Grand-Pré

Grand-Pré is a beautiful rural community situated in Kings County, Nova Scotia. The name Grand-Pré, which is French, translates to "Great/Large Meadow", and the community is located on the outer edges of the Annapolis Valley, located several kilometres east of the Wolfville. The peninsula it is located on juts into the Mina Basin and is surrounded by expansive dyked fields and framed by the rivers Gaspereau and Cornwallis. Grand-Pré has become a well-known community due to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's popular poem, Evangeline. It is now home to the Grand-Pré National Historic Site. In June of 2012, the Landscape of Grand-Pré was honored when it was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. When visiting Grand-Pré, tourists can explore the Grand-Pré National Historic Site. The Historic Site features an interpretive centre, an Acadian cemetery, the Longfellow gardens, the Grand-Pré Dykeland Trail and other historical attractions. Visitors can explore the Historic Site on their own or join a guided tour. There are also many opportunities for exploration of the picturesque landscapes and nature surrounding Grand-Pré. Visitors can take a stroll through the Longfellow gardens and around the dykes, bicycle along the Dykeland Trail, or walk along the Gaspereau and Cornwallis rivers. There is also the option to take part in activities such as canoeing and kayaking in the rivers, and bird watching on the nature trails in the area. Grand-Pré is an excellent destination for tourists hoping to explore the beauty of Nova Scotia. From the historic sites to the natural landscapes, Grand-Pré is a perfect spot.

Location: Kings County

Inception: 1680

Website: experiencegrandpre.ca

Source: Wikimedia