our board of directors

Listening to the community, serving the community

Patrimoine acadien de la Nouvelle-Écosse is growing, and we are looking for committed individuals who want to help preserve and promote Acadian heritage in Nova Scotia.
Provincial capital

Halifax

The largest concentration of Francophones in the province, nestled between the waterfront, the Citadel, and Francofest.

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Pomquet

One of the oldest Acadian communities, known for its renowned beach and Winter Carnival.

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Torbé

Coastal landscapes, fishing, and forestry, centered around the Société acadienne de Torbé and the Festival de la Salvette.

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Isle Madame

Arichat, D'Escousse, Petit-de-Grat, and Poulamon: the sea, La Picasse, and the Acadian Festival.

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Chéticamp

Founded in 1785: hooked rugs, Mi-Carême, Festival de l'Escaouette, and the Skyline Trail.

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Sydney

Port, maritime heritage, and the Big Fiddle, featuring the Étoile de l'Acadie Community Centre.

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Truro

The Hub of Nova Scotia: Victoria Park, the Bay of Fundy tides, and a growing community.

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Chezzetcook

Salt marshes, beaches, and the Acadian Museum, which chronicles two centuries of Acadian families.

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The Valley

Orchards, vineyards, and Grand-Pré, a World Heritage site and symbol of Acadian memory.

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South Shore

La Hève, the first capital of French Acadia, Lunenburg, and Mahone Bay.

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Clare

Université Sainte-Anne, Le Trécarré Art Gallery, and the oldest Acadian festival in the world.

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Par-en-Bas

Lighthouses, fishing wharves, and the oldest Acadian museum in the province, in the Pubnicos.

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