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June 30, 2022 - 10th anniversary of becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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On June 30th, 2012, the Landscape of Grand-Pré became Canada’s 16th World Heritage Site, listed by UNESCO and 2022 will mark its 10th year anniversary.
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April 26, 2021 - Landscape of Grand Pré Inc. Launches Visitor Experience Concept and Feasibility Study
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The Board of Directors of Landscape of Grand Pré Inc. is pleased to announce that EVOQ Strategies has been awarded a contract for the development of a visitor experience concept and feasibility study (VECFS) for the Landscape of Grand Pré World Heritage Site.
The development of the VECFS requires that EVOQ Strategies engage with key stakeholders and with the public to seek ideas on how we should proceed with communicating the Outstanding Universal Value of the Landscape. |
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September 2019 - Landscape of Grand Pré Inc. Announces New Chair and New Executive Director
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The Board of Directors of Landscape of Grand Pré Inc. is pleased to announce that Beverly Palmeter has been elected Chair of Landscape of Grand Pré Inc. (LGPI). Beverly lives in North Grand Pré and has been an active Board member of LGPI since its inception. Beverly will be supported in her new role by Gérald C. Boudreau, newly elected Vice-Chair. Claude DeGrâce has been appointed Executive Director; he succeeds Steven Gaudet, who retired in August.
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April 2019 - Landscape of Grand Pré Inc. Announces the Retirement of Executive Director
Landscape of Grand Pré Inc.’s Board of Directors announced today that Steven Gaudet will retire and
step down from the role of Executive Director on August 31, 2019.
Landscape of Grand Pré Inc.’s Board of Directors announced today that Steven Gaudet will retire and
step down from the role of Executive Director on August 31, 2019.
August 2017 - Landscape of Grand Pré Inc. Announces New Executive Director
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The Board of Directors of Landscape of Grand Pré Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of an Executive Director, Steven Gaudet of Port Maitland, Nova Scotia. His assignment includes serving as the Site Management Coordinator of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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June 2016 - Come and see the new Harvest Table in Grand Pré
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The Landscape of Grand Pré society invites the local community to see the newly installed harvest table in View Park on Old Post Road.
Heritage Memorials of Windsor, recently installed the intricately designed, all-granite harvest table with a stunning centerpiece that features a lasered map of the UNESCO protected dykelands.
This new addition to the World Heritage Site will be appreciated by local residents and will welcome visitors to the Grand Pré area for many future generations.
This initiative was made possible by the Canadian Chefs' Congress, with support from the Municipality of the County of Kings. The Landscape of Grand Pré Society would like to thank Parks Canada, Heritage Memorials, and Lost Art Cartography for their contributions to the project.
Heritage Memorials of Windsor, recently installed the intricately designed, all-granite harvest table with a stunning centerpiece that features a lasered map of the UNESCO protected dykelands.
This new addition to the World Heritage Site will be appreciated by local residents and will welcome visitors to the Grand Pré area for many future generations.
This initiative was made possible by the Canadian Chefs' Congress, with support from the Municipality of the County of Kings. The Landscape of Grand Pré Society would like to thank Parks Canada, Heritage Memorials, and Lost Art Cartography for their contributions to the project.
September 8, 2015 Grand Pre Company, Lost Art Cartography, is honoured for its world-class maps.
Lost Art Cartography produced the maps of two Nova Scotia heritage sites, which are now featured in the new international map book; Grand Pré, Nova Scotia. Click here to read more |
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July 22, 2015
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The Landscape of Grand Pré Society announce the Dykelands Awareness Campaign. |
The Landscape of Grand-Pré Society has launched its Don’t Break the Bank educational campaign about the dykewalls and dykelands. The posters and brochures communicate the message that “The Landscape of Grand Pré is a valuable economic and cultural resource for all Nova Scotians. Please help us to preserve and protect this rich landscape for future generations.”
The designation of the Landscape of Grand Pré as a World Heritage Site in 2012 has increased the popularity of the area. As a result, more people are using the dykewalls and dykeland roads for recreation and sightseeing. However, the dykelands are intensively farmed, and recreation and tourism can interfere with these agricultural activities.
Over the past year, the Landscape of Grand Pré Society, in co-operation with the Grand Pré Marsh Body, the Town of Wolfville and the Province of Nova Scotia, and through community consultation, has developed educational material about the dykewalls and dykelands. John Francis Bekkers, chairperson of the Grand Pre Marsh Body, comments: “The Grand Pre Marsh Body was happy to collaborate on this dykelands awareness project. As landowners we recognize the popularity of the area, but we would ask that you remember that the large machinery on the narrow privately-owned roads is both dangerous to you and to us as farmers. We are happy to have the public help us to preserve and protect our valuable dykelands and dykeland roads.
The Don’t Break the Bank campaign communicates the following key messages:
The Landscape of Grand Pré Society hopes that the distribution of posters and brochures will create a stronger sense of stewardship within the community, which values the economic and cultural treasure close by. Mayor Cantwell of the Town of Wolfville notes: "The dykes are beautiful and provide our community with a sense of civic pride, but they’re also vital farmlands. To retain the integrity of the dykes, we must protect them. It is a matter of respect.”
