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Side trips off the Evangeline Trail lead to some of the area's most fascinating "off the beaten path"
attractions and scenery. Tides, dykeland, farms and great beaches abound
on this route. The following is a sampling of what you will find while
staying with us in the Annapolis Valley.
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Acadia
University - The university was founded in 1838 and is one of the leading
small universities in Canada with an enrollment of approximately 3500 full-
time students. Beveridge Arts Centre - The Art Gallery features changing
exhibits of works by regional, national and international artists.
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Blomidon
Provincial Park - This provincial park includes campgrounds and picnic
areas. Spend the day hiking on fabulous trails and enjoy the spectacular
views overlooking the Bay of Fundy.
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Blomidon
Look Off - A small roadside stop on Hwy. 358 with a panoramic view
of up to four counties, looking down over the beautiful Annapolis Valley
and Minas Basin. Be sure to bring your camera.
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Cape
Split - Some of the most dramatic display of tides on our planet can
be viewed at Cape Split on the Bay of Fundy. Enjoy a leisurely two hour
walk along a popular hiking trail, which begins in the village of Scott's
Bay , just 30 minutes by car from Wolfville.
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Domaine
de Grand Pré - This new winery located just east of Wolfville
offers a fine restaurant, gift shop and guided tours of the vineyard.
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Gaspereau
River - Enjoy tubing? The Gaspereau River is a popular location for
river tubing. Tubes are available for rent in the area.
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Hall's
Harbour - An easy drive from Wolfville, this scenic working fishing
village offers a seasonal lobster pound, a large wharf, incredible tides
and art galleries.
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Kejimkujik
National Park - A gently rolling landscape with forest and lakes in
the remote centre of southwestern Nova Scotia. Wilderness campsites, excellent
canoeing and walking trails make this a popular destination.
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Ken-Wo
Golf Club - A five minute drive away brings you to an excellent 18-hole
golf course - one of the best in the Valley.
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Prescott
House Museum - Located in Starrs Point, this museum is filled with
antiques and surrounded by beautiful gardens. Sir Charles Prescott who
introduced a variety of apples and other fruit to the area built the home.
Enjoy the diverse exhibits held during the summer months.
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Robie
Tufts Nature Centre, Wolfville - This Interpretive Centre is home to
the chimney swifts, a breed of bird, which swoop into their chimney at
dusk from mid-May to mid-August. The Centre provides panel information
on local area wildlife.
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South
Shore - We are only an hour's drive to Chester Basin. Have lunch in
Mahone Bay or Lunenburg (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) then drive back
over the south mountain to Wolfville. The
Senator B&B in Lunenburg
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