Housed in what looks like a 1970s church, this lovely, nonprofit local gallery showcases local and regional artists, as well as well-known historic and emerging figures. Exhibits change regularly. Watch for a sign off the main highway, just south of North Head.
Grand Manan Art Gallery
New Brunswick
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Nearby New Brunswick attractions
1. Whale & Seabird Research Station
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