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Located just 45 minutes away from Halifax, the Annapolis Valley runs from East Hants to Digby, so you have a lot of areas to explore. Each town in the Annapolis Valley has its own unique feel and activities to enjoy all year round. Instead of listening to “I’m Bored”, spend time with the kids trying out the 100 fun things to do in the Annapolis Valley.
1. Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival
The Apple Blossom Festival is the best known and largest festival in the Annapolis Valley. There are activities and events across the valley, including petting zoos, parades, and fireworks. The Family Square in Centre Square, Kentville is full of family-friendly activities. Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival
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2. Ski Martock
Ski Martock is the most popular location in the Valley to learn how to ski and snowboard. The slopes are open from November to March. They make their own snow, so the slopes are always ready to enjoy. Ski Martock
3. OnTree Fun & Adventure Park
Get out and into the trees at the OnTree Park. There are climbing tracks, high rope courses, zip lines, and other activities. The park is located near Ski Martock and is designed to be fun and safe for all ages and abilities. OnTree Fun & Adventure Park
4. Annapolis Valley Trail System
Head out with bikes to explore your favourite section of the Annapolis Valley Trail System, nearly 200-kms of linear trail on abandoned rail line from Kentville to Norwood and on to the Town of Yarmouth. Annapolis Valley Trail System.
5. Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
Puppets and puppetry is an amazing art form, which can tell thousands of stories. The Mermaid Theatre is located in Windsor and brings children’s books to life with puppets. Sit down and enjoy a show that uses these whimsical puppets. Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia
6. Hockey Heritage Museum
Windsor is the birthplace of hockey, and you can feel and see it everywhere in the town. The Hockey Heritage Museum is a must visit for any hockey fan. It has terrific artifacts from the start of hockey to the present day games. Museum
7. Wolfville Farmers Market
This farmers market is open on Wednesdays and Saturday, and each market day has its own theme. This is a great way to learn about what is produced in Nova Scotia and try new foods. On some days, this market also has crafters and artisans in attendance. Wolfville Farmers Market
8. Clay Ground Studio
The Clay Ground Studio is lots of fun for the artists and those who love to get messy. You and your kids can make your own clay items, or paint pre-made clay items. Sit back, relax, and make something of all your own. Clay Ground Studio
9. Valley Drive-in
The Valley Drive-in is the ‘in’ place to watch movies in the Annapolis Valley. The Drive-in is affordable at $28 a carload and is open from mid-May to the end of September. There are new movies each weekend, so keep checking back. Valley Drive-in
10. Avondale Art Fair and Ginger Fest
Enjoy the summer weather, and the amazing music and artwork of the Annapolis Valley at the Avondale Art Fair and Ginger Fest. There are also unique foods to try featuring ginger. Avondale Art Fair and Ginger Fest
11. Kentville’s Memorial Park
There are many things to do at the Kentville Memorial Park. Memorial Park, in downtown Kentville, has something for everyone. There is a kid’s play park, tennis courts, and 3 baseball diamonds, along with a walking trail for people to enjoy.
