 Aulac, NB:
• Fort
Beausejour National Historic Site
This fort was built in 1751
by the French, but was captured by the English 4 years later. in 1755 in
the battle for control of Acadia. The site features interpretative paintings
of the life of the garrison, stone ruins, grassy ramparts, picnic areas
and a gift shop.
Open 9-5; June through mid-October
Adults: $2.50; Children: $1.50 |
Caraquet, NB:
• Village
Historique Acadien
The Acadian Historical
Village represents Acadian life (1770-1890) after they were exiled from
their homeland in the 1750s. Over 40 original buildings have been
restored and may be toured. The site includes over 9000 artifacts.
• Acadian Wax
Museum
The museum contains 23 scenes
(with 86 figures) representing Acadian from 1604 to 1761.
Open 9-7; 7 days a week; June
through mid-September
Adults: $6; Children: $4
• Museé
Acadien
This museum contains artifacts
of the Acadian culture from the Acadian peninsula area dating back to the
days of the first settlers.
Open 10-8 (except for Sunday:
1-8); mid-May through mid-September
Adults: $3; Children $1 |
Kouchibouguac
National Park, NB:
• Beaubears
Island National Historic Site
This was an Acadian refugee
settlement in1756-59. |
Saint-Joseph-de-Memramcook,
NB:
• Monument
Lefebvre National Historic Site
This site began as a commemoration
f the survival of the Acadians. The site has also devoloped an additional
purpose, to remember Father Lefebvre and the resurgence of the Acadian
culture in the 19th century.
Open 9-5; June 1 to Oct. 15
Adults $2; Seniors (65+) $1.50;
Youth (6-16) $1; Children under 6 free; Family $5 |
Moncton, NB:
• Musée
acadien de l'Université de Moncton
The museum features permanent
and changing temporary exhibits on the Acadian culture. It's holdings
include over 30,000 artifacts and photographs.
• Centre
d'études acadiennes
THE repository for Acadian reference
material. It's at the University of Moncton in New Brunswick. |
CMA
2004 Travel Guide