Nova Scotia, Canada !

Points-of-Interest

NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA

2007

NOTE: Nova Scotia has a harmonized sales tax composed of a 8% provincial tax and a 7% federal tax (total 15% tax), which is applied to most goods and services. Sales-tax rebate forms for non-Canadians are available at provincial visitor centers. NOVC001 !B Annapolis Royal (X06) Located about 10 miles southeast of the Reminisce Bed & Breakfast in Bridgetown, Annapolis Royal has several interesting sights: North Americas first tidal power project, the Ft. Anne Historic Site, and the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens. The bed & breakfast is supposed to be special a big breakfast and good muffins (just in case we want to sleep one night out of the camper). NOVC002 !B Annapolis Royal (A91,92) 1) Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens [Gem site], is at 441 St. George Street. The 10-acre park features themed gardens representing different periods in Port Royals history. See A92 for more detail. Allow 30 minutes. Daily 8-dusk, mid-May thru mid-Oct. $7; over 60 yrs = $6; family rate $18. Ph: 902.532.7018 2) Annapolis Tidal Generating Station is on the causeway .6 miles east on Hwy1. Opened in 1984 it is the first and only tidal generating plant in North America. Includes interpretive center, AV presentations, miniature model railroad and 2 enclosed observation decks. No tour is mentioned. Allow 30 minutes. Daily 10-6, mid-May thru mid-Oct. Donations. Ph: 902.532.5454. 3) Fort Anne National Historic Site of Canada [Gem site], is 1 block north of junction of Hwy8 and Hwy1. Served as strategic site for both French and English in control of eastern Canada. Has preserved parts of fort along with museum. Guided tours available. Allow one hour. Museum open daily 9-6, May 15 thru Oct 15; grounds open daily 24 hours. $3.50; over 64 yrs = $3; family rate = $8.75. Ph: 902.532.2397 OR 902.532.2321. 4) Port Royal National Historic Site of Canada [Gem site], (See A113 listing) NOVC003 B Aylesford (A92) Oaklawn Farm Zoo is off Hwy101 exit 16, following signs. Zoo is one of the largest displays of cats and primates in Atlantic Canada, and home to Rutledge, an 807-pound lion believed to be the heaviest in the world. Allow 1.5 hours. Daily 10-dusk, Ester thru mid-Nov. $5.50; over 64 yrs = $3.50. Ph: 902.847.9790. NOVC004 B Baddeck (A94) 1) A number of scenic routes originate in Baddeck, and The Cabot Trail loops through here. 2) Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site of Canada [Gem site], is at the east end of town on Hwy205. Site focuses on life and discoveries of inventor Alexander Graham Bell. See A94 for more detail. Allow one hour. Daily 8:30-6, July1 thru Oct 15; 9-6, in June; 9-5 in May & Oct. $7; over = $6; family rate = $17.50. Ph: 902.295.2069. NOVC005 B Cape Breton Highlands National Park of Canada [Gem site], (A96) The Cabot Trail is a circle tour of the eastern and western shores of Cape Breton Island and the picturesque Margaree Valley, and winds along the edge of the parks rugged, forested slopes, providing a scenic 186-mile drive. The Cheticamp Visitor Center has a 10minute slide show. An entry permit is required for park use and Cabot Trail sightseeing. Hiking trails lead from the Cabot Trail to the interior or along the shore. The 26 trails range from short, easy strolls to challenging mountain hikes. ADMISSION to park is $6 per day; over 65 yrs = $5; family rate = $15; 4-day pass = $10.50; 4-day 65 yrs = $7.50; 4-day family rate = $24. Ph: 902.224.2306 OR 888.733.8888. NOVC006 B Cheticamp (A97) Cheticamp lies on an especially scenic section of the Cabot Trail, which encircles the northern tip of Cape Breton Island and passes the western entrance of Cape Breton Highlands national Park of Canada (see A96) 3 miles northeast of town. NOVC007 B Denmark (A98) Sutherland Steam Mill is off Hwy6 on Hwy326. Site has restored 1894 sash and door factory, sawmill and carriage shop. Allow one hour Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30, Sun 1-5:30, June 1 thru Oct 15. $3; over 64 yrs = $2; family rate = $7. Ph: 902.657.3016.

