Nearby: Annapolis Royal
Annapolis Royal was settled two years before the English settlement at Jamestown, Virginia, and fifteen years
before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts. In 1605 Annapolis Royal was settled by Samuel de Champlain
and Sieur de Monts, who built the Habitation to house their company. This creative group formed America's first
social club, "The Order of Good Cheer". For its entertainment, Marc Lescarbot, a young Parisian lawyer, wrote
and produced the first drama in North America, "The Theatre of Neptune."
In the 1630s the French constructed earthwork defences, which in 1710 were captured by the British and renamed
Annapolis Royal to honour Queen Anne. It was the seat of government in Nova Scotia for part of both the French
and British regimes. In 1917, the fort became Canada's first National Historic Park. The current Officers Quarters
were reconstructed in 1935, on the site of a structure originally built by the French.
Annapolis was named in 1710 by Colonel Francis Nicholson, after its capture fromt he French, for Queen Anne.
That name was reained when the post office opened in 1785, and the 'Royal' was formally added in 1903, following local usage.
Its enviable location at the sheltered meeting of valley and bay made it a center of commerce and shipping for many years.
The town features America's first water powered grist mill, and America's first tidal power generating station,
and today Annapolis Royal has a Farmers and Traders Market, and a great waterfront with scenic boardwalks,
a public wharf, fishing boat haul-up, boat building and maintenance.
Official web site: http://www.annapolisroyal.com/
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Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
441 Saint George St, Annapolis Royal
7902 532-7018
The Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens has 17 acres of gardens and displays. Several theme gardens, collections and displays
illustrates the history of gardening and horticulture in Nova Scotia. Theme gardens include the: Victorian Garden,
Governor's Garden, Rose Collection (with more than 2000 rose bushes), Innovative Garden, Acadian House
(reconstruction of 1671 dwelling) and Garden. The Historic Gardens enjoys a unique setting overlooking
the wetlands and meadows of a tidal river valley.
Open May 13 to October 9 - Admission: Adult $8.50, Senior $7.50, Student $7.50 (tax included), under 6 no charge.
Annapolis Royal Tidal Power Project
236 Prince Albert Rd, Annapolis Royal
(One the causeway 1 km east on Hwy 1)
902 532-5454
Demonstrates the generation of hydro-electric power from the Fundy tides--the only saltwater generating station
in North America. Display of tidal-power plant and a scenic view of the tidal flow at the interpretive centre.
Open May 15 to October 15m daily 8 am to 8 pm. No charge
Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum
21 School St, Middleton
In the first consolidated school in Canada (1903). Features the NS Museum collection of clocks and watches, a
collection of local artifacts, a unique natural history display, recreated classroom and general store, other
historical exhibitions, art gallery featuring the works of Valley artists. Extensive genealogical records
pertaining to but not limited to Annapolis County families local historical information.
Open year-round. June 15 - Sept 30, Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-5pmO/S Mon-Fri 10:30 am-5pm. Admission charged.
Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum
{21 School Street}
Box 925, Middleton, NS B0S 1P0
(902) 825-6116 fax (902) 825-0531
The museum occupies the first consolidated school in Canada. Features include the Nova Scotia Museum's collection
of clocks and watches, a recreated school classroom and general store, a genealogical and historical research
library, a temporary exhibit centre, Sports Heritage Wall of Fame, and various other displays. In an attached
greenhouse there is an extensive natural history display. In addition, an Art Gallery presents the works of
local artists. Open June 15-September 30, Mon-Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Sun 1:00 pm-5:00 pm;
October 1-June 14: Mon-Fri 10:30 am-5:00 pm, Sat-Sun closed.
Hours subject to change, Please phone ahead for research library hours. Admission, adult $3.00, child under 12 free,
if accompanied by an adult, family $6.00
Arts Festival 19
396 St. George St., Annapolis Royal
Theme "Cycles", art exhibits, workshops, readings by famous Canadian authors. A celebration of the arts.
Admission Free or by donation. Open year-round
ARTsPLACE
396 St George St. , Annapolis Royal
Art gallery is operated by the Annapolis Region Community Arts Council. Exhibitions by local,
regional and visiting artists, a visiting artist studio, workshops and coffee houses make
ARTsPLACE a vibrant cultural centre. No charge Open year round, Tues-Fri 10 am-5pm, Sat-Sun 1-4pm.
Cornwallis Military Museum
{726 Broadway, Cornwallis Industrial Park, Deep Brook}
mailing address: Box 31, Clementsport, NS B0S 1E0
(902) 638-3118
The museum ensures that the spirit and history of HMCS/CFB Cornwallis lives on after the closure of the base,
and providing comradeship among all with links to HMCS/CFB Cornwallis. The interior display has over
1500 artifacts from various wars and peacetime consisting of: many military pictures depicting scenes
from the Navy, Army, Air Force, Merchant Navy uniforms, some small arms, badges, equipment, books,
flags, etc. The exterior display consists of: two aircraft -- a Voodoo and a T-33, two tanks --
a Centurion and a Sherman, two 5 1/2 ton propellers from a destroyer, and two granite memorial
monuments. Open May, Sat & Sun 10:00 am-4:00 pm, June-August, daily 10:00 am-4:30 pm;
September, daily 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Admission, adult $2.00, child (under 15) $1.00
Fort Anne National Historic Site
Upper St George St, Annapolis Royal
(1 block north of junction #1, #8)
902 532-2397
Fort Anne is located in the town of Annapolis Royal on the oldest town street in Canada. The fort is a huge
attraction by it's own right, but be sure to explore the grassy hills and other structures surrounding the grounds.
The white building is hard to miss and is worth a closer look. From the grassy hillsides you can get a number of
different viewpoints . Fort Anne National Historic Site is of national historic significance because of the site's
role in the early European colonization, settlement and government in Acadie and Nova Scotia in the 17th and 18th
centuries;. Open May 15-October 15, daily 9:00 am-6:00 pm. Admission, adult $3.25, senior $2.50, youth $1.50,
family $8.00, school group $12.00/class
James House Museum
{12 Queen Street}
Box 645, Bridgetown, NS B0S 1C0
(902) 665-4530
This 1835 frame house, now a Provincial Heritage Property, was the home of Richard James, a merchant of Bridgetown.
The museum features changing exhibits of fine arts and local history. Genealogical information on local families
available, including extensive local cemetery records and photographic files. Royal Canadian Legion Branch #33 has
exhibits on the Boer War and World Wars I and II. Open May 6-October 11, Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm Tea Room Hours,
May 6-October 11, Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Admission, free, donations welcome
King's Theatre
209 St George Street, Annapolis Royal
Films, live theatre (including annual Summer Festival), concerts and many other community activities. See playbill,
available locally, for times and prices. Rates: Admission varies. Season: Open year-round.
Lower Saint George Street Museum
902 532-7754
This is the oldest section of Annapolis Royal, with many historical buildings offering tours. The museum includes
shipbuilding tools, Mi'kmaq artifacts, a restored Victorian tavern, a Victorian mourning room, kitchen and parlour,
toy room and schoolroom artifacts. Also includes the O'Dell House Museum
North Hills Museum
5065 Granville Road, Granville Ferry
c/o Historic Restoration of Annapolis County,
Box 503, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
(902) 532-2168 (during season) 532-7754 (off-season)
The site was an Acadian farm, according to a map of 1710. This modest wood-framed house, overlooking the Annapolis Basin,
was built in the second half of the 1700s. It is a lovely setting for antique collector Robert Patterson's English Georgian
fine ceramics and furniture, which he bequeathed to the province. This site helps us understand the
development and design of English furniture, ceramics, silver and glass in the 1700sSheraton,
Hepplewhite and Chippendale furnishings, English and Chinese-export ceramics, Sheffield plate,
pewter, and English glass. Also on display is an 18th century Acadian wooden aboiteau.
Open June 1-October 15, Mon-Sat 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sun 1:00 pm-5:30 pm.
Admission, adult $2.00, child (6-17) $1.00, child (under 6) free, senior (65+) $1.00, family $5.00
O'Dell House Museum
136 St. George Street, Annapolis Roya
Box 503, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
(902) 532-7754 fax (902) 532-0700
This Victorian stagecoach tavern/inn (1869) has 12 rooms of exhibits including furnished interiors and theme
displays on funerals and mourning, shipping and shipbuilding, and clothing from the 1780s to 1940s.
Visit the 'Fairy Sisters' exhibit, Nova Scotia's diminutive answers to General Tom Thumb and other
midget artistes of the 1870s. Wheelchair-accessible main floor. Open year-round. Hours vary.
Free, donations encouraged, some genealogical fees apply.
Old St. Edward's Anglician Church
34 Old Post Road
Parish of Clements, Box 171, Clementsport, NS B0S 1E0
The primary artifact is Old St. Edward's Church, situated on a hill overlooking the Annapolis River.
Built of local materials in the New England meeting house style with classical detail, the church was
consecrated in 1797. Inside are the original pulpit with sounding board and the box pews.
Also on display are artifacts of church and community life. Graves of early settlers are
nearby in the churchyard. Annual Church service the third Sunday of August.
Operated by: Anglican Parish of Clements. Open July & August, Tues-Sun 10:00 am-4:00 pm, subject to change. Admission, free
Port Royal Farm And Country Museum
RR 2, Granville Ferry, NS B0S 1K0
Allison or Virginia Hurlburt
(902) 532-5019
In a setting which overlooks the Port Royal Habitation and the Annapolis Basin. Come see the
display of farm implements and tools, farm household utensils, and other items covering the
period from first land-clearing and settlement to the post-war era of electricity and modern farm operations.
Small farm animals and poultry are on display. Scenic walk to a picnic area and look-out.
Antiques, collectibles and Mi'kmaq crafts offered for sale. Open May 15-October 15, 9:00 am-dusk. Admission, free, donations welcome
Port-Royal National Historic Site
leave Route 1 at Granville Ferry, follow signs, 11.5 km
Box 9, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
(902) 532-2898 fax (902) 532-2232
Port-Royal is one of the most historically important sites in North America, and offers a fascinating
insight into early European settlement of the New World. A colony and fur-trading post built in 1605
by Sieur de Mons, the Habitation is a reconstruction based on a sketch by Samuel Champlain.
Inside the Habitation costumed interpreters bring to life the daily existence of these early
adventurers, including French culture, commerce and colonization, and the experiences of Mi'kmaq
and French colonists from 1605-1613. Operated by: Parks Canada. Open May 15-October 15, daily 9:00 am-6:00 pm.
Admission, adult $3.25, senior $2.50, child $1.50, family $8.00, school class $12.00/class
Sinclair Inn Museum
232 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal
Box 503, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
(902) 532-7754 fax (902) 532-0700
This structure, built in 1710, offers fascinating insight into construction techniques spanning nearly three
centuries, from the mud-filled walls of the 17th century to the wood-panelling of the 1960s.
Wheelchair-accessible main floor. Open June 1 to August 31. Admission charged
The Design Fort Computer Museum
302 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal
PO Box 340, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
(902) 532-2546 fax (902) 532-7635
Computer museum includes interesting system in its collection beginning with an early Commodore PET
acquired in 1998 to open "The First Computer Museum Of Nova Scotia". Open year-round:
Summer: daily 9:00 am-9:00 pm, Winter: daily 10:00 am-5:00 pm, No charge Donations welcome
Tupperville School Museum
RR 3 Bridgetown, NS B0S 1C0
(10 miles southeast of Annapolis Royal, and 6 miles west of Bridgetown on Hwy 201)
(902) 665-2579
One room country school is over one hundred years old. Many school artifacts on display including original
teachers desk and chair, school bell, old pine desks and photos of past community members. Large collection
of pre-1970 school books. Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival last Saturday in July. On site small thatched
roof building and Acadian clay oven. Open mid May to Labour Day, daily 10:00 am-6:00 pm. Admission, free, donations welcome.
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