VISITOR AND ACTIVITY GUIDE 2019–2020 BAYNova OF FUNDYScotia’s & ANNAPOLIS VALLEY TIDE TIMES pages 13–16 TWO STUNNING PROVINCES. ONE CONVENIENT CROSSING. Digby, NS – Saint John, NB Experience the phenomenal Bay of Fundy in comfort aboard mv Fundy Rose on a two-hour journey between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Ferries.ca Find Yourself on the Cliffs of Fundy TWO STUNNING PROVINCES. ONE CONVENIENT CROSSING. Digby, NS – Saint John, NB Isle Haute - Bay of Fundy Experience the phenomenal Bay of Fundy in comfort aboard mv Fundy Rose on a two-hour journey between Nova Scotia Take the scenic route and fi nd yourself surrounded by the and New Brunswick. natural beauty and rugged charm scattered along the Fundy Shore. Find yourself on the “Cliffs of Fundy” Cape D’or - Advocate Harbour Ferries.ca www.fundygeopark.ca www.facebook.com/fundygeopark Table of Contents Near Parrsboro General Information .................................. 7 Top 5 One-of-a-Kind Shopping ........... 33 Internet Access .................................... 7 Top 5 Heritage and Cultural Smoke-free Places ............................... 7 Attractions .................................34–35 Visitor Information Centres ................... 8 Tidally Awesome (Truro to Avondale) ....36–43 Important Numbers ............................. 8 Recommended Scenic Drive ............... 36 Map ............................................... 10–11 Top 5 Photo Opportunities ................. 37 Approximate Touring Distances Top Outdoor Activities ..................38–39 Along Scenic Route .........................10 Top 5 Locals’ Picks ............................. 40 Information for Drivers .........................10 Top 5 Festivals and Events ...................41 Canada’s Natural Wonder .........................12 Top 5 One-of-a-Kind Shopping ........... 42 Bay of Fundy Tide Times .......................13–16 Top 5 Heritage and Cultural Bay of Fundy Nova Scotia ..........................18 Attractions ...................................... 43 Explore Our Four Seasons ...................20–23 Outstanding Orchards, Valleys and Spring .......................................... 20 Vineyards: Annapolis Valley Summer ........................................21 (Windsor to Middleton) ..............44–54 Fall .............................................. 22 Top 5 Photo Opportunities ............45–46 Winter ......................................... 23 Recommended Scenic Drive .........47–48 10 Don’t-Miss Attractions ....................24–27 Top 5 Outdoor Activities .................... 49 Scenic Seacliffs and Geological Top 4 Locals’ Picks ............................ 50 Wonders (Amherst to Masstown) ....28–35 Top 5 Festivals and Events ............. 51–52 Top 5 Photo Opportunities ................ 29 Unique Shopping .............................. 53 Top Outdoor Activities ...................... 30 Top 5 Heritage and Cultural Top 5 Locals’ Picks .............................31 Attractions .................................... 54 Top 5 Festivals and Events .................. 32 Map ..............................................56–57 4 2019 Bay of Fundy Shore Guide Cape Split Wonderful Whales and Historic Tales Attractions ..................................75–82 (Bridgetown to Brier Island) ............58–66 Dining ........................................82–85 Top 5 Photo Opportunities ................. 59 U-picks and Farmers’ Markets .........85–86 Recommended Scenic Hike ............... 60 Wineries and Vineyards .................86–87 Top 5 Outdoor Activities .....................61 Shopping and Services .................87–88 Top Locals’ Picks ..........................62–63 Festivals and Events ......................89–93 Top 5 Festivals and Events .............64–65 Accommodations .............................. 93 Unique Shopping .............................. 65 Top 5 Heritage and Cultural Attractions .................................... 66 Explore Our Great Outdoors ...............67–74 Local Beaches ...................................67–69 All photos courtesy of Tourism Nova Scotia Provincial Parks ............................69–70 unless otherwise indicated. Golf Courses ...............................70–72 Cover photos (clockwise from top): Tours and Guided Experiences ......72–73 Harvest time at a Wolfville vineyard; dinner on the floor of the Bay of Fundy; exploring the Trails (Multi-use) ............................73–74 |Fundy coast; a sunset ride by sea Partner Directory ................................75–93 (photo: Destination Canada). Regional tourism guides are produced by: Metro Guide Publishing 2882 Gottingen St., Halifax, N.S. B3K 3E2 t 902.420.9943 f 902.429.9058 publishers@metroguidepublishing .ca metroguidepublishing.ca Table of Contents | 2019 Bay of