12. Explore Miner’s Marsh
Miner’s Marsh in Kentville is home to many birds, lizards, frogs, and other animals. The walking trail takes you right over the water and around the marsh. There are picnic tables to stop and rest at, or you can stop at the observation tower for a rest. Explore Miner’s Marsh
13. Oaklawn Farm Zoo
This is a favorite spot for Valley kids since the Oaklawn Farm offers a traditional Family Farm-like setting, along with a mix of exotic animal species. The zoo provides up-close experiences with animals, including lions, monkeys, and horses. Oaklawn Farm Zoo
14. Avon River Days
The first full weekend in August, Windsor holds a three-day festival . The celebration begins with a street fair on Friday, continues with a parade through the town on Saturday, and ends with a bang on Sunday night with fireworks on the waterfront. Other activities throughout the weekend include a street dance, live music at Jam with Sam, dunk tanks and mock jails downtown, and carnival games on the waterfront. Avon River Days
15. Cotton Tale Café
Sit back and relax with a cup of coffee while your kids play. The play space has a playground and toys to keep the kids busy. There is also kid and parent approved, plus there are no peanuts used in any of their recipes, only YUM Butter. Cotton Tale Café
16. Willowbank U-Pick Farm
Spend a beautiful fall day at the Willowbank U-Pick Farm, located in Port Williams, visiting the petting zoo and the other farm animals that live there. Take a ride in the hay wagon with the family or let the kids ride a pony. There is an antique farm equipment museum that you can tour, and then visit the U-Pick to pick your own fresh fruit. Keep in mind that the Willowbank U-Pick Farm is open to the public starting from September to the end of October. Willowbank U-Pick Farm
17. Digby Scallop Days
The Digby Scallop Days happen on the second weekend in August, and the whole weekend is packed full of events. There is AquaGolf, a Scallop BBQ, a costume pet show, and other children’s activities. The whole waterfront is full activities and local business celebrating the Scallop. Digby Scallop Days
18. Pumpkin Palooza
This is a yearly event at the Wolfville Farmers Market and there are pumpkins everywhere, even in the food. Kids can decorate their own mini pumpkins, see amazing pumpkins sculptures, and enjoy pumpkin treats. Pumpkin Palooza
19. Pumpkin People
20. Dempsey Corner Market
Dempsey Corner Market is a unique place to shop for fruits and veggies. There is also a petting zoo, where you and your kids can learn how to care for young animals and gather eggs. Dempsey Corner is always offering something to do, so there’s no need for the family to be bored when they are shopping. Dempsey Corner Market
21. Gaspereau Valley Fibers
Knitting is not something that most kids enjoy or even know how to do. At Gaspereau Valley Fibers there are knitting lessons offered and you can learn how to make your own yarn. The main delight for kids are the sheep and the llamas that live on the farm. Gaspereau Valley Fibers
22. See the Valley on Kings Transit
Along with driving across the Valley, there are transit buses that travel from Wolfville to Digby. Kings Transit travels on many of the back roads, where you can see many of the Valleys farms and the landscape. It is also a good way of traveling around the Valley, especially if you don’t feel like driving. See the Valley on Kings Transit
23. Kentville Farmer’s Market
Kentville loves to shop local, and there is no better place to find local food and crafts than the Kentville Farmers market. The market is open year-round, and there are new vendors each. There is always something tasty for lunch, and snacks to enjoy. Kentville Farmer’s Market
24. Noggins Corner Farm Market
The Noggins Corner Farm Market, located in Greenwich, is a wonderful place to take the kids. It has a Barnyard Adventure Area, where the kids can run, jump, slide and negotiate their way through a number of fun playground activities and mazes. In the fall, you can go apple and pumpkin picking, then wander through the corn maze. Noggins Corner Farm Market
25. Centre for Small Farms
Spend the day at the Centre for Small farms, which is located behind the Just Us! Coffee Roasters in Grand Pre., learning about organic farming in the large garden area. Let the kids play in the child’s garden, while you wander through the many themed gardens. Afterward, you can relax in a hammock with a delicious cup of coffee from the Just US! Coffee & Tea House. Centre for Small Farms
26. Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
In the beautiful setting that overlooks the tidal river valley, the Historic Gardens showcases many gardening methods, designs, and materials that represent more than four hundred years of local history. Along with fun workshops and learning about butterflies and other bugs, there are lots of for children to explore. Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
