Melanson Settlement National Historic Site
Parks Canada
Record #:
MCA0007
Last Modified:
11 Apr 2019
Last Full Update:
06 Oct 2015
Location
| Located In | Port Royal (Annapolis Co.) |
| Where To Find Us | 3870 Granville Rd Port Royal, NS B0S 1K0 |
| Areas Served | Nova Scotia |
Contact
| Social Media |  |
| Website | www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/ns/melanson/index.aspx |
| information@pc.gc.ca | |
| Phone | 902-532-2321 |
| Mailing Address | c/o Melanson Settlement National Historic Site PO Box 9 Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0 |
| Fax | 902-532-2232 |
Description & Services
| Information |  An archaeological survey undertaken in 1984 on quiet farmland on the banks of the Annapolis River in 1985 unlocked the key to the history of the Acadian settlers who lived here throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. The Melanson Settlement revealed a system of dykeland farming unique among Acadians living in North America which involved families and neighbours cooperatively working the land.Accessibility A short loop trail (193 m) guides you from the parking lot to a lookout where the uplands, marsh and river are all visible. |
| Hours | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Dates | mid-May to mid-Oct |
| Accessibility | The washrooms and trail are wheelchair accessible. |
Special Information
| Tags | All Things Trails ; Annapolis Valley Connect ; National Parks and Historic Sites ; NS Trail Guide ; Outdoor Play ; Outdoor Recreation ; Park ; Recreation Categories ; Tourism ; Trails |
| Categories - General | Displays/Exhibits ; Hiking Trails ; Historic Places ; National Parks ; Scenic Lookouts |
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