Annapolis Valley

Authentic Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine in the Annapolis Valley.

Locally focused, seasonally inspired menu featuring ingredients from local purveyors. Internationally recognized as a top Nova Scotia culinary destination, located at Grand Pre Winery.

Bessie North House is an intimate 12-seat farmhouse restaurant in Canning, Annapolis Valley, run by chef David and Susan. Set in a restored 140-year-old farmhouse, it offers a seasonal 7-course tasting menu that highlights local Nova Scotia ingredients. Winner of Best Restaurant - Mainland NS at the 2026 NS Restaurant Awards, it books reservations a month in advance.

Nova Scotia's premier sparkling wine house in Gaspereau, offering year-round tastings and vineyard tours with Bay of Fundy terroir.

Gaspereau Vineyards is a boutique winery nestled in the Gaspereau Valley, just minutes from Wolfville. The tasting room is housed in a charming rustic red barn surrounded by 35 acres of vineyards. Visitors enjoy complimentary wine tastings, a licensed open-air patio for lingering over a glass, and a broad selection of cool-climate wines.

Annapolis Brewing Company has been brewing craft beer in historic Annapolis Royal since 2017. Located at 302 St. George Street across from Fort Anne, the taproom offers small-batch beers in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Bay of Fundy Brewing Co. (formerly Wayfarers Ale Society) offers craft beer with a view of the highest tides in the world. Located in Port Williams, the taproom features a deck overlooking the Cornwallis River. Brewery tours available. TripAdvisor Travelers Choice winner.

Cape Split Provincial Park is a 447-hectare natural environment park located in Scots Bay, Kings County, featuring a 13.2 km loop trail with dramatic sea cliff viewpoints over the Bay of Fundy.

Popular 95-site campground and day-use park near Canning with 13.5 km of hiking trails, Minas Basin beach access, and the iconic Blomidon Look-off.

A 110-kilometre multi-use rail trail stretching from Grand Pré to Annapolis Royal along a former railbed. Part of Nova Scotia's Blue Route cycling network, it winds through the heart of Annapolis Valley wine country and apple orchards, welcoming cyclists, hikers, horseback riders, and cross-country skiers.

17-acre award-winning historic garden in Annapolis Royal featuring a renowned rose collection with over 270 varieties, Victorian Garden, Acadian house and garden, Governor's Garden, and the Laburnum arbour. One of Canada's Top 10 Gardens Worth Travelling For.

Canada's first administered National Historic Site, located in Annapolis Royal. Features a 1702 Vauban-style star fort with the oldest military building in Canada — the 1708 Powder Magazine. Museum in the Officers' Quarters, earthen walls, walking trails, and scenic views over the Annapolis River.

Step back to 1605 at the reconstruction of the Habitation at Port-Royal, one of North America's earliest European settlements. Costumed interpreters bring 17th-century life to the forge, kitchen, and artisan quarters, and the Order of Good Cheer — Canada's first social club — comes alive.

A 93-year-old spring tradition in Kentville celebrating the blooming of the Annapolis Valley apple orchards. Features parades, concerts, fireworks, and community events across six days from May 27 to June 1, 2026. One of Nova Scotia's most iconic annual festivals.

Cycling Nova Scotia organized ride in Canning, Annapolis Valley. 3 route options (40km-97km), aid stations, post-ride BBQ. Registration $49.99-$64.99. Sunday July 19, 2026.