Nova Scotia is celebrating the third annual Acadian Heritage Month to recognize and highlight the cultural, social, and economic contributions of Acadian communities in Nova Scotia.
Throughout August, all Nova Scotians are encouraged to discover Acadians’ remarkable heritage and participate in activities and events celebrating the 2026 theme: "Building Connections, Celebrating Our Voices"
Is there an event taking place in your region? Visit the community event page here (French only).
Reminder: Events open to travellers can also be added to NovaScotia.com.
Download and print the 2026 Acadian Heritage Month poster to display in your business:
Additional Resources:
- Nova Scotia’s Acadian culture: https://novascotia.com/blog/our-acadian-culture
- Acadian Affairs and Francophonie: https://beta.novascotia.ca/government/acadian-affairs-and-francophonie
- Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse : https://www.acadiene.ca