Village Historique Acadien Provincial Park is an historical reconstruction that portrays the way of life of Acadians between 1770 and 1949. It is located in Bertrand, in northeastern New Brunswick, east of Bathurst and north of Miramichi.
More than 40 buildings are staffed by interpreters in period costume. The Hôtel Château Albert is a replica of a hotel that once existed in Caraquet. The original was destroyed by fire in 1955 but it was rebuilt.
History The idea of the village came about in 1965, with a feasibility study conducted in 1969.
The village opened to visitors in 1977.
Recognition It was a Phoenix Award Winner from the Society of American Travel Writers (1996)SATW and Attractions Canada (2001/2002)
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Affiliations The Museum is affiliated with: CMA, CHIN, and Virtual Museum of Canada.
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Village historique acadien Webshots Description and review by writer Pat Mestern