Fundy Shore Guide 5 Bay of Fundy Nova Scotia Lobster dinner at Cape d’Or General Information Most Visitor Information Centres are open from mid-May to mid-October (subject to change). Call the numbers on the following page or 1-800-565-0000, or visit novascotia.com. Parrsboro at low tide Parrsboro at high tide Internet Access Smoke-free Places Public Internet access is available at most Regulations require all public places in Visitor Information Centres and public Nova Scotia to be smoke-free. Smoking is libraries throughout the region. Look for forbidden in outdoor licensed areas and the @ and C@P Internet access symbols. patios of restaurants, lounges, beverage rooms, casinos, and cabarets. Whale watching off Brier Island General Information | 2019 Bay of Fundy Shore Guide 7 Visitor Information Centres Amherst/N.S.-N.B. Hantsport Tiverton Border 2 Willow St. Rte. 217 90 Cumberland Loop 902-684-9302 902-839-2853 902-667-8429 Kentville & Kings Truro Annapolis Royal County Tidal Bore Visitor Centre 236 Prince Albert Rd. 125 Park St. 103 Tidal Bore Rd. 902-532-5454 902-679-2536 902-897-6255 Bear River Kingston/ Truro Welcome 1884 Clementsvale Rd. Greenwood Centre 902-467-0311 510 Main St. Victoria Square 902-765-6678 902-893-2922 Oakdene Centre 1913 Clementsvale Rd. Middleton Weymouth 902-467-1211 21 School St. 4575 Rte. 1 902-825-4100 902-837-4715 Berwick 173 Commercial St. Parrsboro Windsor 902-538-9229 162 Two Islands Rd. 321 Gerrish St. 902-254-3266 902-798-2690 Bridgetown 232 Granville St. West South Maitland Wolfville 902-665-5150 9865 Rte. 236 11 Willow Ave. 902-261-2250 902-542-7000 Caledonia 1-877-999-7117 9874 Rte. 8 Springhill 902-682-2470 36 Main St. 902-597-8614 Digby 110 Montague Row Stewiacke 902-245-5714 85 Main St. 1-888-463-4429 902-639-1248 Important Numbers Calling long distance in Nova Scotia requires dialing 1- before the numbers listed in this guide. If you are calling locally, dial the number as presented. Emergency / 911 Police, fire, and medical emergencies. Non-emergency Medical Information / 811 Environment Canada Weather Information: 902-426-9090 / weatheroffice.gc.ca Nova Scotia Visitor Information: 1-800-565-0000 / novascotia.com 8 2019 Bay of Fundy Shore Guide VISIT EAST HANTS HOME OF THE WORLD’S HIGHEST TIDES Ride the Tides Ride the rapids on the world famous tidal bore on the Shubenacadie River, or discover how the tides work from the observation deck at the Fundy Tidal Interpretative Centre. Fundy Fun Explore the ocean floor from Burntcoat Head Park either on your own or as part of a guided tour. Climb to the top of the 150 year old Walton lighthouse for a breathtaking view of the Minas Basin. Explore our Heritage and Culture Spend the night in a B&B or cottage and wander through a local art gallery or craft shop. Enjoy an ice cream from Canada’s oldest general store while you explore the Maitland Heritage Conservation District. Be transported back in time at one of our local museums. VisitEastHants.ca Municipality of East Hants Map Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia Approximate touring distances along scenic route. Digby to Brier Island (includes two ferry crossings): Heritage Amherst 69 km (43 miles) / 90 mins Joggins Models Fossil Cliffs River Digby to Annapolis Royal: 32 km (20 miles) Hebert 104 Springhill Miners’ Cape Age of Sail Centre 2 Museum The Bay of Fundy Chignecto Anne Murray Annapolis Royal to Wolfville: Canada’s Natural Wonder Waterfall Centre Advocate Port Fundy Geological Harbour Spencer's Williamsdale 109 km (68 miles) Island Greville Museum Cape d’Or Lighthouse Parrsboro Cape Ottawa House Cobequid Lookoff Split 4 Museum Interpretation 104 Halls Cape Harbourville Harbour Centre Wolfville to Halifax: 91 km (57 miles) Blomidon Blomidon Five Islands Park 2 Bass Minas Basin Park Economy River Kingston Aylesford Prescott House North Hills Berwick Ferry Museum Burncoat Head Park Halifax to Truro: 96 km (60 miles) Museum Middleton 101 Grand Fort Anne Bridgetown Pré Masstown 1 Wolfville Selma Harness Port-Royal Kentville Cambridge Walton Noel Racing Macdonald Oaklawn Cheverie Lighthouse Maitland 104 217 Acadia Tidal Bore Digby Cornwallis Annapolis Museum Farm Zoo Randall Windsor to Burntcoat Head: Digby Neck & Islands Scenic Drive re Greenwood House University Summerville Area Truro Royal Historic Lawrence Victoria Park 101 Upper Military Museum House Gardens Hantsport Avondale 102 Glooscap Ferry St. Bernard Clements Museum Museum National Historic Site 63 km (39 miles) Long Island Park Tidal View Farms Heritage Church Centre Bear Fort Edward National Historic Site Ferry Windsor Park River 2 Upper 8 Stewiacke Museum 12 Rawdon Burntcoat to Truro: 66 km (41 miles) Brier Island Shand 1 Gold Mines 14 Mastodon Ridge 10 House Shubenacadie Attraction Museum Uniacke Estate New Museum