Amusement
Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
Annapolis Royal, Evangeline Trail
4 ha (10 acres) of theme gardens and displays reflecting the history of the area. Special features include Victorian Garden, Governor’s Garden, Rose Collection, Innovative Garden, Acadian Cottage and Garden. A Bay of Fundy Recommended Experience.
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Belliveau Cove Municipal Park
Belliveau Cove, Evangeline Trail
1st Acadian cemetery and chapel, 5-km (3-mi) interpretive trail, municipal park, lighthouse, information. Acadian craft centre, artists, farmers’ market.
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Culture
Acadian Centre Archives
Church Point, Evangeline Trail
On Université Ste-Anne campus. Repository for historical and genealogical information pertaining to the Acadians of Nova Scotia (18th, 19th & 20th centuries). Photo collections, newspapers, books and an oral collection of live testimonials.
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Centre de la Mi-Careme
St. Joseph du Moine, Cabot Trail
Display of locally crafted masks and exhibits depicting the evolution of one of the oldest Acadian traditions, "La Mi-Carême", which is still celebrated in the area every winter.
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Universite Sainte-Anne
Church Point, Evangeline Trail
Acadian cultural history and genealogy centre, theatre, art gallery.
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Historic Sites
Grand-Pre National Historic Site of Canada
Grand Pre, Evangeline Trail
Site of the church and cemetery of the 17th/18th century Acadian village that became the scenic setting for Longfellow’s narrative poem Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie. Commemorates the Acadians of the Minas Basin and the Deportation. Sweeping gardens; memorial church with paintings, stained glass, exhibits. Multipurpose visitor reception centre. A Bay of Fundy Recommended Experience.
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Le Village Historique Acadien
West Pubnico, Lighthouse Route
An historic village featuring the colourful culture of the Acadians, in the oldest Acadian region still inhabited by descendants of its founder; pre-1920s work and lifestyle; houses, fish sheds, and blacksmith shop from the 1800s; old Acadian cemetery; lighthouse dating to late 1800s. Panoramic view of beautiful Pubnico Harbour.
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Museums
Acadian House Museum / L'Acadie de Chezzetcook
West Chezzetcook, Marine Drive
Typical Acadian house of the 1850s showcasing local heritage; forge, outdoor oven, smokehouse, period barn. A taste of old Acadie. Special events held year-round; Sunday teas.
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Acadian Museum
Cheticamp, Cabot Trail
Small display of relics of the Acadian people of this area. Demonstrations of wool carding, spinning, weaving and rug hooking. Craft shop featuring locally-made hooked rugs. Acadian-style food served. French spoken.
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Amos Seaman School Museum
Minudie, Glooscap Trail
Collection of photos and documents commemorating the life and achievements of Amos “King” Seaman, an 18th-century merchant and industrialist of Minudie, housed in an original Acadian one-room schoolhouse (Provincial Heritage Property). Genealogy of the Seaman & area families. Walking tour of the area.
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La Pirogue Fisheries Museum
Cheticamp, Cabot Trail
Exhibits and interactive displays on the fishing industry of the area, rag rug demonstrations, Acadian homestead, and Gallery of the Sea. Bilingual.
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Les Trois Pignons: Museum of the Hooked Rug and Home Life
Cheticamp, Cabot Trail
Acadian, cultural, genealogical and visitor information centre. The museum’s theme joins the story of the settlement of Cheticamp and the story of the hooked rugs. Guided tours.
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Musee acadien & Archives
West Pubnico, Lighthouse Route
A unique experience in an authentic Acadian community founded in 1653. Discover Acadian history and culture through collections of artifacts; Acadian homestead c 1864, featuring costumed interpreters; original part of an elaborate drainage system; printing press; research and genealogy centre; maps and original land grants for the area from the late 1700s; also collection of 325 cameras spanning 100 years. Programs, demonstrations and events throughout summer.
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Musée Église Sainte-Marie Church
Church Point, Evangeline Trail
Adjacent to Université Ste-Anne campus. Fine collection of church vestments, furnishings, documents and photographs housed in St. Mary's Church, the largest wooden church in North America.
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Wedgeport Sport Tuna Fishing Museum
Wedgeport, Lighthouse Route
A museum and interpretive centre, featuring mementos and pictures from the 1930s to the ’70s of the Sport Tuna Fishing Capital of the World. Fishing exhibits, fish tank, touch tank, Acadian history, Wedgeport general history & videos. Nature trail.
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