In case of a heat wave

Effective from July 1st to September 14

To ensure the well-being of its employees and visitors, the management and occupational health and safety committee of the Village historique acadien have implemented a heat wave policy for 2019, with the following guidelines:


The Village historique acadien must close its doors:

A) when the temperature reaches 40 degrees Celsius with humidex; and
B) when the temperature reaches 38 degrees Celsius with humidex on three (3) consecutive days, for which the same group of interpreters is scheduled to work.

Whenever such a situation arises, refunds will be issued:

A) to customers who have purchased their tickets on site on the day; and
B) to customers who have purchased their tickets online, and whose visit date is the day of the heat wave closure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Depending on your pace and enthusiasm, a typical visit can range between 4 and 12 hours. Please note that your entrance fee to the site is valid for two visits within the current season, so you may come back on another day to finish visiting the site if need be. Please note that the price of entry to the Village includes 2 days of visit.

To ensure the greatest of experiences, we recommend that you bring a comfortable pair of shoes, some sunscreen, a water bottle and that you wear weather-appropriate clothing on the day of your visit. We also remind visitors who suffer from allergies (animals, pollen, etc.) to bring their medication along with them.

In case you forgot an important item, please note that the Welcome Center has sunscreen, water bottles, bug repellent and umbrellas on sale for your convenience.

Visits are meant to be a self-guided experience: instead of following a single tour guide, each of the site’s buildings has its own interpretive-guides to welcome you and share information with you. Therefore, visitors are free to walk at their own pace and choose which buildings to visit,

tailoring their experience to their interests and timeframe along the way.

For your convenience, other modes of transportation are made available to you at the Village historique acadien:

Mobility scooter rental

$25 per day (limited number of scooters available)

Reservation : 1-506-726-2750

Handcart rental

$10 per day (limited number of carts available)

Wheelchair
Free rental (limited number available)

WIFI internet is available free of charge at the Village Welcome Center, as well as at the Hôtel Château Albert.

Absolutely! Following your first visit, you may come back for a second visit (free of charge) as long as your bracelet is still on your wrist.

Guided tours of the Village historique acadien are available upon request (reservations are required)

GUIDED TOUR

Cost: $172.50 (incl. tax) + admission
Number: 25 people maximum per group
Duration: 2 hours
Language: English- or French-speaking guides available
Availability: on request only

Reservation: (506) 726-2600 / vha@gnb.ca

The Village historique acadien’s parking offers many options to welcome visitors travelling with RVs or trailers.

Pets, even if on a leash or put in a stroller or a carrying bag, are NOT allowed on the site.

For your convenience, here is the contact information for kennels located within 25 km of the Village historique acadien:

CHEZ TOUTOU-NET

located 12 km from Village
278 rue des Bois Francs, Saint-Léolin
(506) 732-3137

CANINO DOG DAYCARE

located 17 km from Village
799 ch. Lavigne, Maltempec
(506) 724-3366
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PÉNINSULE ACADIENNE DOG DAYCARE

located 23 km from Village
8090 rue St-Paul, Bas-Caraquet
(506) 724-4900
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Yes. Service animals, who have been trained and certified (you may be asked to present the animal’s certificate at the Admissions desk), are welcome to the Village historique acadien.

Of course! During the 2024 summer season, you can book a room at the Château Albert Hotel, which is centrally located on the Village historique acadien’s site, from June 6 to September 16!

For reservation and information

The Acadian Historic Village does not allow camping in its parking lot, whether in trailers, tents or motorized vehicles.

Here are the coordinates of campsites located within a radius of 25 kilometers or less from the Acadian Historic Village:

MOTEL ET CAMPING COLIBRI

located 6 km from Village
913 des Acadiens Blvd., Bertrand
(506) 727-2222 / info@lecolibri.ca
www.lecolibri.ca
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CAMPSITE LA MAISON TOURISTIQUE DUGAS

located 7.5 km from Village
683, boul. West, Caraquet
(506) 727-3195 / mtdugas@nb.sympatico.ca
www.maisontouristiquedugas.c

CAMPING COLIBRI SUR MER

located 8 km from Village
619, boul. West, Caraquet
(506) 727-2222 / info@lecolibri.ca
www.lecolibri.ca
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MOTEL AND CAMPING BAY DES CHALEURS LTD.

located 8 km from Village
480 Acadie Street, Grande-Anse
(506) 732-2948
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RESTO-RELAIS GODIN LTÉE

located 12.5 km from Village
2042, rue Châtillon, Maisonnette
(506) 727-3914
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The Acadian Historical Village sells reproductions of antique objects, as well as reproductions created by Village artisans. These products are on sale at the Nicholas D. Thériault general store, as well as at the Boutique du Village, on occasion.

Smoking and/or vaping is not allowed while walking on the historical site. Smoking areas have been clearly designated (for safety reasons) and may be found in front of the Welcome Center, at the Frenette and Poirier post houses, and behind the Château Albert Hotel. Smoking marijuana is prohibited on the historic site.

The Village historique acadien count 2 restaurants and 1 snack-bar.

The Café-Bistro du Village is located at the Village’s Welcome Centre and is open daily from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Click HERE to see the menu.

The Table des Ancêtres restaurant is located on the historical site and propose 100% traditional Acadian meals. This restaurant is open daily from 11:30 am to 4 pm. Click HERE to see the menu.

The Frenette Post-House is a snack-bar that offer grab-to-go food as well as candies and beer. The post-house is open daily from 10 am to 5:30 pm.

Also, feel free to bring your own lunch as picnic tables are installed in front of the Welcome Center and all over the historical site. The tables are located near the main parking lot, as well as throughout the historic site.

Payment by debit/credit card is available everywhere on the site and inside the Welcome Center. here is also an ATM machine located in the entrance of the Welcome Center.

The Village’s total walking distance is 2.2 km.

For your convenience, other modes of transportation are made available to you at the Village historique acadien:

Mobility scooter rental | $25 per day (only 6 available) | Reservation : 1-506-726-2750
Handcart rental | $10 per day (low stock available)
Wheelchair | free rental (low stock available)

Dates et heures d'ouverture

Saison 2024

Du 6 juin au 16 septembre 2024

10 H À 17 H 30 TOUS LES JOURS

Frais d’entrée : Voir la section tarifs

Opening dates and times

2024 season

From June 6 to September 16, 2024

10 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. EVERY DAY

Admission fees: View our rates here