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Museum · Carleton-sur-Mer, Quebec
Acadian Museum of Quebec
Museum in Bonaventure dedicated to the history and culture of the Acadians in Quebec, with an exhibition about the 1755 deportation and life on Chaleur Bay.
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About Acadian Museum of Quebec
The Acadian Museum of Quebec is in Bonaventure on the shore of Chaleur Bay. The village was founded in 1760 by Acadians who escaped the deportation ordered by the British in 1755 and took refuge in the area, and many residents of the Gaspésie are descended from them.
The exhibition tells the origin of the Acadians in Nova Scotia, the deportation, the dispersal across North America and the rebuilding of communities in Quebec, with objects, documents and testimonies. It also shows life on Chaleur Bay, including fishing, farming and musical and culinary traditions.
The museum occupies a building on Route 132, near the church and the village center, and is a few minutes from Bonaventure Beach.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
From June to October, when the museum is open every day; for the rest of the year opening hours are reduced.
How to get there
In downtown Bonaventure, on Route 132, about 60 km east of Carleton-sur-Mer.
Tip
Combine the museum visit with the coastal drive to Bonaventure, stopping at the beaches and viewpoints along the bay.
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Frequently asked questions about Acadian Museum of Quebec
Where is the Acadian Museum of Quebec located?
In Bonaventure on the shore of Chaleur Bay, about 60 km from Carleton-sur-Mer.
Who founded Bonaventure?
Acadians who escaped the 1755 deportation and settled on the bay in 1760.
What does the Acadian Museum show?
The history of the Acadians, from Nova Scotia through the deportation to life in the Gaspésie.