Our recent trip to eastern Canada and Maine coincided with National Acadian Day. The shot above and the two that follow are from the Tintamarre in Squatec, QC. (Think of a “Tintamarre” as a very loud parade. People march through the town banging on pots and pans, blowing horns, etc., creating an undeniably fun and festive atmosphere.)

A ployes-making demonstration made for a tasty break in Edmundston, NB. Ployes are made from buckwheat flour and are like light pancakes or crepes that can be sweet or savory, depending on their filling:

We dipped back into the USA for a couple of days as well, in part to catch the Acadian Festival parade in Madawaska, Maine: