Back to SearchDieppe, NB – The City of Dieppe is pleased to announce that the Doiron House will reopen its doors to the general public as of June 3.
Throughout the summer season, you will be able to discover the exhibit featuring Joseph Doiron and his descendants. Visitors will be offered a digital tour, or a more traditional one for those who wish, of one of Dieppe’s oldest houses and learn of its history and that of past residents.
Come discover the Doiron House secrets!
About the Doiron House
Doiron House was built in 1841 by Joseph Doiron, a writer, justice of the peace and prosperous Acadian farmer. It was a luxurious Acadian house in its time. The preservation of the original masonry hearth—the only known Acadian house that still has one—is part of the house’s unique character.
Financially well-off, Mr. Doiron had a very spacious house built, which also served as an Acadian school and a place for community meetings and debates. The house reflects the traditions and architecture of the period and constitutes an important contribution to our history and that of Acadia.
The house was passed down to Joseph Doiron’s descendants from generation to generation until the City of Dieppe acquired it in 2015 to preserve the story of this important piece of the region’s history.
Tours
Visiting hours are temporarily restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To consult the schedule or to learn more about the reservation procedure, we invite you to consult the Doiron House website at www.maisondoironhouse.ca