Photo Credit: Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
27. Hennigar’s Farm Market
28. Evans’ Family Farm Market
Visit the “Largest Corn Maze” in the Valley, which is almost the size of a residential subdivision, at the Evans’ Family Farm in Wilmot. The maze challenge has visitors trying to collect all 6 stamps hidden in the maze, with successful people getting an apple when they finish the maze. The kids will also enjoy the children’s playground, the Pedal Tractor Track, a Pumpkin Cannon, the Big Dig Sandbox and The Pumpkin Train. Evans’ Family Farm Market Corn Maze
29. Dill’s Farm
The Dill’s Farm in Windsor is home of the late Howard Dill who developed the “Dill’s Atlantic Giant”, which is the World’s Largest Pumpkin Variety. There are many photo opportunities to take cute pictures of kids sitting in the huge pumpkins, especially in pumpkin season! The farm is open year round, so people can visit the gift shop and small museum in the off-season to buy T-Shirts, hats and pumpkin seeds. Dill’s Farm
30. Stirlings Fruit Farms
Even though Stirlings Fruit Farms in Wolfville is open year round, the best time of year to visit with the kids is in the summer for the Strawberry U-Pick is open and in the early fall for the Apple and Pumpkin U-Picks. This farm also has hayrides and a corn maze for the whole family to enjoy. Stirlings Fruit Farms
31. The Sunflower Maze Farm
This unique historic farm is located in Falmouth, just a few miles away from Windsor and is only open in August and September. It is best known as ‘The Sunflower Maze Farm’ since it has sunflower maze for visitors to enjoy. The farm also has a special ‘butterfly release’ event in August that is beautiful to see. You can have a picnic with the kids and after the picnic, why not kick a soccer ball around with the kids or fly a kite in the fields. Dakeyne Farm
32. Gates’ U-Pick
Head out with the kids to Gates’ U-Pick in Port Williams for an ‘All You Can Eat While Picking Apples” experience. While you are there, take a free wagon ride around the orchards. Just keep in mind that they are only open in September and October. Gates’ U-Pick
33. Kingsport Beach
Kingsport beach has large sand and mud flats during low tides, which make it perfect for building sand castles. The ocean is a great place to cool off. The red sedimentary cliffs carved by the erosion and the 12metre high tides. Kingsport Beach
34. Wolfville Reservoir Park
This park is not far from downtown Wolfville. There are well-groomed trails that are easy to walk, and there is an opening to the Minas Basin. You can also go swimming in the area that is sectioned off. Wolfville Reservoir Park
35. Aylesford Lake Beach
If the ocean is not your thing, Aylesford Lake Beach is the next best thing. There is a boardwalk, canteen, picnic areas, fully accessible parking, and a playground for the whole family to enjoy. Aylesford Lake Beach
36. Ross Farm
Ross Farm is a living heritage farm where everything is done in the traditional Nova Scotian ways. During the summer months, there are hands-on activities, including planting, wood-working, and candle making. The early spring is the best time to go if you love maple syrup, trees will be tapped and fresh maple syrup is available. Ross Farm
37. Upper Clements Park
Upper Clements Park is the place to be in the summer. There are two parks to enjoy, the Amusement Park and the Adventure Park. The Amusement park is full of rides to enjoy and shops to relax at. The Adventure Park is for those who are more hands-on and enjoy climbing. Upper Clements Park
38. Haliburton House
Unlike most museums, there are very few ropes and glass cases to keep you from touching and looking at the displayed items. There are old fashion toys and games for kids to enjoy. Visitors can also climb the viewing tower and enjoy the view of Windsor. Haliburton House
39. Windsor Playland Safari
This amusement park is located in the Windsor Exhibition grounds and is completely outside. Along with a waterslide, there is also mini-golf and go-karts on site. The park also has a canteen that has daily specials for visitors to enjoy. Windsor Playland Safari
40. Action Jax Family Fun Park
The Action Jax Family Fun Park is located 2 minutes outside of Annapolis Royal and is open from May until September. There is an arcade, mini-golf and go-kart racing for kids of all ages to enjoy. Action Jax Family Fun Park
41. Whale Watching
Mariner Cruises offers whale watching and bird watching tours around Brier Island. Often times, whales come very close to the boat, so wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet when you go whale watching.