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NOVC008 B Digby (A98,99) is also a gateway to a region of spectacular beauty, Digby Neck and Islands. This narrow ribbon of land juts far out into the Bay of Fundy, providing breathtaking views and one of North Americas best whale-watching areas. NOVC009 B Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada [Gem site], (A99,100) About 1/4 of Louisbourg has been reconstructed to its 1744 appearance, resulting in one of Canadas largest national historic sites. (See additional information on A100) Visitor center has AV presentation, models and exhibits. Buses depart from center at frequent intervals for the 5-minute drive to the reconstructed site. Theres an interpretive trail, a 5minute trek around panoramic view, a ruins walk, and interpretive walk at the Royal Battery. Allow a full day! Visitor center daily 9-6, July-Aug; 9:30-5, May-June and Sept 1-Oct 15. Guided tours offered in English daily at 10AM (at 2PM in French), June thru Sept. $13.50 June-Sept; over 65 yrs = $11.50; family rate = $33.75. Prices vary at other times of year. Ph: 902.733.2280. NOVC010 !B Glace Bay (A100) The Miners Museum is 1 mile west via Commercial and South streets to 2 Birkley Street. Museum exhibits focus on early mining techniques, mining communities, immigration, and future uses of coal. Guided tours include an underground mine beneath the building and miners house and company store. A special effects ride simulates a trip down a mineshaft. NOVC011 B Grand-Pre (A101) Grand-Pre National Historic Site of Canada [Gem site], is inland from Minas Basin at 2241 Grand-Pre Road. This site commemorates the towns Acadian settlers who were deported 1755-63 to British colonies throughout North America. The Acadian village once stood here inspired Henry Wadsworth Longfellows epic poem, Evangeline. See more detail on A101. Allow 30 minutes Daily 9-6, May 1 Oct 30. $6.50; over 65 yrs = $5; family rate $16.25. Ph: 902.542.3631. NOVC012 !B Granville Ferry (A101) North Hills Museum [Gem site], is off Hwy1 on the north shore of the Annapolis River at 5065 Granville Road. In a salt-box-style home, there are contained furnishings, ceramics, glass, silver, porcelain, and many other items. Allow 30 minutes. Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30, Sun 1-5:30, June 1 thru mid-Oct. $3; senior citizens = $2; family rate $7. Ph: 902.532.2168. NOVC013 B Halifax (A101-105) Map of Halifax on A102 1) Halifax Citadel National Historic Site [Gem site], (A102 & 103) is one of Canadas most visited attractions. A massive star-shaped fortification. More details on A102 & 103. Located on a hill overlooking downtown Halifax. Also a 50-minute AV presentation, The Tides of History is presented. A103 has dates & times of presentations & programs. $9; parking = $2.75. 2) Self-guiding tours: Brochures available at Nova Scotia Tourist Information Centre, 1655 Lower Water Street or at the International Visitor Centre. 3) Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is in the Old Dominion Building at 1723 Hollis Street. It showcases many historic and contemporary works by various artists. Daily 10-5 (also Thurs 5-9). $10; over 64 yrs = $8. Ph: 902.424.5280. This is also mentioned in a magazine article. 4) Halifax Water Tours (A103) departs from Cable Wharf. @-hour sightseeing tours of Halifax Harbour aboard a stern-wheeler. Ferry service to Fort McNab Historic Site is also available. Harbour tours depart daily 10-9:30, mid-May thru late-Sept. Fare is $199.95-$26.95; over 64 yrs = $18.95- $25.95. AAA discount implied. Ph: 902.420.1015. 5) Maritime Museum of the Atlantic [Gem site], (A104) is at 1675 Lower Water Street, Nova Scotias rich maritime heritage is presented through such exhibits as the Titanic, Shipwreck Treasures of Nova Scotia, the Navy and WWII Convoys, Days of Sail, Sable Island, the Halifax Explosion and the Age of Steam, ship models, figureheads, bells, foghorns and other marine items. Allow one hour. Mon-Sun 9:30-5:30 (also Tues 5:30-8), May-Oct; Mon-Sat 9:30-5 (also Tues 5-8), Sun 1-5:30, rest of year. $8 May-Oct; over 65 yrs = $7; family rate = $21. Ph: 902.424.7490. 6) Pier 21 national Historic Site of Canada [Gem site], (A104) at 1055 Marginal Road. Port of entry for over 1 million immigrants including wartime evacuees and refugees. Interactive displays, 24-minute AV presentation and other displays. Allow 2 hours. Daily 9:30-5. mid-May to mid-Nov; Tues-Sat 10-5, rest of year. $7.75; over 60 yrs = $6.60; family rate = $18.10. Ph: 902.425.7770.

