
The Acadian and Francophone community in Nova Scotia includes 34,585 people with French as their mother tongue. This represents 3.8% of the population of Nova Scotia.
We are proud to host many books and resources in our collection created by and about our Acadian and Francophone community in a mix of French and English, including these more recent additions. Explore our collection online or at your Library—we can help.
Notre histoire / Our Story digital display

The permanent digital display was created by Halifax's local Acadian and Francophone community in partnership with Halifax Regional Municipality, and launched in April 2017. It features a presentation of photographs and quick facts telling the story of Nova Scotia’s large and active Acadian and Francophone community, from 1604 to present day.
Notre history / Our Story celebrates Acadian and Francophone milestones such as the creation of the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial in 1996; details resources such as The Franco, a monthly newsletter created by and for the French-speaking population in the Halifax Regional Municipality; and marks notable dates and events like National Acadian Day.
Visit us anytime to view the display and take a look back in history and forward to the future. À bientôt!

Community resources
The Notre histoire / Our Story display outlines several local media resources provided in French, and organizations targeted to the French community.
- CBC/Radio-Canadaopens a new window: television and radio
- Oui 98.5opens a new window: radio
- Le Francoopens a new window: a monthly newsletter
- The Réseau Santé Nouvelle-Écosse: an organization working to increase access to French-language health services
- Le Conseil communautaire du Grand-Havreopens a new window: an organization that runs Francophone and Francophile programs and services
- The Francophone Partnershipopens a new window: an organization that promotes constructive government relations and increases visibility
Events and holidays
The Notre histoire / Our Story display also shares several meaningful dates of note in the Acadian and Francophone community.
- June 24: The National Holiday of Québec and all Francophones in Canada
- July 14: The Fête nationale française (Bastille Day)
- August 15: National Acadian Day