Landscape of Grand Pré - UNESCO World Heritage Site

Landscape of Grand Pré - UNESCO World Heritage Site A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Not-for-profit organization
Located in Grand Pré, Nova Scotia

Domaine de Grand Pré is a multi-generational, family-owned and operated winery, restaurant, and Inn, connected to the Gr...
09/12/2026

Domaine de Grand Pré is a multi-generational, family-owned and operated winery, restaurant, and Inn, connected to the Grand Pré UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Tour the vineyards and learn about the wines and winemaking process on the premises, have a sip, and "Let the grapes do the talking, so that the wines can tell their story," as said by Jürg Stutz, the winemaker.
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Take the audio tour today, click the link to the download page:
https://www.landscapeofgrandpre.ca/audio-tour-guide-app.html
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Art has long been inspired by the distinctive relationship between the land and sea at Grand Pré. A striking example is ...
08/26/2026

Art has long been inspired by the distinctive relationship between the land and sea at Grand Pré. A striking example is the Landscape of Grand Pré tapestry, created by renowned Zapotec weavers Isaac and Jeronimo Vásquez of Oaxaca, Mexico, and inspired by the cartographic work of Grand Pré master cartographer Marcel Morin. Viewed from above, the tapestry transforms the dykelands, agricultural fields, waterways and surrounding waters into a vibrant woven landscape, celebrating both the beauty and ingenuity of this extraordinary place. The tapestry also represents a remarkable connection between two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Landscape of Grand Pré and the Prehistoric Caves of Yagul and Mitla in Oaxaca, where corn cultivated in Grand Pré has ancient origins. In this way, art becomes more than a reflection of the landscape, it becomes a thread connecting people, cultures, agriculture and the land across generations and continents.
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The tapestry can be viewed at the Grand-Pré National Historic Site Visitor Centre.
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The salt marshes, mudflats, rivers and forests of Grand Pré support an extraordinary diversity of plants and wildlife. R...
08/25/2026

The salt marshes, mudflats, rivers and forests of Grand Pré support an extraordinary diversity of plants and wildlife. Rich tidal ecosystems provide habitat for migratory birds, fish, mammals and countless invertebrates, while native vegetation and fertile marshes have sustained both natural ecosystems and human communities for thousands of years.
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Learn more bout how to protect the migration of shorebirds here: https://www.landscapeofgrandpre.ca/the-guzzle.html
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Take a tour of the Harvest Moon Trail, pop in to Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards, situated on the edge of the Landscape ...
08/22/2026

Take a tour of the Harvest Moon Trail, pop in to Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards, situated on the edge of the Landscape of Grand Pré UNESCO World Heritage Site, a family-owned farm winery dedicated to organic and biodynamic practices to cultivate ingredients for the winery’s farm-to-table culinary program.

The award-winning restaurant was recognized by Canada's 100 Best as a "Best Destination Restaurant" in 2023.

Take the audio tour today, click the link to the download page:
https://www.landscapeofgrandpre.ca/audio-tour-guide-app.html

The Landscape of Grand Pré owes its existence to the powerful relationship between land and sea. Bordering the Minas Bas...
08/19/2026

The Landscape of Grand Pré owes its existence to the powerful relationship between land and sea. Bordering the Minas Basin of the Bay of Fundy, home to the world's highest tides, this ever-changing coastline has shaped the landscape, sustained wildlife, enriched the soils and challenged generations of people to work with nature rather than against it.
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📸 Boot Island - Jamie Robertson
📸 Grand Pré D**eland - Archaeology in Acadie

08/15/2026

Happy National Acadian Day 💙🤍❤️💛

08/15/2026

Happy National Acadian Day! 💙🤍❤️💛
Today, August 15, we celebrate Acadian history, culture and resilience, and the living heritage that continues to shape the Landscape of Grand Pré UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Read the Summer 2026 Newsletter from Landscape of Grand Pré Inc. to discover the latest news, projects, and updates from...
08/07/2026

Read the Summer 2026 Newsletter from Landscape of Grand Pré Inc. to discover the latest news, projects, and updates from the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Download from following link:https://www.landscapeofgrandpre.ca/uploads/1/2/5/4/125471971/landscape_of_grand_pr%C3%A9_inc._newsletter_summer_2026__3_.pdf

The Landscape of Grand Pré represents more than three centuries of continuous agricultural innovation. Through the const...
08/05/2026

The Landscape of Grand Pré represents more than three centuries of continuous agricultural innovation. Through the construction of d***s, aboiteaux and drainage systems, the Acadians transformed fertile tidal marshes into productive farmland, a system that has been expanded and maintained by successive generations of farmers and remains one of the most productive agricultural landscapes in Atlantic Canada.
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🎨 D**e Building by Lewis Parker - Parks Canada
🎨 Claude Picard depicting an Acadian farm - Parks Canada
📸 Newtrailsoutthere Mark Davidson
📸 Jamie Robertson
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189 D**eland
Wolfville, NS
B4P1A3

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