Discover powerful Acadian stories within a picturesque landscape. Successes and struggles are illuminated through multimedia presentation and engaging displays, a splendid Victorian garden and a Memorial Church. The site is a monument to Acadian culture and deportation.
Grand-Pré National Historic Site is incredibly important to Acadian people (I’m Acadian on my dad’s side). Declared a National Historic Site in 1982, it both commemorates the area as a centre of Acadian settlement and acts as one of the most significant memorials to the Acadian Expulsion during the 18th century.
Guests can take in immersive multimedia presentations and view artefacts in the Visitor Centre, but my favourite part of the site is the Commemorative Church. The stained glass window there is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen.
If you do find yourself at Grand-Pre, make sure to also check out some of the cool spots nearby. I love The Church Brewing Co., Benjamin Bridge, and the Annapolis Cider Company.