An international celebrationof Acadian culture
An international celebrationof Acadian culture
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Tuesday September 10, 2024Photo recap of the CMA 2024
Relive some of the highlights of the Congrès mondial acadien 2024 in our photo gallery.Read more
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Saturday August 10, 2024Start of Opening Festival delayed
Due to high winds, the Congrès mondial acadien 2024 Opening Festival will start a little later than planned, with a three-hour delay. But don’t worry—rain or shine, we’re still going to have an amazing time! Let the good times roll!Read more
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Wednesday May 22, 2024Arriving at our final destination: CMA 2024 details remaining flagship events
From the through line of villages on the Northern French shore ( le Par-en-Haut ) to the coastal inlets that pepper the Southwestern tip of the province ( le Par-en-Bas ), the Congrès mondial acadien 2024 ( CMA 2024 ) invites participants on an exhilarating and unforgettable journey celebrating Acadian culture, identity, and heritage.Read more
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Trevor Murphy
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Prohibited Items
❌ Chairs❌ Large bags
❌ Weapons
❌ Fireworks
❌ Laser pointers
❌ Illegal drugs and substances
❌ Drones
❌ Displays that are offensive, racist, discriminatory, use inappropriate language, or are religious, political or commercial in nature
❌ Perfume or cologne bottles
❌ Flagpoles and selfie sticks
❌ Aerosol cans, paints or flammable liquids
❌ Skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles, or electric scooters
❌ Alcohol, not purchased onsite
❌ Outside food or beverages (exceptions may be made for medical or dietary reasons)
❌ Helium balloons, beach balls, and air pumps
❌ Animals (except guide or service dogs)
❌ Umbrellas
❌ Items not explicitly listed are at the discretion of security
Permitted Items
✅ Reusable water bottles (1L or less, must be plastic, clear & empty upon admission) ✅ Guide or service dogs
✅ Binoculars
✅ Strollers
✅ Small bags
✅ Non-professional cameras (professional = interchangeable lenses)
✅ Mobility aids
Site Rules
- Minors (16 and under) must be accompanied by a responsible adult
- Any guest who is deemed intoxicated upon arrival will not be permitted to enter the event
- Bag searches, pat downs, and enhanced screening at entrance may be conducted
- Smoking & vaping allowed only in designated areas
- Over intoxicated patrons will be escorted off site
- No outside food or beverages (exceptions may be made for medical or dietary reasons)
- No open fires
- Unruly behaviour will not be tolerated
- Valid government issued ID will be required to purchase alcohol
There are many accommodation options available for your stay in Southwest Nova Scotia during the Congrès mondial acadien 2024. The region boasts a number of hotels, campgrounds and inns as well as short-term rentals. Please note that reservation periods can vary from one establishment to another and that in some cases reservations may only be available three months, six months or one year before the CMA. Keep checking the websites in the coming months for the latest availabilities.
Visit our partners’ websites for more information on inns, hotels and motels, campgrounds, cabins and homes, condos and apartments for rent:
- Yarmouth and Acadian Shores for the Argyle and Yarmouth areas
- Baie Sainte-Marie Tourism for the Clare region
You can also check platforms like Airbnb and VRBO as the CMA 2024 draws nearer as some new short-term rentals will be made available exclusively for the Congrès mondial acadien in Clare and Argyle.
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Executive Committee
Émilie Caissie
Administrators
Our Sponsors
Host Region
Come discover the warm and welcoming people from this rural corner of Nova Scotia, as well as the tastes and traditions of the region and its more than 400 years of Acadian history!
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