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The unique Heritage Tapestry, designed by Kiyoko Sago, was stitched by over 100 volunteers.

Fort Anne Annapolis Royal 2 hrs. from Halifax T apFort esAnne’trys Heritage Tapestry How Do I Get To Annapolis Royal? Exit 22 depicts 4 centuries of history in Annapolis Holly and Henry Halifax three million delicate needlepoint Royal Bainton's stitches out of 95 colours of wool. It Tannery measures about 18’ in width and 8’ 213 St George Street, Annapolis Royal, NS Yarmouth Outlet in height and was a labor of love 1­902­532­2070 www.baintons.ca 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

Candlelight ANNAPOLIS ROYAL IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED GraAnvnaeypoliars Rod yaTl’s ourCandlelight The Cat Ferry in Yarmouth 90 Minutes Tour with Alan Melanson of the Fundy Rose Ferry in Digby 35 Minutes Garrison Graveyard at Fort Anne has Halifax International Airport 120 Minutes been one of ’s most popular & NHS 45 Minutes tours for the past 28 years. Winner of the Tourism Industry of Nova Scotia’s Phone: 902­532­2043, Fax: 902­532­7443 Convenience Plus Golden Hospitality Award and www.annapolisroyal.com Gasoline & Ice recommended by The New York Times, MacLean’s and CBC Radio & TV, Baked Goods this tour has been honoured by two Local Produce (in Season) of Canada’s Prime Ministers. Your Year ‘Round, 24/7 Open Daily Trip Advisor’s #1 Tour and Kindling & Firewood Hall of Fame Award Recipient, this INFORMATION DESTINATION Lottery Tickets fun­filled adventure through Nova for the Annapolis Royal Area since 1995! Scotia’s oldest English graveyard, 6 am ­ 11 pm Camping & Fishing Supplies has been proudly sponsored since Like & Follow 1992 by The Historical Association EXPLORER GUIDE of Annapolis Royal. For dates, 4793 Highway 1 902­532­5575 times & tour info: 902­532­3035 or www.TourAnnapolisRoyal.com Granville Ferry, Nova Scotia Photos: Parks Canada, Dan Froese, Chris Reardon, Scott Munn, www.ExploreAnnapolisRoyal.com Alan Melanson

Coming SoonIn 2021 the 400th Anniversary of the arrival of the Scots will be commemorated. The World Congress of Acadians is set for 2024. For events & details follow the Explorer Guide – 24/7 Information Destination for the Annapolis Royal Area.

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