Karen’s guidebook
Food scene
Pearles' In Paradise Take Out
9791 Nova Scotia Trunk 1Go for a burger & shake at Pearles of Paradise
Top of the line authentic, local, Nova Scotian seafood caught nearby. The fresh fried clams are my personal favourite. Sit inside or outside.
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Crow's Nest Hillsburn - Shore Road Seafood
3931 Shore Rd WTop of the line authentic, local, Nova Scotian seafood caught nearby. The fresh fried clams are my personal favourite. Sit inside or outside.
Fort Anne Cafe
298 St George StA great place for lunch.
Located in a historic building in downtown Annapolis Royal. Upscale pub food and patio.
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The Whiskey Teller
3816 Highway 1Located in a historic building in downtown Annapolis Royal. Upscale pub food and patio.
Downtown Annapolis Royal. Dine in or outside on the beautiful patio over looking the water. European and Austrian cuisine, fresh dishes using local sourced ingredients from the land and sea.
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Cafe Restaurant Compose
235 St George StDowntown Annapolis Royal. Dine in or outside on the beautiful patio over looking the water. European and Austrian cuisine, fresh dishes using local sourced ingredients from the land and sea.
Located in downtown Annapolis Royal behind Bainton's Books and Tannery. A great place to enjoy a drink and snacks (I love the charcuterie plate).
Mad Hatter Books
213 St George StLocated in downtown Annapolis Royal behind Bainton's Books and Tannery. A great place to enjoy a drink and snacks (I love the charcuterie plate).
Located at Fort view Golf course just one minute outside of downtown Annapolis, experience fine dinning in a casual and comfortable atmosphere. Patio menu also available.
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Founders House Dining & Drinks
3816 Nova Scotia Trunk 1Located at Fort view Golf course just one minute outside of downtown Annapolis, experience fine dinning in a casual and comfortable atmosphere. Patio menu also available.
Sightseeing
Enjoy Annapolis Royal ( you are looking at it from the back deck of the property!) which is just a couple minutes by car: restaurants, pub& brew company & wine bar, shops, galleries, Historic Gardens, Fort Anne, Farmers Market. And of course grocery stores, liquor store, hardware store etc.
public boat launch 2 minutes away
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Annapolis Royal
Enjoy Annapolis Royal ( you are looking at it from the back deck of the property!) which is just a couple minutes by car: restaurants, pub& brew company & wine bar, shops, galleries, Historic Gardens, Fort Anne, Farmers Market. And of course grocery stores, liquor store, hardware store etc.
public boat launch 2 minutes away
Brier Island
take an easy day trip to Briar Island for whale watching
Visit a national historic site. In 1605, Samuel de Champlain helped establish one of the earliest European settlements in North America. A quick drive or 20 minute bike ride.
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Port-Royal National Historic Site
53 Historic LnVisit a national historic site. In 1605, Samuel de Champlain helped establish one of the earliest European settlements in North America. A quick drive or 20 minute bike ride.
Bear River, close to Bear River First Nation, also has beautiful views and is often called the Switzerland of Nova Scotia. Only a short drive from the property.
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Bear River Vineyards
133 Chute RdBear River, close to Bear River First Nation, also has beautiful views and is often called the Switzerland of Nova Scotia. Only a short drive from the property.
Golf
3 golf Courses close by: Fort View in Annapolis, Digby Pines in Digby, Eden Golf & Country Club in Paradise.
Fort View Golf Course
3816 Nova Scotia Trunk 13 golf Courses close by: Fort View in Annapolis, Digby Pines in Digby, Eden Golf & Country Club in Paradise.
Outdoor activities
Bring your own or rent a canoe, kayak or paddleboard at Kejimkujik ( Kegi) National Park and explore waters travelled y the Mi'kmaq.
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Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic Site
3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway Bring your own or rent a canoe, kayak or paddleboard at Kejimkujik ( Kegi) National Park and explore waters travelled y the Mi'kmaq.
Mickey Hill Provincial Park is close by for sandy beach lake swimming.
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Mickey Hill Provincial Park
7906 Nova Scotia Trunk 8Mickey Hill Provincial Park is close by for sandy beach lake swimming.
Delaps Cove
Walk the Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail to the Bay of Fundy
French Basin Trail
Nova Scotia Trunk 1Walk the French Basin Trail in Annapolis Royal.
Excellent for biking or walking. 110 km trail that stats in the historic seaside town of Annapolis and follows the former railway route to Grand Pre. Bike to Bridgetown, about 20km away, and have lunch at the Station Pub (former railway station).
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Harvest Moon Trail
Kentville Rail TrailExcellent for biking or walking. 110 km trail that stats in the historic seaside town of Annapolis and follows the former railway route to Grand Pre. Bike to Bridgetown, about 20km away, and have lunch at the Station Pub (former railway station).