‘Paradis Terrestre’

A History of the Village of Paradise, Nova Scotia

As compiled by the members of the Paradise Women’s Institute

The homes and farms of Paradise are nestled between the North and South Mountains of the Valley, near the banks of the picturesque Annapolis River which winds its way through the Valley to the Annapolis Basin, thence through the Digby Gut to the Bay of Fundy.

Paradise can truly be described as “land close to God“, and the Acadian name for the area, Paradis Terrestre, freely translated as “Paradise on Earth” or “Land of Paradise” seems particularly well chosen.

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‘Homes of Paradise’

By Barbara Bishop

In 2005 Annapolis County marked 400 years of European settlement. While towns and villages held pageants and events, Paradise did something unique. With lots of volunteer help, we refurbished the hall itself to make room for a rolling story of our village, as told by its homes. The project was launched with hundreds attending and remains installed in the Community Hall for all to enjoy. To learn more about this project, please click here.

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