Grand-Pré National Historic Site
Discover powerful Acadian stories within a picturesque landscape. Successes and struggles are illuminated through multimedia presentation and engaging displays, a splendid Victorian garden and a Memorial Church. The site is a monument to Acadian culture and deportation.
A new management plan for Grand-Pré National Historic Site was tabled in Parliament on December 12, 2023.Management plan
Visiting Grand-Pré National Historic Site
Activities and experiences
Things to do, tours and programs, oTENTik camping, cycling.
Plan your visit
Maps and directions, fees, hours of operation, facilities and services.
Camping in an oTENTik
Spend the night in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site by camping in an oTENTik.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Grand-Pré National Historic Site is the gateway to the Landscape of Grand-Pré World Heritage Site.
Tours and programs
Interpretation programs, guided activities, special events, Parks Canada Xplorers.
Fees
Daily visitor fees, camping and program fees, and more. Free admission for youth.
Reservations
Make a reservation for oTENTik accommodations.
Red chairs
Information on Parks Canada’s red chairs program.
Electric vehicle charging stations
Maps and information on EV charging stations at Grand-Pré National Historic Site.
About Grand-Pré National Historic Site
Important bulletins
Important announcements, fire bans, rules, notifications, and active superintendent orders.
Culture and history
Conflict and wars, deportation of Acadians, historic monuments.
Stewardship and management
Plans and policies, partners.
Film, video and photography guidelines
Guidelines, application process, conditions and requirements, etc.
School programs
Information for teachers on available programs, by age group.
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Fort Edward National Historic Site
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Port-Royal National Historic Site
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Fort Anne National Historic Site
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Beaubassin and Fort Lawrence National Historic Sites
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