In July, my wife, some friends and I were exploring the coastal road near Bouctouche when we spotted a small antique shop. The others went inside but I, not being overly interested in antiques, remained in the car to read my Saltscapes magazine.

Suddenly I realized that a picture in the magazine was the scene I saw as I looked through my windshield: It was the home of the Woodchuck (“Tour of a Lifetime,” July/August). At that point, I joined the others.
He and his wife, the Woodchip, have a fair selection of interesting antiques and a large selection of hand carved wood scenes. He is a very talented wood carver and has a wild imagination. The presentation he puts on is absolutely hilarious.
It is definitely a “must see” in the area. It is on the coastal road, just east of the village of Bouctouche, NB. Allow at least three-quarters of an hour to see it, and take your camera.
John Hutchinson
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