42. Tubing on the Gaspereau River
Enjoy a tube ride down the Gaspereau River. It is popular with adults and kids alike on the hot summer days in the Valley. Tubes are available for rent at the head of the river for just $3 a tube. Tubing on the Gaspereau River
43. Eastcoast Balloon Adventures
Get a bird’s eye view of the breath-taking Annapolis Valley in an Eastcoast Balloon Adventures hot-air balloon. Each ride is 45 minutes to an hour long and needs to be booked in advance. Eastcoast Balloon Adventures
44. Evangeline Ride
This is a two-hour ride down the Evangeline Trail. No two rides are the same because there are many side trails to explore. They also have Wagon and Sleigh Rides for you to enjoy, especially if riding is not your thing. Evangeline Ride
45. FreeSpirit Therapeutic Riding Program
This therapeutic riding program is designed for children and adults to enact with horses for physical, emotional, social, and educational development. There are eight ponies and five horses to meet and ride. FreeSpirit Therapeutic Riding Program
46. Disc Golf at Lockhart & Ryan Park
This is the very first disc golf course in the Annapolis Valley. It is an 18-hole basketed course, and you can borrow discs from the New Minas Recreation department to play a round or two with the kids.Disc Golf at Lockhart & Ryan Park
47. Conker Festival
48. Hants County Exhibition
This is the largest exhibition in Windsor and Hants County and is held on two consecutive weekends in September. There is tasty food, live animals to meet, and fair rides to enjoy. This exhibition has something for the whole family. Hants County Exhibition
49. Ghost Town at Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
After dark, the Historic Gardens become spook-tacular as the Ghostly Gardens. There are guided walks, haunted seek and find games and much more for the kids and adults to enjoy. Ghost Town at Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
50. Valley Provincial Park
On the North Mountain, right outside of Bridgetown is Valley Provincial Park. There are interpretive panels where kids can learn about the area and the local animals. There is a picnic area if you need a break from walking. There is a campsite if you feel like getting out and spending a night under the stars. Valley Provincial Park
51. Apple Capital Museum
If you visit Berwick, take some time to visit the Apple Capital Museum. The museum has a large collection of apple and railway era displays. It tells the story of the apple and farming industry in the Annapolis Valley. Apple Capital Museum
52. Fort Anne
Fort Anne National Historic Sites of Canada is Canada’s oldest remaining reminder of the time when the European empires where fighting over the Annapolis River. The Fort has a beautiful view of the Annapolis Basin. You can explore the fort yourself with the Xplorer Activity Booklet. Fort Anne
53. Greenwood Military Aviation Museum
This museum is free for visitors to explore. There are many things that kids can touch and interact with, including a flight simulator. Right outside, there are full-size planes. The museum takes about an hour to explore. Greenwood Military Aviation Museum
54. Storm Warning Paintball
Storm Warning Paintball is great for anyone who wants to play paintball, no matter their experience level. There are courses for all ages and group sizes. So, get ready to have a fun time with the kids and get messy. Storm Warning Paintball
55. Jubilee Park
The Jubilee Park, in Bridgetown, is a Natural Playground created by a group of Bridgetown residents. It is a unique play area for children that has elements that you could find in nature – sand, logs, boulders, hills, and stumps. The park also has a floating dock and boat launch, kayak rentals and a picnic area for families to enjoy. Jubilee Park
56. Trecothic Creek and Windsor Railway
Take the kids for a train ride at the Trecothic Creek and Windsor Railway. This ride-on model railway line is easy to find because it is tucked in behind the Windsor Exhibition Park. In the summer it is open every other weekend for children and adults to ride the rails for a free-will offering. Trecothic Creek and Windsor Railway
57. Memory Lane Railway Museum
58. Black Rock Trails
Take the kids for a scenic hike on the Black Rock Trails on the North Mountain above Berwick, located behind the community centre. There are four loop trails, ranging from easy to hard, that weave through the forests and along the woods roads of the North Mountain. All trails start and finish at the Black Rock Community and Recreation Centre. Black Rock Trails
59. Blue Beach Fossil Museum
Spend a day with the kids at Blue Beach and experience the fossils of Blue Beach through the eyes of the expert who has worked there and collected fossils here for almost three decades! There are three tours that explore a different part of the fossil shoreline. Each tour has unique geology, fantastic fossils, and a story that will amaze you! Blue Beach Fossil Museum
60. Mapplebeck Family Wagon and Sleigh Rides
Have a fun family adventure any time of the year at the Mapplebeck Farm in Berwick. The Mapplebeck Family has 2 teams of horses available to give sleigh or wagon rides to visitors who book a ride. Each ride usually lasts an hour. Mapplebeck Family Wagon and Sleigh Rides
61. Dragonfly Haven Therapeutic Farm
