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The Congrès mondial acadien 2024 will take place in Southwest Nova Scotia, a mostly rural area with a wealth of natural and cultural resources. It is dotted with more than 40 small villages and communities, each of which expresses its Acadian culture in its own way and in its own accent.
 
The ocean, rivers and lakes shaped the region and contributed to the development of marine-based industries. Its highly ingenuous residents use their creativity not only in their work but also to entertain themselves. 


Artists representing all artforms can be found throughout these communities.

The presence of Acadians in the region, which they called Cap-Sable at the time, goes back to the 17th century and there are still descendants of these original settlers in these communities today. Following the Deportation, the region of Clare received a larger Acadian population than anywhere else in Nova Scotia, which gave it a concentration of population that contributed to the development of French-language institutions and organizations, such as Université Sainte-Anne.

Today, the region’s fishing industry is one of the most important in Nova Scotia, with more than 25% of Canada’s lobster catch and it has a flourishing francophone music scene, which has seen the emergence of nationally and internationally renowned artists, such as the electro hip-hop band Radio Radio.

Getting to the Host Region

You can get to Nova Scotia by air via Halifax Stanfield International Airport, by ferry from Bar Harbor, Maine, or from St. John, New Brunswick, or by car. Regardless of the means of transport chosen, some travel by car will be necessary.

By Car

• From New Brunswick: Take the Trans-Canada Highway from New Brunswick towards Nova Scotia and continue until Truro. Take Highway 102 and then choose between Highway 101 via the Annapolis Valley or Highway 103 via the south shore.
• From Prince Edward Island: Take the Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick and take Highway 16 to the Trans-Canada Highway towards Nova Scotia and continue until Truro. Take Highway 102 and then choose between Highway 101 via the Annapolis Valley or Highway 103 via the south shore.
• From Halifax Stanfield International Airport: Take Highway 102 heading south and then Highway 101 via the Annapolis Valley or Highway 103 via the south shore.

By Ferry

There are two ferry services to Southwest Nova Scotia:

• The CAT – from Bar Harbor, Maine, to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
• The Fundy Rose – from St. John, New Brunswick, to Digby, Nova Scotia

By Air

The closest airport to the host region is Halifax Stanfield International Airport, located in Goffs, near the city of Halifax, in Nova Scotia.
ACCOMMODATION IN THE HOST REGION DURING THE CMA 2024 

Places of Interest

The Acadian regions of Clare and Argyle have a number of places of interest to visit during your stay during the CMA 2024, such as:

• Pubnico, the oldest Acadian community still inhabited primarily by Acadians, founded by Philippe Mius d'Entremont in 1653
• Université Sainte-Anne, the only French-language university in Nova Scotia and its Acadian archives at the Centre acadien, Rendez-vous de la Baie cultural and visitor centre and Père-Léger-Comeau art gallery
• The Historical Acadian Village of Nova Scotia, where you can see various aspects of Acadian life from the past recreated by interpretive guides in period costume
• the village of Meteghan River (known as La Butte by locals) and its impressive A.F. Thériault & Sons shipyard and dry dock, one of the largest private shipyards in Atlantic Canada, with buildings dating to the First World War
• the community of Wedgeport, famous for its Tuna Tournament & Festival
• and much more!

For more information on places to visit, go to the Yarmouth and Acadian Shores and Baie Sainte-Marie Tourism websites.

The Congrès mondial acadien 2024 will take place in Southwest Nova Scotia, which includes the Acadian regions of Clare and Argyle.

You can get to Nova Scotia by air via Halifax Stanfield International Airport, by ferry from Bar Harbor, Maine, or from St. John, New Brunswick, or by car. Regardless of the means of transport chosen, some travel by car will be necessary.

By Car

• From New Brunswick: Take the Trans-Canada Highway from New Brunswick towards Nova Scotia and continue until Truro. Take Highway 102 and then choose between Highway 101 via the Annapolis Valley or Highway 103 via the south shore.
• From Prince Edward Island: Take the Confederation Bridge to New Brunswick and take Highway 16 to the Trans-Canada Highway towards Nova Scotia and continue until Truro. Take Highway 102 and then choose between Highway 101 via the Annapolis Valley or Highway 103 via the south shore.
• From Halifax Stanfield International Airport: Take Highway 102 heading south and then Highway 101 via the Annapolis Valley or Highway 103 via the south shore.

By Ferry

There are two ferry services to Southwest Nova Scotia:

• The CAT – from Bar Harbor, Maine, to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
• The Fundy Rose – from St. John, New Brunswick, to Digby, Nova Scotia

By Air

The closest airport to the host region is Halifax Stanfield International Airport, located in Goffs, near the city of Halifax, in Nova Scotia.

Subscribe to La râpure, the Congrès mondial acadien 2024’s newsletter, to receive the latest news and information about the CMA delivered directly to your inbox.

In Acadian villages, râpure (aka rappie pie) is a traditional dish typically served at family and community gatherings. Every râpure is a little bit different, but it is always plentiful, nourishing and comforting. It is a dish that brings people together to celebrate, to connect (and sometimes re-connect), and to share news around the table.

With this electronic newsletter, named after this important cultural symbol, we’re inviting Acadians from all over the world to our table here in Southwest Nova Scotia.

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Sponsors

The Congrès mondial acadien 2024 provides you with a unique opportunity to present your business or organization during this major cultural event that will take place over nine days in Southwest Nova Scotia, from August 10 to 18, 2024. Take advantage of the tens of thousands of participants that will be in the area from throughout Acadie, Louisiana, Quebec, France and other parts of the world to give visibility to your brand to a local and international audience in a celebratory atmosphere.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities with the CMA 2024, get in touch with Miguel Surette.

Partners

The CMA 2024 works closely with many community organizations, levels of government and businesses to put on this major event.

If you would like to discuss a potential partnership, get in touch with Vaughne Madden.

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Organized by family reunion associations with support from the CMA, family reunions are an important part of the Congrès mondial acadien and as organizers of these reunions you play a key role in bringing together members of your family and forging new bonds between them.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity with the arrival of large numbers of Acadians from throughout the world to share information on your family’s roots and traditions and celebrate and meet your cousins!

If you are interested in organizing a reunion, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please include your name, telephone number and the name of the family or families that interest you in your email.