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7) Public gardens (A104,105) bounded by South Park St, Sackville St, Spring Garden Rd, and Summer St. Covers 17 acres. Considered one of the finest examples of a Victorian garden in North America. Concerts given Sundays at 2, July-Aug. Daily 8-dusk, May-Oct. Ph: 902.490.6509. 8) York Redoubt National Historic Site of Canada (A105) is 8 miles south on Hwy 253 (Purcells Cove Road) . This fortification was established in 1793 as a key element in the citys defense. Also served as a training ground for WWI Canadian forces, and a location for defenses during WWII. Allow one hour. Grounds & exhibits open daily 9-dusk, mid-May thru Oct 31. Grounds only 9-5 rest of year. FREE. Ph: 902.426.5080. NOVC014 B Inverness (A105) Inverness Miners Museum, at 62 Lower Railway Street. Exhibits and artifacts in 8 rooms focus on the citys pioneering, coal mining, and railroad history. Also has an arts and crafts gallery. Allow 1/2 hour. Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun noon-5, mid-June to early-Sept. Donations. Ph: 902.258.3822 OR 902.258.3291. NOVC015 !B Iona (A105) Highland Village Museum at4119 Hwy223 is a 43-acre living history center depicting Nova Scotias Scottish Gaelic heritage from the late 1700s thru early 1900s. Costumed interpreters staff 10 buildings. Allow one hour. Village daily 9-6, mid-May thru mid-Oct. Visitor center Mon-Fri 9-5 year-round. $8; over 65 yrs =$6; family rate $19. Ph: 902.725.2272. NOVC016 B Lake Charlotte (A107) Memory Lane Heritage Village off Hwy7 following signs, has costumed interpreters offering guided tours of this village, which recreates the sights, and sounds of a typical Eastern Shore community around 1940-50s era. Allow 2 hours Daily 11-4, June 15 thru Sept 15. $6; over 64 yrs = $4; family rate = $16. Ph: 902.845.1937 OR 877.287.0697. NOVC017 B Liverpool (A107,108) 1) Hank Snow Country Music Center (A107), honors the country music legend. Located off Hwy103 exit 19 to 148 Bristol Avenue. $3. Ph: 902.354.4675. 2) Perkins House Museum (A108 & magazine), at 105 Main Street, is a 1766 Connecticut-style house built by a noted Nova Scotian merchant, colonel, judge, legislator, and diarist. Allow 1/2 hour. $2; over 64 yrs = $1. Ph: 902.354.4058. 3) Rossignol Cultural Centre (A108) at 205 Church Street, is 24,000 sq.ft. of museums, art galleries, libraries, and wildlife exhibits. Many unusual objects on display (see A108 for details). Allow one hour. Mon-Sat 10-5:40, early-May thru late-Dec. $3; over 65 yrs = $2. Ph: 902.354.3067. NOVC018 B Louisbourg (A108) [Gem site], Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada (see A99 above). NOVC019 B Lunenburg (A108) Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic [Gem site], at 68 Bluenose Drive. The complex includes two historic ships and five waterfront buildings. There is much to see; see A109 for details. Allow 2 hours. Daily 9:30-5:30, first Sat in May thru last Sun in Oct; Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 rest of year. $9; over 64 yrs = $3; family rate = $22. Ph: 902.634.4794. NOVC020 B Mount Uniacke (A110) Uniacke Estate Museum Park off Hwy101 at exit 3 to Rte1. Built 1813-15 for Richard John Uniacke, this mansion contains original furnishings and is set amongst 2300 acres featuring 7 trails. Allow 30 minutes (?) Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30, Sun 11-5:30, June 1 thru Oct 15. Other times & dates listed. $3; over 64 yrs = $1; family rate = $7. Ph: 902.866.2560 OR 902.866.0032. NOVC021 B New Ross (A111) Ross Farm Museum, at 4568 Hwy 12, is a living history museum depicting Nova Scotias agricultural heritage through the story of the Ross family who farmed 1816-1970. See A111 for details. Allow 2 ours. Daily 9:30-5:30, May-Oct and other hours during year. $6; over 64 = $5; family rate = $15. Ph: 902.689.2210. NOVC022 B Noel (A111) Burntcoat Head Park is 3 miles north of junction of Hwys215 and 354. The 3-acre park over looks the Bay of Fundy. What is believed to be the worlds highest tide, 52.6 feet, was observed here in 1960. Allow one hour. Daily 9-7, July-Aug; Thurs-Mon 9-5, May15-June30 and Sept1-Oct 15. FREE. Ph: 902.369.2669. NOVC023 B Peggys Cove [Gem site], (A112) A fishing village with cove noted for being a photographic site. Water crashes up over rocky shore. Beautiful. Wm. E. Garth Memorial Park has a carving dedicated to Canadian fishermen. NOVC024 B Pictou (A112)

