National Acadian Day

• Quiet ‘Quinzou’ offers inclusive Acadian Day celebrations for neurodivergent people

  'It is a fun celebration but for neurodivergent people like myself it can get overwhelming fast,' Autism Resource Centre project assistant Marie-Pier Leroux said.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2025
  
• National Acadian Day celebrations in New Brunswick a ‘blast’ for residents

  "Just to remember the Acadian population is there, and it's been there forever, so it’s just remembrance and having a big party, having fun,” said Dieppe resident Robert Audoux.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2022
  
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• New Brunswickers gearing up for Acadian Day celebrations

  This year's Acadian Day festivities include festivals in Caraquet, Dieppe, Moncton and other communities across New Brunswick featuring music, Tintamarre and traditional food.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2022
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• New Brunswickers celebrate Acadian Day amid pandemic

  ARCf hosted an outdoor event in Saint John to mark the occasion this year, where folks could enjoy live Acadian music from chalk-drawn social distancing bubbles, from their cars or from home via livestream.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 15, 2020
• Congrès mondial acadien celebrations show cultural spirit across N.B., P.E.I

  The celebration of the community's culture, which is expected to draw 100,000 participants according to the Congrès mondial acadien's website, is also being hosted in Prince Edward Island.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2019
• Police in New Brunswick pelted with rocks, bottles at tire-spinning party

  Sgt. Stephane Blanchard says there is always a rash of the parties in the week leading up to National Acadian Day, which was Thursday.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2019
• New Heritage Minute focuses on dark history of the Acadian Expulsion

  The release of the video on Thursday will have special significance. August 15 marks National Acadian Day — a day to celebrate Acadian culture — in Canada. 

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2019
• New Brunswick cathedral recognized for historical significance to Acadians

  Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, a Moncton MP, will unveil a plaque at the cathedral during a ceremony Thursday morning.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2019
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• New Brunswickers show off Acadian colours for National Acadian Day

  Residents say the celebrations provide a good opportunity to reflect on how far the community has come.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2018