In the oldest Acadian region still inhabited by the descendants of the original founder, visitors can experience the colorful culture of the Acadians at this historic village. Le Village, with its bilingual guides, invites you to step back in time and discover how a careful construction and restoration process has brought back to life the reality of Acadian life from the mid-1600s to the late 1800s.
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Collections of artifacts to discover Acadian history and culture through Acadian homestead featuring costumed interpreters; original part of an elaborate drainage system; printing press; maps and original land grants for the area from the late 1700’s. Collection of 325 cameras spanning 100 years
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"Musique de la Baie" Acadian Kitchen Parties - Clare This toe tapping, musical, culinary experience should not be missed by anyone seeking to discover unique Acadian culture and folklore through food, music and story. Now in its 6th season, Musique de la Baie continues to entertain and welcome visitors from around the world. Entertainment is free with a meal but take note, advance reservations are  recommended. 
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Beyond Acadian cultural heritage, this unique multifaceted tour offers visitors an introduction to the natural environment that has for centuries embraced Acadian settlement. Discover Acadian culture, folklore, natural history and ecology during a guided interpretive walk along the shores of Saint Mary's Bay. Tours in English and French length are approximately 1 hour.
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Musee Eglise Sainte-Marie Museum The largest wooden church in North America. Built over a period of two years, from 1903 to 1905. Since the year 2000 this breathtaking structure is a registered museum. This is a favorite stop for tour buses with a fine collection of church vestments, furnishings, documents and photographs housed in St. Mary’s Church. Bilingual tour guides available.
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Visitors to Les Trois Pignons can learn of the story of Acadian settlement in Cheticamp and experience unforgettable opportunities to observe, learn and participate in the local art of rug hooking though entertaining tours offered daily in English and French.
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Acadian Museum - Chéticamp Small display of relics of the Acadian people of this area. Demonstrations of wool carding, spinning, weaving, and rug hooking. Craft shop featuring locally-made hooked rugs. Acadian-style food served.
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Grand Pré National Historic Site Visitors to Grand Pré National Historic Site can learn the many stories of early Acadian settlement from 1682 to 1755 while reflecting on the Deportation that began in 1755. The significant new Visitor Reception and Interpretation Center houses a large exhibit hall on the history of Grand-Pré and Acadie and offers multimedia learning opportunities.  All together these elements make for an unforgettable Acadian experience that has been bringing people back year after year.
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LeNoir Forge Museum - Arichat Restored 18th-century French stone blacksmith shop, located on the beautiful Arichat waterfront.
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It won't take long for visitors to see that a 10th generation Acadian is a very proud of his roots and has many stories to tell. Join others in this entertaining, living-history, Acadian Heritage Tour that begins at the lighthouse, continues to the boardwalk then along the main street up to Fort Anne to the De Mons monument, down the fort grounds to the
Kings Queens Wharf, up to Petite Park and the National Historic District plaque, then back to the lighthouse for a cooking demonstration, music and dance class. An experience not to be missed!
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Candlelight Graveyard Tours - Annapolis RoyalAlan Melanson (a town local and Acadian historian) offers a candlelight tour of the Garrison graveyard that starts at Fort Anne. Each guest is provided with an antique lantern to light the way during the tour. Alan dresses in period costume, including a top hat and mourning scarf, and tours the oldest English graveyard in Canada, exploring the lives and history of the people who are buried there.
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