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Scenic Waterfront Sinclair Inn Museum Fort View Golf Course Acadian / Mi’kmaq Shopping District Painted Room/Ghosts in Heritage Tour Shopping in Annapolis Royal A newly restored Painted Annapolis Royal is a golfer’s Explore the “Cradle of Acadie” is a delightful adventure. Step back in Room and ten modern-day Ghosts paradise. Home to Fort View, one of with 10th generation Acadian Métis time, and enjoy a leisurely shopping are two of the highlights of the the most scenic courses in , Alan Melanson, retired Supervisor pace with friendly and personalized Sinclair Inn Museum. A National two others are conveniently located of Interpreters for Parks . service. Explore quaint shops full Historic Site and one of Canada’s within a short 30 minute drive. Open Enjoy music, colourful stories and of unique treasures. From Maritime architectural and historic gems, to the public, the beautiful course in learn about making rappie pie. art, crafts, curios and collectibles, portions date to 1710 or earlier, Annapolis Royal features 18 holes, Alan’s ancestors founded the to books, art, jewellery, clothes, making it one of the oldest surviving challenging, lined with apple trees Melanson Settlement (c.1664), now shoes and antiques, you’ll find wood-frame structures in Canada. and overlooks the , a National Historic Site. Museum something for everyone along One of the few dwellings from the North Mountain and . Golf Winner of TIANS’ Hometown Visit the recently “Canada’s Oldest Thoroughfare”. French regime in (prior to clubs and carts are available for rent. Pride Event of the Year Award, the discovered & restored Savour delicious specialties in 1713) in existence, it offers a Founders House Dining and Drinks, Acadian Mi’kmaq Tour departs from Painted Room & Meet the fine restaurants, or choose take-out unique opportunity to view original located at the Golf Course, is open to the Annapolis Royal Lighthouse at Ghosts of the Sinclair for a picnic. Stroll along the scenic Acadian construction techniques. 2 pm every Friday, June 28 - Sept. 6. the public. For green fees and golf Oldest wood frame building in waterfront boardwalk with its The current building combines info, visit www.fortviewgolf.com $10 Adults, $5 (ages 13-18) and $3 two older ones joined in 1781 by Canada now open to the public gentle breezes and spectacular view (12 & under). Enjoy a living-history 2 original Acadian structures of Granville Ferry across the river. Fredrick Sinclair. It has operated Ecotourism experience in the birthplace of Acadie. (built ca. 1708 & 1710) Joined 1781 under many names and owners, No Reservations. 902-532-3035, Rare example of pre-expulsion ARTsPLACE primarily as an inn and tavern. Site & Recreation www.TourAnnapolisRoyal.com Acadian construction This popular public art gallery of the first Masonic Lodge meeting Enjoy a public swimming pool, Home of Canada's first Masonic in Canada in 1738, the building has Lodge in 1738 hosts a year 'round schedule of art golf, floating dock and boat launch at Annapolis Public Pool 300 years of architecture, history exhibits showcasing talented local witnessed many important events. causeway, kayaking, wind-surfing, and living See construction styles and Get your swim on all summer and international artists. ARCAC also canoeing, bicycling, sport fishing, every day. Enjoy open swim, lane 230 St. George St., Annapolis Royal techniques over 300 years, from bird watching, hiking, tennis courts, Annapolis Heritage Society offers workshops, coffee houses and swim, lessons, parties, swim team 902-532-0996 Email: [email protected] art talks with local and visiting clay walls of the original Acadians baseball, soccer fields, a skateboard to wood paneling of the 1950s, a and games. 62 Champlain Dr. 902- artists. 902-532-7069, www.arcac.ca park and more! Stroll along the 532-1777, www.annapolispool.ca testament to the on-going legacy of boardwalk in the National Historic Kayak Annapolis Royal Annapolis Royal. 902-532-0996, District. Explore scenic hiking trails, Action Jax Kayak Annapolis Royal, www.annapolisheritagesociety.com the old rail line, Grist Mill and Family Fun Park with go-karts, located at Dunromin Campground, Candlelight French Basin Trail. Cross country has kayaks, canoes, water bikes, a ski in winter. Raven Haven Beach, batting cage, games arcade, battling pedal boat and S.U.P boards to rent Graveyard Tours Mickey Hill Pocket Wilderness, balls & much more. www.actionjax.ca Kejimkujik, Oaklawn Farm Zoo, by the hour, or you can bring your 7 nights a week, June 1 - Oct. 15. Oaklawn Farm Zoo own. A kayak training course and www.TourAnnapolisRoyal.com Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail, five different guided kayak tours, Whale Watching and Nova Scotia’s largest zoo, with ranging from 2 to 8 hours, are also French Basin Trail adventures are nearby. Town: 902- one of the best displays of Big Cats available. Reservations for tours are This scenic 1.2 km easy walking 955-1205, County: 902-665-3022. in Eastern Canada, is located in required. Prices/info: 902-532-2808, trail, co-sponsored by Ducks Aylesford, only 45 minutes from www.dunromincampground.ca Unlimited, is located in the heart of Old St. Edwards Annapolis. Open daily. 902-847- Annapolis Royal just 1 block from Loyalist Church 9790, www.oaklawnfarmzoo.ca Sport Fishing the traffic light. Encircling the The Annapolis Basin and lower picturesque Annapolis River, this easy Museum Grist Mill Annapolis River are noted for trail provides improvement of the One of the earliest in Nova A 17th century French grist mill striped bass, white bass, sea trout water quality, conservation of Scotia, the museum features early replica houses a hydroelectric plant 292 St George Street and white flounder. Public access is Annapolis Royal, NS wildlife, public education and year- Loyalist artifacts. It is located in in nearby Lequille. The first grist Facebook: A nnapolis Royal Variety Store located off Hwy 1 near Power Plant. round eco-tourism fun for all ages. nearby Clementsport. mill was built in the area in 1607. Ph: 902-286-3111 Fax: 902-286-3110

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