Oaklawn's acre zoo offers a relaxing atmosphere in a country like setting. You can stroll along and interact with a wide diversity of mammals, birds and reptiles. Oaklawn Farm Zoo features a large variety of endangered and threatened species of exotic, native and domestic breeds of animals.
Fort Anne was the site of thirteen attacks, seven changes of hands, and the ratification of the Treaty of Boston. Kejimkujik National Park has a fantastic lake for swimming, hiking trails that go for days, great backcountry camping some sites accessible only by canoe or kayak , and some powered camping sites. Since the late 20th century, a wine industry has developed, with such notable wineries as Gaspereau Vineyards winning national and international awards for their product.
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Namespaces Page Discussion. Andrew's Cross. Balancing Rock. A long peninsula and string of islands extend south from Digby, a fishing town near Annapolis Royal, and at its farthest end is Brier Island, Nova Scotia's westernmost point, known to birders for its abundant seabirds; in the fall it is a stopover for hundreds of migrating warblers, shorebirds, and raptors.
Because of its position in the Bay of Fundy, it is also an important feeding area for whales, dolphins, porpoises, and seals, making it one of the best places to embark on a whale watching cruise.
The first to arrive are finback and minke whales and the porpoises, followed in June by humpbacks and white-sided dolphins; in July you might see right and perhaps even pilot, beluga, sei, and sperm whales. Leaving from Westport, Mariner Cruises offers whale watching and birding tours narrated by local naturalists.
In Westport, be sure to see the outcrops of large hexagonal columns of basalt crystals found in the rock formations at Green Head, reminiscent of the Giant's Causeway in Ireland. On the way to Westport—you'll need to use two ferries to connect this string of islands—stop to see Balancing Rock , a huge piece of columnar basalt balanced over the sea on the edge of another cliff, where it has been poised for at least two centuries.
Located at the Annapolis River Causeway, about 10 kilometers north of Annapolis Royal, this is the first and only saltwater generating station in North America. It started up in in response to the energy crisis of the s and utilizes hydro-energy released by the tidal rise, which is the highest in the world. The station harnesses as much as 80 to megawatt hours each day, depending on the tides. It is also a pilot scheme for a much larger power station based on the same principle.
Interpreters here explain the development of tidal power in the bay and around the world; a tour of the plant is sometimes available to those over age Fossils found along the Nova Scotia shores of the Bay of Fundy have unlocked the secrets of evolution, with evidence of the world's oldest four-legged creatures. These fossils provided scientists with the link between sea creatures and the amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals of today.
Many of these were discovered at Blue Beach, and the museum at the top of its cliffs displays the world's oldest collection of fossil footprints and the bones of the creatures that left them behind. Here, too are the fossilized bones of a five-meter sea creature that could crawl on its fins. Visit the museum first, then explore the beach below to discover more fossils collecting these is forbidden. The best way to understand the site is on one of the three tours offered with one of the specialists who work here and who will explain how these fossils unlocked the mystery that had puzzled generations of scientists.
This is an especially good thing to do for families, a chance for kids to find fossilized foot prints, amphibians, plants, fish, horseshoe crabs, and plants, including trees. Burntcoat Head Park. Every 13 hours, billion tons of water flow daily in and out of the Minas Basin, a long arm of the Bay of Fundy. Burntcoat Head has an average tide of At Burntcoat Head Park, you can walk for miles on the ocean floor when the tide is out and discover a whole world of ocean life, small creatures left behind in the pools as the tide sweeps out.
A replica lighthouse houses an interpretive center, where you can learn more about the world's highest tides and the area's history. Explore the three-acre park on its walking trails and stay for the spectacular sunset that makes this park one of the favorite places to go in the evening.
Try to visit at both high and low tides, six hours apart. One of the free things to do in the Annapolis Valley, North Hills Museum is also one of the most fascinating for those interested in antiques. The farmhouse has been restored as home to a collection of exquisite Regency and Georgian furniture and decorative art.
Rooms are arranged for living, so you get a real sense of what life would have been like for a prosperous family able to afford the latest to decorate and furnish their home. This outstanding collection of Georgian antiques features oak, mahogany, and walnut furniture in Chippendale, Hepplewhite, and Sheridan, as well as English porcelain and period paintings. The guided tour is excellent. There are so many cool things to do in Wolfville that made it one of our favorite unassuming stops on our Nova Scotia road trip as well as our return visit a few months later.
Wolfville is also a great place to base yourself when exploring all the best things to do in the Annapolis Valley and the Bay of Fundy as well as having a really charming downtown with shops, bars, restaurants, and even some of the places we already mentioned on the Good Cheer Trail.
This is a great spot to end your day after wine tasting as many of the wineries are just a short drive from Wolfville and there are plenty of dining options from the unique Church Brewing Company to the mouth-watering flavors and Mediterranean menu from Troy Restaurant. You also have the option of joining the Magic Bus Wine Tours from Wolfville so you can taste with ease of mind with a designated driver. Wolfville is also home to Acadia University, one of the smallest in Canada and the top undergraduate university in Nova Scotia.
Noggins Corner Farm Market — The smaller of the farm stands in Annapolis Valley and Wolfville offering fresh produce, groceries, and seasonal u-pick offerings as well as seasonal family activities like a corn maze. This is also the oldest National Historic Site in all of Canada as well as home to one of the oldest graveyards in Canada.
Among the gorgeous gardens is a reconstructed traditional Acadian home from that represented and reflects 17th-century pre-deportation Acadian life, the French-speaking colonizers who existed alongside the First Nations and Indigenous peoples.
From early spring blooms to late blooms in the end of summer and early fall, this garden is a photographers dream and your experience will be different depending on what is blooming! This site and location remains a symbol as the heart and ancestral homeland to Acadians throughout the world. You can also enjoy the beautiful gardens by foot and make your way to the Memorial Church and the statue of Evangeline who is from a Longfellow poem that tells the story of a woman by the name of Evangeline, an Acadian girl who is looking for her love, Gabriel during the Expulsion of the Acadians that was published in At the end or beginning, be sure to walk uphill or drive to the scenic lookout point which offers sweeping views of the Annapolis Valley landscape and the Minas Basin.
Park by the barn and walk between the red barn and the shed and you will see the Faucet Fountain. There are many choices for where to stay during your trip exploring the best things to do in Annapolis Valley. We highly recommend staying and exploring the best things to do in Wolfville as this is a great base to cover all the beauty of this area. One of the best additions to exploring the best things to do in Annapolis Valley is stopping at the scallop capital of the world in Digby!
This, along with the Annapolis Valley coastline is also home to some of the best whale watching tours in Nova Scotia. We recommend trying the world-famous Digby scallops in one of the restaurants on Water Street in downtown Digby. We tried the whiskey maple bacon-wrapped scallops from Shoreline Restaurant and they were heavenly. After eating a feast, be sure to walk along the Admirals Walk along the waterfront where you can see the scallop fishing fleet.
The Bay of Fundy is not to be missed on your trip and better yet, its really easy to access from exploring the Annapolis Valley! We highly recommend heading to Burntcoat Head Park where you can witness one of the majestic 7 wonders of North America!
On the way be sure to check out the Old Walton Lighthouse. Every 13 hours billion tons of water flow daily in and out of the bay. During low tide, you can carefully walk on the ocean floor and witness different marine life in the tidepools. Be sure to plan accordingly if you want to see the tides change! However, even if you do visit in the off-season months you can enjoy the old lighthouse on the property and view the Bay of Fundy from above.
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