Acadian History & Culture

Acadian History & Culture

Visit this page to explore collections, content, and stories honouring Acadian history and culture.

Acadian Heritage Month: Fiction

Celebrate Acadian Heritage Month with fiction honouring Acadian culture, history and community—discover stories rooted in tradition.

Acadian Heritage Month for Kids

Introduce kids to Acadian culture with stories celebrating heritage, history, community and the Acadian spirit through engaging fiction.

La Fête Nationale de l'Acadie / National Acadian Day

Celebrate National Acadian Day with music, stories and works by Acadian artists that honour their vibrant culture.

Festival acadien de Clare

The oldest Acadian festival in the world happens July 27-Aug 3. Celebrate everything Acadian by exploring these items from our collection.

In The Sunroom: Révangéline

On display from June 6 to July 17, 2025 in The Sunroom at Central Library, Révangéline by François Gaudet.

Nova Scotia Heritage Day Honouree: Landscape of Grand Pré

The legacy of Acadians’ ingenuity in reshaping the landscape is persevered in Grand Pré. So too, is the painful tragedy of their expulsion.

Francophonie Month 2021: In Tribute to George Cottreau

Available in French and English. We invite you to reflect on and learn from the life of Francophonie community builder, George Couttreau.

Celebrating National Acadian Day in 2020

Here are some “staycation” options for celebrating and discovering Acadia in HRM. Bon voyage!
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