The event will begin at the Sainte-Anne-du-Bocage Sanctuary, accompanied by historian Philippe Basque. The group will then head to the Village historique acadien to participate in a ceremony, followed by a simple reception at the Poirier Post-House on the historical site.

Participation fee: Free

Admission to the historical site will be free starting at 3:00 p.m.

Schedule:
1:30 p.m.: Visit of the Sainte-Anne-du-Bocage Sanctuary in Caraquet with historian Philippe Basque
→ Acadian Odyssey Monument
→ Monuments dedicated to Acadian families
→ Cemetery visit
→ “Return of the Acadians” monument

Around 2:30 p.m.: Departure of the group to the Village historique acadien in Bertrand

3:00 p.m.: Free admission to the historical site from 3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.: Procession to the chapel

3:30 p.m.: Refreshments at the Poirier Post-House

For more information:
Philippe Basque
506-726-2603 · philippe.basque@gnb.ca

July 28 was officially declared the Day of Commemoration of the Acadian Deportation by Royal Proclamation of the Government of Canada in 2003.

The international commemoration project of the Great Upheaval aims to tangibly and permanently highlight the Odyssey of the Acadian people in Canada, across North America, and around the world. This project is part of the commemorative efforts surrounding the 250th anniversary of the Acadian Deportation, which took place in 2005.
Société Nationale de l’Acadie