📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 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.
🚗 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.
Images
Scenic view of Acadian Village
Credit: NPS Photo
Our Lady of Assumption Church, Acadian Village
Credit: NPS Photo
Mont-Carmel, newly painted in original color scheme.
Credit: NPS Photo
St Francis Historical Society and Gardens
Credit: NPS Photo
This site preserves one of a few surviving train water tanks in the United States and a 1940s era caboose
Credit: NPS Photo
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, May 21
Overcast
High: 49.5°F | Low: 33.5°F
Humidity: 51%
Wind: 14.1 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.6
Sunrise: 04:51 AM
Sunset: 08:11 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (24%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 32.3°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, May 22
Patchy rain nearby
High: 55.6°F | Low: 29.6°F
Humidity: 57%
Wind: 13.4 mph
Rain Chance: 70%
UV Index: 2
Sunrise: 04:50 AM
Sunset: 08:12 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (34%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 34.4°F
Cloud Cover: 70%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, May 23
Sunny
High: 58.6°F | Low: 28.8°F
Humidity: 53%
Wind: 8.9 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 3
Sunrise: 04:49 AM
Sunset: 08:14 PM
Moon: First Quarter (45%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 35.2°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (2)
yellow advisory - frost - in effect
Effective: May 21, 2026 3:39am
Expires: May 21, 2026 7:39pm
Freezing temperatures with frost are expected tonight.
Minimum temperatures: +2 to -2 (coolest in low-lying areas).
Time span: early Friday morning.
Remarks: Widespread frost or freeze conditions is expected to form as clear skies and light winds coincide with very cool temperatures.
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Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NBStorm.
yellow advisory - frost - in effect
Effective: May 21, 2026 9:48am
Expires: May 22, 2026 1:48am
Freezing temperatures with frost are expected tonight.
Minimum temperatures: +2 to -2 (coolest in low-lying areas).
Time span: early Friday morning.
Remarks: Widespread frost or freeze conditions is expected to form as clear skies and light winds coincide with very cool temperatures.
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Damage to plants, trees, and crops is possible.
Frost advisories are issued when widespread frost or freezing temperatures are expected during the growing season.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #NBStorm.
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
PO Box 88
Madawaska, ME 04756
🏤 Mailing Address:
PO Box 88
Madawaska, ME 04756
📞 Voice Phone: 2077286826
✉️ Email: acadia_information@nps.gov