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 & Wildlife Areas
Discover the best top things to do in Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, United States including Wallace Bay National Wildlife Area, McMaster Mill Historic Park, Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens, Amherst Point Bird Sanctuary, Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, Eaton Park, Partridge Island, Ravine Trail, Stronach Park, John Lusby Marsh National Wildlife Area.
Restaurants in Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia
1. Wallace Bay National Wildlife Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Kim123172 - Truro, Canada
A favorite gem of a trail! Often you will be the only one there. It's especially wonderful in the spring with the arrival of bird life.The first half of this trail is an easy walk and fairly dry underfoot.If you intend to walk the second half then be sure to have good footwear and bug repellent as it can be quite wet and buggy at times.Well worth the effort though.Over many visits we have seen a great variety of ducks and warblers,plus a beaver or two,a mink and often eagles and seals that frequent the aboiteau looking for fish.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Amherst Point Bird Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
5. Cape Chignecto Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
At Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, towering 185-meter (600-foot) cliffs rise from the Bay of Fundy while the world’s highest tides lap at their base. Cape Chignecto is a 4,200-hectare natural environment park on a dramatic coastal peninsula. The park features 29 kilometres (18 miles) of pristine coastline, some of Nova Scotia’s most significant geological features, deep valleys, sheltered coves, rare plants, remnant old growth forest, scenic views, and a rich cultural heritage. We offer wilderness camping in secluded coves and ravines, while a spectacular coastal hiking trail leads visitors along high cliffs and deep valleys. Because Cape Chignecto is a wilderness hiking park, there are no drive-up camping sites.
Reviewed By G5259KFshannonb
Cape Chignecto is a truly stunning place for anything from a half-hour stop at the Interpretive Centre and beach to a four-day hike around the whole trail. It has a great mixture of rocky beaches, dramatic cliffs, ocean views, and hikes through coniferous forest, deciduous forest, and mixed forest. And the staff are truly excellent - very knowledgable and helpful (and kind: I moronically left my car keys in the cabin, and they were promptly returned to me by eagle-eyed staff members). This is Nova Scotian hospitality at its best. I've done day hikes from the Visitor's Centre in the summer. Tip: even for day hikes, bring a water filter to save yourself from being weighed down by water bottles, especially in hotter weather. There are streams at very regular intervals throughout the park, and if you drink at each of them, you'll never be thirsty. This Thanksgiving weekend, I did the trail clockwise in three days - fairly strenuous, but doable - although it's more common to do it in four days, and I stayed in the cabin at Big Bald Rock and the Bunkhouse near Eatonville. (The campsites are great, too, but I gave myself the luxury of going tent-free because I was moving quite quickly.) The first day, from the Visitor's Centre to Big Bald Rock, was intense but inspiring. The other two days were very manageable; the last was only five hours' hiking, and that included lots of breaks. It was varied, beautiful, and quiet. The trail along the southern shore from the Visitor's Centre to the Cape has a lot of larger climbs and descents, but it's a bit smoother; the trail along the Western coast from the Cape up to the turn-in to Eatonville is a little more uneven and has the most stunning coastline and views; and the trail from the coast back through the interior makes for a more relaxing (though still challenging enough to keep one's interest) woodland hike. Practicalities: the cabins are extremely well equipped with drinking water, wood stoves and firewood, privies, and two "rooms" of bunks. The ones I stayed at also had Adirondack chairs and picnic tables outside, tables with benches inside, packs of cards (a very nice way to pass the evening), and some other bibs and bobs. This is very cushy back-country camping, giving you the experience of a true back-country trail but a lovely place to spread out and dry out in the evenings if you've gotten wet. There is cel reception intermittently on the trail, generally in higher places and on the beaches. There is cel reception in the Big Bald Rock cabin but not the Bunkhouse, although you only have to walk a few minutes up the hill from the Bunkhouse for reception. (I'm on Telus; reception for other carriers may vary.) I also recommend bringing hiking poles. There are quite a few hills to give you a good workout, including a couple of steep ones, especially the descent into Mill Brook from the East. I've done it without poles, but descending it, in particular, feels much safer with them. And remember to pack all your garbage out. The park is really pristine - you don't want to do anything to spoil it. This is one of my absolute favourite spots in Nova Scotia, and that's saying a lot. Other favourite things in the area: in Advocate, the Hook & Anchor restaurant for the superb lobster roll or the Wild Caraway for fine dining; the Age of Sail Museum in Port Greville; the Joggins Fossil Museum and beach; Parrsboro (all of it); Mo's Family Restaurant and Accommodations in Five Islands; and Five Islands Provincial Park.
6. Eaton Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
7. Partridge Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By rg202
We read the reviews before heading out and were a bit apprehensive to do the hike. We have children 7 & 10 and they easily manage the trail. There is a large incline of 100 metres right out of the gate which will get your heart pumping but that is really the only ‘challenge’. We had no issues with bugs or ticks but stayed on the trail. The views are really Beautiful. We did walk around the northeast side of the island and the kids found some great quartz to add to their collection.
8. Ravine Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Chr0me_Drag0n - Dartmouth, Canada
If you go in the winter, be prepared to use ice cleats. The first part of the trail is steep and when we went it was almost all ice covered. Using ice cleats we made it down with no problem, but without them it would have been treacherous. Once at the bottom, the trail follows a nice little stream running between steep hills with old growth trees. It is quiet and peaceful. It is a walk in- back out trail, so you see everything twice, but it is worth the walk.
