Part I:
Halifax - Wedgeport: Along the North Shore (Hwy 101)
Sightseeing
The full expanse of the Landscape of Grand Pré can be best appreciated from the View Park on Old Post Road. The dykelands, fields, and settlement on the hills, first established by the Acadians in the 1680s, have been maintained and expanded over centuries by farmers of New England Planter descent, and later immigrants - including English and Scottish who came in the 19th and 20th centuries and Dutch who arrived after the Second World War.
The view of the 1111-hectare (2745 acres) of dykelands within the World Heritage Site is framed by the dramatic Cape Blomidon, from which tradition holds, the legendary Mi’kmaw figure Kluscap (Glooscap) kept a watchful eye over his people.
The Landscape of Grand Pré View Park
69-161 Old Post RdThe full expanse of the Landscape of Grand Pré can be best appreciated from the View Park on Old Post Road. The dykelands, fields, and settlement on the hills, first established by the Acadians in the 1680s, have been maintained and expanded over centuries by farmers of New England Planter descent, and later immigrants - including English and Scottish who came in the 19th and 20th centuries and Dutch who arrived after the Second World War.
The view of the 1111-hectare (2745 acres) of dykelands within the World Heritage Site is framed by the dramatic Cape Blomidon, from which tradition holds, the legendary Mi’kmaw figure Kluscap (Glooscap) kept a watchful eye over his people.
Rising majestically from the shores of the Minas Basin, Blomidon Provincial Park is renowned for its spectacular views. Blomidon's 759 ha (1,875 acres) include 180 m (600 ft.) high cliffs, a variety of habitats, striking natural features, abundant wildlife – and the world's highest tides wash its shores.
These natural attractions provide excellent opportunities for camping, hiking, beachcombing, photography or just appreciating nature. Picnic at the top, or the foot, of Cape Blomidon.
https://www.novascotia.com/see-do/outdoor-activities/blomidon-provincial-park/1733
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Blomidon Provincial Park
3138 Pereau RdRising majestically from the shores of the Minas Basin, Blomidon Provincial Park is renowned for its spectacular views. Blomidon's 759 ha (1,875 acres) include 180 m (600 ft.) high cliffs, a variety of habitats, striking natural features, abundant wildlife – and the world's highest tides wash its shores.
These natural attractions provide excellent opportunities for camping, hiking, beachcombing, photography or just appreciating nature. Picnic at the top, or the foot, of Cape Blomidon.
https://www.novascotia.com/see-do/outdoor-activities/blomidon-provincial-park/1733
It is home to the first European Settlement in North America and Canada's oldest National Historic Site, Fort Anne. There are also over 135 registered heritage properties in Annapolis Royal, plus a charming streetscape that has been designated a National Historic District.
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Annapolis Royal
It is home to the first European Settlement in North America and Canada's oldest National Historic Site, Fort Anne. There are also over 135 registered heritage properties in Annapolis Royal, plus a charming streetscape that has been designated a National Historic District.
The Maud Lewis Memorial Park is about 3 minutes west of Digby (Exit 26) on Highway 101 in Marshalltown. The site includes a colourful perennial garden, picnic table and benches, and three interpretive panels: one featuring Maud’s story and art legacy, a second about the restoration and conservation of her original home, and a third about the steel replica memorial.
Maud Lewis Memorial Park
Maud Lewis LaneThe Maud Lewis Memorial Park is about 3 minutes west of Digby (Exit 26) on Highway 101 in Marshalltown. The site includes a colourful perennial garden, picnic table and benches, and three interpretive panels: one featuring Maud’s story and art legacy, a second about the restoration and conservation of her original home, and a third about the steel replica memorial.
Dibgy is a picturesque town and worthwhile a stroll along along the Main Street.
Admiral Digby Museum
95 Montague RowDibgy is a picturesque town and worthwhile a stroll along along the Main Street.
Historical/Museum
Port-Royal National Historic Site
53 Historic LnNow of the earliest European Settlements.
Visitors to the site will uncover the tale of Le Grand Dérangement: a tragic event in Acadian history that has shaped the vibrant culture of modern-day Acadians across the globe through its quiet but powerful renaissance. The site commemorates the Grand Pré area as a centre of Acadian settlement from 1682 to 1755 and the Deportation of the Acadians, which began in 1755 and continued until 1762. For many Acadians throughout the world, the site remains the heart of their ancestral homeland and the symbol of the ties that unite them to this day.
https://www.novascotia.com/see-do/attractions/grand-pre-national-historic-site/1335
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Grand Pre National Historic Site
2205 Grand Pré RdVisitors to the site will uncover the tale of Le Grand Dérangement: a tragic event in Acadian history that has shaped the vibrant culture of modern-day Acadians across the globe through its quiet but powerful renaissance. The site commemorates the Grand Pré area as a centre of Acadian settlement from 1682 to 1755 and the Deportation of the Acadians, which began in 1755 and continued until 1762. For many Acadians throughout the world, the site remains the heart of their ancestral homeland and the symbol of the ties that unite them to this day.
https://www.novascotia.com/see-do/attractions/grand-pre-national-historic-site/1335
This area was first known as Nme’juaqnek – place of bountiful fish. The Mi’kmaq traditionally came here to gather and fish. In the 1600s and 1700s, it was the centre of early European colonization and settlement. Today, the fort is situated on 15 hectares (37 acres) of land in Annapolis Royal and is what remains of a long line of forts first erected by the Scots, then subsequently built by the French and lastly taken over and re-built by the British to become what we now know as Fort Anne National Historic Site.
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Fort Anne National Historic Park
323 St George StThis area was first known as Nme’juaqnek – place of bountiful fish. The Mi’kmaq traditionally came here to gather and fish. In the 1600s and 1700s, it was the centre of early European colonization and settlement. Today, the fort is situated on 15 hectares (37 acres) of land in Annapolis Royal and is what remains of a long line of forts first erected by the Scots, then subsequently built by the French and lastly taken over and re-built by the British to become what we now know as Fort Anne National Historic Site.
Winery Listings
This is just one of the Wineries you can visit in the Annapolis Valley.
Nova Scotia has a long and rich tradition of growing grapes for wine that dates back to the 1600s, when this was one of the first areas to cultivate grapes in North America. The climate and soil conditions in Nova Scotia favour unique and distinctive grape varietals. Taste L’Acadie Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Lucie Kuhlmann, New York Muscat, and Baco Noir on a patio overlooking a vineyard.
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L'Acadie Vineyards
This is just one of the Wineries you can visit in the Annapolis Valley.
Nova Scotia has a long and rich tradition of growing grapes for wine that dates back to the 1600s, when this was one of the first areas to cultivate grapes in North America. The climate and soil conditions in Nova Scotia favour unique and distinctive grape varietals. Taste L’Acadie Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Lucie Kuhlmann, New York Muscat, and Baco Noir on a patio overlooking a vineyard.
Located next to the USESCO Grand Pre Viewing Park. You can walk from the winery through the vineyards to the UNESCO site.
The Inn at Grand Pre Winery
11625 Nova Scotia Trunk 1Located next to the USESCO Grand Pre Viewing Park. You can walk from the winery through the vineyards to the UNESCO site.
Planters Ridge Winery
1441 Church StAnother scenic Winery
One of the largest wineries, and I personally prefer the smaller vineyards because Luckett's attracts loads of tourists and tour buses. However, it has great views and nice outdoor eating area.
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Luckett Vineyards
1293 Grand Pré RdOne of the largest wineries, and I personally prefer the smaller vineyards because Luckett's attracts loads of tourists and tour buses. However, it has great views and nice outdoor eating area.