About the Eastern Annapolis Valley
Cape Blomidon is the eastern prominatory of the North Mountain which
shelters the fertile and beautiful Annapolis Valley from the Bay of
Fundy.
Giant bales of hay punctuate the summer landscape
Cape Split's fabulous hiking trail terminates in astounding
scenery where the land juts into the turbulent Bay of Fundy.
View of the eastern Annapolis Valley and part of the
Minas Basin from The Lookoff (above and below)
The Baptist church in nearby Wolfville. Next to it on one side is Acadia
University and on the other side is the main shopping area with
many interesting stores, cafés, restaurants and galleries.
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Kingsport is situated on the Minas Basin, which captures
the inner end of the Bay of Fundy. It is protected from the Bay by
Cape Blomidon, legendary home of the Native god-hero
"Glooscap".
We have a slideshow of
photos of the area by Marke L. Slipp.
For another photo album of the area, see "Focus
on Blomidon".
Some things to do in the immediate area:
- Hike the fabulous trails at Blomidon Provincial Park and Cape
Split, 15 minutes away.
- Visit Wolfville with its theatres, restaurants, galleries,
and shops.
- Visit Acadia University, including the Harriet Irving Botanical
Garden featuring native species.
- Grand Pre National Historic Site (15 minutes away) commemorates
lives and losses of the Acadians, the original French settlers
who came here 400 years ago.
- Dine on lobster at the wharf and visit artists' studios in Halls
Harbour.
- Golf at one of several 18-hole golf courses within a 15-30 minute
drive.
- Rent a bike. Great cycling!
- Go trail riding on horseback on the nearby North Mountain.
- Nature walks are held regularly by the Blomidon Naturalists Society.
- The Annapolis Valley is famous for its apples and fragrant spring
orchards. The Apple Blossom Festival is held at the end of May
each year, with a parade and music events.
- In the winter, the area is famous for eagle watching and cross-country
skiing.
- Sleigh rides are available locally.
- Downhill skiing at Martock, 40 minutes drive away.
An Organic Farmers Market takes place in Wolfville on Saturdays
throughout the year.
There are excellent massage therapists in the area.
There are modern hospital facilities and shopping centres 15 minutes
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