History and Culture

This region of Nova Scotia is steeped in history. You will hear both French and English spoken around you. And while you're here be sure to sample the seafood.

Port Royal, dating back to 1604, was the first permanent settlement in North America. You can visit the re-created Habitation and see how the early French settlers lived.

The nearby towns of Annapolis Royal and Bridgetown have antique shops and galleries. The many artists and craftspeople who live in the area will be pleased to welcome you in their studios. There are museums, a Farmer's Market, a theme park, live theatre, beautiful vistas to paint, golf courses, and so much more...

 

So Many Things to Do ...

Enjoy the quiet of the garden, walk in our forests or just sit and watch the waves crashing on the rocks below. The Bay of Fundy is the highest and most powerful tidal force in the world. Let it nurture and energize your soul.

Explore Hampton Beach, visit the lighthouse and drive along the magnificent Fundy Shore to historic Annapolis Royal with its Farmers' Market, King's Theatre, Fort Anne and Historic Gardens. Visit the Tidal Power Generating Plant, the only one of its kind in the western hemisphere. Not far away are Samuel de Champlain's Habitation at Port Royal and Upper Clements Park. Make a visit to Bridgetown, the quintessential Annapolis Valley town.

Sample the lobster and fresh seafood. The lobster boats dock in Hampton and there is a fishmonger not far away in Parker's Cove. Do you like to hunt for rocks? Agates are plentiful on Hampton Beach.

Visit the artists and craftspeople at work in their studios and find the perfect souvenir to take home. Enjoy a picnic and spend a day on our rugged coast. There are many hikes and waterfalls for you to discover.

Shop for antiques. Visit a museum. Go horseback-riding, go kayaking or take out a canoe. Go golfing, or whale watching. There are so many things to do but you may wish to do nothing at all... afterall, it's your vacation.

 

Links:

Fundy Arts

Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens

Upper Clements Park

Town of Annapolis Royal

Town of Bridgetown

Mandala Riding and Awareness Center

Annapolis County

The End of the Line Pub and Grill

Petite Passage Whale Watch