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Village Historique Acadien Provincial Park
Acadian village.jpg
Location Bertrand near Caraquet, in northeastern New Brunswick, Canada
Type Historical Reconstruction

The Village Historique Acadien Provincial Park is a special place. It shows what life was like for the Acadian people. You can see how they lived between the years 1770 and 1949. This park is in Bertrand, in northeastern New Brunswick, Canada. It is about 50 kilometers (31 miles) east of Bathurst. It is also about 130 kilometers (81 miles) north of Miramichi.

More than 40 buildings are part of the park. People dressed in old-fashioned clothes work there. They show visitors how Acadians lived and worked long ago. You can see old customs and traditional jobs. One cool spot is the Hôtel Château Albert. It is a copy of a hotel that used to be in Caraquet. The first hotel burned down in 1955. But it was rebuilt at the Village. You can even stay overnight there. It also has a dining room where you can eat.

You should plan at least three hours for your visit. This will give you enough time to see everything.

Discovering Acadian History

The idea for this historical village started in 1965. A study was done in 1969 to see if it was possible. The Village Historique Acadien first opened its doors to visitors in 1977. Since then, many people have come to learn about Acadian life.

Awards and Recognition

The Village Historique Acadien has received special awards. In 1996, it won the Phoenix Award. This award came from the Society of American Travel Writers. It also won an award from Attractions Canada in 2001 and 2002. These awards show that the village is a great place to visit.

Museum Connections

The Village Historique Acadien is connected to other important groups. It works with the CMA. It is also part of the CHIN. And it is connected to the Virtual Museum of Canada. These connections help the village share its history.

Images for kids

  • Ferme Mazerolle 1

    Mazerolle farm.

  • Maison Godin

    Godin house.

  • Entrepôt Robin 1

    Robin warehouse.

  • Imprimerie Village Acadien Qc

    Printing house.

  • Atelier bardeaux

    Shingles maker.

  • Maison Thériault 1

    Inside Thériault house.

  • Moulin Riordon 1

    Riordon mill.

  • Station-service VHA

    Irving gas station.

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