The virtual exhibit presented here introduces the concept of Champlain's Habitation and makes extensive use of historical photographs to tell the story of its reconstruction and continuing significance as a provincial tourist attraction. Visitors interested in issues surrounding its authenticity and cultural integrity will want to review the following articles digitized here in their entirety:

- Charles W. Jeffreys, "The Reconstruction of the Port Royal Habitation of 1605-13," published in The Canadian Historical Review (1939)

- Kenneth D. Harris, "Restoration of the Habitation of Port Royal, N.S.," published in The Maritime Advocate and Busy East (August 1940)

- Barbara M. Schmeisser, "The Port Royal Habitation - A 'Politically Correct' Reconstruction?" from Collections of the Royal Nova Scotia Historical Society (1996)

Suggestions for further reading include:

- Brenda Dunn, A History of Port-Royal/Annapolis Royal, 1605-1800 (Halifax, 2004)

- Wayne Kerr, Port-Royal Habitation: The Story of the French and Mi'kmaq at Port-Royal 1604-1613 (Halifax, 2005)