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I would like to congratulate the Explorer for doing an outstanding job of welcoming visitors to the Annapolis Royal area for 23 years.

I hope you enjoy the natural beauty, cultural richness and historic uniqueness as much as your predecessors who came to Annapolis Royal to explore and often returned to raise a family or retire.

Enjoy your visit and please come again.

Sincerely, Stephen McNeil, MLA Annapolis Premier Nova Scotia

Stephen McNeil MLA, Annapolis

291 Marshall Street Phone: (902) 825-2093 Fax: 825-6306 Suite 2 P.O. Box 1420 Toll Free: 1-800-317-8533 Middleton, NS, B0S 1P0 [email protected] Page 4, EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide EXPLORER Strolling Through the Centuries since 1995

Take The Cat Premier’s Welcome Tours, Tapestry & Fundy Rose Editor’s Welcome Location Map & Annapolis Royal Fun Festivals & Special Events Eco-Tourism Adventures History & Naming of the Area Mayor’s Welcome Design Destination Warden’s Welcome Things to See & Do Map of Business Locations Map of Area Attractions Map of Walking Trails & Recreation Port-Royal 75th Anniversary

Andrew Tolson Andrew Tolson Artists’ Studios Tour Explore the “Fun”dy Coast More Special Events Member of Parliament’s Welcome

VIDEO Business Directory Area Map & Scenic Drives Historic & Scenic Circle Tour Fun for All Seasons Upper Clements Parks Historic Gardens Where History Meets Opportunity

Durline Melanson Alan Melanson Editor Historian Don & Jeannie Allen, Peter Wyman Explorer Consultants

Primary Contributing Photographers Trish Fry/Historic Gardens Dan Froeze, Scott Munn, Ron Garnett and Chris Reardon/Parks Canada Andrew Fraser Tolson, www.paulillsley.com Natal Days Encampment (Melanson) Deb Ryan/Annapolis County Recreation Wally Hayes/Nova Scotia Tourism As you read the 2017 EXPLORER VISITORS GUIDE, be on the lookout Alan Melanson/Tour Annapolis Royal

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Men’s & Women’s Leather Jackets Shearling Coats Tilley Hats Socks Scarves Gloves Hats Handbags Wallets BOOKS: The unique Fort Anne Heritage Tapestry, designed by Kiyoko Sago, was stitched by over 100 volunteers. Local & Best Sellers Special Orders

Annapolis Royal 2 hrs. from Halifax Kentville Fort Anne’s Heritage Tapestry How Do I Get To Annapolis Royal? Exit 22 depicts 4 centuries of history in Halifax three million delicate needlepoint Annapolis Bainton's stitches out of 95 colours of wool. It Royal MAD HATTER BOOKSTORE Tannery measures about 18’ in length and 8’ Yarmouth Outlet in height, and was a labor of love over 4 years in the making. It is a Digby work of immense proportions, but Annapolis Royal is a community Halifax with an epic story to relate. Yarmouth NOVA SCOTIA tripadvisor TM Don’t miss Annapolis Royal’s The Cat Ferry in Yarmouth 90 Minutes Candlelight Tours of Nova Scotia’s Fundy Rose Ferry in Digby 35 Minutes oldest English graveyard – one of Halifax International Airport 120 Minutes Canada’s most popular tours! Kejimkujik National Park & NHS 45 Minutes Winner of TIANS’ Golden Hospitality Award and recommended Phone: (902) 532-2043, Fax: (902) 532-7443 by The New York Times, MacLean’s Magazine, CBC and Rediscovering www.annapolisroyal.com Canada TV, this tour has been enjoyed by thousands including Prime Minister Paul Martin. Seven nights a week in July, Your Year ‘Round, 24/7 Aug. and Sept. Four nights in June and Oct. 1-15 (Sun., Tues., Wed., INFORMATION DESTINATION and Thurs. and First Fridays.) Tour for the Annapolis Royal Area! CELEBRATINGCELEBRATING always starts at 9:30 p.m. (rain or Follow Us Like Us Visit Us shine). Meet at the parking lot of Fort Anne. Proudly sponsored by 2626 YEARS!YEARS! The Historical Association of Andrew Tolson Andrew Tolson Annapolis Royal since 1992. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 youth (13-18) and $3 children (12 and under). 902-532-3035. No reservations. www.TourAnnapolisRoyal.com

Settled in 1605, 2 years before Jamestown, 3 years before the founding of Quebec and 15 years before Pilgrims landed, Annapolis Royal is one of the oldest permanent European settlements in North America. This colourful area has a nationally-significant story to tell. Join Candlelight Graveyard Tour’s Alan Melanson for a Stroll Through the Centuries in one of Canada’s largest National Historic Districts. Tour departs Annapolis Royal Lighthouse at 2 p.m. every Mon., Wed. & Thurs., late-June through early-Sept. $10 Adults, $5 (13-18), $3 (12 & Under), 532-3035 www.TourAnnapolisRoyal.com The Historical Association was recognized as one of Canada’s Top Ten Organizations for preservation and presentation of heritage by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. Page 6, EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide

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he colourful Annapolis Royal/Port-Royal Area – one of the oldest permanent European settlements in North America – has been welcoming visitors since 1604. In fact the Order of Good Cheer, North America’s first social club, was started here in 1606. The same attributes that Champlain saw over 400 years ago continue to make this a “must see” destination for discerning travelers. Although quite safe and peaceful today, Annapolis Royal holds the distinction of being the most fought over tract of land in Canada. With over 130 registered heritage properties and 4 National Historic Sites, picturesque Annapolis Royal is one of Canada’s largest National Historic Districts. ~ Canada’s Roots Imagine over four centuries of history coming to life before your very eyes. The Mi’kmaq, Scottish, French, British, Acadian, Loyalist, New England Planter and African Canadian cultures intertwined to form a colourful mosaic unparalleled in the nation. Canada’s roots are deep here. The area served as colonial capital for both the French and British before Louisbourg and Halifax. Even our province’s name, Nova Scotia, (Latin for “New Scotland”) is attributed to the Scottish attempt to colonize our area (1621-1632). The Scots also gave us our Nova Scotia Flag and Coat of Arms and built Charles Fort on the grounds where Fort Anne is located today. The rich Acadian (“ Cajun”) story also started here when French families settled on our scenic shores in the 1630s. The Annapolis Royal/Port-Royal Area is known as the cradle of Acadie, and there are over 3,000,000 Acadian descendants worldwide.

~ The Best of Both Worlds Combine the rich, cultural heritage with access to the world-famous Bay of Fundy only 10 minutes away, and you’ll discover an Explorer’s paradise! Eco-tourism adventures abound amidst spectacular scenery, gardens, lakes, rivers, wilderness trails and a moderate climate tempered by the Gulf Stream. The region is also 1 of only 18 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in Canada in recognition of its globally significant ecological and cultural landscape and commitment to sustainable development and conservation. Escape into nature, relax, and invigorate your body, mind and soul. Whether you prefer petals, pedals or paddles, are a history buff or nature lover, the Annapolis Royal Area offers the best of both worlds and a bouquet of adventures for all ages.

~ Award-Winning Hospitality & Amenities Let the EXPLORER Visitors Guide introduce you to award-winning accommodations, unique shopping experiences, an array of artists and craftsmen, delightful dining, colourful gardens and art galleries, interesting museums, lively theatre, waterfront boardwalk, a multitude of fun-filled tours and attractions plus stately homes set amidst scenic vistas. Home of Canada’s 2015 Garden of the Year, designated as one of the “Cultural Capitals of Canada” and winner of the “World’s Most Liveable Small Community” (endorsed by the United Nations), Annapolis Royal has won numerous Provincial, National and International “Communities in Bloom” awards and was named by MacLeans’ Magazine as 1 of the” 10 Places You’ve Got to See in Canada in 2014”. Come explore Annapolis Royal and let your spirit soar. What are you waiting for? After all.....“Good Cheer” started here.

Sincerely, Durline Melanson, Editor EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide, Page 7

self-appointed policewoman along the waterfront. The Historical Association of Annapolis Royal has nominated Rose for recognition by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, and she is the subject of the play Fortune by New York playwright George Cameron Grant. You can learn more about the inspirational Rose Fortune when visiting Annapolis Royal by taking one of Alan Melanson’s Candlelight Graveyard Tours at Fort Anne National Historic Site. There are three ways to reach Bay Ferries’ MV Fundy Rose Nova Scotia by boat: The Cat is named after the world-famous with service from Portland, Bay of Fundy which she crosses Maine to Yarmouth, NS; the daily from St. John, NB to Holiday Isle from Wood Islands, Digby, NS and in honour of Rose PEI to Caribou, NS; and the CAMPGROUND & COTTAGES Fortune – a Loyalist who came Fundy Rose from St. John, NB to Annapolis Royal after the War to Digby, NS. To plan your of American Independence and memorable Maritime adventure transported goods with a contact Bay Ferries at 1-877- wheelbarrow while serving as 762-7245, www.ferries.ca On Bay of Fundy 15 minutes north of Annapolis Royal Oceanview Cottages Tent & Trailer Camping Heated Pool, Playground Saturday Fireworks Minigolf, Arcade Famous Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail Upper Clements Park & Whale Watching Discounts Seeking a scenic spot to start Colourful shops, boardwalk, scenic your new life together or looking vistas, special restaurants, gracious (902) 532-7711 for an ideal retirement community? hospitality, unique accommodations, 1-877-519-CAMP (2267) Searching for a romantic area to amenities, recreation and attractions propose, get married or honeymoon? galore create an Explorer’s paradise. Have your sights set on finding the perfect vacation destination or location to raise your family? Look no further than Annapolis Royal – Where ANNAPOLIS ROYAL INN History Meets Opportunity. Discover a Peaceful Comfort, History and Excitement! vibrant arts community with a leisurely lifestyle and appreciation for heritage. Beautifully maintained grounds HILLSDALE HOUSE INN Quiet, restful rooms with two double or Located on a 12 acre estate one queen-size bed with manicured lawns, stately trees and numerous gardens. New two-room suite with kitchen 13 well appointed guest rooms NEW HOURS with private ensuite baths Summer Hours: Mon-Sat 8am to 8pm Complimentary hot breakfast Cedar hot tub, sauna, Off Season: Mon-Sat 8am to 4pm served in our elegant dining room outdoor salt water 3 parlours and outdoor covered swimming pool Delicious food, great value, veranda generous portions, Cable TV and CD clock radios in prompt and friendly service! all rooms; DVD players & DVD Complimentary 519 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal library available continental breakfast Nova Scotia, B0S 1A0 High speed wireless Internet P: 902-532-2345 F: 902-532-0752 Early morning coffee service and Wi-Fi E: [email protected] Licensed Across from Fort Anne exit Toll-free reservations: Ample parking 532-5254 1-877-839-2821 Pet Friendly Email: [email protected] 1-888-857-8889 ANNAPOLIS ROYAL’S www.AnnapolisRoyalInn.com Phone: 902-532-2323 LONGEST OPERATING RESTAURANT 3924 Highway 1, Annapolis Royal, N.S. Fax: 902-532-7277 Page 8, EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide

