The year 2004 marks the 400th anniversary of French settlement in North America. For generations, French culture has taken root across Canada and in the United States. Today these two nations boast a vibrant Acadian population and well over
16 million people of French descent. More than half of whom have French as their mother tongue.

We invite you to visit Saint Croix Island International Historic Site, operated by the United States National Park Service and located south of Calais in Maine. We also encourage you to explore the Bayside settlement near the town of St. Andrews in New Brunswick. Both sites flank the Saint Croix river, which separates Canada and the United States. You may further explore the fascinating history of Acadia by visiting other national historic sites throughout the region.


Plan to visit New Brunswick in 2004, when the world will mark the anniversary of Saint Croix in grand style, with a full slate of events throughout the Saint Croix region. Be sure to join us for the celebration as we commemorate this significant event!