Introduction to the Historical Acadian Village of Nova Scotia at West Pubnico in English

Situated on a beautiful 17-acre site overlooking Pubnico harbour, Le Village historique acadien de la Nouvelle-Écosse (Historical Acadian Village of Nova Scotia) invites you to step back in time and discover the construction and restoration of a village to depict Acadian life from the mid-1600s to the late 1800s. The statue of the Baron Philippe Mius d'Entremont, founder of Pubnico (est. 1653), welcomes you to the Village. The community of Pubnico is recognized as the oldest region still Acadian. Visit the old cemetery and learn about the religious history of the area. See vintage Acadian buildings currently undergoing restoration, including the Duon House with its gabled roof, the d'Entremont House and the Augustin d'Eon Fish Shed. Follow the cry of the seagull to the shoreline and discover the coastal environment and the salt marsh with its interesting flora and fauna and multitude of sea birds. Browse in our gift shop. There are modern accomodations and services nearby. Le Village historique acadien de la Nouvelle-Écosse invites you to learn about the Acadians of Nova Scotia and how this unique and colourful culture survived the Deportation of 1755 to continue to thrive to this day.