CELEBRATE MAGNOLIAS and extended business hours plus followed by an exchange of flags May 1 - 15 new exhibits, more music and with the dignitary delegation from Enjoy more than 100 magnolias Candlelight Graveyard Tours at Fort Royan, our sister city in France, and in Annapolis Royal and the Historic Anne. Sponsored by the Annapolis the raising of the flag and singing of Gardens. www.historicgardens.com Board of Trade, 902-532-5454. “O Canada” at Town Hall. The procession will then head to Fort Anne, Canada’s first-operated HISTORIC GARDENS LOUIS JEREMY EXHIBIT national historic site for cake, games 36th SEASON KICKOFF June 17 - Sept. 4 and the annual band concert. 902- May 13 - 14 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) The O’Dell House Museum 532-2397.There will also be a Free Admission by donation – showcases the work of Mi’kmaw Swim at the Annapolis Public Pool this weekend only! 902-532-7018 carver, Louis Jeremy, born in 1867, and Canada 150 family fun galore at the same year as Confederation. Historic Gardens. Port-Royal NHS, www.annapolisheritagesociety.com ANNAPOLIS ROYAL’S MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH Canada’s first reconstructed site and May 14 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) oldest permanent European The 3rd annual Mother’s Day EVENING SWIMS settlement north of St. Augustine, O. T. P. 9-11 Church Street Brunch at the Fire Hall is a special July 7, 21 & Aug. 4 Florida, will feature musical Across from Market fundraiser for the Annapolis Public Enjoy Friday evening swims entertainment and a Canada Day J.Walker’s Old Town Pub Pool. Adults: $15, Children under and much more at the Annapolis cake. 902-532-2898. 902-532-2244 the age of 10: $5. No reservations. Public Pool. 62 Champlain Dr., 902-532-1777. See pages 9 & 22. JUDGE JOHN WILLIAM FARMERS & TRADERS www.annapolispool.ca RITCHIE EXHIBIT MARKET July 1 - Sept. 4 May 20 - October 7 OFFICIAL OPENING Judge William Ritchie, a Father The Farmers & Traders OF NEW EXHIBITS of Confederation, will be featured in Gracious Victorian heritage home. Market operates at Market Square. AT FORT ANNE NHS this special exhibit at the O’Dell 4-Star Hospitality and Accommodation House Museum. 902-532-7754. See pages 8 and 18 for more info. June 22 (11 a.m.) Across from Courthouse. annapolisroyalfarmersmarket.com Celebrate Fort Anne’s 100th Close to Ft. Anne, Historic Gardens Anniversary and attend the official ROSE FESTIVAL and downtown shops and restaurants. HISTORIC GARDENS opening of the new interpretive July 1 - 9 Enjoy events, tours and At the Turret Bed & Breakfast DINNER & AUCTION exhibits in the Officers’ Quarters Museum. Reconnect with stories of activities in celebration of one of the 372 St. George St., Annapolis Royal May 28 (4 p.m.) largest rose collections in Eastern Wonderful food, a great social national significance to Parks Tel: 902-532-5770 Toll-free: 866-717-0067 Canada’s first-operative national Canada! www.historicgardens.com www.attheturret.com time and terrific selection of gifts, artwork and plant material for the historic site. 902-532-2397. lucky bidders. Supporting the Historic WINE & ROSES Gardens. www.historicgardens.com ROSE FORTUNE July 7 (5 - 7 p.m.) Enjoy live music, hors DEDICATION, NEW d’oeuvres and a glass of local wine Award-winning CANADA’S AMPHITHEATRE & as you stroll through thousands of charm GARDEN DAYS CANADA DAY EVENTS magnificent rose blossoms in the c.1770 June 9 - 18 July 1 (Begins at 10:30 a.m.) Historic Gardens. 902-532-7018, Join in celebrating the role and Canada’s 150th birthday www.ExploreOurGardens.com benefits of gardens in communities. festivities will kick off at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy the launch of 2017 Garden with The Historical Association of CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY Sculpture display. 902-532-7018. Annapolis Royal’s unveiling of a July 7 (1 p.m.) special community monument You are invited to a special FIRST FRIDAYS honouring Rose Fortune in the Citizenship Ceremony at Fort June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Garrison Graveyard at Fort Anne. A Anne. The community band will be Sept. 1 & Oct. 6 visit to the new Amphitheatre is next performing, and light refreshments Music, entertainment, food, fun, for its official dedication, will be served. 902-532-2397

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HOUSE & GARDEN calendar. Come clap your hands, CANADA 150 POOLFEST We offer a variety of fresh seafood & lobster specials TOUR & THE DAY AFTER tap your feet and enjoy the fine July 17 - 22 seafood & lobster specials July 8 - 9 (10 a.m.- 4 p.m.) singers and musicians in this Enjoy six days full of Canada based on traditional special traditional musical series to 150 fun activities at the Annapolis EUROPEAN CUISINE. Visit the Historic Gardens and commemorate Canada 150. special private gardens and houses in Royal Pool. www.annapolispool.ca Enjoy the incredible and around Annapolis Royal, July 8. water view! Explore other aspects of the PARKS DAY WEEKEND BANDFEST 2017 July 15 - 16 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) July 21 - 23 community with a series of Sunday Have an unforgettable activities on July 9. 902-532-7018, Relax, take part in celebratory The 22nd annual Bandfest will Have an unforgettable www.ExploreOurGardens.com interpretive programs at Fort Anne welcome community bands from experience on our deck! or play Edwardian Croquet. Enjoy across Nova Scotia and beyond for a guided grounds tours (English at OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER. Reservations highly recommended! RAVEN HAVEN 10 a.m., French at 2 p.m. daily) weekend of learning and FAMILY FUN DAY performing. Enjoy music, fun and TEL: (902) 532-1251 235 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal and a unique behind the scenes children’s activities at the Historic www.restaurantcompose.com July 8 (1 - 5 p.m.) “white gloves tour” of the museum. (Bilingual tours - 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Gardens plus a Massed Band Concert Play on the beach! The 22nd on Sunday from 2 - 4 p.m. at Fort Anniversary of Raven Haven’s daily.) Guided tours are ticketed events. www.pc.gc.ca/fortanne Anne. Bring a picnic lunch and a Family Fun Day offers an afternoon lawn chair or blanket. 902-532-8148 of fun including carnival games, ANNAPOLIS RIVER BBQ, live music and entertainment VICTORIAN for all ages. Lifeguard on duty. Take FESTIVAL Exit 22 off Hwy 101, follow Rt 8 July 15 CRICKET MATCHES towards South Milford, then turn This day-long event at Jubilee July 29 & 30 (1 - 4 p.m.) 132 St. Anthony Street, Annapolis Royal right onto Virginia Rd., and head for Park in nearby Bridgetown Fort Anne will host the 5th celebrates the historical, cultural, Annual Cricket Tournament. The 902-532-7080 Sandy Bottom Lake. 902-665-3022, crack of willow on leather will once [email protected] environmental and recreational TM www.AnnapolisCounty.ca values of the Annapolis River, in again be heard in the Ancient Home Home Owners helping homeowners support of the non-profit Clean of Cricket in Nova Scotia. The matches, complete with a MI’KMAW CULTURE DAY Annapolis River Project to enhance the ecological health of the river and traditional players’ tea break AT PORT ROYAL NHS its surrounding watershed. Enjoy between innings, will be contested A photo is worth July 9 (1 - 4 p.m.) day-long dragon boat races, guided wearing 1890’s uniforms. Cheer Experience the history and your favourite team! 902-532-2397. a thousand words... tours of the Annapolis River, canoe www.pc.gc.ca/fortanne traditions of the Mi’kmaq, a culture races, sprints, canoe obstacle course, that has been here for thousands of portage + paddle, live music, years. Sing a Mi’kmaw song, children's games, touch tank and a CONSTRUCTION accompany the song with a drum, food and beverage tent. Learn knot TRADITIONS participate in the ancient game of tying, tea making, basket weaving July 30 (1 - 4 p.m.) “waltes” and interact with the and more at the “Skill Sharing Expo”. Interact with craftspeople who Mi’kmaw craftspeople. Through For details see CARP's Annapolis will share their skill and knowledge demos, singing and drumming, you River Festival page on Facebook or of some of the traditional techniques will gain an appreciation for the https://www.annapolisriver.ca/anna used to reconstruct the Port-Royal unique culture of the first people of polis-river-festival Habitation. Enjoy demos in hewing this land. 902-532-2898 timbers, making shingles and FLOWER SHOW handles for tools, turning wood and MUSIC AT PORT-ROYAL & DESSERT TEA blacksmithing. You will appreciate July 13, 27 & Aug. 10 July 15 the architecture of this unique (1 - 3 p.m.) Champlain Garden Club’s structure. 902-532-2898. If you like traditional music, annual show at the Legion, 2-5 p.m. mark Thursdays at Port-Royal (Tasty tea, sandwiches and sweets 494 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal ~ 1-902-532-7850 1-877-536-0403 National Historic Site on your ‘til 4 p.m.) $7 entry. 902-532-0834. MORE EVENTS (p. 18 & 19) www.queenanneinn.ns.ca

2:00 at the LIGHTHOUSE 2:00 at the LIGHTHOUSE MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY TUESDAY & FRIDAY THE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION OF ANNAPOLIS ROYAL’S HISTORIC WALKING TOURS Page 10, EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide

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One of the oldest permanent travel books about his holds an important place in America’s only tidal power entertainment options for all European settlements in experiences in Port-Royal. Canada’s early history. It generating station. The Town ages. Unique waterfront Canada, Annapolis Royal is In 1607, the settlers built continues to be a leader today has won numerous prestigious shopping with its scenic also one of the country’s North America’s first water- in heritage preservation. awards for beauty, heritage boardwalk and historic largest National Historic powered grist mill. Many preservation, ecology, lighthouse, delicious dining Districts. It was a Mi’kmaw other very important “firsts” Port-Royal & Fort Anne conservation and lifestyle. and gracious accommodations encampment site 3,600 years in the country also took place await you. From the Farmers’ National Historic Sites Enjoy a delightful blend before the arrival of the at Port-Royal. and Traders’ Market, boat Fort Anne opened in 1917 of panoramic scenery and Europeans settlers. haul-up and Fort Anne, to the and is the oldest continuously- culture as you stroll through The Struggle Historic Gardens, Port-Royal operated National Historic Site over 400 years of history. Port-Royal During the 105 year Festivals and special events, Habitation, Tidal Power Plant In 1605 the area was struggle for control of the in Canada. The exquisite Fort and Bay of Fundy, the colourful Anne Heritage Tapestry, on King’s Theatre, Artsplace, settled by a small group of continent, the area changed the O’Dell House and Annapolis Royal Area makes French explorers two years hands between the French display in the Officers’ the perfect weekend getaway Quarters Museum, was Sinclair Inn Museums plus a before Jamestown, Virginia, and English seven times. In host of eco-tourism or vacation destination. three years before the stitched by over 100 the 1640s the French adventures offer fun-filled Explore Annapolis Royal founding of Quebec, and constructed the first of four volunteers during a four year fifteen years before the forts on the site that is now Fort period. This large mural Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, Anne. The Scots erected the tapestry features highlights Massachusetts. Led by first fort (Charles Fort) on the of the past 400 years. Samuel de Champlain and The original Habitation site in 1629. Sieur de Mons, the French at Port-Royal was burned named the new land Port Annapolis Royal down by the British in 1613. Royal and built the It was reconstructed in 1939 Habitation as a center for In 1710 the British captured Port-Royal and using Champlain’s original operations in Acadia. drawings. It is the first In 1606 this creative renamed it Annapolis Royal to honour Queen Anne. It reconstruction of a National group formed the “Order of Historic Site in Canada. Good Cheer,” North remained the capital until Halifax was started in 1749. America’s first social club. A Timeless For entertainment, a young The star-shaped Parisian lawyer, Marc fortifications are among Treasure Lescarbot, wrote and the country’s best Today Annapolis Royal is produced “The Theatre of examples of Vauban the quietly dignified home of Neptune”, the first European earthenworks. As the seat of about 481 people and drama in North America. He government for both French Canada’s 2015 Garden of the also wrote one of the first and British regimes, the area Year. It is also the site of North Fort Anne NHS (Dan Froeze/Parks Canada) Page 12, EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide

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It is my pleasure to welcome you to historic Annapolis Royal. We are excited to have you visit our tiny perfect town. Annapolis Royal is situated on the ancestral lands of the Mi'kmaq people, and the site of the colonial capitals of Scotland, France, and Britain. Designated a National Historic District, Annapolis Royal is the cradle of our nation, and has been named one of the most liveable places in the world. William MacDonald Mayor / Maire Enjoy our award winning attractions and museums, our shops, galleries, Beauty is everywhere in Annapolis Royal, from the stalls of its Farmers’ restaurants, and nearby amusement Market to the homes of its citizens. park. There is so much to see and experience you will want to stay another day - with our local accommodations If you love design – houses, potters, award-winning heritage providing for your every comfort and gardens, art, crafts, antiques, contractors, charming shops selling convenience. vintage and modern creations – you antique, vintage and modern creations successful recycling of old and will love Annapolis Royal! The to add beauty to your life. unwanted structures. Through its We are proud of our town and excited to area is more than Canada's This colourful and vibrant area artists and craftspeople and shop share all that it has to offer. Stop by Town birthplace…it is a centre for the has museums, markets, galleries, owners and volunteers, you'll see Hall at 285 St. George Street if we can be design arts….a unique design restaurants, a year-round theatre intelligent, relevant cultural of any assistance during your visit. destination. Annapolis Royal and and is home to the Annapolis Royal institutions. Through its citizens, its surrounding townships are home Historic Gardens, one of the most you'll see a real community. to countless artists and designers beautiful and celebrated small who have moved here from other gardens in North America. parts of Canada, the United States Come See for Yourself! and Europe. They have joined the Lifestyle & Heritage Founded in 1605, Annapolis growing concentration of local A design destination, though, is Royal has reinvented itself artists and specialized craft and throughout four centuries, but it is more than just a place to buy things. T ST Folk Art & Crafts L U trades people in an area recognized still about the values you hold D It's about ideas, as well. When you E I for its beauty, quality of life, dear…a sense of place, a sense of F O Visit our cheerful gallery and come and visit Annapolis Royal, studio. We’ve got an unusual sustainable lifestyle and historic you will learn what makes this permanence, an old-fashioned connections with the wider world. collection of art and craft small town and its economic respect for heritage and the values including lots of folk art from survival so extraordinary. Through of the past, coupled with an some of our region’s best loved Handcrafts & Design its heritage, you'll see continuity acceptance of today's different folk artists. A little funky, a little The artistic and professional with the past. Through its lifestyles. It is a centre of whimsical and a lot of fun. quality of the work of the Annapolis geography, you'll see unspoiled excellence for the design arts…. a Open Daily May to October Royal area design community is rural beauty. Through the wealth of vibrant, creative community that both sophisticated and strong. It has restored and re-purposed buildings, would love to share its “design for 170 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal (902) 532-3055 nationally recognized artists and you'll see an example of the living” with you!

