04/22/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cape Enrage to Remain Closed for the 2026 Season
Fundy Albert, NB — APRIL 22nd, 2026
The Board of Directors of Cape Enrage Interpretive Center (CEIC), regret to announce that the Cape Enrage site will not be open to visitors for the 2026 season. Until this season, CEIC has been contracted by the province to manage and operate the provincially owned facility.
This decision comes after ongoing challenges and a lack of operational certainty, including the absence of a formal operating contract with the Province since March 31, 2026. Without this agreement, CEIC has been unable to responsibly plan or execute a safe and sustainable season.
Cape Enrage has long been a valued destination in the region, welcoming 20,000 to 25,000 visitors annually, and reaching a peak of 45,000 visitors following its feature on The Amazing Race Canada. Over the years, CEIC’s volunteer Board — serving entirely without remuneration or reimbursement of expenses — has worked diligently over the years to enhance the site, investing significant time and effort into improving the kitchen, restaurant, buildings, and overall visitor experience, helping establish Cape Enrage as a premier destination in New Brunswick.
Despite these efforts, CEIC has faced increasing operational challenges. Historically, the province has provided financial assistance to support the maintenance of provincially-owned buildings and infrastructure, and assist with general operations. This year, CEIC and the province have not been able to reach a satisfactory management agreement that enables the site to be opened and operated safely in a manner expected by the attending public.
Additional structural challenges have further impacted sustainability. These include limited progress on improving road access to the site, which has long been identified as a key factor in unlocking the Cape’s full tourism potential. The absence of clarity and continuity in this support has made it impossible to maintain operations at the standard expected by visitors, the community and the province.
This is an extremely difficult outcome for the CEIC Board and for the many people who rely on Cape Enrage for seasonal employment and those that value it as a destination, community asset, and symbol of regional pride. The CEIC Board recognizes the significance of this moment but remains hopeful that the Cape Enrage location may continue in some capacity in the future, and that its legacy, community value, and contributions to the region will be preserved and honoured. In the meantime, they extend their sincere gratitude to the visitors, partners, and community members who have supported the site over the years.
- The Board of Cape Enrage Interpretive Centre Inc.
