The historic acadian Village of Nova Scotia invites you to step back in time to the early 1900s and experience for yourself how our people lived during those bygone days. Our landscape is unique with an inlet, revealing a spectacular scene with each change of the tide.
- Visit our two historical homes, Duon House and Maximin d’Entremont House
- Step inside a rural post office where you can actually mail a postcard
- Discover the ways of a blacksmith in the Trefry Blacksmith Shop
- Learn how to make dried salted fish in the Augustin d’Eon Fish Shed
- See the construction of boats and dories in the Boat Shop
- Immerse yourself into the lives of the fishermen in the Shanty by the wharf
- Explore the Abbott Harbor Lighthouse surrounded by harbor views
- Visit the friendly farm animals across the Village
- Walk along the nature trail to experience the fauna and flora, indigenous to this area
Stroll down to our historical homes to savour the taste of our freshly baked molasses cookies and discover a rich culture. Learn the ways of a blacksmith when you stop in to our blacksmith shop. Discover how the Acadians thrived as a fishing community in the early 1900s in and continue to do so today.
| Tours | Self-guided tour with bilingual interpreters throughout the site dressed in time period costumes |
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| Recommended Tour Length | 1.5 to 2.5 hours |
| Hours of Operation | 2024 Season 21 May - 5 July 6 July - 23 August 24 August - 4 October |
| Location | 91 Old Church Road Lower West Pubnico Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia Canada B0W 2C0 |
| How to get there | From Yarmouth: follow Hwy 103 to exit 31. Follow Route 335 south for 10.3km, turn left on School Street then on to Old Church Road. Driving time: 30 minutes. From Halifax: Follow 103 until exit 31. Follow Route 335 south for 10.3km, turn left on School Street then on to Old Church Road. Driving time: 3 hours. |
| Contact Information | Contact Information Roland d'Eon, Executive Director Phone:(902)762-2530 Toll free: 1-888-381-8999 vhane@novascotia.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. vhane@novascotia.ca |
| Food Services | Café du Crique serving traditional Acadian rappie pie, soups, salads, and sandwiches. Picnic tables are available to outside throughout the site. |
