Explore Shippagan, New Brunswick, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Imagery © Google · for orientation only, not for navigation
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Shippagan, New Brunswick. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of New Brunswick or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Shippagan and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Place | Shippagan |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | New Brunswick (NB) |
| Location | Gloucester |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.735556 |
| Longitude | -64.723611 |
| Population | 2,672 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | E8S |
| Area Code | 506 |
| Importance | Large city |
| CGN ID | DAGLX |
Shippagan is a town in Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Shippagan is located at 47.7356°N, 64.7236°W.
Shippagan occupies a low, salt-sprayed reach of the Atlantic coast where the horizon seems to press against the land with a singular, heavy clarity. It lies 8.7 km south-west of Île-de-Lamèque, NB (from Île-de-Lamèque, NB: bearing 221°T), and is situated 10.9 km south-east of Bas-Caraquet. The terrain here is defined by the sharp, bracing scent of the tides and the way the light at dusk turns the water into a sheet of hammered pewter. Inland, the landscape is punctuated by the stillness of Lac du Goulet, which sits only 2 km away, offering a quiet, dark mirror to the vastness of the nearby ocean. Further out, the Rivière à Brideau winds its way through the landscape about 10 km distant, carving a path through the earth that feels both ancient and persistent. The lifeblood of Shippagan has long been tied to the cold, deep currents of the Atlantic, fostering an economy rooted in the resilience of the fishery and the careful harvest of the sea. Generations have looked to the docks to sustain their livelihoods, creating a local character shaped by the pragmatism of those who know how to read the shifting moods of the wind. Beyond the wharves, the region supports a focus on marine research and education, reflecting a commitment to understanding the waters that define its borders. Even when the work is demanding, the people maintain a steady, grounded approach to their daily tasks, mirroring the persistence of the tides that cycle against the piers. Cultural identity in Shippagan carries the distinct, vibrant marks of Acadian heritage, visible in the linguistic cadence of the streets and the warmth of local gatherings. While the pace of life remains responsive to the seasons, the town serves as a hub for those who value a deep connection to their coastal origins. For those seeking the quiet reach of the outdoors, the Parc provincial Val-Comeau lies about 31 km away, providing a space where the dunes and the sea meet in a long, sweeping expanse. The character of Shippagan persists in these small, deliberate moments: the sound of a boat engine cutting through the morning mist or the way the salt air clings to the siding of a home, marking the passage of another year spent facing the sea.
Shippagan s’étire entre les eaux froides de la côte atlantique, là où le ciel bas semble vouloir se confondre avec l’horizon salin. Le relief, d'une platitude austère, se laisse sculpter par les vents marins qui balayent les terres acadiennes, conférant à Shippagan une allure de sentinelle tournée vers l’immensité. À proximité, le Lac du Goulet dort sous une lumière diffuse, tandis que les eaux de la Rivière à Brideau dessinent un tracé discret dans le paysage environnant. Plus loin, le Parc provincial Val-Comeau marque la limite où la terre cède sa place au sable et aux herbes folles. Ici, l’économie puise sa force dans la mer, une industrie de la pêche qui dicte le rythme des quais et l’odeur du large. Les habitants entretiennent un lien tenace avec cette terre de Gloucester, façonnée par une ténacité héritée de ceux qui ont choisi de bâtir sur cette lisière du monde. L’air y est vif, chargé de sel, et chaque soir, le crépuscule installe une clarté bleutée sur les toits et les filets déployés. Shippagan demeure un bastion de la culture acadienne, où la simplicité des gestes quotidiens se mesure à la patience du ressac et à la rigueur d'un climat qui ne laisse rien au hasard.
Loading news…
Loading news…
Loading news…
Explore Shippagan, New Brunswick, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.735556, -64.723611. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Shippagan includes the postal code (E8S), telephone area code (506). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Shippagan is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |