Guidebook for Granville Ferry
Everything Else
Wonderful gem of a small, intimate museum with a focus on Georgian period furniture.
6 locals recommend
North Hills Museum
5065 Granville RdWonderful gem of a small, intimate museum with a focus on Georgian period furniture.
A great spot for lovers of archaeology and Acadian history. Excellent signage and beautiful vistas.
6 locals recommend
Melanson Settlement National Historic Site
3870 Granville RdA great spot for lovers of archaeology and Acadian history. Excellent signage and beautiful vistas.
Cradled in a stunning setting along the Annapolis Basin, the Habitation tells the story of the region's first European settlers.
22 locals recommend
Port-Royal National Historic Site
53 Historic LnCradled in a stunning setting along the Annapolis Basin, the Habitation tells the story of the region's first European settlers.
Delaps Cove
Great walk along the Bay of Fundy!
Another beautiful place to embrace the region's fascinating history.
31 locals recommend
Fort Anne National Historic Park
323 St George StAnother beautiful place to embrace the region's fascinating history.
Splendid display of perennial and annual gardens.
35 locals recommend
Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
441 St George StSplendid display of perennial and annual gardens.
Locally grown foods and artisan stands and music make this one of the best in Nova Scotia. Every Saturday beginning mid-May.
14 locals recommend
Annapolis Royal Lighthouse
247 St George StLocally grown foods and artisan stands and music make this one of the best in Nova Scotia. Every Saturday beginning mid-May.
Excellent hiking trails, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. Lovely spot!
53 locals recommend
Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic Site
3005 Kejimkujik Main ParkwayExcellent hiking trails, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. Lovely spot!
This is the best area for whale and seabird watching. I keep more detailed brochures at the cottage
14 locals recommend
Brier Island
This is the best area for whale and seabird watching. I keep more detailed brochures at the cottage
Mavillette
Gorgeous white sand beach along St. Mary's Bay. Great day trip.
Hike to the crest of Cape Split and view the amazing Minas Basin.
78 locals recommend
Cape Split Trailhead
Hike to the crest of Cape Split and view the amazing Minas Basin.
On the campus of Acadia University, this is an extraordinary garden of native plants.
7 locals recommend
Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens
32 University AveOn the campus of Acadia University, this is an extraordinary garden of native plants.
Food Scene
Bistro East
274 St George StHomey restaurant with a wide selection of good food.
Enjoy a meal of fresh seafood served on beachside picnic tables or eat inside this homey restaurant in another gorgeous setting.
39 locals recommend
Halls Harbour Lobster Pound
1157 W Halls Harbour RdEnjoy a meal of fresh seafood served on beachside picnic tables or eat inside this homey restaurant in another gorgeous setting.
German Bakery Sachsen Cafe & Restaurant
358 St George StStrudel and pastries are great!
Cafe Restaurant Compose
235 St George StExcellent seafood with a European flair.
Sightseeing
Dyke Fields
One of my favourite places for hiking and biking. Maps at the cottage.
Arts & Culture
ARTsPLACE Gallery (Annapolis Region Community Arts Council)
396 St George StEntertainment & Activities
King's Theatre
209 St George StLive music throughout the summer.
Shopping
Bridgetown Variety Store
14 Queen StLoose Ends Trading Co
195 St Anthony StEndless Shores Books & Other Treasures
279 Granville StMad Hatter Books
213 St George St