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Mrs. Nicholson Home VINTAGE DÉCOR AND GIFTS We seek out and sell beautiful things for your home….vintage furniture, lighting, textiles, art and accessories. Which makes us the perfect place for housewarming, wedding and holiday gifts…for you or your family and friends! We invite you to enjoy our vast collection of Asian specialty antiques. Enjoy the stone statue garden while taking a We make our own pillows, benches and footstools from vintage fabrics and always have moment to rest in our authentic tiki bar...sorry no alcohol. something amazing in stock. So come visit sisters Jane and Christine in Annapolis Royal and 218 St. George Street see Mrs. Nicholson Home for yourself. Our tiny town is your perfect design destination! HOURS: Monday to Saturday 10-6 ’ Sunday 12-5 212 St. George Street. (902) 532-5263 TEL: 902-532-0179 OPEN: Tuesday - Saturday 10 - 6, Sunday 12 - 5 CLOSED: Monday www.mrsnicholsonhome.com www.nslocal.ca/farfetchedantiques Page 14, EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide

Private Tours O’Dell House King’s Theatre National & Step-on Guides Museum (1869) King’s Theatre has been a Historic District Video Series Customized itineraries, special The O’Dell House Museum is a popular area landmark since 1921. Annapolis Royal is the smallest private tours, full tour coordination remnant of the economic prosperity It’s roots, however, go back to 1606 incorporated town in Nova Scotia, and step-on bus guides are available brought to the community by the rail- when Marc Lescarbot produced “The but with over 130 registered heritage throughout the year. Contact Alan and road and also international shipping Theatre of Neptune”, mainly as a properties, it is one of the largest Durline Melanson, 902-532-3035, interests during the Victorian period. diversion for the band of adventurers National Historic Districts in Canada. www.TourAnnapolisRoyal.com Built by Cory O’Dell, a former Nova at Port-Royal. It was followed in later Be sure to plan to stay long enough Scotia Pony Express rider, it was years by various performances by so you can enjoy all the region has to Visitor Info Centre originally used as a stagecoach inn traveling troupes and roving thespians offer. Walking tours depart the and tavern and the first stop for many in this bustling seaport town. Annapolis Royal Lighthouse every Located at Tidal Power Plant. A vital force in the life of the weekday at 2 p.m. from late-June Operated by the Annapolis Board of travelers getting off the ferry from Granville Ferry. Remains of the old community, historic King’s Theatre through early-September. Private Trade. Seasonally. 902-532-5454 entertains the area year-round with tours also available. 902-532-3035, ferry slip can still be seen at low tide. Tidal Power Plant The museum is displayed as a an impressive schedule showcasing www.TourAnnapolisRoyal.com Victorian Stagecoach Inn Victorian inn/tavern on the main local, national and international talent Annapolis Royal is home to in a delightful mix of live theatre, Bay of Fundy ca. 1870 the only tidal power plant in North floor with contemporary museum Exhibits on Annapolis Royal's History exhibits on the second floor. For more music and dance. It also features The Bay of Fundy, renown for America. Since the Bay of Fundy the world’s highest tides, awaits you AHS Genealogical Centre info call 902-532-7754 or click current movies and classic films. has the highest tides in the world, www.annapolisheritagesociety.com During the summer months, King’s only 10 minutes from the heart of the Annapolis County's Annapolis is an ideal location with Genealogical Resource Theatre spotlights local artists in National Historic District. Mi’kmaw its average tide of 7 metres. It uses Farmers and Traders their King’s Theatre Art Gallery, folklore claims the tides are caused by Microfilm, church records, the world’s largest straflo turbine to the splashing of a giant whale. See p. 6, vital statistics, family files, etc. & Winter Markets located in the lobby. The 24-hour generate up to 30 million kilowatt- event hotline is 902-532-5466. 902- 22 & 23 for more on the Bay of Fundy. Local Archives hours per year, electricity for about Farmers and Traders Market, across from the wharf, is open 532-7704, www.kingstheatre.ca 136 St. George St., Annapolis Royal 4,500 homes. Nova Scotia Power is Annapolis Heritage Annapolis Heritage Society also experimenting with new in- Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 20 Tel: 902-532-7754 Email: [email protected] through Oct. 7. It is also open on Historic Gardens Genealogical Centre stream tidal technology in the Bay Wednesdays from10 a.m. to 2 p.m See feature article on page 24. of Fundy. To learn more about during July and August. It served as Housed in the O’Dell House Nova Scotia Power's commitment a public meeting place and market HMCS/CFB Cornwallis Museum, the Genealogy Centre is to increase the mix of renewable square during colonial times and is open all year. It offers resources for energy used to provide power across often the site of entertainment Military Museum people looking for families who may Nova Scotia visit www.nspower.ca events. Visit with the friendly local Cornwallis, the largest training have lived in the Annapolis Royal Down Under Tours may be farmers and tradespeople, sample base in the British Commonwealth, region over the past 400 years. Hard available. For info: 902-532-0502 fresh produce and tasty home-baked trained the sailors who served in copy, microfilm and digital resources Canada’s Navy, the third largest by include Annapolis and the Granville treats and search for collectibles. township books, cemetery records, Fort Anne NHS annapolisroyalfarmersmarket.com the end of WW2. Armed Service Fort Anne was designated a Enjoy the Winter Market from unification dictated that it become a both published and unpublished National Historic Site in 1917 and is October 14 to May 12 on Saturday tri-service facility. It features special genealogies, local newspapers, the Canada’s oldest. It houses the Nova mornings inside the Historic memorabilia from the three branches Annapolis County deeds, vital Scotia Charter and is located in the Gardens’ Gazebo. 902-532-7018 of the armed service and the Merchant statistics, funeral home records, an heart of Annapolis Royal’s National Navy. Some displays are unique to extensive photographic collection Historic District. See pages 2, 13, 15. and an outstanding variety of on-site Port-Royal Habitation, the museum. With a well stocked Acadian/Cajun files for genealogical gift shop, the museum is located on St. Luke’s Melanson Settlement research. For info: 902-532-7754, the former base, just about halfway www.annapolisheritagesociety.com Anglican Church & North Hills Museum between Annapolis and Digby on Tours offered in July and August, These three unique attractions Hwy 1. Enter main gate. Follow the Upper Clements Parks Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. are located along Canada’s Oldest signs. For hours and admission info See page 24 for special feature [email protected] Settlement Road. See p. 12 & 23. visitwww.cornwallismuseum.ca article. www.upperclements.com

A Message from the Warden

Welcome – Bienvenue – Pjila'si! 2017 promises to be full of excitement, adventure and fun in Annapolis County; from parades and festivals to traditional community gatherings. There is something for everyone in our beautiful corner of Nova Scotia. Come and fall in love! The breathtaking natural The beauty of the Bay of Fundy shoreline, the lush Annapolis River valley, and hundreds of lakes and Chocolate Shop waterways will capture your heart and challenge your & Café skills at hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking and a dozen other outdoor pursuits. Come and be captivated by our coastal communities, towns, villages, historic Light Lunches properties and the stunning parks that are the pride of our county. In gardens, theatres, and community halls, we celebrate the rich tapestry of our history, Coffee & Espresso traditions and diverse cultures. They are on full display throughout the year, thanks Handmade in no small part to the efforts of our many dedicated volunteers. Chocolates Come and discover Annapolis County and see why we are so proud to call it home! Hope to see you soon. Great Expectations Books & Antiques Timothy Habinski 165 Lower St. George Street Warden 902-532-0120 Municipality of the County of Annapolis EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide, Page 15

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Scenic Waterfront Sinclair Inn Museum Annapolis Royal Golf Acadian Shopping District Painted Room/Ghosts & Country Club Mi’kmaq 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 one of the most with 10th generation Acadian Métis time, and enjoy a leisurely shopping are two of the highlights of the scenic courses in Nova Scotia, two Alan Melanson, retired Supervisor pace with friendly and personalized Sinclair Inn Museum. A National others are conveniently located of Interpreters for Parks Canada. service. Explore quaint shops full Historic Site and one of Canada’s within a short 30 minute drive. Enjoy music, dance, stories and of unique treasures. From Maritime architectural and historic gems, Open to the public, the beautiful learn about making rappie pie. art, crafts, curios and collectibles, portions date to 1710 or earlier, Annapolis Royal course is 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 Museum shoes and antiques, you’ll find wood-frame structures in Canada. and overlooks the Annapolis Basin a National Historic Site. Winner of the Hometown Pride Visit the recently something for everyone along One of the few dwellings from the and North Mountain. Green fees discovered & restored “Canada’s Oldest Thoroughfare.” French regime in Acadia (prior to $37.00, golf clubs and carts are Event of the Year Award, the Painted Room & Meet the Savour delicious specialties in 1713) in existence, it offers a available for rent. European style Acadian Mi’kmaq Tour departs from Ghosts of the Sinclair fine restaurants, or choose take-out unique opportunity to view original cooking in Royal Eatery Restaurant the Annapolis Royal Lighthouse at 2 for a picnic. Stroll along the scenic Acadian construction techniques. and clubhouse open all year. 902-532- p.m. every Tuesday and Friday from Oldest wood frame building in The current building combines late-June through early-September. Canada now open to the public waterfront boardwalk with its 2064, www.annapolisroyalgolf.com 2 original Acadian structures gentle breezes and spectacular view two older ones joined in 1781 by or [email protected] $10 Adults, $5 (ages 13-18) and $3 (built ca. 1708 & 1710) Joined 1781 of Granville Ferry across the river. Fredrick Sinclair. It has operated (12 & under). Enjoy a living-history Rare example of pre-expulsion under many names and owners, experience in Acadie’s birthplace. Acadian construction primarily as an inn and tavern. Site Ecotourism No Reservations. 902-532-3035, Home of Canada's first Masonic ARTsPLACE www.TourAnnapolisRoyal.com Lodge in 1738 This popular public art gallery of the first Masonic Lodge meeting & Recreation 300 years of architecture, history hosts a year 'round schedule of art in Canada in 1738, the building has Enjoy a public swimming pool, and living witnessed many important events. exhibits showcasing talented local golf, kayaking, wind-surfing, Annapolis Public Pool 230 St. George St., Annapolis Royal See construction styles and canoeing, bicycling, sport fishing, Get your swim on all summer Annapolis Heritage Society and international artists. ARCAC 902-532-0996 Email: [email protected] also offers workshops, coffee houses techniques over 300 years, from bird watching, hiking, tennis courts, every day! Enjoy open swim, lane and art talks with local and visiting clay walls of the original Acadians baseball, soccer fields, a skateboard swim, lessons, parties, swim team artists. 902-532-7069 , www.arcac.ca to wood paneling of the 1950s, a park and more! Stroll along the and games. Free swim on Canada testament to the on-going legacy of boardwalk in the National Historic Day and six days of Canada 150 fun Kayak Annapolis Royal Annapolis Royal. 902-532-7754 District. Explore scenic hiking trails, activities, July 17 - 22, plus Friday Kayak Annapolis Royal, www.annapolisheritagesociety.com the old rail line, Grist Mill and evening swims on July 7, 21 and located at Dunromin Campground, French Basin Trail. Cross country August 4. 62 Champlain Dr. 902- has kayaks, canoes, water bikes, a Candlelight ski in winter. Raven Haven Beach, 532-1777, www.annapolispool.ca pedal boat and S.U.P boards to rent Graveyard Tours Mickey Hill Pocket Wilderness, by the hour, or you can bring your No reservations taken. Just come! Kejimkujik, Oaklawn Farm Zoo, Oaklawn Farm Zoo own. A kayak training course and www.TourAnnapolisRoyal.com Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail, Nova Scotia’s largest zoo, with five different guided kayak tours, Whale Watching and Bay of Fundy one of the best displays of Big Cats ranging from 2 to 8 hours, are also French Basin Trail adventures are all nearby. Town: 902- in Eastern Canada, is located in available. Reservations for tours are This scenic 1.2 km easy walking 955-1205, County: 902-665-3022. Aylesford, only 45 minutes from required. Prices/info: 902-532-2808, trail, co-sponsored by Ducks Annapolis. Enjoy up-close animal www.dunromincampground.ca Unlimited, is located in the heart of Old St. Edwards adventures. 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, it Museum Grist Mill Annapolis River are noted for provides public education, One of the earliest in Nova A 17th century French grist mill 292 St George Street striped bass, white bass, sea trout improvement of the water quality, Scotia, the museum features early replica houses a hydroelectric plant Annapolis Royal, NS and white flounder. Public access is conservation of wildlife, plus year- Loyalist artifacts. It is located in in nearby Lequille. The first grist www.facebook.com/annapolisvariety 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 Page 16, EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide

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The Historical Association of Annapolis Royal sells two artistic Bird’s Eye View Maps that are suitable for framing: Annapolis Royal & Granville Ferry (1878) by T. M. Fowler and Annapolis Royal & Lequille (2005) by Jim Todd of Todd Graphic. These beautiful maps are available at Bainton’s Tannery Outlet, the O’Dell House Museum and other select locations. (Maps on pages 11, 13 & 14 are rotated 90 degrees clockwise.) www.TourAnnapolisRoyal.com For other maps of heritage properties, churches, wharves, cemeteries, recreation and more visit www.mapannapolis.ca This web-based asset map site, created and maintained by diverse volunteer community-interest groups, always welcomes new volunteers!

Visit Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia and explore 400 years of history.

As one of the oldest European settlements in Canada, Annapolis Royal is one of only a few Outdoor activities are abundant, including hiking trails, biking, golf, canoeing, fishing and bird National Historic Districts in the country. In 1605 the area was settled by a small group of French watching. Visit historic sites and gardens, take a candlelight graveyard tour, wander through explorers led by Samuel de Champlain and Sieur de Mons. The French named the new land Port- artists' studios and spend a Saturday morning at the Farmers and Traders Market. Royal and built the Habitation as a centre for their operations in Acadie. Unique shopping, live theatre, gourmet meals and historic inns and In Annapolis Royal you will enjoy a delightful blend of culture and B&B's make the Annapolis Royal area the perfect weekend and stunning scenery as you stroll through 400 years of history. vacation destination.

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Published Annually By 4 Tidal Power Station 21 Swimming Pool & Tennis Courts 38 Melanson Settlement N. H. S. EXPLORER COMMUNICATIONS 5 Visitor Information Centre 22 Grist Mill 39 Kayak Annapolis Royal 6 Sport Fishing 23 Golf & Country Club 40 Victoria Beach For Visitor Information Contact Town Hall P. O. Box 310, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia 7 ArtsPlace 24 Upper Clements Parks 41 Tupperville School Museum Canada B0S 1A0 8 Queen's-Kings Wharf 25 St. Edward's Church 42 Whale Watching Telephone: (902) 532-2043 Fax: (902) 532-7443 9 Amphitheatre 26 Cornwallis Military Museum 43 Boat Building www.annapolisroyal.com 10 Lighthouse 27 Mickey Hill Pocket Wilderness 44 Raven Haven Beachside Family Park Durline Melanson Alan Melanson 11 Scenic Boardwalk 28 Kejimkujik National Park 45 Gael Tours Editor Historian 12 Sinclair Inn Museum 29 Town Hall 46 Oaklawn Farm Zoo Don & Jeannie Allen, Peter Wyman 13 Wharf 30 Post Office 47 Annapolis Basin Conference Centre Explorer Consultants 14 Historic Gardens 31 Court House 48 Annapolis Highland Vineyards To Advertise Ph: (902) 532-3034, Fax: 532-2911 15 Fort Anne National Historic Site 32 Garrison Graveyard B Bank C Church [email protected] H www.ExploreAnnapolisRoyal.com 16 O'Dell House Museum 33 Boat Haul Up Community Health Centre 17 Waterfront Shopping District 34 Fire Station R Recreation P Parking © Explorer Communications 2017 Washrooms EXPLORER EXPLORER, 2014, 2017Official Official Visitors Visitors Guide, Guide, Page 19 3

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In 2017, Fort Anne celebrates Officers' Quarters was the only Dolan, explained, “The new exhibit historic sites. Parks Canada cares 100 years since it became the remaining barracks. tells the history of what the site for 171 of Canada's nearly 1,000 foundation of Canada's system of was, and what it is today. Through designated sites where visitors can national historic commemoration. In the 1880s, the fort's working with the communities that walk in the footsteps of history and However, its story reaches back blockhouse was torn down without played major roles in the history of savour the essence of Canada. As a more than 3,000 years, weaving prior notice. Parks Canada site the site such as the Mi'kmaq, special bonus, in honour of Canada together a tapestry of history that manager, Lillian Stewart explains, Acadians, and African Nova turning 150, entry is free to all includes the Mi'kmaq, French, “This galvanized the citizens who Scotians, the new exhibit reflects Parks Canada operated national Scots, British and Acadians. Over successfully petitioned the the social, cultural and military historic sites, national parks and the centuries, it has been a camp Government of Canada so that on story of all of the peoples involved national marine conservation areas. site, farmland, seat of government January 24, 1917, through an in shaping the site, the town, and Visitors of all ages are invited to and battlefield, and it remains an Order-in-Council, Fort Anne ultimately the country. Innovative take advantage of this special outstanding example of a Vauban- became the first operated national technology allows visitors to tailor opportunity to celebrate Canada style fortification. historic site in the country. Its their experience and delve deeper and discover, or re-discover, the designation was early in a into the stories that interest them story of Fort Anne from centuries In Southwestern Nova Scotia, in protection and conservation the most.” past to today. the beautiful town of Annapolis movement that now counts almost 1883 Blockhouse watercolour, A.E. Munro Royal, looking over the rolling hills 1,000 historic places being In addition to the new exhibit, www.parkscanda.gc.ca/fortanne of Fort Anne towards the peaceful protected across the country.” It is favourite experiences continue like Annapolis Basin on a calm also of note that by 1825, “Fort the Parks Canada Xplorers program morning, you may sense the legacy Anne” became the generally for children and The Historical of this place. Part of the traditional accepted name; however, during Association of Annapolis Royal's homeland of the Mi'kmaq, called the process to designate Fort Anne, candlelight graveyard tour of the Kespukwitk, for thousands of a controversy over its name was the Garrison Graveyard, home to some years, this land continues to hold impetus for the formation of the of the oldest English gravestones in great cultural significance. In Historic Sites and Monuments Canada. recent centuries, this was one of the Board which continues the work most hotly contested pieces of land of recommending heritage 2017 is a special year to celebrate designations. 1914 First tour guide/final soldier - Andrew Gilmore on the entire continent as a not only Fort Anne but all national succession of Scottish, French, and 1928 Unveiling of Samuel Vetch plaque English settlers clashed over this Today, Fort Anne continues to be place, often drawing the Mi'kmaq a community gathering place. into their conflict. The Mi'kmaq Local residents and visitors alike fought to preserve their way of life have a strong connection to the site amid the constant upheavals. enjoying the grounds for exercise and relaxation. Thousands are The fifth fort on the site was inspired to gather together for completed in 1713, and the British special events including Canada 1917 Soldier governed Nova Scotia from the fort Day and Natal Day celebrations. until Halifax was founded in 1749. It was the site of thirteen attacks, In preparation for 2017 seven changes of hands, and the celebrations, Parks Canada staff ratification of the Treaty of Boston, worked on several projects, such as between the British and the a major restoration on the walls of Mi'kmaq, in 1726 and 1728. The the Officers' Quarters, an 1930's Aerial view of grounds and Annapolis Royal fort continued to play a military innovative new exhibit and a role until 1854. Its buildings revitalized visitor experience. gradually deteriorated until the Parks Canada project manager, Ted

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1934-35 Foundation Restoration, Officers' Quarters 1895 Fort Anne Bridge 1950 Visitors enjoying Fort Anne Page 22, EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide Up Close & Personal Art Galleries & Studios

Tues. to Fri: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturdays: 1 - 4 p.m. (by volunteer, call ahead) Spring / Summer weekend hours check website Lucky Rabbit Cam Albright Sharon Irving Kennedy Jaime Lee Lightle Angela Chartier/Philip Woods Cam Albright 396 St. George St., Annapolis Royal, NS 902-532-7069 SATSO ART GALLERY/STUDIO ROUND HILL STUDIO CATFISH MOON WATER’S EDGE STUDIO e-mail: [email protected] website: www.arcac.ca

Lucky Rabbit Cam Albright Dawn Oman Jay Stone ARCAC Tom & Cindy Wilson DAWN OMAN ART GALLERY TURNED TIMBERS STUDIO ARTsPLACE GALLERY FAR-FETCHED ANTIQUES/ART MARITIME CULTURE: CANADA 150 EVENTS ARCAC ARCAC (Annapolis Region THEN & NOW 396 St. George St., Annapolis Royal Community Arts Council) is one of Ph: (902) 532-7069, www.arcac.ca This sesquicentennial project [email protected] the Cultural Centres designated by honours 400+ years of traditional CATFISH MOON NS Department of Tourism & wooden boat-building on the Bay of 170 St. George St., Annapolis Royal Culture. It acts as a focus for local Fundy shores. The building of a 28’ Ph: (902) 532-3055 arts talent and expertise and helps 19th century style fishing schooner, www.catfishmoon.com coordinate arts resources in the Maritime Arts and Crafts demos, DAWN OMAN ART talks and displays draws viewers 98 St. Granville Street in Bridgetown 5345 Granville Rd, Granville Ferry Annapolis Region. ARTsPLACE, (902) 588-2002, [email protected] (902) 955-9971 grandoakbnb.ca its artist-run gallery, is open all year. and volunteers to various sites. Visit www.dawnomanart.com More info about the following www.arcac for details and schedule. FAR-FETCHED ANTIQUES & ART Canada 150 Events is available at 218 St. George St., Annapolis Royal (902) 532-7069, www.arcac.ca ARTISTS’ STUDIOS TOUR Ph: (902) 532-0179 The Area’s large representation www.nslocal.ca/farfetchedantiques of artists in all of the arts disciplines ROUND HILL STUDIO MAUD LEWIS WEEKEND 302 St. George St., Annapolis Royal includes visual arts, performing arts, (902) 955-0365 www.roundhillstudio.com May 26 - 28 crafts and literary arts. To visit the [email protected] Enjoy film, drama, discussions, colourful galleries and studios of the SATSO ART GALLERY & STUDIO treats and inspection of her art. multi-talented artists featured above 253 St. George, (Upstairs), Annapolis is a special area highlight. (902) 526-0881, www.satsogallery.com LOOKABOUT For more information about the [email protected] TURNED TIMBERS STUDIO Lookabout, based on a popular studios, galleries, artists and special 6684 Sissiboo Road in Bear River Victorian game, features a story told events see pages 7 and 17. Addresses Ph: (902) 467-0337, Jay Stone through art displays at King’s of the Galleries and Artists Studios [email protected] Theatre, ARTsPLACE, O’Dell are listed to the right. Locations are WATER’S EDGE STUDIO House Museum and Historic shown on the Maps on pages 11 and 5266 Granville Rd. in Granville Ferry Gardens through Aug. Visit all sites 22. Be sure to shop early for an Ph: (902) 532-1933, Cam Albright to complete the story. www.arcac.ca ARTfelt Christmas. Enjoy! www.CamAlbright.wix.com/art

April 9 - 29 Laura Martina Renee Forrestall Paul Syme Arlene White May 7 - June 11 Morgan & Jon Corston June 18 - July 16 Charlott Zimmermann July 23 - Aug. 26 Pene Domries Ongoing Annapolis Region’s Sept. 3 - Oct. 7 SOFAAR Boatbuilding Maritime Culture: Oct. 15 - Nov. 18 EGPC Then & Now* Nov. 26 - Dec. 21 Jennifer Modigliani Artist Residency Jennifer Angus April - August “Lookabout”* Discover exhibits throughout town March 5 - April 1 Micheline Gushue May 26 - 28 Maude Lewis Weekend* April 9 - 29 Lisa Roos ART STUDIO June 3 Classical Guitar Concert May 7 - June 11 James Lightle Aug. 19 & 20 “Paint the Town”* June 18 - July 16 Cynthia Henry & GALLERY July 23 - Aug. 26 ARCAC Scholarship Satso (earth lake) Gallery Recipient showcases the art work of Alannah Journeay contemporary artist May 7 - June 11 ARC Jennifer Angus Sept. 3 - Oct. 7 Jaime Lee Lightle Thru Sept. 2 Jennifer Angus Exhibit Sharon Irving-Kennedy Oct. 15 - Nov. 18 Kate Wasteneys and visiting artists. June 18 - July 16 ARC Amanda Nov. 26 - Dec. 21 Janet Larkman Rhodenizer July 23 - Aug. 26 Carrie Allison 253 Saint George Street Goodfellow UPSTAIRS Sept. 3 - Oct. 7 ARC Mathieu Leger October 30, 7 - 9 p.m. Fee: Donation Annapolis Royal, NS Oct. 15 - Nov. 18 My Story Photo Project Authors & Artists from Conundrum Press 902-526-0881 Nov 26 - Dec 21 Annual Art Show & Sale www.conundrumpress.com [email protected] TURNED TIMBERS STUDIO 396 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal, NS 902-532-7069 www.satsogallery.com [email protected] www.arcac.ca EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide, Page 23

Banner Real Estate 324 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0 phone: (902) 532-7501, fax: (902) 532-7288 We have a wonderful selection of heritage properties, waterfrontage, country houses and retirement options. Visit us on our website: www.remaxbanner.com Brian Bohaker Selby Gosset 902-526-2274 902-308-3330 Alyn How David Journeay 902-532-8650 902-665-0045 The Annapolis Royal Area is a Raven Haven Canoe Annapolis Lucy Muszkie Andrea Smth year ‘round vacation destination. For 902-308-3144 902-247-2334 more information on parks, trails Beachside Family Park County Paul Wear and recreation publications contact Raven Haven, open mid-June Over 220 lakes in Annapolis 902-532-8463 Banner Real Estate the County of Annapolis at to Sept. 4, is a 4-acre family-oriented County provide numerous paddling [email protected] or visit park on the scenic shores of nearby and fishing opportunities. Canoe www.AnnapolisCounty.ca and look Sandy Bottom Lake, owned by the Annapolis County: A Paddler’s under “Community & Recreation”. Municipality of Annapolis County, Guide to Outdoor Adventure managed by Recreation Services. features twenty-five canoe routes, Annapolis County Reservations are recommended for ranging from day trips to exciting the campsites, cabins and hostel. overnight/river trips, plus key Parks, Trails & Qualified lifeguards will supervise components about boating safety, Open Spaces swimmers daily from 11 a.m. until equipment, the wilderness ethics, 7 p.m. Enjoy the playground, join in This popular brochure includes various outfitters, trip planning, a game of beach volleyball or ring professionally digitized maps, route a map and 40 outdoor adventures. toss, and visit the canteen for tasty Whether you walk, jog, hike, cycle, locations, and a stunning collection paddle, bird watch, garden, fish, treats. 532-7320. Off season: (902) of photographs depicting Annapolis cross country ski or enjoy traveling 665-4637, [email protected] County’s interesting and centuries- by car, the diverse landscape with its old paddling tradition. Third edition picturesque parks, scenic vistas, trails Bicycle Annapolis available! www.AnnapolisCounty.ca and beautiful sunsets will inspire you. County Mickey Hill If you bike be sure to pick up a Delaps Cove free copy of the County’s popular Pocket Wilderness Wilderness Trail Bicycle Annapolis County: A This beautiful and secluded Stroll through the lush forest Cyclist’s Guide to Outdoor wilderness area is located on Rt. 8 and emerge for a breath of salt air Adventure. It features twenty-two about 10 minutes from Annapolis on the rugged, windswept coastline routes, from easy to moderate to on the way out towards Kejimkujik of the Bay of Fundy. This is a nature challenging, plus Nova Scotia’s National Park. It features scenic lover and photographer’s paradise. bicycle laws, safe cycling tips, walking trails, a picnic area and Interpretation sites and picnic areas detailed route descriptions and beach. Interpretive signs posted. offer wonderful opportunities for professionally digitized maps. special educational and pleasurable Kejimkujik Nat’l. Park wilderness adventures. Located only Outdoor Recreation Keji, both a National Park and a Come and visit Dawn Oman at her new Art Gallery, approx. 24 km (15 miles) northwest National Historic Site, is located Former Gordon Providence United Church of Annapolis, Delaps Cove has two Map only 45 minutes from Annapolis Originally from Yellowknife, this native artist brings with her a taste of scenic wilderness trails, Bohaker This free new map encourages Royal. Consisting of 381 square km the North in her colourful paintings and array of affordable giftware! and Charlie’s, each with its own a healthier lifestyle and helps you of forests laced with streams, rivers unique ecosystem. The abandoned plan fun, active, outdoor recreation and lakes, it is a welcome refuge 298 St. Granville Street, Bridgetown 902-588-2002 Old Shore Rd. links them. Bohaker adventures for all four seasons in and a nature-lover’s delight. 902- [email protected] www.dawnomanart.com Trail has a magnificent waterfall. beautiful Annapolis County. 682-2772, www.pc.gc.ca/keji

More than 80 artists will visit Annapolis Royal the weekend of August 19 and 20 for Paint the Town©. People come from throughout Atlantic Canada and beyond. The artists will work in all styles, from traditional to contemporary, in a variety of media including oil, acrylic, watercolour, iron, stone, wood and photography. In previous years, they have produced an average of over 500 pieces of art over the Paint the Town weekend. The public is invited to watch the artists at work. Bids can be placed on art as soon as it reaches the Paint the Town gallery at The Academy between 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Final bids by 6 p.m. each day. See something you can’t live The first Paint the Town© took place in August 1996, with 25 artists without – purchase it at a “buy-it- coming to paint on site around the historic town of Annapolis Royal. now” gallery price, valid until 5 Today it has grown into the anchor fund-raising event for the colourful p.m. Proceeds are split 50/50 Annapolis Region Community Arts Council and it’s artist-run gallery, between artists and ARCAC.. ARTsPLACE. For info contact ARCAC, 902-532-7069, www.arcac.ca Page 24, EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide

CRADLE OF ACADIE NATAL DAY FORT ANNE HANDS AROUND August 1 - 15 ENCAMPMENT DAYS FORT ANNE The spotlight is on the Acadian Aug. 4 (p.m.) - Aug. 6 (a.m.) Aug. 5 (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.) House at the Historic Gardens and Stroll around the encampment Come mark Fort Anne’s 100th 17th century life in the Annapolis of the 84th Regiment of Foot 2nd Royal Area, once the Cradle of Anniversary and Canada’s 150th Battalion (Royal Highland birthday with a spectacular aerial Acadie. www.historicgardens.com Emigrants). Enjoy the sights, smells Acadian Heritage Tours are photograph. Picture 500 and sounds of black powder participants creating a human link also offered by Alan Melanson, a musketry, outdoor cooking and life The Cat Ferry in Yarmouth 90 Minutes 10th generation Acadian, at the on the pathway surrounding Fort Fundy Rose Ferry in Digby 35 Minutes Annapolis Royal Lighthouse every in an 18th century military camp. Anne while high above a drone Halifax International Airport 120 Minutes Tuesday and Friday at 2 p.m. Experience conditions of centuries- captures the moment on film. Kejimkujik National Park & NHS 45 Minutes www.TourAnnapolisRoyal.com old military life. On Saturday Family, friends and visiting guests afternoon, if weather permits, are all welcome. (Rain or shine) NATAL DAY WEEKEND observe military techniques in a Afterwards, weather permitting, August 4 - 7 tactical battle. 902-532-2397. witness a historic-style sunset Natal Day Weekend, an ceremony by the 84th Regiment of annual highlight, consists of four MOTORCYCLE RALLY Foot 2nd Battalion. 902-532-2397 delightful days of fun including the Aug. 4 - 6 Coronation of the Leader of the 37th Annual Rally. 902-532- DELAPS COVE Royal Party, Fun Run, Farmers and 7269, www.74thcrusaders.ca WALK WITH NATURE Traders Market, 18th Century From Streetscapes to Seascapes, 38th ANNUAL FUN RUN August 13 (1 p.m.) you don't want to miss it! Military Encampment, 74th Join recreation staff and nature Crusaders Motorcycle Rally, Aug. 5 enthusiasts for a fun guided, Plankton, Periwinkles and Predators Outdoor Concert, Art Shows, Sports Join in a 4 km run in historic Day and Legion’s BBQ open to all, Annapolis Royal, partly on paved interpretive hike of Bohaker Trail Stones, Steeples, Ships and Seafood, and the Bay of Fundy Shore. Don’t Walking tour of Digby, Mobile Canteen, Beerfest, Fire Hall road and partly on cross country. Pancake Breakfasts, Mini Golf, Prizes awarded to runners of all ages miss the waterfall! No charge; just Bay of Fundy Recommended Experience Grand Street Parade, Soap Box and abilities. Registration is $5. Pre- bring smiles and heaps of Derby, Horseshoe & Sports register by July 14 to be eligible for a enthusiasm. Delap’s Cove www.gaeltours.ca Tournament, Ecumenical Service, race memento. Limited run day Wilderness Trail is approx. 24 km Sunset Ceremony, Fireworks, registration 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. sharp at (15 mi.) northwest of Annapolis on Email: [email protected] Candlelight Graveyard Tours and the Municipal Building. Payment is the Bay of Fundy shore. For info: Ph: 902-245-4689 Cell: 902-247-2146 @gaeltours Also on: more. Events also held at the Historic due at time of registration, payable to Nancy Chisholm, 902-665-3022, 33 Wilson Lane, RR #1 Gardens. 902-532-7018, 902-532- the County of Annapolis. 902-665- [email protected] or Smith's Cove, NS B0S 1S0 greg_fundy 2397 or www.annapolisroyal.com 3022, www.AnnapolisCounty.ca visit wwwAnnapolisCounty.ca

NAT’L ABORIGINAL DAY LEARN TO CAMP LEARN TO PADDLE June 21 July 21 - 23 Aug. 26 - 27 Celebrate Mi’kmaw culture Learn the basics, what to bring, Enjoy canoeing and kayaking with Parks Canada interpreters and what to eat and how to cook during demos, clinics and activities – perfect special guests. Enjoy tours, culinary this two-day program jointly for beginner and seasoned paddlers. and cultural demonstrations. presented by Mountain Equipment Bring a canoe or rent one on-site. Co-op. $44 Adult. $22 Child. Presented with Canoe/Kayak NS. CANADA DAY Space limited. Reserve early! July 1 BIG KEJI PICNIC Enjoy a Tintamarre (Acadian 48TH BIRTHDAY PARTY Sept. 2 marching/noisemaking tradition), Aug. 5 Bring a picnic. Enjoy games and group campfire, lemonade, free Free cupcakes, refreshments, surprises at Merrymakedge Beach. cupcakes, Friends of Keji Photo Keji Tintamarre Noise Parade, SAVOUR THE TRAIL Contest and interpretation programs. Biker Poker Run and more! Sept. 30 PARKS CANADA BIOBLITZ Experience tasty, locally-sourced DARK SKY WEEKENDS dishes and beverages created by NS July 15 - 16 Aug. 11 - 13 & Sept. 22 - 24 A Canada 150 Signature event! Community College’s culinary arts Search Keji’s spectacular students. $44. Tickets limited. Team up with scientists and experts night skies for planets, galaxies, to learn about wildlife and record constellations and more in Nova THANKSGIVING WEEKEND your observations. Best for ages 10 Scotia’s only Dark Sky Preserve. October 8 - 9 & up. Register by July 14 at Visitor Presented with (RASC) the Royal Haunted Jaunt, Cold Turkey Centre or call 902-682-2772. Astronomical Society of Canada. Swim & Pumpkin Carving Contest. www.ExploreAnnapolisRoyal.com EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide, Page 25

year: “Mr. Gaga” by award-winning the County’s website and Facebook. filmmaker Tomer Heymann, on the or contact Debra Ryan, 902-665- works of Ohad Naharin. 902-532- 5010, [email protected] 7704. www.fodar.ca www.annapoliscounty.ca TALL SHIPS WHARF RATS: GO HAWG August 16 WILD IN THE GARDENS Don’t miss the beautiful site as September 1 - 4 some Tall Ships sail by Annapolis Visit the Historic Gardens Royal. Enjoy special events at the while you are in the area for Digby’s Historic Gardens and free concerts Wharf Rat Rally. 902-532-7018. by J. P. Cormier in the Annapolis Royal Amphitheatre, 6 - 7 pm and 8 - TEA & GARDEN PARTY 9 pm. The ships are expected September 10 (2 - 4 p.m.) around 7 pm. Festivities conclude Enjoy an afternoon of live Annapolis with a Candlelight Graveyard Tour music, tea and tasty treats at North at 9:30 pm and fireworks display. Hills Museum. Free family event. Royal Golf www.annapolisroyal.com Donations welcome. 902-532-2168. A CELEBRATION OF ART INTERNATIONAL TOWN VINTAGE AUTO SHOW August 19 - 27 CRIERS’ COMPETITION Open Weekdays: 10am - 6pm August 13 (1 - 4p.m.) Enjoy art-themed exhibits and September 16 (3 - 4:30 p.m.) Saturdays: 9am - 6pm View cars, trucks and tractors activities at the Historic Gardens Assemble on the parade square (Winter) from 1900 - 1980. Chat with the with a natural emphasis on art in the of Fort Anne for a colourful event! owners, take photos and enjoy North garden. www.historicgardens.com Take in the pageantry of the Saturdays: 8am - 6pm Hills Museum, 5065 Granville Rd., elegantly-attired Town Criers and (Summer) Granville Ferry. All are welcome at PAINT THE TOWN their consorts. Listen to each this free family event! 902-532-2168, YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT! [email protected] August 19 & 20 competitor execute the finely- See special feature on page 17. crafted cry. After the competition, 253 St. George Street mix and mingle with these (902) 532-7766 FESTIVAL OF DANCE MÉTIS CULTURE DAY international guests. 902-532-2397 ANNAPOLIS ROYAL August 20 (1 - 4 p.m.) August 15 - 19 Over 400 years ago, the WINTER MARKET Festival of Dance Annapolis Mi’kmaq and the French met at October 14 - May 12, 2018 Royal (FODAR) is Atlantic Canada's Port-Royal. They shared knowledge Buy local food products and only summer contemporary dance and formed an alliance. Members of more on Sat. mornings, 9 - Noon, at festival. Curated to mark Canada's the Association des Acadiens- Historic Gardens. 902-532-7018 150th, highlights include “Sara Does Métis-Souriquois continue to a Solo”, a funny one-woman dance practice many of the traditions they NORTH AMERICAN account of aging by Sarah Porter. learned from the Mi'kmaq. Through CONKERS CONTEST EST IN A NNAPOLIS “World Premiere” by Maria Osende singing, drumming and prayer, by October 14 ED B ROY and Megan Matheson Hamilton taking part in a smudging ceremony Conkers is a unique, centuries- OT A L fuses contemporary and flamenco. and with demonstrations and old British Game using chestnuts on V “Native American Hoop Dance” will displays, you will experience their strings. Don’t miss the 6th Annual be performed by Barbara Diabo, rich culture. 902-532-2898 North American Championship at originally from the Mohawk First the Historic Gardens. Fun for all ages. Nation of Kahnawake. “Sacred FORT-TO-FORT Garden” (1986) is a hauntingly August 26 GHOST TOWN beautiful duet created by David The County of Annapolis, the October 21 - 31 Earle. “Boys Will Be Men” (1985) is Town of Annapolis Royal and Be sure to visit...if you dare! 902-532- a poignant duet of relationships, Parks Canada are partnering to 7018, www.ExploreGhostTown.com gender and power by Michael invite you to walk, run or bike Fort- Caldwell and Louis Laberge Côté. to-Fort. The fun will start at Fort “Lighted Rooms” features Annapolis Anne National Historic Site and Member of Parliament Royal's talented, critically acclaimed travel to Port-Royal National Company of Angels with a blend of Historic Site of Canada (The Colin Fraser for West Nova dance, personal stories, music and Habitation) all in celebration of Député de Nova-Ouest poetry. Dance on Film is new this Canada’s 150th. For more info visit E-mail: [email protected] Toll-free: 1-866-280-5302 the 2 George Street P.O. Box 865 Middleton, NS B0S 1P0 902-825-3327

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Wishing you a memorable HOUSE CHAMBRE visit to our beautiful region of OF DES West Nova. COMMONS COMMUNES Souhaitant à vous tous, un House of Commons, agréable séjour dans notre Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 belle région de Nova-Ouest. Recycle, refurbish, repurpose ....there’s just ne earth 613-995-5711 Page 26, EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide

ARCHITECT ANNAPOLIS ROYAL GOLF AT THE TURRET JOST ARCHITECTS & COUNTRY CLUB BED & BREAKFAST 240 St. George St., P. O. Box 458 3816 Hwy 1 (2 km west of Annapolis) 372 St. George, Across from Fort Anne Ph: (902) 532-2395, Fax: 532-7707 Ph: (902) 532-2064 Ph: (902) 532-5770 Email: [email protected] www.annapolisroyalgolf.com www.attheturret.com ART & ARTISTS, ANTIQUES, ANNAPOLIS ROYAL A comfortable stroll to shops, museums, BOOKS & COLLECTIBLES HISTORIC GARDENS etc. Air conditioned. 4 Star. DAWN OMAN ART 441 St. George St. THE BAILEY HOUSE 98 St. Granville Street in Bridgetown Ph: (902) 532-7018, Fax: 532-7445 BED & BREAKFAST (902) 588-2002, [email protected] www.historicgardens.com 150 St. George Street www.dawnomanart.com CANDLELIGHT Ph: (902) 532-1285, 1-877-532-1285 GRAVEYARD TOURS www.baileyhouse.ca (4.5 Star rating) FAR-FETCHED ANTIQUES & ART One of Annapolis Royal’s oldest homes 218 St. George St. Every night in July, Aug. & Sept. In June (circa 1770). Superb waterfront location Ph: (902) 532-0179 and Oct. 1-15 every Sun., Tues., Wed. & on quiet, historic Lower St. George St. www.nslocal.ca/farfetchedantiques Thurs. plus First Fridays. Departs Fort Anne Easy walk to shops, restaurants, theatre GREAT EXPECTATIONS Parking Lot 9:30 p.m. Rain or shine. No and museums. BOOKS & ANTIQUES Reservations. www.TourAnnapolisRoyal.com BREAD & ROSES INN 165 St. George St. FESTIVAL OF DANCE 82 Victoria St., PO Box 177 Ph: (902) 532-0120 ANNAPOLIS ROYAL (FODAR) Ph: (902) 532-5727, 1-888-899-0551 THE GREEN BARN King’s Theatre, Aug. 15-19, 2017 www.breadandroses.ns.ca 5469 Hwy. 1, (5 min. from Annapolis) Ph: (902) 532-7704, www.fodar.ca Provincial Heritage Property (c.1882) Ph: (902) 532-3066, in Granville Centre FORT ANNE, PORT-ROYAL & CROFT HOUSE www.thegreenbarn.ca MELANSON SETTLEMENT BED & BREAKFAST MAD HATTER BOOKS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITES 51 Riverview Lane, Granville Centre 213 St. George St. Ph: (902) 532-2321, 532-2397 (Fort Anne) Ph/Fax: (902) 532-0584 902-532-2898 (Port-Royal) www.pc.gc.ca Toll Free: 1-866-532-0584 Ph: (902) 532-2070, 1-800-565-2070 [email protected] www.crofthouse.ca www.baintons.ca Open 7 days a week GAEL TOURS (EXPLORE DIGBY) 33 Wilson Ln., RR 1, Smith’s Cove, NS THE GARRISON HOUSE INN MRS. NICHOLSON HOME Celebrating 34 Years, Same owner. 212 St. George St. Ph: (902) 245-4689 Cell: 247-2146 [email protected] www.gaeltours.ca 350 St. George, Across from Fort Anne Ph: (902) 532-5263 Ph: (902) 532-5750, Fax: 532-5501 www.mrsnicholsonhome.com KAYAK ANNAPOLIS ROYAL www.garrisonhouse.ca ROUND HILL STUDIO Located at Dunromin Campground GRAND OAK MANOR B & B 302 St. George St., Ph: (902) 532-2808 5345 Granville Road, Granville Ferry (902) 955-0365 www.roundhillstudio.com www.dunromincampground.ca (902) 955-9971, www.grandoakbnb.ca [email protected] KEJIMKUJIK NATIONAL PARK GRANVALLEY BED & BREAKFAST SATSO ART GALLERY & STUDIO & NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 4474 Granville Rd., between Granville 253 St. George St. (Upstairs) Ph: (902) 682-2772, (902) 682-2770 Ferry & Port Royal, 5.8 km from causeway (902) 526-0881, www.satsogallery.com www.pc.gc.ca/keji Ph: (902) 532-5678 3931 Shore Road West [email protected] KING’S THEATRE SOCIETY www.granvalley.com TURNED TIMBERS STUDIO 209 St. George St. HEDLEY HOUSE BY THE SEA 6684 Sissiboo Road in Bear River Ph: (902) 532-7704, (902) 532-5466. Exit 24 or 25 off Hwy 101 Hillsburn, NS Ph: (902) 467-0337, Jay Stone www.kingstheatre.ca Ph: (902) 245-2500, Fax: 245-1012 [email protected] NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT www.hedleyhouse.ca 902-532-0155 WATER’S EDGE STUDIO TOURS - CANADA 150 TOUR The paradise by the sea. 5266 Granville Rd. in Granville Ferry “Hometown Pride Event of the Year” with HILLSDALE HOUSE INN Just minutes from Ph: (902) 532-1933, Cam Albright Historical Association’s Alan Melanson 519 St. George St. Ph: (902) 532-2345, 1-877-839-2821 Annapolis Royal on the www.CamAlbright.wix.com/art 2 p.m., Lighthouse, Mon., Wed. & Thurs. ATTRACTIONS www.TourAnnapolisRoyal.com www.hillsdalehouseinn.ca beautiful Bay of Fundy! ACADIAN/MI’KMAQ TOURS Canada Select 4 Star, CAA/AAA NORTH HILLS MUSEUM Member Property, Weddings, Reunions, With 10th generation Acadian Métis, 5065 Granville Rd., Granville Ferry Alan Melanson, 2 p.m., Tues. & Fri. Small Conferences/Events visit us on Ph: (902) 532-7754, (902) 532-2168 JUST B LODGING facebook tripadvisor TM Annapolis Royal Lighthouse. 532-3035 www.annapolisheritagesociety.com www.TourAnnapolisRoyal.com 92 Prince Albert Rd. www.shoreroadseafood.com OAKLAWN FARM ZOO Ph: (902) 532-2392, Fax: 532-0861 ANNAPOLIS HIGHLAND In Aylesford, 45 minutes from Annapolis.. www3.ns.sympatico.ca/justb VINEYARDS (902) 847-9790 www.oaklawnfarmzoo.ca QUEEN ANNE INN 2635 Clementsvale Road, Bear River East O’DELL HOUSE MUSEUM 494 St. George St. Ph: (902) 467-0360 136 St. George St. Ph: (902) 532-7850, 1-877-536-0403 902-532-5207 www.annapolishighlandvineyards.com Ph: (902) 532-7754, Fax: 532-0700 www.queenanneinn.ns.ca tomspizzeriahelenscabins.ca ANNAPOLIS ROYAL www.annapolisheritagesociety.com CLOTHING, SHOES FARMERS & TRADERS MARKET SINCLAIR INN MUSEUM & DEPARTMENT STORE Across from Wharf & King’s Theatre 232 St. George St. BAINTON’S TANNERY OUTLET Sat. mornings, 8 - 1, May 20 - Oct. 7 Ph: (902) 532-7754, Fax: 532-0700 213 St. George St. Also Wednesdays, 10 - 2 in July & Aug. www.annapolisheritagesociety.com Ph: (902) 532-2070, 1-800-565-2070 www.annapolisroyalfarmersmarket.com UPPER CLEMENTS PARKS www.baintons.ca ANNAPOLIS PUBLIC POOL 5 min from Annapolis in Upper Clements LOCKHART’S 63 Champlain Dr. in Annapolis Royal Ph: (902) 532-7557, 1-888-248-4567 CASUALS & WORKWEAR Ph: (902) 532-1777, Daily: July 1 - Sept. 2 258 St. George St. For Hours/Programs: www.annapolispool.ca www.upperclements.com BANK Ph: (902) 532-7706 ANNAPOLIS REGION [email protected] COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL RBC ROYAL BANK, ANNAPOLIS LOOSE ENDS TRADING CO. 396 St. George St. 248 St. George. St., Annapolis Royal 195 St. Anthony St. Ph: (902) 532-7069, Fax: 532-7357 Ph: (902) 532-2371, Fax: 532-7341 Ph: (902) 532-7572 www.arcac.ca B&Bs and INNS www.looseendstrading.com ANNAPOLIS RIVER FESTIVAL A SEAFARING MAIDEN V & S - ANNAPOLIS ROYAL July 15 - Jubilee Park in Bridgetown Located on the Annapolis River VARIETY STORE Clean Annapolis River Project (CARP) with views of Fort Anne. 4 Star. 292 St. George St., Annapolis Royal https://www.annapolisriver.ca/annapolis Toll-free reservations 1-888-532-0379 Ph: (902) 286-3111, Fax: 286-3110 -river-festival Email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/annapolisvariety

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CONFERENCE CENTRE JEWELLERS THE GARRISON HOUSE INN ANNAPOLIS BASIN FANCY JEWELLERS 350 St. George St. CONFERENCE CENTRE 318 St. George St., Annapolis Royal Ph: (902) 532-5750, Fax: 532-5501 761 Broadway Avenue, Box 279 57 Water St., Digby www.garrisonhouse.ca Cornwallis Park, NS B0S 1H0 Ph: (902) 532-5185, 245-2431 Exquisite dining in three intimate Toll Free: 1-888-830-4466, www.digbyscalloppearl.ca dining rooms plus a screened verandah. [email protected] www.abcc.ca Exclusive Scallop Pearl jewellery Breakfast and dinner served to the CONSTRUCTION public daily. Highly recommended in created by Craig Fancy, Canadian “Where to eat in Canada.” Fully licensed. JGR INVESTMENTS, LTD. diamond jewellery, 10K and 14K gold GERMAN BAKERY & CAFÉ New Home & Turnkey Construction jewellery, Canadian-made Seagull 358 St. George (Across from Fort Anne) 132 St. Anthony St., Annapolis Royal Pewter giftware. Ph: (902) 532-1990 (902) 532-8373, [email protected] LEATHER www.germanbakery.ca COTTAGES, TENTS, RVs BAINTON’S TANNERY OUTLET LEO’S CAFÉ DUNROMIN CAMPGROUND 213 St. George St., (902) 532-2070 222 St. George St., Ph: (902) 532-7424 4618 Hwy #1 (2 min. E. of Annapolis) 1-800-565-2070, www.baintons.ca Catering for Small or Large Functions (902) 532-2808, Waterfront camping & Leather jackets and motorcycle www.leoscafe.ca cabins. www.dunromincampground.ca apparel, slippers, sheepskins, gloves, LOLA’S CAFÉ FUNDY TRAIL purses, Tilley hats and Rigor outerwear 200 St. George St. (Old Post Office) CAMPGROUND & COTTAGES LEGAL Ph: (902) 532-1902 15 min. No. of A.R. on Bay of Fundy ARMSTRONG & ARMSTRONG www.LolasLittleCakeEmporium.com Ph: (902) 532-7711, www.fundytrail.com Barristers, Solicitors & Notaries NEW CHARLIE’S PLACE 1-877-519-CAMP (2267) 240 St. George St., P. O. Box 575 38 Prince Albert Rd. (Highway 1) HELEN’S CABINS Ph: (902) 532-2155, Fax: 532-7211 Ph: (902) 532-2111 On Hwy 201, 1 mi. East of Annapolis Email: [email protected] OLD TOWN PUB (902) 532-5207 (Next to Tom’s Pizzeria) PATRICIA L. REARDON Across from Wharf, 9-11 Church St. www.tomspizzeriahelenscabins.ca Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public Ph: (902) 532-2244, (on Facebook) MILFORD HOUSE Good food, good friends. Join us! 234 St. George St., P. O. Box 366 ROYAL EATERY 5296 Highway 8, South Milford Ph: (902)-532-7904, 532-5560 AT ANNAPOLIS ROYAL GOLF Ph: (902) 532-2617 Email: [email protected] 3816 Hwy 1 (2 km west of Annapolis) www.milfordhouse.ca MOTELS Ph: (902) 532-2064 (Open to the Public) Specializing in New Home & Turn Key Construction MOUNTAIN TOP COTTAGES ANNAPOLIS ROYAL INN www.royaleatery.ca Parker Mountain Rd. Hwy. 1, Annapolis Royal SHORE ROAD SEAFOOD (5 minutes from Annapolis Royal) Ph: (902) 532-2323, 1-888-857-8889 3931 Shore Road West, Hillsburn Ph: (902) 532-2564, 1-877-885-1185 www.AnnapolisRoyalInn.com Ph: (902) 532-0155, Minutes from JGRInvestments Limited www.mountaintopcottages.com PRINTING Annapolis Royal on the Bay of Fundy RAVEN HAVEN INTEGRITY PRINTING INC. www.shoreroadseafood.com BEACHSIDE FAMILY PARK 10 Queen Street in Bridgetown TOM’S PIZZERIA 132 St. Anthony Street Sandy Bottom Lake (20 minutes from Ph: (902) 665-4424 Highway 201 (Next to Helen’s Cabins) Annapolis), Ph: (902) 532-7320 Brochures, Signs, Business Cards, Ph: (902) 532-5207, Delivery available Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia www.AnnapolisCounty.ca Banners, Postcards, Booklets, Posters, 1 mile East of Annapolis UPPER CLEMENTS COTTAGES Decals, P.O.P. Displays, Custom Wall www.tomspizzeriahelenscabins.ca 902.532.8373 [email protected] Next to Upper Clements Park Coverings , www.integrityprinting.ca TRAVEL (5 minutes from Annapolis) REAL ESTATE BAY FERRIES Ph: 1-800-717-6549, (902) 532-0269 HABITATION REALTIES LTD. 1-877-762-7245, www.ferries.ca www.upperclementscottages.ca 294 St. George St., Box 397 TRANS WORLD TRAVEL Est. 1987 GIFTS Ph: (902) 532-5545, Fax: 532-5766 Ph: (902) 532-3034, Durline Melanson CATFISH MOON STUDIO CRAFTS www.habitationrealties.ns.ca Victorians, Email: [email protected] 170 St. George St. Ph: (902) 532-3055 Salt Waters, Hobby Farms, Retirements, VISITOR INFO www.catfishmoon.com A must visit! Businesses, Investments. EXPLORER VISITORS GUIDE Explore with us. Ph: (902) 532-3035, P.O. Box 638 A unique collection of fine art and craft. www.ExploreAnnapolisRoyal.com THE CROOKED FLOOR RE/MAX BANNER REAL ESTATE COUNTY OF ANNAPOLIS Tom’s GIFTS & OTHER THINGS 324 St. George St. 752 St. George St., P. O. Box 100 8 Victoria St. (next to Royal Bank) Ph: (902) 532-7501, Fax: 532-7288 Ph: (902) 532-2331 Ph: (902) 532-7602 www.valleylistings.ca www.AnnapolisCounty.ca A shop filled with fun and whimsy, RESTAURANTS MAPANNAPOLIS souvenirs - the usual and unusual. BISTRO EAST Pizzeria Maps of heritage properties, churches, LUCKY LOU’S 274 St. George St., Annapolis Royal wharves cemeteries, recreation & more! MADE FRESH DAILY 286 St. George (Across from Town Hall) Ph: (902) 532-7992 www.mapannapolis.ca Ph: (902) 532-7883 www.bistroeast.com TOWN OF ANNAPOLIS ROYAL Licensed Dining Room www.luckylous.ca CAFÉ RESTAURANT COMPOSÉ 285 St. George St., P. O. Box 310 LOOSE ENDS TRADING CO Next to Lighthouse, 235 St. George St. Ph: (902) 532-2043 195 St. Anthony St., Ph: (902) 532-7572 Ph: (902) 532-1251 www.annapolisroyal.com www.looseendstrading.com www.restaurantcompose.com VISITOR INFO CENTRE & HARDWARE CHAVELAH’S CAFÉ ANNAPOLIS BOARD OF TRADE ANNAPOLIS HOME HARDWARE 4730 Hwy 1, Granville Ferry Located at Tidal Power Plant, P.O. Box 2 Ph: (902) 532-5454 BUILDING CENTRE Ph: (902) 532-0861, Follow on Facebook www.tradeannapolis.com 132 St. Anthony St., Annapolis Royal COUNTRY NOOK WHALE WATCHING Ph: (902) 532-7080 288 St. George St. MARINER CRUISES www.annapolishomehardware.ca Ph: (902) 532-1215 WHALE & SEABIRD TOURS HEALTH - FOOD & FITNESS ELM TREE CAFÉ Westport, Brier Island, NS B0V 1H0 ANNAPOLIS NATURAL FOODS Located in the Historic Gardens Ph: (902) 839-2346, 1-800-239-2189 253 St. George St., (902) 532-7766 Ph: (902) 532-7018 www.novascotiawhalewatching.ca www.facebook.com/annapolisnaturalfoods www.historicgardens.com OCEAN EXPLORATIONS ZODIAC Licensed Dining Room TRANS WORLD DANCE FORT ANNE CAFÉ WHALE CRUISES 26th Year! Dance for Fun ‘n’ Fitness Across from Fort Anne exit Box 719, Tiverton, NS B0V 1G0 Line Dance, Tap, Jive, Clogging 298 St. George St., Ph: (902) 532-5254 Ph: (902) 839-2417, 1-877-654-2341 Ph: (902) 532-3035, Durline Melanson See Fort Anne Café on Facebook www.oceanexplorations.ca

Annapolis Basin Vineyard, AnnapolisRoyal…...... 902-245-4817 United Baptist Church, Annapolis Royal……………...... ……902-532-7067 St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Annapolis Royal…………..……...902-532-5154 St. George & St. Andrews United Church, Annapolis Royal...... 902-532-7954 St. Louis Catholic Church, Annapolis Royal………………...... 902-532-0217 Habitation Baptist Church, Port Royal…………...………..…902-532-2813 Hillsburn Baptist Church……..………………...... ………...... 902-532-5177 Parker’s Cove United Baptist Church……………...…...... 902-532-5706 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints……..……………..902-532-5109 Full Gospel Tabernacle…………………………...……………...902-532-0442 St. Mark’s Anglican, Perotte……………………..……………...902-532-5154 All Saints Anglican, Gibson Lake………………..……………...902-532-5154 Christ Church Anglican, Karsdale……………..………...... …...902-532-5154 Page 28, EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide

ANNAPOLIS TOURISM DISTRICT Hampton District touristique d'Annapolis Bay of Fundy Parkers Youngs Cove Cove Delaps Cove Bridgetown 1 50 1 Annapolis Royal 41 Granville Ferry 46 Port 3 39 2 Royal Victoria 201 Round Hill Beach Ferry 38 23 Lequille Terminal 40 24 22 Whale Annapolis Basin Upper Watching Clements Lake 1 Larose 42 Digby45 Cornwallis47 26 25 217 Clementsport 101

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SCENIC DRIVES, TOURS, ACTIVITIES Historic & Scenic Circle Tour including the Bay of Fundy and Bridgetown From Annapolis Royal go through Granville Ferry to visit North Hills Museum (3) Melanson Settlement National Historic Site (38) Port-Royal National Historic Site (2) and Victoria Beach (40). Come back towards Port-Royal then cross the North Mountain to Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail (1) and the Bay of Fundy shore. CAFÉ Explore Parker’s Cove, Young’s Cove and the beach at Hampton, then continue South to Bridgetown, and return THE OLDE POST OFFICE to Annapolis Royal via Highway 1 if you want to stop at Kayak Annapolis Royal (39), or come back on the 201 if In Historic Annapolis Royal you plan to visit the Tupperville School Museum (41). See tour, page 23, for additional details. 200 St. George Street Highway 1 to Annapolis Royal Golf, Upper Clements Parks & Whale Watching (902) 532-1902 The Annapolis Royal Golf Course (23) is located on Highway 1, only minutes from the Annapolis Royal stoplight

