Melanson Settlement: Echoes of Acadian Life
Discover the story of Acadian settlers at Melanson Settlement National Historic Site, where dykeland farming shaped a community's life along the Annapolis River.
Explore the Melanson Settlement National Historic Site, the site of a 17th and 18th-century Acadian community along the Annapolis River. Discover the unique dykeland farming techniques that sustained this close-knit settlement before the Acadian deportation.
A brief summary to Melanson Settlement National Historic Site
- 3870 Granville Rd, Granville Ferry, Nova Scotia, B0S 1K0, CA
- +1902-532-2321
- Visit website
Local tips
- Wear comfortable shoes for the short loop trail to the lookout point.
- Visit during the summer months for the best weather and open facilities.
- Take your time to read the interpretive panels and learn about the history of the Melanson Settlement.
- Combine your visit with nearby Port-Royal National Historic Site to further explore Acadian history.
Getting There
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Driving
Melanson Settlement National Historic Site is located at 3870 Granville Rd, Granville Ferry, NS B0S 1K0. From Annapolis Royal, follow Granville Road (Highway 1) northeast for approximately 6.5 kilometers. The site will be on your left. Parking is available for single vehicles, recreational vehicles, and buses. There are no fees for parking.
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Public Transport
The nearest public transportation to Melanson Settlement is in Granville Ferry. From Halifax, take the bus to Kentville, NS, and then a taxi to Granville Ferry. From Granville Ferry Service Centre, Melanson Settlement is approximately 2km away. Taxi fare will be approximately $15-$20 CAD. Alternatively, from Halifax, it will take approximately 2 hours 20 minutes to drive to Melanson Settlement.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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