on your list.

A natural dune that goes on for kilometers. The elelvated walkway for a few kilometers allows for extraordinary viatas of the Bay of Chaleur.

Beautiful natural beach. Even on a Sunday, not crowded. It’s a natural beach, so a bit rockier than Parlee beach, but soft sand, and when the tide is out, sandbars as far the eye can see. We found this place last year, and it was worth a return visit. Highly recommended.

Que c'est beau et paisible.
Avant d'entrer, il y a des tables sur la droite, c'est pratique pour un pique-nique.
La grande passerelle est très agréable à arpenter, avec la possibilité de descendre sur la plage, évidemment.
Attention, il y a 2 parkings, un réservé aux personnes à mobilité réduite et celui pour les voitures de l'autre côté de la route.
Prudence, vous devez traverser cette route pour atteindre le centre.
Je recommande de monter dans la petite tour qui donne sur la plage, ça donne un petit apreçu en bauteur du paysage.
Entrée gratuite.

Always. Beautiful here. Can find crabs shells. Clear water nice sandy beach beautiful boardwalk

I checked the website to verify if dogs were permitted before our trip, I couldn't find any reference for it. Needless, to say No Dogs, they do offer a kennel service on site. However it has been extremely hot, and no a/c for them, not staffed, etc.too far to keep going back and forth to check on him. So we headed up the road further, found a lovely private spot.

Pour une marche au bord de l'eau. Très belle plage qui s'étend à la marée basse! Excellent pour famille avec jeunes enfants. Mais les zones plus profondes sont rocailleuses.

Wow quit an experience. Very well organized clean place. People were knowledgeable and welcoming. Food was delicious.

MAGNIFIQUE! Un de mes coups de coeur pendant mon road trip au NB. Plage protégée, même les coquillages le sont puisqu'on ne peut rien ramasser. Très propre, bien entretenue, les installations pour se promener sont super!

Beautiful beach, water was lovely. Beach was not full there was lots of room to enjoy the beach and water.

It's a lovely and well maintained area. They could comb the beach on the less used areas off to the side still. The area you walk into is beautiful with all sorts of carved woodwork and amazing walkways. Wind is always nice and strong out there so when you are on the beach you get no bugs, lots of Sun and lots of wind. Good to bring your family. No pets allowed on the beach is nice. There is less glass, less pollution and less unpleasant sea garbage around this area than the other beaches of new Brunswick

Lovely! The boardwalk is a nice little stroll that then continues onto a long beach! We walked about an hour out and it still stretched out for quite a bit longer from there! Be sure to bring water if you are planning to walk for a long time!

Belle passerelle près des marais et en bordure de mer. On peut y faire une ballade et la vue sur la plage et la mer y sont des plus apaisants. Un autre endroit gratuit ou les gens en profitent pleinement. Bravo Irving d'être un bon citoyen social ca manque chez nous au Québec.

Best beach close to Moncton with lots of space and a walking trail to the Arboretum in Bouctouche.

The boardwalk makes this a nice spot to go for a walk but can be used as a beach for swimming as well.

Il faut y aller pour les sentiers, la promenade en bord de mer et profitez en pour faire un petit pique nique au bord de la mer!

Belle endroit pleine de mystère. ️ Pas très intéressant les vagues. Ce n'est pas creux et beaucoup de moustiques. Ce n'est pas tes intéressant.

Wow. This place is breathtakingly beautiful! Found massive shells and just unending beauty. Wind was freezing so we didn't get to do.the full wall but we will be back many many times!

Irving eco centre LA dune de Bouchtouche is a amazing place to walk for miles and miles. The beach is beach and you get to experience untouched nature on the beaches. The shells are huge to look at. And if you have a few hours you can walk to the lighthouse at the end. A great place to workout at, walking wise. It's beautiful there