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Celebrate Acadian heritage at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site on August 15, 2025!

Our exciting lineup of activities includes: Traditional (time) Acadian Tintamarre Procession. Join the lively tintamarre procession before the noon cannon firing. A tintamarre is a lively and noisy Acadian parade that commemorates Acadian heritage and is a way to express pride for the Acadian identity. Free noisemakers will be provided! (Time) Free Acadian History Tour. Dive into the rich Acadian connections to Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site with our expert guides. Meet your Parks Canada Guide at De la Plagne House (yellow house) for this free walking tour! All Acadian Day celebrations are included with general admission fees. Don’t miss out on Acadian Day celebrations!