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Community in Nova Scotia, Canada
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Windsor is a town of 3,600 people (2016) in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Windsor is one of several places that claims to be the "birthplace" of hockey. Hockey is an inextricable part of Windsor’s heritage and culture.
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Fort Edward St. The oldest surviving blockhouse in Canada, Fort Edward was built by the British in 1750.
The former home of Judge Thomas Chandler Haliburton, lawyer, judge, historian, member of the Legislative Assembly and the British House of Commons, and author of the Sam Slick stories. The house sits on a 40-acre estate with walking trails and an old apple orchard.
An ornate late-Victorian house, complete with original furnishings, fixtures, and woodwork. Visitors can climb the tower for nice views of the Avon River and surrounding countryside.
Comfort food, and a variety of Maritime craft beers and local wines in a casual, relaxed setting.
Seafood and home-style cooking.
Fish, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, ice cream, milkshakes.
Excellent British-style pub with 24 draught taps and great food menu. Children welcomed. Live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Non-smoking & no VLTs. Aviation items on display - great food, service and atmosphere! Just what you'd hope an authentic "local pub" should be.
Schoolhouse Brewery showcases an array of quaty craft beer in a school-themed taproom on the waterfront of Windsor. The “Classroom Taproom” offers handcrafted beer paired with food from the kitchen, sample flights, and live music by local artists. Merchandise and gifts are available in the “Brewtique”.
Free breakfast, free parking, pet friendly, indoor pool.
4 bedrooms – 2 rooms share a 2-piece (toilet and sink) and a 4-piece (toilet, sink, claw foot tub and separate shower) bath and 2 rooms with 4 piece en-suite baths. smoke free environment however smoking is permitted on the outside lawn patio. Free parking. Breakfast included.
20 rooms with private baths in a standard motel on the highway.
Sam Slick Coachhouse, Windsor Waterfront. Woodworking, crafts, and local produce.
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