Acadia was the name of a colony established by the French in North America. It included the places that we now know as Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and parts of New Brunswick, the Gaspe Peninsula, and Maine. The colony was important for its geographic position as it was close to fishing grounds, shipping routes and the British colonies along the Atlantic coast.
However, there are more reasons that add to the relevance of Acadia. It stood out in beauty and diversity that captivated any visitor. As a result the Acadia National Park was founded in the US state of Maine in the early 20th century.
The biggest attractions of the park are the mountains, wood-lands, lakes, and an ocean shoreline.
It spreads across more than 49,000 acres, including 30,000 acres on the Mount Desert Island, and on smaller islands close by.