Developed in 2013, the Observation Park offers an unobstructed view of the Grand-Pré marshlands as well as the church at Grand-Pré National Historic Site and Cape Blomidon.
This landscape also bears witness to the agricultural establishment and the community management of the lands by the Acadians in the 17th century, whose techniques are still used today. It is an outstanding example of the adaptation of the first European settlers on these shores with impressive tides.
A bit of history
In 2012, the Landscape of Grand-Pré became a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its Outstanding Universal Value of its landscape. It is the 16th UNESCO Canadian Heritage Site and the only one to be designated a cultural landscape for humanity.
Nomination Grand-Pré, the group who prepared the submission to UNESCO, wanted to create a longlasting legacy for the communities of Grand-Pré, Hortonville and Lower Wolfville. The residents of these communities opted for a viewing area with a spectacular view of this outstanding and symbolic agricultural landscape.
In 2011, an initiative led by a few members of the community received the support of the Government of Canada, the Municipality of Kings County, businesses and individuals to obtain this property. Thanks to a partnership with Parks Canada and Nomination Grand-Pré with the support of the legacy committee, the Observation Park was built and opened to the public in 2013.
