3 days
- Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
The Annapolis Valley, Atlantic Canada’s richest agricultural region, is spectacular! It’s full of fields, dykes, orchards, and vineyards all waiting to be explored. Behold the power of nature at the Bay of Fundy and its world-famous tides. It’s ever-changing landscape of rocky shores, fertile farmlands, salt marshes, and broad sandy beaches are a must-see.
1 Day 1: Wolfville area and Hall's Harbour
Begin your Annapolis Valley adventure at Grand-Pré National Historic Site, located within the larger Landscape of Grand Pré UNESCO World Heritage Site–one of three UNESCO Heritage Sites in Nova Scotia.
Delight your senses with the fragrant scents of unique herbs and fruits at Tangled Garden. The owner’s private home and property hosts an extensive herb garden, labyrinth, art gallery, and gift shop.
Tour Nova Scotia’s Wine Country! The Magic Winery Bus, with it’s start and end point in Wolfville, is the perfect hop-on, hop-off option to travel between wineries!
2 Day 2: Annapolis Royal and Digby
Follow the Evangeline Trail to the historic town of Annapolis Royal.
Visit the beautiful Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens, the many shops and eateries in the town and explore Canada’s oldest National Historic Site, Fort Anne National Historic Site. This area was known as Nme’juaqnek (“place of bountiful fish”) by the Mi’kmaq. In the 1600s and 1700s it was the centre of early European colonization and settlement. Explore historic forts remains and the 15-hectare grounds including a walking trail with scenic Annapolis River and basin views. You can also take Candlelight Graveyard Tour at night.
Head across the bay to Port Royal National Historic Site. The site recreates the look and feel of Port-Royal: one of the earliest colonial settlements in North America. Costumed interpreters and period demonstrations take you back in time to a 17th century French colony that settled along the Nova Scotia coast all those years ago.
Then drive along the Digby Neck for whale watching on the Bay of Fundy! The waters at the mouth of the Bay of Fundy are important feeding areas for many species of whales, seals, and seabirds.
Digby is world-famous for their scallops. Visit the town’s pubs and restaurants and you’ll find creative culinary dishes starring the fresh, delicate morsels.
This quaint town offers charming accommodations to suit every traveler. Cheerful inns and bed & breakfasts, a campground, and the beautiful Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa are all nestled within the town and surrounding area. They’re also all within walking distance to hiking trails, shops, restaurants, and a vibrant waterfront.
Sail into town on the year-round ferry that crosses the Bay of Fundy between Digby, Nova Scotia and Saint John, and New Brunswick.
3 Day 3: Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
If you take a short detour from the Evangeline Trail, you’ll find Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, home to rock engravings of the Mi’kmaw people that are thousands of years old.
Hike one (or more!) of Kejimkujik’s 14 hiking trails or explore traditional waterways by canoe. You can rent a canoe or go on a guided tour within the park with Whynot Adventure Outfitters.
Then you can spend the night at one of the many campsites throughout the park or in one of the unique accommodations. Whether you prefer to camp in a tent or trailer, travel to a wilderness site, or a hassle-free oTENTik, there’s a camping experience just for you!
Visit the Sky Circle at dusk to stargaze and behold the brilliant night sky with an on-site telescope, binoculars, or the naked eye.
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