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.
Acadian Heritage Month: Non-Fiction
Discover Acadian heritage through engaging nonfiction that highlights Acadian culture, history and contributions to Nova Scotia.
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.
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.
Acadian Heritage Month: Non-Fiction
Discover Acadian heritage through engaging nonfiction that highlights Acadian culture, history and contributions to Nova Scotia.
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.
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!
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!