A bid proposal is being prepared to have Grand Pré designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Recently, multiple levels of government and local organizations have contributed to the finances behind the bid. The deadline is in 2010.
The history of the Acadians and their expulsion is commemorated at Grand Pré National Historic Site in Nova Scotia.
Please see:
Delaney, Gordon. "Acadians out to tell 'story of Grand Pre to the rest of the world'." The Chronicle Herald, 17 February 2009.
"Government of Canada provides funding and support for Grand Pré UNESCO World Heritage Site Nomination." Parks Canada press." Parks Canada news release, 16 February 2009.
The history of the Acadians and their expulsion is commemorated at Grand Pré National Historic Site in Nova Scotia.
Please see:
Delaney, Gordon. "Acadians out to tell 'story of Grand Pre to the rest of the world'." The Chronicle Herald, 17 February 2009.
"Government of Canada provides funding and support for Grand Pré UNESCO World Heritage Site Nomination." Parks Canada press." Parks Canada news release, 16 February 2009.
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