West Pubnico in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
350th Anniversary Tribute to Acadian Women
Inscription.
qui ont formι et nourri notre communautι depuis 350 ans
Le 28 septembre 2003
The 28th of September 2003
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who have trained and nurtured our community for 350 years
Erected 2003 by L'Association des Acadiennes de la Nouvelle-Ιcosse.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Acadian History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 28, 2003.
Location. 43° 40.375′ N, 65° 47.849′ W. Marker is in West Pubnico, Nova Scotia, in Yarmouth County. It is at the intersection of the Lighthouse Route (Nova Scotia Route 335) and Argyle Sound Road/Martell Lane, on the left when traveling south on the Lighthouse Route. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Pubnico NS B0W 2M0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Nova Scotia’s Yarmouth and the Acadian Shores. It is also in the Maritimes and in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, and Acadia.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 200th Anniversary Commemoration of the "Grand Deportation" (here, next to this marker); Mιmorial des guerres mondiales / World Wars Memorial (here, next to this marker); 300th Anniversary of the Founding of Pubnico (here, next to this marker); Perdu aux eaux / Lost to the Waters (a few steps from this marker); Potager Acadien / Acadian Garden (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Musιe acadien et Centre de recherch / Acadian Museum and Research Center (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); What and When is Le Village Acadien? (approx. 4 kilometers away); Who are the Acadians? / Qui sont les Acadiens? (approx. 4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Pubnico.
Regarding 350th Anniversary Tribute to Acadian Women. While providing limited historical information, it complements
the other community markers on the monument.
Also see . . .
1. The Historic Acadian Village of Nova Scotia. Website homepage:
Located on a beautiful 17 acre site that overlooks the Pubnico Harbour, the historic acadian Village of Nova Scotia invites you to step back in time to discover the heart, life, and culture of the Acadians in the early 1900s. (Submitted on September 17, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Yarmouth and Acadian Shores. (Submitted on September 17, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 572 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