Spend a day relaxing with the family in Mt Denson at the Dragonfly Haven Therapeutic Farm. It is a place where they encourage health and well-being through the tranquility of nature and miniature farm animals. The farm is open to the public as a petting zoo or you can book a one-on-one 90-minute therapy session with the animals to relieve stress. Blue Beach Fossil Museum
62. Davison’s Corn Maze
This corn maze is located in Falmouth, which is just outside of Windsor. It is open daily from August until the end of October. Visitors have the option of just walking during the week or booking a Saturday night maze under the stars! Davison Corn Maze
63. Prescott House Museum
Take a drive out to Port Williams to tour this elegant Georgian house in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. Here, horticulturalist Charles Prescott cultivated Nova Scotia’s apple industry from 1811 to 1859. Each month the Prescott staff change the exhibits and every summer they have extensive programming for kids. Prescott House Museum
64. Memorial Park
Memorial Park, in downtown Kentville, has something for everyone. There is a kid’s play park, tennis courts, and 3 baseball diamonds, along with a walking trail for people to enjoy. Memorial Park
65. Kentville Centennial Arena
The Centennial Arena is one of Kentville’s sport and recreation focal points for families to enjoy. It is an all-season facility that hosts various events like public skating, hockey, figure skating, birthday parties, home shows, concerts, craft fairs or other promotional events. Kentville Centennial Arena
66. Pumpkin Walk at Miners Marsh
The Pumpkin Walk at Miners Marsh is an annual event hosted by NSCC Kingstec. Each year hundreds of pumpkins are carved, placed along the walkway and lit up. Hundreds of people come to look at all the pumpkins. No pumpkins are wasted though because they are given away at the end of the walk. Pumpkin Walk at Miners Marsh
67. Falls Lake Provincial Park
Pack a picnic and head to Falls Lake for a fun time on the beach!
68. Centre Stage Theatre
Located in Downtown Kentville, this theatre always has a show playing. The plays and musicals change regularly, so make sure to keep checking what tickets are available. Centre Stage Theater
69. New Minas Cineplex
Take the family out to enjoy the latest blockbuster at the New Minas Cineplex Cinemas. Before the movie, go to the concession stand to grab some popcorn, candy, chocolate bars and cold drinks to enjoy while watching the movie. There is also an arcade where adults and kids can have fun at before the show. New Minas Cineplex
70. Kentville Ghost Walks
Be prepared for a fright when you go on a Valley Ghost Walk with Jerome the GraveKeeper and his ghostly friends. The Kentville Ghost Walks are 2-hour walks that start at the steps outside of the Cornwallis Inn. The walks are fun for all over the age of ten and are a great way of discovering Kentville. Kentville Ghost Walks
71. Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens
Spend a day with the family at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens at Acadia University. The entrance to the Gardens is located off University Avenue, look for the cast iron archway that features the name of the Gardens. Take a stroll along the pathways, admire the wildflowers, relax on the benches, play and cartwheel on the lawns, and have a picnic but remember that there are no litter bins, so pack out what you pack in. Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens
72. Acadia Athletic Complex
Take the family to the Acadia Athletic Complex in Wolfville for a day adventure. The facility offers a variety of programming that is sure to appeal to all stages of fitness and all ages. There is a pool, ice surface, fitness centre, squash and racquetball courts, fitness studio, and both indoor and outdoor walking tracks, so there is an activity for every member of the family! Acadia Athletic Complex
73. Kings Mutual Century Centre
The Kings Mutual Century Centre is one of the largest indoor activity centres in the Valley. It has a gym space and a full ice rink called the ‘Apple Dome’ that hosts hockey games and public skating. There is also a walking track and Winning Edge Sports. Kings Mutual Century Centre
74. The Gorge
75. Burgher Hill
Burgher Hill is another great spot to go mountain biking with the family. During the winter months, it becomes the best place in Kentville to go sledding. Burgher Hill
76. Valley Sport and Event Centre
This is the largest indoor open space sport and event facility in the Annapolis Valley. The Valley Sport and Event Centre hosts many soccer games, along with other sporting events. Valley Sport and Event Centre
77. Rocky Mountain Christmas Tree U-pick
Make a new holiday tradition, and enjoy the cool winter weather at the Rocky Mountain Christmas Tree U-pick. There are free Kubota rides for kids. At the “Candy Cane” shack has free candy canes and hot chocolate to warm up if you are getting cold. Rocky Mountain Christmas Tree U-pick
78. Kejimkujik National Park
Spend time with the family discovering the beauty and natural wonder of Kejimkujik National Park, which is the only Parks Canada site that is designated both a National Park and a National Historic site. During the day, explore the wilderness trails, lakes, and rivers – by foot or by canoe or kayak. At night, sleep under stars that shine without the interference of artificial light, in a park that is also a designated Dark Sky Preserve.
79. Shepherd Family Christmas Trees
If you are looking to add a new eco-friendly Holiday tradition, the Shepherd Family Christmas Trees offers U-Pick no spray Balsam Fir trees. Bring the family, along with some hot chocolate, and find a great tree. They will do all the hard work for you. Shepherd Family Christmas Trees
80. Caravan Theatre
The Caravan Theatre engages the audience with unique plays and workshops. There are many youth camps, and workshops to pick from. Caravan Theatre
81. Ross Creek Centre for the Arts
The Ross Creek Centre for the Arts is a unique art institution that educates youth with a combination of community and professional artist programs. There are new programs added regularly, so there is always something new for the kids to try. Ross Creek Centre for the Arts
82. Jellystone Park Campground
Meet Yogi and his friends at the Jellystone Park Campground. You can camp out with a tent or RV, or enjoy one of the fourteen cabins on site. There is a Rec Hall for indoor fun, but there is a Jumping Pillow, mini golf, a playground, swimming pool, and gemstone mining if you prefer outdoor activities. Jellystone Park Campground
83. South Mountain Park Family Camping & RV Resort
84. East Coast Glamping
If roughing it is not your thing, there East Coast Glamping. They haul, pitch and clean up after your camping site, so you have more time to enjoy the Valley. There are lovely camp grounds for visitors to explore. East Coast Glamping
85. Bike Rentals at Valley Stove & Cycle
Valley Stove & Cycle is known for their hybrid rental bikes, which are perfect to explore the trails around the valley. In the winter, you can also rental snowshoe rentals.Bike Rentals at Valley Stove & Cycle
86. Wharf Rat Rally
The Wharf Rat Rally is a family friendly gathering for riders, and those who love motorcycles. There are over 80 events during the weekend. Wharf Rat Rally
87. Cove Oceanfront Campground
Parker’s Cove is right outside of Annapolis Royal. There is a quarter of a mile of Bay of Fundy shoreline to beachcomb and swim along. There is also a heated outdoor pool to swim in, if the ocean is too cool for you. Cove Oceanfront Campground
88. Long Pond Heritage Hockey Classic
Visit the pond where the sport called Hockey was born. This is the earliest recorded site of hockey in the 1800’s. Watch the Long Pond Heritage Classic games in winter! Long Pond Hockey Enterprises
89. North Mountain Market
Take a trip out to The North Mountain Market located at the United Church in Harbourville. It is a popular seasonal farmers’ market comprised exclusively of vendors who make, bake, raise or grow the products that they sell each week on Saturday mornings between May and mid-October. North Mountain Market
90. GAEL Tours
Take a tour of the historic seaside port of Digby with GAEL Tours. They are located on the shores of the Annapolis Basin in an area designated as the Fundy Aquarium Ecozone. Digby is also located in the UNESCO designated Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve and is home to the world’s largest scallop fleet, with seafood being one of the main attractions of tourists to the town. GAEL Tours
91. Annapolis Royal Farmers and Traders’ Market
Head out to the Annapolis Royal Farmers and Traders’ Market that has been a Saturday morning tradition for local people for over 40 years. It is a community supported market providing fresh local foods directly from the producers, along with artisan baked goods and crafts, with live music, and more. Annapolis Royal Farmers and Traders’ Market
92. King’s Theatre
Take the family out to a performance at the King’s Theatre in Annapolis Royale. The theatre offers an exhilarating mix of stage performances, independent films, professional comedy, concerts and more. You may find that in the rich interweave of classic and contemporary programs are some presentations you just won’t want to miss. King’s Theatre
