Bass Pro Complex, Outdoor retail complex in Dieppe, Canada
Bass Pro Complex is a retail space in Dieppe with departments for fishing, hunting, and camping gear selected specifically for New Brunswick conditions. The facility also houses an aquarium with local fish species and includes service bays for boat maintenance.
The location originally opened as Crystal Palace in 1990 and served a different purpose at first. It became Bass Pro Shops in 2014 and has focused on outdoor and sporting equipment since then.
The name Crystal Palace survives in the complex's former identity as an indoor amusement park, which held 14 rides, an arcade and snack stands such as Pretzelmaker and Wazzoos before closing on 1 September 2014. The Ramada Hotel, McGinnis Landing restaurant and convention centre shut on 31 October 2014. Bass Pro Shops now runs children's activities there, including fly-tying workshops and archery demonstrations.
The grounds feature ample parking and are easy to navigate, with clear signage for different sections. Visitors should allow time for the aquarium and showrooms, especially if they are interested in boats.
The grounds house a large boat showroom featuring different brands and models that you rarely see concentrated in one place elsewhere in the area. This makes it a hub for anyone interested in exploring different boat styles.
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