Festivals
WINE & ROSES
July 3 (5 - 7 p.m.)
Enjoy an evening of wine,
nibblies and live music as you stroll
the Historic Gardens. 532-7018,
www.historicgardens.com
HOUSE & GARDEN
TOUR
July 4 (10 a.m.- 4 p.m.)
Visit the Historic Gardens and
special private gardens and houses
in and around Annapolis Royal. The
tour supports the Historic Gardens.
For tickets & information: 532
-7018,
www.ExploreOurGardens.com
RAVEN HAVEN
FAMILY FUN DAY
July 4 (1 - 5 p.m.)
The 20th Anniversary of Raven
Haven’s Family Fun Day offers
carnival games, competitions and
contests, BBQ, live music and
entertainment for all ages. (Rain
date is July 5.) Lifeguarded beach,
supervised swimming, canoe,
kayak and pedal boat rentals. Bring
the family out for a great afternoon
of fun beginning at 1 p.m. Take Exit
22 off Hwy 101, follow Rt 8
towards South Milford, then turn
right onto Virginia Rd., and head for
Sandy
Bottom Lake. Call 532-2334,
www.annapoliscounty.ca
MI’KMAQ CULTURE
DAYS, PORT-ROYAL NHS
July 12 & Aug. 23 (1 - 4 p.m.)
Listen to the beat of the
community drum, sing the “Happy
Chant”, and experience Mi’kmaw
traditions, history and lifestyle at
Port-Royal National Historic Site
on two very special days. Be sure to
also visit the wigwam, and try your
hand at a game of “waltes”. For
information call 532-2898 or email
wayne.melanson@pc.gc.ca
CELEBRATE MAGNOLIAS
May 1- 15
Enjoy events and tours in the
Historic Gardens and throughout
Annapolis Royal in celebration of
magnolias, May 1 - 15.
532-7018.
Rare & Unusual Plant Sale, May 9,
1 - 4 p.m. at the Farmers Market.
HISTORIC GARDENS
SEASON KICKOFF
May 9 - 10 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Admission by donation this
weekend only. 532-7018
FARMERS & TRADERS
MARKET
May 16 - October 10
The Farmers & Traders Market
operates at Market Square. See
pages 8 and 15 for days and times.
annapolisroyalfarmersmarket.com
HISTORIC GARDENS
DINNER & AUCTION
May 24 (4 p.m.)
A wonderful meal, great social
time and terrific selection of gifts,
artwork and plant material for the
lucky bidders at the Legion supporting
the Historic Gardens. 532-7018
CANADA’S
GARDEN DAYS
June 19 - 21
Celebrate the role and benefits
of gardens in our communities as
aesthetic, cultural, environmental,
recreational and tourism experiences.
532-7018, www.historicgardens.com
FIRST FRIDAYS
June 5, July 3, August 7,
September 4 & October 2
Music, entertainment, food, fun,
Candlelight Graveyard Tours,
extended business hours and more!
Annapolis Board of Trade, 532-5454.
EVENING SWIM & BBQ
ON FIRST FRIDAYS
July 3 & August 7
Enjoy an evening swim
and
BBQ at the Annapolis
Public Pool.
62 Champlain Dr., 532-1777,
www.annapolispool.ca
DANCING
AT THE MARKET (7 p.m.)
June 18, July 16, August 20
Dance for Fun ‘n’ Fitness
on
the Third Thursdays with Durline
Melanson and Trans World Dance
students at the Farmers’ Market. “Our
Nova Scotia” class features music and
dances relevant to this area. Enjoy
the “Scotia Shuffle” in Annapolis
Royal where it originated. Free dance
fun for all ages! (Weather permitting.)
Dance.Canada@ns.sympatico.ca
ROSE FESTIVAL
June 27 - July 5
Did you know that with 2,000+
rose bushes, the Annapolis Royal
Historic Gardens is home to one of
the largest rose collections in Eastern
Canada? Enjoy special events, tours
and activities in celebration of roses.
Rain or shine. For info: 532-7018,
www.historicgardens.com
CANADA DAY
July 1
Come celebrate Canada’s
148th birthday! Join in the singing
of “O Canada” at the flag raising
ceremony; walk in the procession
from Town Hall to Fort Anne; eat a
slice of cake; play croquet; listen
to
musical entertainment, and take part
in children’s activities, noon-3 p.m.
532-2397. The Historic Gardens
also holds special events. 532-7018.
TOURS OF ST. LUKES
July & Aug.
Tues. to Sat., 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Gracious Victorian heritage home.
4-Star Hospitality and Accommodation
372 St. George St., Annapolis Royal
Tel: 902-532-5770 Toll-free: 866-717-0067
www.attheturret.com
At the Turret Bed & Breakfast
Across from Courthouse.
Close to Ft. Anne, Historic Gardens
and downtown shops and restaurants.
Annapolis Valley’s
centre for the
performing arts
Annapolis Royal - Home to great theatre since 1606
A delightful mix of
live theatre, music
& dance await you
this summer in
Annapolis
Royal
Reservations & Information: 902-532-7704
Email: gm@kingstheatre.ca
King’s Theatre, 209 St. George Street
PO Box 161, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
www.kingstheatre.ca
Annapolis Royal
Be sure to visit...If you dare!
October 16-31
Rose Festival
ARTs Unleashed
Ghost Town
www.ExploreGhostTown.com
will become a
Page 8,
EXPLORER,
2015 Official Visitors Guide
Award-winning
charm
c.1770
SUZAN A. HEBDITCH
PROPRIETOR
www.baileyhouse.ca
Annapolis Royal’s
only guesthouse on the water
Tel: 1-877-532-1285 info@baileyhouse.ca
150 Saint George Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia