Protecting First Acadian Cemetery, Replica Chapel From Climate Change

The province’s first Acadian cemetery and its replica chapel will be preserved and protected from the impacts of climate change with funding from the Province.

Société historique acadienne de la Baie Sainte-Marie is receiving $112,502 to improve drainage, increase durability and minimize flooding impacts on the Majors Point Acadian cemetery and chapel in Belliveau Cove, Digby County.

“The Acadian cemetery and chapel hold significant historical value to Acadians in the Clare region,” said Timothy Halman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. “By funding drainage improvements and flood resilience measures, we’re protecting this historic cemetery and chapel from climate change impacts. It’s about honouring our heritage while preparing for the future.”

The project also includes a new wheelchair ramp, larger door and natural plants and trees for carbon capture that will encourage more people to visit.

The Majors Point Historic Site commemorates the arrival of a group of Acadians fleeing the expulsion in 1755.

The investment is through the government’s Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund.