Mille saveurs en fête à Clare

Communauté francophone accueillante de Clare is proud to be part of this year's Semaine nationale de l'immigration francophone from November 7 to 13. Mille Saveurs en fête à Clare has a little something for everyone: sports, film, art, information sessions, games and FOOD.  Many thanks to our partners the Government of Canada, the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadiennes, the Réseau en immigration francophone de la Nouvelle-Écosse, Immigration francophone de la Nouvelle-Écosse, Université Sainte-Anne, the Conseil des arts de la Baie, the Regroupement des aînés de la Nouvelle-Écosse, the Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse and Inclusion Clare.

Our roster of COVID-19 compliant events will be held throughout the community of Clare. Check out our programming schedule and come join the party! Click here for a PDF version of the schedule. 

Sunday, November 7

Senegalese dish

Community meal: l'Acadie rencontre le Sénégal

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Inclusion Clare Community Kitchen (1711 Hwy 1, Church Point)

Communauté francophone accueillante de Clare, in partnership with Inclusion Clare, are serving up a delicious Senegalese lunch. For $12 a plate ($10 for children, students and seniors), each meal includes a main course, drink and dessert. Available for dine-in or take-out. Proceeds will go to Inclusion Clare. Reserve your meal before November 4 by contacting Marc-Alexandre at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All ages.

Monday, November 8

silhouettes of people of different cultures

Après-midi France-Acadie

2 to 3:30 p.m.
Le Richelieu (507 Placide Comeau Rd, Meteghan River)

The Réseau des aînés de la Nouvelle-Écosse (RANE) and Communauté francophone accueillante de Clare invite you to an afternoon in France… en Acadie! Enjoy an assortment of light sweets and mingle with friends and neighbours. Special guests include members of La boule acadienne, Clare’s newly formed pétanque club. All ages. FREE

Member of the group Wontanara

Community soccer

6:30 to 8 p.m.
École secondaire de Clare (80 Placide Comeau Rd, Meteghan River)

Join the Communauté francophone accueillante de Clare team for our community indoor soccer night! Don’t forget your clean sneakers and water bottle. For more information, please contact Marc-Alexandre at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Ages 19 and up. FREE

Tuesday, November 9

Ndole, a traditional Cameroonian dish

International trivia night

9 p.m.
Le Château at Université Sainte-Anne (1695 Hwy 1, Church Point)

How well-versed are you in international current events, culture and fun facts? The students at Université Sainte-Anne are hosting a fun-filled trivia night. Come on out, meet some people and win some great prizes. Ages 19 and up.

Wednesday, November 10

silhouettes of people of different cultures

CDÉNÉ - Nova Scotia Works information session on employment services

10 a.m.
Room BC B34 at Université Sainte-Anne

Francine Thimot and her team will be presenting a session on employment services offered by the Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ) – Nova Scotia Works for Université Sainte-Anne students. Mandatory session for co-op students.

People taking a walk in winter

Information session: Winter in Canada

6 p.m.
Rendez-vous de la Baie Welcome Centre (23 Lighthouse Rd, Church Point)

Is this your first winter in Clare? Communauté francophone accueillante de Clare is hosting an information session on what you can expect, from winter sports and proper clothing to winter driving and emergency preparedness. To register, contact Marc-Alexandre at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All ages. FREE

Friday, November 12

man smiling at beach

The international student's path to permanent residency in Canada

3 p.m.
Register to participate online

Do you want to stay in Canada after you finish your studies? Do you want to work while you study? Do you have questions about federal and provincial immigration channels? If so, please contact the federal department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the provincial department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) to find out more. Contact Marc-Alexandre at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register. FREE

poster of art expo in Clare

Mille Saveurs art expo and cinema night

7 p.m.
Rendez-vous de la Baie Welcome Centre (23 Lighthouse Rd, Church Point)

The Conseil des arts de la Baie and Communauté francophone accueillante de Clare are hosting a vernissage of works from local artists based on the theme of mille saveurs (A Slice of Life). Later in the evening, a series of immigration-themed short films will be shown at Salle Marc Lescarbot. All ages. FREE

Saturday, November 13

funny slippers

Children's pyjama party: Art expo and family movie morning

10:30 a.m.
Rendez-vous de la Baie Welcome Centre (23 Lighthouse Rd, Church Point)

The Conseil des arts de la Baie and Communauté francophone accueillante de Clare invite you to explore the works of local elementary school students who were asked to describe traditional Acadian terminology through words and pictures. Then head to Salle Marc Lescarbot to watch some family-friendly and amusing short films. Show up in your pyjamas and grab a breakfast treat! All ages. FREE

poster of multicultural meal in Clare

Closing community supper: Soirée multiculturelle

5 p.m.
Le Château at Université Sainte-Anne (1695 Hwy 1, Church Point)

The students at Université Sainte-Anne , in partnership with Communauté francophone accueillante de Clare and Inclusion Clare, are hosting a gastronomical and cultural Francophone medley honouring the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon and l’Acadie. Dine in and enjoy an entertaining evening. Meals available for take-out. Tickets: $12 / $10 (students) - uSainte-Anne Reception / Shoppe Verte / Freshmart / PharmaChoice Saulnierville / Clare PharmaSave. All ages.