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1) Grohmann Knives Limited at 116 Water Street provides guided tours of its knife production factory. Allow 30 minutes. Mon-Fri 9-3. FREE. Minimum of four adults required for tour. Ph: 902.485.4224 OR 888.756.4837. 2) Hector Heritage Quay is downtown on the waterfront. Anchored in the harbor is a full-size replica of the Hector, a 3-masted Dutch sailing ship that brought the first Scottish immigrants to Nova Scotia in 1773. Guided tours available. Mon-Sat 9-5 (also Tues, Wed, Thurs 5-7, July-Aug), Sun noon-9, Victoria Day weekend thru mid-Oct. Guided tours offered daily at 10 and 2 July-Aug. $5; over 60 yrs $4; family rate = $12. Ph: 902.485.6057. NOVC025 B Port-Royal National Historic Site of Canada [Gem site], (A113) is off Hwy1 on the north shore of the Annapolis River opposite Goat Island. This historic site is a reconstruction of Port-Royal,, one of the oldest European settlements in Canada. See details on A113. Allow 1/2 hour. Daily 9-6, May 15 thru Oct 15. $3.50; over 64 yrs = $3; family rate $8.75. Ph: 902.532.2898. NOVC026 B Riverport (A113) The Ovens Natural Park is on Hwy332 with a Cliffside nature trail leading to the sea caves or ovens and guided tours are available aboard inflatable boats. Allow one hour. Boat tours depart on the hour daily 8:30-5, mid-June to mid-Sept. Guided trial tours are given on the hour daily 10-4, mid-June thru mid-Sept. Reservations required for boat tours and guided walking tours. Park $6; over 65 yrs = $3. Boat tours $18. Guided tours $3. Ph: 902.766.4621. NOVC027 B Shelburne (A114) 1) Muir-Cox Shipbuilding Interpretive Centre at south end of Dock Street along the waterfront. Exhibits depict boatbuilding techniques in one of the oldest shipbuilding operations in Atlantic Canada. Also have demonstrations. Daily 9-5:30, June-Sept. $3; combo ticket with J.C.Williams Dory Shop Museum, RossThomson House and the Shelburne County Museum is $8. Ph: 902.875.1114. 2) Ross-Thomson House Museum at 9 Charlotte Lane. May be the oldest surviving 18th century store in Nova Scotia. See vintage merchandise with a militia room upstairs. Also a garden. Daily 9:30-5:30, June 1 thru mid-Oct. $3. See combo ticket above. 3) Shelburne County Museum at Dock Street and Maiden Lane. Museum houses a 1740 fire engine, shipbuilding artifacts. Allow 30 minutes. Daily 9:30-5:30, June 1 thru mid-Oct. other dates & times during the year. $3; see combo ticket. Ph: 902.875.3219. NOVC028 B Sherbrooke (A115) Sherbrooke Village [Gem site], is on Hwy7 (Nova Scotias Marine Drive). Costumed interpreters demo skills, crafts and household chores at this restoration of an 1860s lumbering and mining town. #2 buildings comprise the village. Allow 2 hours. Daily 9:30-5:30, June 1 thru Oct 15. $9; over 64 yrs = $7.25; family rate = $25. Ph: 902.522.2400 OR 888.743.7845. NOVC029 B Stellarton (A115,116) Nova Scotia Museum of Industry at 147 N. Foord Street. The museum is on the site where industrialization first took place in Nova Scotia. Canadas oldest locomotive, Samson, is among the 30,000 artifacts at the museum. Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-5, July thru Oct. Other dates & times. $7; over 64 yrs = $4; family rate = $15. Ph: 902.755.5425. NOVC030 B Tatamagouche (A116) Sunrise Trail Museum on Hwy 6. Permanent exhibits pertain to the North Shore Indians, shipbuilding, Acadians at Tatamagouche, and early agriculture. Daily 9-5, July 1 thru Labour Day; Sat-Sun 1-5 day after Labour Day-Sept 30. $2; family rate $3. Ph: 902.657.2689. NOVC031 B Truro (A117) site of tidal bore on Salmon River. Viewing area is just off Hwy102 exit 14 at the end of Tidal Bore Road. A timetable is available from the chamber of commerce. NOVC032 B Wolfville (A119) Prescott House Museum off Hwy101 exit 11, is .9 miles north of Greenwich on Hwy 358, then 2.5 miles east to 1633 Starrs Point Road. This 1800s house features gardens and is known for its collection of oriental rugs and samplers. Allow 30 minutes. Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30, Sun 1-5:30, June 1- Oct 15. $3; over 65 $2; family rate = $7. Ph: 902.542.3984. NOVC033 B Yarmouth (A119) 1) Bay Ferries operates high-speed catamarans providing car & passenger service from Bar Harbor, Maine to Yarmouth. Reservations are recommended. Service is available late-May thru late-Oct. For schedules, rates or reservations phone 888.249.7245.

