The Village historique acadien
(Museum)
Located near Caraquet, the Village historique acadien, vividly depicts the life of Acadians between 1770 and 1939, becoming one of the province's main attractions.
(Museum)
Originating from 17th century France, the Acadians were the first French settlers in North America. Not without hardship and great lost, Le Grand Dérangement (deportation), has scattered Acadians through out the world. The Village Historique Acadien portrays the Ingenuity and determination of the Acadians starting anew;
A remarkably authentic historical site in North America (Phoenix Award Winner), the Village Historique Acadien strives to portray the lives of Acadians between 1770 and 1949. More than 40 period dwellings are staffed by interpreterswho bring ancestral customs and traditional trades back.
