Landscape of Grand Pré

　　The Landscape of Grand Pré is a cultural landscape comprising the marshlands and archaeological sites in the southern part of the Minas Basin in Nova Scotia, Canada, and serves as a testament to the development of agricultural land in this area. On June 30, 2012, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

　　Since the 17th century, the Acadians used drainage ditches and a wooden sluice system known as “aboiteau” in their farmland. This system was later further developed and maintained by the Planters and today’s residents. The site also has the highest tides in the world, with an average tidal range of 11.6 meters, and stands as a memorial to the lifestyle of the Acadians and their history of deportation starting in 1755.

　　The site spans over 1,300 hectares, including a vast low-lying agricultural field and the archaeological remains of the town of Grand Pré. The town was originally founded by the Acadians and Hortonville, and later built upon by British successors. The landscape here is one of the best examples of early European settlers adapting to the environment along the Atlantic coast of North America, and it also serves as a symbolic site commemorating the Acadian deportation — historically known as the Grand Dérangement.

　　Landscape of Grand Pré Reason to visit: The region with the highest tides in the world Continent: North America Country/Region: Canada Province/State: Nova Scotia