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Attractions
Each town and village in the Annapolis Valley and along the Evangeline Trail
provides a unique glimpse of the area and is worthy of attention. Whether it is
tasting the famous Digby scallops
or discovering the mystery of the
Bay of Fundy tides, there is something to
tempt everyone's appetite.
The Evangeline Trail is a six-hour drive through the lovely Annapolis Valley
and along the Acadian region bordering
St. Marys Bay. Apple orchards,
strawberry fields, clam beds, scallop shuckers, lookoffs, incredible tides,
whale watching, historic sites - it's all to be found in the Land of Evangeline.
The Annapolis Valley is flanked by
what are known locally as the North and
South Mountains, although they are
really more like ridges. The Valley takes
its name from the Annapolis River, but
also includes the valleys formed by the Cornwallis, Canard and Gaspereau Rivers.
Famous for its apple harvest, the
Annapolis Valley boasts 55 more days of sun than other areas of Nova Scotia.
Summer temperatures can range up to 30 degrees C (86 degrees F), although
average daily temperature in the Valley is 23 degrees C (75 degrees F); evenings
cool to a pleasant 16 degrees C (60 degrees F). Perfect weather to enjoy golf,
tennis, swimming and other sports! The Annapolis Valley region boasts a golf
course every 32 km.
The Annapolis Valley is the oldest
settled region of Canada, and heritage enthusiasts and history buffs will enjoy
the many museums and historic sites that dot the Valley. Acadia University in
Wolfville, Canada's oldest university, and the Universite Sainte- Anne in Church
Point are well worth visits.
The Annapolis Valley offers an
abundance of exciting and entertaining experiences:
• Spend an enjoyable day
at the Oaklawn Farm Zoo. Located near Aylesford, it is the only zoo in Nova
Scotia.
• Take in the sights, sounds, rides and displays found at the Upper
Clements Park and Wildlife Park in Upper Clements, Annapolis County.
•
Valley nightlife includes dancing, live theatre and various festivals.
• If
you enjoy the outdoors, spend a weekend or a week camping, canoeing or exploring
the four corners of the Valley.
• If you like, you can go on an enjoyable
trail ride.
• For the energetic visitor, a hike to see the magnificent view
from Cape Split is not to be missed.
• You may also wish to visit the famous Kejimikujik National Park. Located just south of the Annapolis Valley, Kejimikujik National Park offers visiters and campers a wide variety of exciting outdoor experiences.
• Seals, porpoises, seabirds and spouting whales are
just some of the spectacular wildlife you can see in the nearby Bay of Fundy.