93. Blomidon
Blomidon Provincial Park is a camping and day-use park located at Cape Blomidon on the shores of the Minas Basin. It is known for its gorgeous views of the world’s highest tides, which provide excellent opportunities for picnicking, hiking, camping, beachcombing, photography or just appreciating nature. Blomidon
94. Blueberry Acres/ Vital Berry Farm
Go picking Blueberries with the family at Blueberry Acres/ Vital Berry Farm in Centreville. Their u-pick highbush blueberry season begins in late July/early August and goes through to mid /late September. The farm also has raspberry and grape tomato u-picks available beginning in mid-July and go until Thanksgiving. Blueberry Acres/ Vital Berry Farm
95. Kejimkujik Seaside
Take the family to Kejimkujik Seaside, on the Atlantic side of Kejimkujik National Park, for an authentic Atlantic experience. You can hike through a labyrinth of dense shrubs on your way to the coast, but your real adventure awaits you at the Atlantic’s edge. There you will see seals basking on off-shore islets, one of the last undisturbed nesting beaches of the endangered piping plover, waves crashing on granite headlands, and many other wonders. Kejimkujik Seaside
96. Berwick Gala Days
The town of Berwick has celebrated Gala Days every year over Labour Day Weekend in September since 1945. There are many events and lots of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy, such as the children’s and Grand Street parades, the car show, the dessert eating contest, lots of musical entertainment, the Mainland Amusement rides, and of course the fireworks. Berwick Gala Days
97. Bridgetown Ciderfest
Come celebrate the apple harvest in the beautiful Annapolis Valley at this annual fall festival that is held for four days in mid-September. There are many events for families to enjoy at Ciderfest, such as: the Pie Auction, the Harvest Dinner, the Orchard Tour, the Rubber Duck Race, the Cardboard Boat Regatta, a Soap Box Derby and the Car Rally, along with many others. Bridgetown Ciderfest
98. Sheffield Mills Eagle Watch
Take the family out to the Sheffield Mills Eagle Watch, which is held the last two weekends in January, just outside of Canning. Along with the population of eagles that you can see, the watch now features other events such as pancake breakfasts and musical entertainment. The Community Hall is the main location for the events and information about the watch and eagles in general. Sheffield Mills Eagle Watch
99. Windsor Pumpkin Festival and Regatta
Spend a fun-filled day with family at the Windsor Pumpkin Festival and Regatta. This annual water race held in October on Lake Pesaquid in Windsor, was founded in 1999 by Danny Dill, a son of Howard Dill, breeder of the Atlantic Giant pumpkin. The race features brightly coloured giant pumpkins as the sole means of flotation, in three classes: motor, experimental and paddling. Windsor Pumpkin Festival and Regatta
100. O’Dell House Museum
The O’Dell House Museum, open year round, is located on the Annapolis Royal waterfront in a circa 1869 stagecoach inn and tavern, the O’Dell House Museum is the former home of Nova Scotia Pony Express rider Corey O’Dell and his family. The best time to visit is in the summer when the kids can enjoy traditional activities. O’Dell House Museum
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# 71 Lists the Wolfville Reservoir Park but it features the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens website, so that listing should be renamed. The Wolfville Reservoir Park is listed correctly at # 34. Thanks!
Thank you! Corrected.
#25 - Although there is still a farm here and you are welcome to wander - it is no longer exactly as described. But the museum in the coffeehouse is very kid friendly - and has some fun games children can play by themselves or as a family.