Nova Scotia Museum - Tour Operator Guide

Acadian Village/ Le Village Historique Acadien de la Nouvelle-Écosse
West Pubnico, Nova Scotia - Lighthouse Route

Explore an Acadian Village, located on a 17-acre panoramic site overlooking the Pubnico Harbour. In this pre-1920s village, discover the heart, life and work of the Acadians of Pubnico whose ancestors were led to this community in 1653 by its founder, Sieur Philippe Mius-d’Entremont.

Hear Acadian spoken and experience cultural traditions that have existed here for over 350 years. Discover the Acadians’ traditional ways of fishing and farming. Come inside and be captured by the industrious and joyful spirit of an Acadian family at home.

Tour houses, fish sheds, a blacksmith shop and a Visitors' Reception Centre.

Tours	Self-guided tours available. Bilingual interpreters in period costume located throughout the site.
Recommended Tour Length	1 hour
Admission (Subject to change without notice)	Adult $4 Child (under 6 yrs) Free Child (6-17) $2 Senior (65+) $3.50 Family $10 Group Rate $2
Hours of Operation	June 15 - October 15 Mon.-Sun., 9am-5pm October 16-June 14: Call for details on special activities and experiences that may be available
Location	West Pubnico Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada Located on the Lighthouse Route
How to get there	From Yarmouth: follow Hwy 103 north to exit 31. Follow Route 335 south for 10.3km, turn left on School Street and left again on Old Church Road. Driving time: 30 minutes. From Halifax: Follow 103 south until exit 31. Follow Route 335 south for 10.3km, turn left on School Street and left again on the Old Church Road. Driving time: 3 hours.
Contact Information	Roger D'Entremont, Executive Director Phone: (902) 762-2530 Fax: (902) 762-2543 Email: DENTRERW@gov.ns.ca
Parking	Free visitor and motorcoach parking available.
Bilingual Services	French and English speaking staff available.
Accessible	Several buildings are wheelchair accessible. Walking paths through village are gravel. Assistance may be required.
Gift Shop	Gift shop located in visitor centre with local crafts, quilts, Acadian books, music and souvenirs.
Food Services	Small café restaurant serving traditional Acadian rappie pie, soups and salads, sandwiches and refreshment. Picnic tables are also available.
Nearby Provincial Museums	Ross Farm Museum, New Ross Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Lunenburg Wile Carding Mill, Bridgewater Perkins House Museum, Liverpool Ross-Thomson House and Store Museum, Shelburne The Dory Shop Museum, Shelburne Barrington Woolen Mill, Barrington Old Meeting House Museum, Barrington Firefighters' Museum of Nova Scotia, Yarmouth