Points of interest
Newport Landing
Formerly an Acadian settlement, the land and homes were reclaimed by the Planters following the Deportation. Archives detailing the early Planters document the challenges they faced and the legacy they left behind.
In May 1760, Planters from Rhode Island arrived and built a wooden stockade fort.
St. Croix
A war between the English and the Mi'kmaq broke out from 1749 to 1753. In 1750, the Battle of St. Croix took place. The hill where this conflict occurred can be seen from the highway.
In March 1750, the battle lasted three days and ended in the defeat of the Mi'kmaq.
Battle of Grand-Pré
This site shows that the French continued to fight for Acadia long after the 1713 cession. A plaque commemorates this often-overlooked episode in Acadian history.
On February 12, 1748, Goldthwait surrendered and the French reclaimed Grand-Pré.
Mosquito Point Aboiteau
The functioning dike and aboiteau illustrate Acadian techniques for managing tides and developing agriculture. This site offers a chance to observe the impact of dikes on the coastal ecosystem.
Evangeline Beach
Named after the Longfellow poem, the beach is part of the Grand-Pré cultural landscape. An immense stretch of sand at low tide, and a breathtaking view at high tide.
Grand-Pré View Park
Developed in 2013, this park offers an unobstructed view of the Grand-Pré marshes, the National Historic Site church, and Cape Blomidon.
In 2012, the Landscape of Grand-Pré was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site—the 16th in Canada.
Deportation Cross
This Gothic-style malleable iron cross commemorates the forced departure of the Acadians from Horton Landing in 1755. It was moved to the exact site of embarkation in 2005.
Between October and December 1755, more than 2,000 people were deported from Horton Landing.
Wolfville Lookout
Wolfville Waterfront Park offers a classic view of the Bay of Fundy, featuring dykelands, dramatic tides, farmland, and Cape Blomidon. Picnic tables are available.
Blomidon Provincial Park
A symbolic Mi'kmaq site, Blomidon Mountain was the home of Glooscap, the Great Spirit. It features rocky cliffs and some of the highest tides in the world.
Prée-Ronde
One of the first places in North America to be continuously inhabited by French families. A plaque commemorates the site of Pierre Thibaudeau's mill, built in 1654.
Founded in 1610, the land was passed down to Thibaudeau's children until the Deportation.
Hebb's Landing
View of the Annapolis River with interpretive panels. The river is suitable for canoeing, with a boat launch and rental centers nearby. Picnic tables available.
Chipman's Corner
The Acadian church of Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rivière-aux-Canards stood here from 1689 to 1755. A monument commemorates the fact that the parish consisted of 180 families at the time of the Deportation.
In 1768, the Planters built their own church on the same site.
Port Williams Lookout
Unobstructed view of the Minas Basin tides and the Cornwallis River. The tide can rise up to 52 feet (16 metres) in six hours. Parking available.
Before 1755, the Acadians had diked 2,100 acres at Grand-Pré and 2,000 at Rivière-aux-Canards.
Annapolis Royal District
Designated a National Historic Site in 1994, it is the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in Canada. Explore its five districts and St. George Street.
In 1605, French settlers established themselves at Port-Royal. In 1713, Acadia was ceded to England.
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