Cape Breton Highlands National Park Port-Royal National Historic Site Travel along the world-famous Cabot Trail. Head out for a Surrounded by panoramic views, let your imagination soar as you walk along the hike on one of our 26 hiking trails such as the Acadian Trail, shore of the Annapolis Basin, and gaze at the same horizon that the Mi’kmaq Le Buttereau, or Vieux chemin du Cap-Rouge that are just experienced for thousands of years. Dive into the early 17th century by exploring Destination Acadie North of the bustling Acadian community of Chéticamp. a reconstruction of the “Habitation”, an enclosed wooden compound. Discover Marvel at the beauty of the Acadian Forest as you wander how Samuel de Champlain helped establish one of the earliest European through sugar maple, yellow birch, American beech, balsam settlements in North America in 1605. fir and eastern hemlock. Spend a day at the beach, learn how to lobster boil, witness a breathtaking sunset over the Atlantic National Historic Site Ocean, or listen to stories of Mi’kmaw culture. Overlooking the birthplace of the Acadian culture, Fort Anne is the first administered national historic site in and is a Fortress of present-day reminder of a time when cultures came together, in National Historic Site friendship and in battle, and defined the future of North America. th th In the 18th century, were a great Dive into the 17 and 18 centuries when a succession of part of Louisbourg’s cosmopolitan society. Scottish, French, and English settlers clashed over this prize As servants, fishermen, artisans, merchants, on the banks of Nova Scotia’s , often drawing and members of the elite, they played an the Mi’kmaq into their conflict. Today, visitors can walk active role in the bustling fishing centre. the earthen walls, explore the 1797 Officers’ Quarters Some of the first Acadians to arrive in Museum and soak up thousands of Louisbourg were women who had married French officers from the years of Canadian history. Compagnies Franches de la Marine, originally stationed in . Louisbourg is also the birthplace of Jeanne Dugas, person of national historic significance. Today, the is the largest historical reconstruction in North America, offering a wealth of experiences for visitors to enjoy.

Beaubassin – Fort Lawrence Grand-Pré National Historic Site National Historic Site is located in the heart of Siknikt, one of the seven traditional Mi’kmaw districts. There was an important Mi’kmaw community here when Grand-Pré National Historic Site Acadians from Port Royal came in the 1670’s to trade and to farm. By the mid-18th century, there Located in the heart of the Landscape of Grand-Pré UNESCO World was a large and prosperous village at Beaubassin Heritage Site, in Nova Scotia’s picturesque Annapolis Valley, Grand-Pré (beautiful harbour) including a Catholic church and National Historic Site was once a thriving Acadian settlement. Today, it is a mission for the Mi’kmaq. As of 1750 there were the most significant memorial to the Great Upheaval and the resilience of the 1400 Acadians living in the village of Beaubassin Acadian people. While visiting the site, reveal Grand-Pré’s hidden stories on and the surrounding communities. a guided tour, participate in culinary and artistic programs, immerse yourself in captivating presentations and exhibits, or explore the landscape on the new Harvest Moon Trailway. Majestic willow trees and old Victorian gardens will offer you a perfect place to picnic. Baye Françoise Boishébert pc.gc.ca Monument-Lefebvre FSC logo FPO Port-Royal /ParksCanada Fort Anne | 1-888-773-8888 KOUCHIBOUGUAC history through severalprotected placesintheMaritimeProvinces. Grand-Pré Agency protects, honors and shares thisrichchapterofCanadian Beaubassin and resilience oftheAcadian people.Today, theParksCanada and shapedbysometimestragicevents,showingthestrength Acadian culture is rich and vibrant. It was built through the years Isle Saint-Jean @ParksCanada PEI NATIONALPARK Port-la-Joye CAPE BRETON Isle Royale HIGHLANDS #ParksCanada Louisbourg Fortress of

Kouchibouguac National Park intertwines withfascinatingMi’gmaq,Acadianandothersettlers’ cultures. At night,thisDarkSkyPreserve isacelestialmasterpieceandeachofthesenaturalwonders kilometers ofgoldensanddunescreate sheltered estuariesandcalmwatersforalltoenjoy. Acadian forests leadtocolorfulsaltmarshesandwarmoceanbeaches.Twenty five Discover anationalparkonNewBrunswick’s AcadianCoastwhere lush Kouchibouguac NationalPark the siteoffirstAcadiandeportation. carry theechoesofarichandtumultuoushistoricpast,including The surrounding marshes andwindsthatsweepthelandscape courage, thefearandstrugglesofsoldiersfrom longago. to whenFranceandEnglandfoughtforpowerinAcadie.Feelthe At thecrossroads ofnaturalandculturalhistory, travelbackintime National HistoricSite Fort Beauséjour–Cumberland quiet majesty, restored naturaltrailsandrichculturalhistorythatencompasstheisland. from ScotlandandIreland, theywere aplaceforeconomicopportunity. Experiencethe a placeofrefuge andgreat tragedy. Forshipbuilders For hundreds ofAcadianrefugees, thesesiteswere Shipbuilding NationalHistoricSites Boishébert andBeaubearsIsland religion, politics,theeconomy andculturalaspectsofthepastpresent. Acadian renaissance milestones, mostnotablythoserelating toeducation, degree-granting collegein AtlanticCanada.Visitorscanexplore thevarious Father CamilleLefebvre andhisinitiative tocreate thefirstFrench language, A symbolofcontemporaryAcadie,thishistoricmonumentcommemorates Monument-Lefebvre NationalHistoricSite

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Kouchibouguac National Park the countrysideandCharlottetownHarbour. Island. Thegrounds provide anexcellentviewof permanent European settlement onPrinceEdward interpretive panels,explore thehistoryoffirst Amongst thestillvisibleruinsandwithhelpof Fort AmherstNationalHistoricSite Skmaqn –Port-la-Joye carried forward bythegentleocean breeze. a picturesque beachandletyour spiritbe the NorthShore onyourbicycle, stroll down edge. Explore thestunninglandscapes of playful shorebirds flittingalongthewater’s beaches, seductivelandscapesandthe yourself beenchantedbymilesofunspoiled Explore thisbeautifulnationalparkandlet National Park Prince Edward Island

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