Fort Anne National Historic Site
Annapolis Valley
The strategic importance of Annapolis Royal, particularly its access to the Annapolis River, led to decades of conflict, mostly centered on this…
Must-see attractions in Annapolis Valley
Grand Pré National Historic Site
Annapolis Valley
This interpretive center explains the historical context for the deportation of the French-Acadian people from Acadian, Mi'kmaw and British perspectives,…
Annapolis Valley
A one-woman passion project, these glorious terraced gardens are a must-see for horticulturalists. Split into a series of 'rooms' by hedges of beech, box…
Annapolis Valley
This organic, biodynamic winery has a fast-growing reputation across Nova Scotia and beyond, producing vintages ranging from a bubbly rosé and blanc de…
Annapolis Valley
One of the best destination wineries in the region, Luckett has palatial views over the vines and hillsides down to the Bay of Fundy cliffs. After…
Port Royal National Historic Site
Annapolis Valley
Some 14km northwest of Annapolis Royal, Port Royal National Historic Site is the location of one of the earliest permanent European settlements in North…
Annapolis Valley
A great destination winery and one of the best known in the province, Domaine de Grand Pré has a delicious spicy muscat and a nice sparkling Champlain…
Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
Annapolis Valley
These gorgeous gardens cover a rambling 6.5 hectares and have various themed areas, such as an Acadian kitchen garden one might have seen in the late…
Annapolis Valley
This museum is housed in what is considered to be one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in Nova Scotia: the former home of the…
Annapolis Valley
This renowned winery is well worth a stop, particularly for its sparkling crémants and crisp Tidal Bay (a blend of local varieties that makes up an…
Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre
Annapolis Valley
Bear River First Nation is a five-minute drive from Bear River town; turn left after crossing the bridge, then take a left where the road forks. The…
Annapolis Valley
All the estate-produced, award-winning wines made at this adorable little winery are created using solar energy, biodiesel, wind power and the natural…
Annapolis Valley
Formerly known as Annapolis Highland Winery, this place specializes in craft cider made with 100% Nova Scotia apples, sometimes mixed with soft fruit. It…
Annapolis Valley
Known for its dramatic red cliffs (some 180m high) overlooking the fast-moving tides of the Bay of Fundy, this beautiful 760-hectare park makes a great…
Annapolis Valley
The Kings Historical Society runs this local-history museum where you can visit a replica courtroom and Victorian parlor, and view exhibits exploring…
Annapolis Valley
Waterfront Park offers a stunning view of the tidal mudflats, Minas Basin and the red cliffs of Cape Blomidon. Displays explain the tides, dikes, flora…
Islands Historical Society Museum
Annapolis Valley
Island life is explored at this little museum, which has lots of boat models, vintage fishing gear, sepia-tinted photos and a small exhibit on one-time…
Annapolis Valley
Originally built in 1809, this rugged outpost has seen many incarnations over the years. Its present form, a striking red-and-white-striped concrete tower…
Annapolis Valley
Haliburton House was once home to Judge Thomas Chandler Haliburton (1796–1865), writer of the Sam Slick stories. Many of Haliburton's expressions, such as…
Annapolis Valley
Overlooking the Gaspereau Valley, this geothermally powered winery grows certified-organic grapes to make a range of sparkling wines, plus whites, reds…
Annapolis Valley
This well-known winery produces whites, reds and rosés, as well as a muscat, a sparkling white and an unusual maple wine. The tasting room is in a big red…
Annapolis Valley
Occupying a mid-19th-century Georgian home, this museum has exhibits on the town's marine history and early settlement.
Annapolis Valley
At the eastern end of Kentville, the Agriculture Research Station includes a museum with displays on the area's farming history, and the apple industry in…
Annapolis Valley
A hydroelectric prototype at the Annapolis River Causeway, the Annapolis Tidal Station has been harnessing power from Bay of Fundy tides since 1984. It's…
Annapolis Valley
Run by the Wolfville Historical Society, this small town museum relates the history of the New England Planters and colonists who replaced the expelled…
