It was largely written and recorded in the city of New Orleans.

Lanois sings on it in both French and English, sometimes on the same track.

Acadie was named the 20th greatest Canadian album of all time in Bob Mersereau's 2007 book The Top 100 Canadian Albums.

All tracks written by Daniel Lanois unless otherwise noted.

With some more songs on the 2005 reissue; "Jolie Louise", "Still Water" and "The Maker" were released as singles.