Top Things to do in Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia
Top Hotels in Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia
- 1. A Seafaring Maiden Bed and Breakfast
- 2. Micro Boutique Living Wolfville
- 3. Best Western Truro - Glengarry
- 4. Super 8 by Wyndham Windsor NS
- 5. Victoria's Historic Inn
- 6. Inn on Prince Hotel & Conference Centre Truro
- 7. Train Station Inn
- 8. The Lark & Loon Inn
- 9. Comfort Inn
- 10. Annapolis Royal Inn
What to do and see in Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, United States including Atlantic View Trail, Concrete Creation (Cosby's Garden Centre), Blue Sea Beach, Harvest Moon Trailway, Three Sisters, McMaster Mill Historic Park, Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens, Spencer's Island, Beach Meadows Beach Park, Oaklawn Farm Zoo.
Restaurants in Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia
1. Atlantic View Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By rivieratravels - Halifax, Canada
We immensely enjoy exploring the various trails that are part of the rails-to-trails system on the Eastern Shore. Another of our favourites is the Atlantic View Trail. On this walk, we picked up the trail near Three Fathom Harbour Road and walked as far as Lawrencetown Beach. The first part of the trail has a spectacular vista from Rocky Run where a bridge spans the turbulent waters as the tide rushes in or out from the Atlantic Ocean towards Porter’s Lake. As you take this trail you will walk through both marsh and rugged forest with views of the Atlantic Ocean along the way. Take a side trail up the embankments and you’ll have even better glimpses of the spectacular coastline. The trail opens up more as you come to the section that is between Porter’s Lake and Lawrencetown Beach. We’ve spied beavers building lodges, eagles flying overhead and a multitude of other birds making their homes alongside the trail. Once you arrive at Lawrencetown Beach you’ll be treated to magnificent views of waves crashing onto the stones of the shoreline. And if you have even more energy, keep going as the trail links up with the Salt Marsh trail at one end and the Blueberry Run Trail closer to Three Fathom Harbour. This is another must-walk trail!
2. Concrete Creation (Cosby's Garden Centre)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Joyfulann - Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada
So many amazing sculptures! We were blown away by the amount and the detail in these amazing masterpieces! The paths were spacious and the gardens showcased so many rare plants and flowers. You can spend a whole day appreciating this place!
3. Blue Sea Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Lighthouse-Lane-001 - Toronto, Canada
Warm water, sandy beach, sheltered picnic spots, toilets, change rooms - everything you need for a great swim and picnic. The beach is long, so you can get a spot to yourselves or stay close to the parking and amenities. Either way, this is a must-do spot for swimming. Gentle waves at the shore make it safe for small children. A bit of a walk to get deep enough for a real swim, but the water is safe and the waves aren't as rough as some other spots in the area.
4. Harvest Moon Trailway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
"The Harvest Moon Trailway is a safe, multi-use active transportation route that passes through picturesque communities offering access to farm markets, wineries, craft beverage producers, restaurants, u-picks, accommodations and other businesses," said Beth Pattillo, chair of the AVTC. "The trailway aims to increase trail activity, promote active living, and grow economic opportunities.
Reviewed By BillD1397
Visited wolvville last weekend , a bustling little town with the return of the college students, took our bike along the trail for and hours plus ride, great scenery easy riding to Evangeline beach
5. Three Sisters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By tshep42 - Halifax, Canada
This is just part of the Cape Chignecto Provincial Park. But it’s no longer open, in fact there’s a sign on the way there saying the road is closed but the concrete block is moved out of the way. Directions: my GPS told me I was at the Cape Chignecto Provincial Park about 4-5 kilometres before I was. Drive on the 209 through Advocate Harbour. You’ll see a sign for the Cape Chignecto Provincial Park but keep going. Stay on the 209 toward Apple River. Turn onto the Apple River Road toward West Apple River. When the road forks, keep straight and don’t swing right. The road will turn into a dirt road. You’ll cross some bridges and just before one of them the road was washed out and some folks piled rocks up to make it passable. Shortly after this, you may see some cars parked but keep going. This is where the kayaking tour meets up. Once you get past this point, there are actual signs, orange ones, follow these to a parking lot. There is a great sign showing you the two paths, one to the left and one to the right. The left loop takes you to the Three Sisters. There are some other great views as well, Eatonville Harbour, the Fissure and the Sea Stack. When you get to the end of the loop, look for a path in the woods just behind the picnic tables and take it back to the main road. It’ll save you have to go all the way back around. The first loop took less than an hour. There are some bathrooms just off the parking lot. There’s a building there as well but is not used anymore. There are more bathrooms down the path. Views are spectacular. Nova Scotia has some great coastal views and these rank right at the top. There is a sea kayaking company in Advocate Harbour that does tours. If your into kayaking, it would be an excellent way to see the sites. There is a great restaurant in Advocate Harbour, Wild Caraway. Highly recommend.
6. McMaster Mill Historic Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By trainfan2000 - Hamilton, Canada
This little park, the site of a historic mill, is a little gem of a park. There are interpretive signs that explain the history of the site. The trails (short with a few small inclines) are well cleared wide paths and easy to walk on - you could easily use a stroller here. There are a couple of lookouts that give a great view of the gorge. Some of the mill ruins are visible. There is limited parking on the side of the road. A portable toilet is available. The site is well maintained and free. Worth the visit if you are in the area.
7. Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 733 reviews
ESCAPE from the hectic pace of everyday life with a visit to Annapolis Royal’s beautiful Historic Gardens!In a beautiful setting overlooking a tidal river valley, the 17 acre Historic Gardens is a premiere Nova Scotia attraction showcasing gardening methods, designs and materials representing more than four hundred years of local history. Highlights include a Rose collection of more than 270 cultivars, an Acadian House representing pre-deportation 1671 time period, and much more…
Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada
We visited early October, and so, while there were flowers, the blossoms were not at their peak. Also, it was a little early in the autumn colour season, and so the leaves had just started turning. BUT, we had a fantastic visit nonetheless! The Acadian cottage is quite charming, the main garden spaces were still green and meticulously maintained, with a few blossoms still popping. For us, we were most impressed by their garden innovation section, where we learned about several techniques that we could use in our own garden. Their statue collection in the garden was also amazing. Staff were pleasant and helpful, and we would say this is a must-see, extremely highly recommended attraction for this fabulous part of Nova Scotia.
8. Spencer's Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By susancX2310PZ
Great place to walk, very scenic and clean beaches, historic shipbuilding area, with lighthouse and beachfront
9. Beach Meadows Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By jherman2016 - Brooklyn, Canada
Such a beautiful quiet beach at any time of year. This is my favorite beach to just chill and relax.
10. Oaklawn Farm Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By messengrl - Shelburne, Canada
This was our fifth trip to Oaklawn Farm Zoo. After our first visit in 2012, it became one of our favourite places in Nova Scotia. The main attraction, for us, is the pride of African lions (Sterk, Nyah, Hunter and Nnenne). But all the animals are wonderful. With schools in session, relatively few people were on the zoo grounds, which made for a calm, relaxing experience as we walked around and viewed the animals. Sadly, some of the animals we have seen during previous visits are no longer there (Fury, Czar, Obi, etc.). We miss them, but we are glad to have had the opportunity to see and enjoy them.
