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.
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
Trevor Murphy
Publicist and Communications Deputy Director
Accreditation will be required for all media who would like to cover the Congrès mondial acadien 2024. Please note, however, that this process is now closed.
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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
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.





























