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Landscape of Grand Pré


UNESCO World Heritage Site 2012

Nova Scotia Canada​


The Landscape of Grand Pré became Canada’s 16th World Heritage Site ​listed by UNESCO on June 30th, 2012. 
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites have cultural and/or natural significance so exceptional as to transcend national boundaries and be of common importance for present and future generations.  

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The View Park, Old Post Road, Grand Pré

​From the View Park on Old Post Road in Grand Pré, you can see the Memorial Church at Grand-Pré National Historic Site, Look north to see the expansive dykelands of the UNESCO World Heritage Site holding back the high tides of the Bay of Fundy. Farther north of the dykelands is Long Island and farthest off in the distance are the cliffs of Blomidon. East and west are dykes protecting the active agricultural landscape. 

Discover the Landscape


Discover the beautiful landscape of Grand Pré, see the incredible views of Blomidon, stroll the beach and witness the high tides. Learn about the incredible history and the agricultural masterpiece that is Grand Pré.
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Arts & Culture


Google Arts & Culture featured the Landscape of Grand Pré World Heritage Site in collaboration with Parks Canada.
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Visit Grand Pré


The View Park on Old Post Road in Grand Pré, was created as a legacy to the local communities who supported the 2012 inscription of the Landscape on UNESCO’S World Heritage List.
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Historical Relevance


The Deportation Cross was erected in 1924 to mark the location from which the Acadians were deported in 1755. It was relocated to Horton Landing (Vieux Logis) in 2005 where Acadian families boarded small boats.
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Agricultural Excellence


The Acadians were the first people in North America to establish their settlements by transforming intertidal zones using the innovative aboiteau technology to take advantage of the fertile salt marshes for agriculture.
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Archaeologically Significant 


The Grand-Pré Archaeological Field School Project led by Dr Jonathan Fowler of St Mary's University, made several significant discoveries that help piece together the history of Grand Pré.
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Protecting the Dykelands


The centuries old Grand Pré dykeland system has protected the agricultural land, public infrastructure, cultural assets and commercial and residential properties throughout the province.  ​The system needs to be upgraded to reduce the potential economic, environmental and social effects of climate change as storms increase in intensity and frequency.
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  • Home
  • Discover The Landscape
    • The Landscape
    • Dykelands
    • Agriculture
    • Archaeology
    • History >
      • Historical Timeline
      • Mi’kmaq First People
      • 1680–1755 Acadian Arrival and Dykeland Creation
      • 1755 Acadian Deportation
      • 1760-1810 New England Planters
      • 1806–1907 Productive Dykeland and Birth of a Symbol
      • Century of Tourism and Agriculture
  • Visit Grand Pré
    • Places of Interest >
      • Directions to Grand Pré
      • View Park
      • National Historic Site, Parks Canada
      • Harvest Moon Trail
      • Horton Landing
      • Grand Pré Church
      • The Guzzle Evangeline Beach
      • Covenanter Church
      • Robert Borden Monument
    • Places to Stay
    • Gallery
  • Corporation
    • About Us >
      • Landscape of Grand Pré
      • Member Organisations
      • Board of Directors
      • Executive Director and Governance
      • Branding & Wayfinding
    • UNESCO >
      • UNESCO Journey
      • Nomination Grand Pré
      • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Français