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2) Self-guiding tours are available from the tourist info center on Forest Street in front of the ferry terminal. 3) Firefighters Museum of Nova Scotia (A120) is at 451 Main Street and features vintage firefighting equipment including horse-drawn steamers and hand-drawn, hand-operated pumpers. Allow one hour. Mon-Sat 9-9, Sun 10-5, July-Aug, and other times and dates as listed. $3; over 60 = $2.50; family rate = $6. Ph: 902.742.5525. 4) Yarmouth County Museum and Archives (A120) is at 22 Collins Street. Housed in a granite church, the museum contains one of Canadas largest collection of ships portraits. Also ship models, lens from a lighthouse, a 1921 electric car, collections of tools, glass, china, toys and household items. Allow 30 minutes. Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 2-5, June 1 thru mid-Oct. Other times and dates listed. $3. Can get a combo rate with Pelton-Fuller House. Ph: 902.742.5539. 5) Pelton-Fuller House is at 20 Collins Street. This 1895 Victorian house served as the summer retreat of businessman Alfred Fuller of Fuller Brush fame. Allow 30 minutes. Mon-Sat 9-5, July1-Sept 14. $3. Combo ticket with Yarmouth County Museum (above) is $5; family rate $10. Same phone number as above.

Additional notes about Nova Scotia from Reggie & wife

Driving along Hwy103, go and loop along from town to town, back and forth on and off Hwy103. Shelbourne on Allan Liverpool Follow the Lighthouse Route LaHave and the LaHave Bakery (good bread & lunches) Down from the bakery is the cable car ferry over the river Broadcove Bridgewater, then back onto Hwy 103 The Ovens near Lunenburg; Ovens RV park; see Bluenose ship Mill Village is a dead end