With the last few years we’ve all had, who doesn’t dream of a place of serenity and simplicity? While no perfect place exists, I found an Arcadia of sorts in Nova Scotia, especially in the parts of the peninsula where Acadian culture is most vibrant. Not to be confused with the ancient Greek region of Arcadia, legendary for its pastoral and peaceful quality, Acadia is a region without clear borders; it was a colony of New France which included parts of what is now New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia, in Canada, and Maine in the United States. Because of a historical expulsion, Acadians were dispersed to all corners of the globe. A recent trip to Nova Scotia gave me the chance to learn more about this fascinating history and culture and how it interacted with British settlers, Black Loyalists, and the Indigenous peoples such as the Mi'kmaw who predated them all. Come learn along with me.