Off Route 3, right, 10.5 km (6.5 mi.) away from Yarmouth is Wedgeport (pop. 1698), once known as the Sport Tuna Fishing Capital of the world and hosts of the International Tuna Cup Match from 1937 to 1976. A museum and interpretive centre , recently opened, with fishing exhibits, fish tanks, cultural centre and eco-tour cruises. Interpreted nature trails begin at the wharf and lead through woods, past marshes and along shorelines. The oldest maintained Acadian historical site in southwestern Nova Scotia, the Butte-de-la-Croix, is a symbol of the courage and perseverance of the Acadians return from exile in 1767. The festival Acadien de Wedgeport is held here at the end of June.