Physical Address:

PO Box 88

Madawaska, ME 04756

Mailing Address:

PO Box 88

Madawaska, ME 04756

contact-details

  • Phone Number: 2077286826 Voice

  • Email Address: acadia_information@nps.gov

  • Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes

Maine Acadians share beliefs and experiences tying them to a common religion, languages, and history. The St. John River, land, and family are essential to their culture. The National Park Service supports the Maine Acadian Heritage Council, an association of historical societies, cultural clubs, towns, and museums that work together to support Maine Acadian culture in the St. John Valley.

park designation:

Directions:

The Saint John Valley is located in northern Aroostook County, Maine, 200 miles north of Bangor at the northern terminus of ME 1. It is best reached by private vehicle. From Interstate 95, use exits at Sherman or Smyrna Mills for Route 11 to Fort Kent, or the exit at Houlton for U.S. Route 1 North.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Park Hours

Maine Acadian Culture is a collection of sites dealing with Acadian history and culture. The National Park Service does not operate any sites as part of Maine Acadian Culture. Many of the attractions in the St. John Valley are privately operated by non-profit organizations that are part of the Maine Acadian Heritage Council.

Weather Information:

Located in remote northern Maine, Aroostook County experiences all four seasons. Summers temperatures average highs near 75° F (23° C) while winter temperatures average lows often below 0° F (-17° C). Snow falls typically from November through April and averages well over 100 inches of snow per winter.

Activities
Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture

Fishing
Fishing

Food
Food

Museum Exhibits
Museum Exhibits