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Acadian DancersLe Village Historique Acadien - West Pubnico

In the oldest Acadian region still inhabited by the descendants of the original founder, visitors can experience the colourful culture of the Acadians at this historic village. Le Village, with its bilingual guides, invites you to step back in time and discover how a careful construction and restoration process has brought back the reality of Acadian life from the mid-1600s to the late 1800s.
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Musée acadien & Archives - West Pubnico

Discover Acadian history and culture through collections of artifacts at an Acadian homestead. Featuring costumed interpreters, part of an elaborate drainage system, printing press, maps and original land grants for the area from the late 1700’s, and a collection of 325 cameras spanning 100 years.
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Musique de la Baie"Musique de la Baie" Acadian Kitchen Parties - Clare

This toe tapping experience should not be missed by anyone seeking to discover unique Acadian culture and folklore through food, music and story. Now in its 6th season, Musique de la Baie continues to entertain and welcome visitors from around the world. Entertainment is free with a meal. Advance reservations are recommended.
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"Histoires de la Baie"- Interpretive Walks - Clare

Beyond Acadian cultural heritage, this unique multifaceted tour offers visitors an introduction to the natural environment that has for centuries embraced Acadian settlement. Discover Acadian folklore, natural history and ecology during a guided interpretive walk along the shores of Saint Mary's Bay. Tours are offered in English and French and are approximately one hour.
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Musee Eglise Sainte-Marie Museum, Nova ScotiaMusee Eglise Sainte-Marie Museum

St. Mary’s Church is the largest wooden church in North America, built over a period of two years, from 1903 to 1905. Since 2000, this breathtaking structure has been a registered museum. This is a favorite stop for tour buses with a fine collection of church vestments, furnishings, documents and photographs. Bilingual tour guides available.
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Les Trois Pignons: Museum of the Hooked Rug and Home Life - Chéticamp

Visitors to Les Trois Pignons can learn the story of Acadian settlement in Chéticamp and experience unforgettable opportunities to observe, learn and participate in the local art of rug hooking though entertaining tours offered daily in English and French.
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Acadian Museum - Chéticamp

Features a display of relics from the Acadian people of this area. Demonstrations of wool carding, spinning, weaving, and rug hooking and a craft shop featuring locally-made hooked rugs. Acadian-style food served.
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Grand Pré National Historic SiteGrand Pré National Historic Site

Visitors to Grand Pré National Historic Site can learn the many stories of early Acadian settlement from 1682 to 1755 while reflecting on the Deportation that began in 1755. The significant new Visitor Reception and Interpretation Center houses a large exhibit hall on the history of Grand-Pré and Acadie and offers multimedia learning opportunities.
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LeNoir Forge Museum - Arichat

Restored 18th-century French stone blacksmith shop, located on the beautiful Arichat waterfront.
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Acadian Heritage ToursAcadian Heritage Tours - Annapolis Royal

Join others in this entertaining, living-history, Acadian Heritage Tour that begins at the lighthouse and stops atFort Anne, the De Mons monument, Kings Queens Wharf, Petite Park and the National Historic District plaque. Then back to the lighthouse for a cooking demonstration, music and a dance class with this 10th generation Acadian who is very proud of his roots and has many stories to tell. 
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Candlelight Graveyard ToursCandlelight Graveyard Tours - Annapolis Royal

Alan Melanson (a town local and Acadian historian) offers a candlelight tour of the Garrison graveyard that starts at Fort Anne. Each guest is provided with an antique lantern to light the way during the tour. Alan dresses in period costume, including a top hat and mourning scarf, and tours the oldest English graveyard in Canada, exploring the lives and history of the people who are buried there.
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National Historic District TourNational Historic District Tour
Explore the National Historic District of Canada's oldest permanent European settlement (c. 1605) with a costumed interpreter for an entertaining stroll through four centuries of history. Learn how the unique lifestyles of the French, Mi'kmaq, Mohawks, Scots, British, Acadians, Loyalists, New England Planters, Victorians and African Canadians intertwined to form a colourful mosaic unparalleled in Canadian history. You'll also receive a beautiful National Historic District certificate.
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