Breakfast and Lunch Served en route to Digby. You’ll soon arrive at Upper Clements Parks (24), then Old St. Edward’s Loyalist Church (25) and the Cornwallis Military Museum (26). Continue on for Whale Watching expeditions (42) with Ocean Daily in Lola’s Parlour Explorations in Tiverton (approx. 1:30 min. from Annapolis) and Mariner Cruises in Westport on Brier Island Open at 8:00 AM (2 hours from Annapolis). If you’re going whale watching be sure to allow plenty of time since ferry schedules are BRITISH SPECIALS FRESH involved. Refer to p. 6 for whale watching, p. 24 for Upper Clements Parks & p. 8 and 9 for other area attractions. FROM THE OVEN Explore Digby and the Bay of Fundy with Gael Tours Butties, pastries, sticky buns Travel West on Highway 101 or Highway 1 to discover the streetscapes and seascapes of Digby and the Bay of pies, cakes & more Fundy with Gael Tours, and enjoy one of their memorable Fundy coast experiences (45). www.gaeltours.ca Painting by Carolyn Fitzgerald Sunday Roast with Yorkshire Pudding Designer Cakes by Janet Myers Route 8 to Raven Haven Beach & Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic Site Take Route 8 towards Kejimkujik National Park. The Grist Mill, (22) on the Dugway Road in Lequille, is located www.LolasLittleCakeEmporium.com only about 5 minutes from the Annapolis Royal stoplight. Continue on Route 8 towards Kejimkujik (28), only 45 minutes from Annapolis Royal, for camping, canoeing, hiking and cross-country skiing. See page 18 for some of the special events happening at Keji. Be sure to also stop and enjoy Mickey Hill Pocket Wilderness (27) and Raven Haven Beachside Family Park (44). For more information on these attractions see page 17. Artists’ Studios & Galleries, Winery & Annapolis Basin Conference Centre See page 16 for a creative and colourful self tour of Galleries & Artists’ Studios. The Map on p. 11 shows their locations in Annapolis Royal and Granville Ferry. Dawn Oman’s Art Gallery (50) in Bridgetown and Jay Stone’s fair trade + organic = happiness Turned Timbers Studio in Bear River (49) are about 25 minutes from Annapolis. While in Bear River East, stop at Fair Trade, Organic coffee roasted in Bear River, NS. Annapolis Highland Vineyards (48) for a Tour & Tasting. If you are looking for a scenic and artistic spot to host a Coffee Bars offering exceptional espressos and inspiring art conference, reunion, wedding or retreat, stop by the beautiful Anapolis Basin Conference Centre (47) on Hwy. 1. in two locations: 1886 Clementsvale Rd, Bear River and 262 St. George St. Annapolis Royal. Oaklawn Farm Zoo www.sissiboocoffee.com To visit Oaklawn Farm Zoo (46), travel East on Highway 101. Take exit # 16, turn right and follow the blue zoo signs. Annapolis Public Pool

Open Swim, Lane Swim, Lessons, 195 St. Anthony St., Annapolis Royal, NS / Phone 902-532-7572 / Open Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5 Parties, Water Games… Friday Evening swims Jul. 7 & 21 + Aug. 4 Canada 150 Events – July 17 to 22 Pool opening and free swim on Canada Day! Andrew Eisnor Photography 62 Champlain DRIVE (next to highschool) 902 532-1777 ANNAPOLISPOOL.CA EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide, Page 29 Historic and Scenic Circle Tour

Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail, the Bay of Fundy, Port-Royal NHS and North Hills Museum are “must see” Annapolis Royal Area attractions.

to life with period demonstrations two trails offer a wilderness escape Coastal Access Park. It includes a Annapolis Royal to and descriptions of life in a 1605 fur with panoramic vistas and access to Bay of Fundy viewing area less than Granville Ferry trading post. The first cereal crops the Bay of Fundy. See page 17. 10 minutes from the parking lot. About a half mile past the Tidal in the country were sown at the Enjoy a picnic, hike along the shore, Power Plant, turn left for Port Habitation, the first European drama explore tidal pools, and be on the Royal, Canada’s Oldest Settlement was written and staged in 1606, and Delaps Cove to lookout for seals and fishing boats. Road and a Fundy Coast adventure. the Order of Good Cheer, the first Hampton On Friday you can often join a local In Granville Ferry you'll discover European social club held in North Follow the rugged coastline of musical jam session at Young’s many picturesque homes, several of America, was started to help pass the world-famous Bay of Fundy on Cove Community Hall at 7 p.m. which are now B&Bs and artists’ away the long winter nights. Discover the Shore Road, stretching 20 miles studios. Parking areas offer scenic Canada’s roots, and learn about from Delaps Cove to Hampton. Hampton to Bridgetown vistas of Annapolis Royal across the French colonial life. www.pc.gc.ca Winding along the tide-carved to Annapolis Royal river. Half mile past Granville Ferry Fundy Coast, discover lighthouses, you’ll find North Hills Museum. Drive through Phinney Cove to Port-Royal to cobble beaches, and fishing picturesque Hampton. In Hampton, wharves. Enjoy artists’ studios, salt Victoria Beach turn left off of the Shore Road, North Hills Museum water marine life, photography, following the signs to Hampton Operated by the Nova Scotia Continue on to Victoria Beach, birdwatching, hiking and kayaking. past a scenic lighthouse and an 18th Beach. Before you reach the beach Museum and Annapolis Heritage After passing Litchfield, you’ll and wharf, a great spot for mackerel Society, North Hills is one of the century Anglican Church. At low find Shore Road Seafood in Hillsburn tide walk the clam flats at Thorne’s fishing and spectacular sunsets, oldest houses in the province. before arriving in Parkers Cove. you’ll see the Hampton Lighthouse (c.1764). The small, square, salt-box Cove, explore old graveyards and This is the largest wharf in the area enjoy a gorgeous view of the Digby (circa 1911) on your right. Climb house is full of Georgian treasures, and an active lobster fishing district. the tower for a bird’s-eye view of mostly from England. It showcases Gut and Bay of Fundy. You can also Fishermen schedule work around fish off the wharf at Victoria Beach, the bait sheds at the edge of the 1700s and 1800s art, 1714 to 1830 the 30-foot tides as the harbour is protected harbour and the long porcelain, 1700s glassware, plus the terminus for the Pony Express dry a portion of each day. At low from Halifax in the mid 1800s. gravel beach near the wharf. There elegantly crafted oak, walnut and tide, you can walk on the bottom of are two tidal, cobble beaches here mahogany furniture. An Acadian the Bay of Fundy floor and investigate for swimming and beach combing. aboiteau from the nearby Melanson Port-Royal to inter-tidal marine life. If your visit is Re-cross the North Mountain to Settlement NHS is also on display. Fundy Shore not at low tide, you may see the Valleyview Provincial Park for great fishing fleet unloading their catch, views, picnic tables and washrooms. On your way back toward or do a little fishing of your own. Port-Royal Granville Ferry, turn left onto Continue on to Bridgetown for a visit National Historic Site Hollow Mountain Road. Travel to Dawn Oman’s Art Gallery. Return The road continues past the through five miles of woodland over Young’s Cove and to Annapolis on Hwy. 1 for Kayak Melanson Settlement National the North Mountain to reach the Annapolis Royal on the #201 for Historic Site, one of the best scenic Bay of Fundy. Turn left to Coastal Access Park Tom’s Pizzeria and the Tupperville preserved pre-deportation Acadian visit Delaps Cove for camping and Continue east to Young’s Cove School Museum, used 1869-1970. archaeological sites in Canada, on hiking adventures. to Port-Royal NHS. The Habitation is a reconstruction of one of the first European settlements in North Delaps Cove America, founded in 1605 by Sieur Wilderness Trail de Mons and Samuel de Champlain. In addition to a scenic wharf Costumed interpreters bring history and fishing fleet in Delaps Cove, CONFERENCE CENTRE Customized Solutions for your CHARLIE’SCHARLIE’S Group Planning Needs PLACEPLACE RESTAURANT Page 30, EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide

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Scenic Annapolis Royal, North America’s only tidal power Nova Scotia’s first capital, has been generating station. The town has featured in MacLean’s Magazine won numerous awards for lifestyle, as one of ten “must see” places in beauty and heritage preservation. Canada. It is one of the largest Enjoy a delightful blend of national historic districts and oldest panoramic scenery and culture as settlements in the country. you stroll through over 400 years In 1605 the area was settled by of history. Festivals and events, a small group of French explorers King’s Theatre, Artsplace, O’Dell two years before Jamestown, House and Sinclair Inn Museums Virginia, three years before the plus a multitude of ecotourism founding of Quebec, and fifteen adventures offer fun-filled years before the Pilgrims landed at entertainment options for all ages. Plymouth, Massachusetts. Led by Unique waterfront shopping with Samuel de Champlain and Sieur de its scenic boardwalk, delicious Mons, the French named the area dining and gracious accommodations Port-Royal and built the Habitation await you. From the Farmers and as a center for operations in Acadia. Traders Market, boat haul-up, Fort In 1710 the British captured the Anne and North Hills Museum to area and renamed it Annapolis the Historic Gardens, Port-Royal Royal to honour Queen Anne. Habitation, Tidal Power Plant and Only 10 minutes from the Bay of Fundy, the colourful world-famous Bay of Fundy, Annapolis Royal Area makes the Annapolis Royal is the quietly perfect vacation destination. dignified home to 481 people and Explore Annapolis Royal! Natal Day Encampment

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Visit the Fun Capital of Nova It's an obstacle course in the sky Scotia! Upper Clements Parks, your with 14 zip lines, (one spans 410 destination for summer fun and feet across a brook), monkey adventure, offers everything you bridges, skateboarding on wires, need for an experience like no other. cargo net climbing, and a 60 foot This fun-filled, family-friendly free-fall drop tower – the highest Amusement Park also features the single tower free-fall in Canada! professionally-designed Tree On-site restaurants offer a Topper Adventure Park and has on- great variety of food and beverages, site camping. an ice cream parlour, a candy store Annapolis Royal is home to the world class Historic Gardens, one of Nova Scotia’s Top Attractions on Trip Located only 5 km west of and the Homestyle Bakery has its Advisor. Canada’s 2015 Garden of the Year, it was selected as a Canada 150 Garden Experience for 2017. Annapolis Royal, overlooking the famous extra-large cookies. You’ll scenic Annapolis Basin, the parks find something for everyone with a deliver thrilling rides, physical sweet tooth. A Canada 150 Garden Experience! challenges and live entertainment Unserviced camping is also in a scenic, outdoor atmosphere. available within walking distance Enjoy fun for all ages in the of both parks. Sites are suitable for Amusement Park. Get your tents, trailers and RV's. Family adrenaline pumping on Atlantic washrooms with hot showers are Canada's only wooden roller available on-site. Camping will be In a beautiful setting Royal (later Annapolis Royal) was Seasons”, the Historic Gardens coaster; plunge down the sky-high open for Victoria Day weekend. overlooking a tidal river valley, the the centre of Acadie, and a sign lists offers a variety of events and flume ride; crash and bang in Come for a day, or stay for the Historic Gardens is a premiere the family names from the 1671 activities to add to your experience. bumper boats; whirl down the huge weekend. Upper Clements Parks Nova Scotia attraction with census. Please check the event section of water slide or just relax on the promise a memorable experience gardens representing more than As you stroll around, pay this guide for details. Ferris wheel and paddle boats. for the whole family. Open mid- four hundred years of local history. special attention to the various The Historic Gardens is owned The Tree Topper Adventure June through September 4, 2017. These incredible Gardens have sculptures throughout the gardens. and operated by a not-for-profit Park is a place to have fun, test your Call Toll-free: 1-888-248-4567 or been garnering national and Be sure to take time to browse in the charitable organization. Tickets courage and overcome your fears! visit www.upperclements.com international recognition. In 2013 Gardens Shop, featuring Maritime are good for the entire day with the Gardens were selected as one of handcrafts, and to relax with a revenues supporting future the “Top 5 North American coffee or lemonade in the shade of a maintenance and development. Gardens Worth Travelling For”. In giant weeping elm on the patio of Senior, family and group rates are 2014, “Today’s Parent” praised the the Elm Tree Café. available. For info: 902-532-7018, Gardens as one of the “Best Truly “A Garden for All www.historicgardens.com Botanical Gardens in Canada for Families”, and the Canadian Tourism Commission named it as “One of Canada’s Great Garden Gems”. The Historic Gardens was recognized as “Canada’s 2015 Garden of the Year” by the Canadian Garden Council, and most recently as a “Canada 150 Garden Experience” in 2017. The Historic Gardens delights visitors of all ages with themed gardens, colourful collections and unique displays. The Rose Collection is a feast for the senses with 270 rose cultivars and thousands of fragrant and colourful blossoms. Other favourites include the stunning Victorian Garden, a hillside Rock Garden, a colourful Upper Clements Parks feature 31 rides and attractions at the Theme Perennial Border and an 18th Park and challenge courses and ziplines at the Adventure Park. century Governor’s Garden. The modern Innovative Garden is popular with visitors interested in how to design a compact and sustainable vegetable garden. The Acadian section is very special, featuring the only archeologically authenticated replica of a pre-deportation Acadian dwelling in the Maritime region, complete with a thatched roof. The adjacent potager is based on Acadian diary notes, the orchard and willow hedge are 17th century cultivars, and the dykewalk surrounds land first cultivated centuries ago. This garden is based on a 1671 time period when Port- Nova Scotia Canada