Port-Royal features a reconstruction of the Habitation, one of the earliest European settlements in North America where Samuel de Champlain lived in 1605.
Costumed interpreters share with visitors the challenges faced by the French, and their friendship with the Mi’kmaq. It is located in Port Royal, Nova Scotia.
Notes from "The Acadian Story"
Visit this reconstructed wooden habitation established by French explorer Samuel de Champlain in 1605 on the traditional homeland of the Mi’kmaq. Costumed interpreters will animate history and you can learn about the cultural and historical ties between the French and the Mi’kmaq. Walk along the basin shorelines or interact with the living history in the habitation walls.
Share
Amenities
Family-Friendly
Guided Tour
National Historic Site
Parking
Parkland
Pet-Friendly
Washrooms
Fun Facts
Built in 1605, Port-Royal was the first successful European settlement north of St. Augustine, Florida. It was in use for only eight years.
Membertou – chief of the Mi’kmaq nation, and his people welcomed settlers and helped them survive in their new environment
Rebuilding the Habitation at Port-Royal in 1939 was the Canadian government’s first large-scale reconstruction project, greatly assisted by Samuel do Champlain’s early 17th century drawings and written descriptions.
Location
53 Historic Lane, Port-Royal, NS, Canada, B0S 1K0 Get directions
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia to Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador 39 places Some of the places that connect to the complex military history of Canada and the world View VisitList
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia to Grand Pré, Nova Scotia 6 places The Acadian story explores several National Historic Sites along the Fundy Basin. View VisitList
Get the latest scoop on everything #HistoricPlacesDays - join our e-newsletter and never miss a beat.
Register A Place
Create an account to add your historic place.
Make a VisitList
Welcome! To get started on a VisitList, you’ll need to have an account with #HistoricPlacesDays.
Thank you for registering. Check your email inbox to complete your account creation.
Already have an account? Click here to sign in. We use your contact information to process your registration and correspond with you about the National Trust and its programs. You can unsubscribe at any time. We care about your privacy. Read our privacy statement.
Sign In
Sites that participate in #HistoricPlacesDays need to have an account.
Welcome! To get started on a new VisitList or to edit an existing one, you’ll need to have an account with #HistoricPlacesDays. Sign in below!
