Village Historique Acadien

The Village Historique Acadien is an open-air museum in Bertrand with more than 40 buildings arranged as an authentic settlement. The structures include homes, workshops, and shops that demonstrate how Acadian families lived and worked across different time periods.

The museum records the resettlement of Acadian people in New Brunswick following their forced deportation by British authorities during the 1750s. It documents how these communities rebuilt their way of life after this upheaval.

Interpreters in period dress demonstrate how Acadian families used their homes and carried out daily tasks like food preparation and textile work. Visitors witness the small details of domestic life that shaped community identity across generations.

The site is open seasonally from June to September with guided tours offered throughout the day in both English and French. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since the grounds are spread out and require considerable time on foot to explore.

The buildings contain original furnishings and objects collected from Acadian families between the 1780s and early 1900s across the region. These authentic pieces make the daily struggles and achievements of ordinary people tangibly real.