The brochures and posters will be distributed locally and can be found on the website www.landscapeofgrandpre.ca.
The designation of the Landscape of Grand Pré as a World Heritage Site in 2012 has increased the popularity of the area. As a result, more people are using the dykewalls and dykeland roads for recreation and sightseeing. However, the dykelands are intensively farmed, and recreation and tourism can interfere with these agricultural activities.
Over the past year, the Landscape of Grand Pré Society, in co-operation with the Grand Pré Marsh Body, the Town of Wolfville and the Province of Nova Scotia, and through community consultation, has developed educational material about the dykewalls and dykelands. John Francis Bekkers, chairperson of the Grand Pre Marsh Body, comments: “The Grand Pre Marsh Body was happy to collaborate on this dykelands awareness project. As landowners we recognize the popularity of the area, but we would ask that you remember that the large machinery on the narrow privately-owned roads is both dangerous to you and to us as farmers. We are happy to have the public help us to preserve and protect our valuable dykelands and dykeland roads.
The Don’t Break the Bank campaign communicates the following key messages:
- Bicycle and foot traffic has damaged the fragile surfaces of the dykewalls.
- Without the dykewalls and the aboiteau drainage system, the dykelands would not exist.
- The dykelands are an intensive agricultural area where large and potentially dangerous machines are used.
- The dykelands, dykeland roads and most dykewalls are privately owned.
The Landscape of Grand Pré Society hopes that the distribution of posters and brochures will create a stronger sense of stewardship within the community, which values the economic and cultural treasure close by. Mayor Cantwell of the Town of Wolfville notes: "The dykes are beautiful and provide our community with a sense of civic pride, but they’re also vital farmlands. To retain the integrity of the dykes, we must protect them. It is a matter of respect.”
The brochures and posters will be distributed locally and can be found on the website www.landscapeofgrandpre.ca.
For more information please contact :
Madelyn LeMay
Site Management Co-ordinator
Landscape of Grand Pré Society
902-599-0382
[email protected]
Click here to download the Press Release
June 12, 2015 Harper Government Announces New Investments in Grand-Pré National Historic Site
Grand Pré, NS – Office of the Minister of the Environment, Parks Canada
Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced infrastructure investments totalling $572 thousand in Grand-Pré National Historic Site.
Projects highlighted today include an investment that will go toward work to repair damage Hurricane Arthur caused to the Grand-Pré National Historic Site Compound, and work to replace the historic church roofing.
Grand-Pré holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many people. This site offers occasions for all Canadians to learn and to appreciate the rich and complex history of this land. The stories told here help us remember the village of Grand-Pré as a centre of Acadian settlement and the strong attachment of the Acadian people to Grand-Pré.
Official Party at the Grand Pré National Historic Site June 2015
Quick Facts
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“Our Government is committed to protecting our rich cultural heritage. Visitors to this beautiful national historic site have an extraordinary opportunity to learn about the important events that changed the lives of the Acadian people. An investment such as this will strengthen and grow our local and regional partnerships as we increase the opportunity to further enhance the visitor experience at Grand-Pré National Historic Site.”
-Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova
Click here to download the Press Release
Grand Pré, NS – Office of the Minister of the Environment, Parks Canada
Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced infrastructure investments totalling $572 thousand in Grand-Pré National Historic Site.
Projects highlighted today include an investment that will go toward work to repair damage Hurricane Arthur caused to the Grand-Pré National Historic Site Compound, and work to replace the historic church roofing.
Grand-Pré holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many people. This site offers occasions for all Canadians to learn and to appreciate the rich and complex history of this land. The stories told here help us remember the village of Grand-Pré as a centre of Acadian settlement and the strong attachment of the Acadian people to Grand-Pré.
Official Party at the Grand Pré National Historic Site June 2015
Quick Facts
- In June 2012, the Landscape of Grand-Pré, which includes Grand-Pré National Historic Site, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its outstanding universal value.
- Grand-Pré National Historic Site welcomes more than 2,000 students and 25,000 visitors per year.
- Grand-Pré National Historic Site is an important tourist attraction and economic driving force in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley region. Through continued federal investments, Grand-Pré National Historic Site has created lasting, positive economic impacts locally and throughout the province.
- On November 24, the Prime Minister announced the largest infrastructure investment in Parks Canada sites across Canada in the agency’s 104-year history. This investment will support infrastructure improvements to heritage, visitor experience, waterway and highway assets located within national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas across Canada. This is part of a new $5.8 billion federal infrastructure program.
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“Our Government is committed to protecting our rich cultural heritage. Visitors to this beautiful national historic site have an extraordinary opportunity to learn about the important events that changed the lives of the Acadian people. An investment such as this will strengthen and grow our local and regional partnerships as we increase the opportunity to further enhance the visitor experience at Grand-Pré National Historic Site.”
-Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova
Click here to download the Press Release
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To reach the Executive Director of Landscape of Grand Pré Inc.
please call 902-697-2575 or email [email protected]
please call 902-697-2575 or email [email protected]
