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Annapolis Valley

Economic region in Nova Scotia, Canada

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Overview

The Annapolis Valley is in the western part of the Nova Scotia peninsula. It is formed by a trough between two parallel mountain ranges along the shore of the Bay of Fundy.

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Getting there

Wolfville is 95 km from Halifax on Route 101. From Moncton, it is 325 km on NB 2, NS 104/NS102/NS101.

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Getting around

Kings Transit links many of the towns and villages of the Annapolis Valley, with service from Hants Border to Weymouth.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Saint John Airport

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Cities

Kejimkujik National Park

a National Historic Site and Dark-Sky Preserve in the rugged interior of the peninsula

Grand-Pré

a World Heritage Site and a historic colonial village

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Nature & adventure

UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves

As of 2023 the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves is made up of 738 reserves in 134 countries of which 22 are transboundary.

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Canadian national parks

The National Parks of Canada, and some of the National Historic Sites of Canada, are managed by Parks Canada, an agency of the Government of Canada.

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Rail travel in Canada

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Towns and hamlets

UnderstandMany small communities are spread through a progressive, farming centric, valley especially famous for apple growing which is celebrated with its Apple Blossom Festival in spring, but also wine grapes, and more.

Get inWolfville is 95 km from Halifax on Route 101. From Moncton, it is 325 km on NB 2, NS 104/NS102/NS101.

Get aroundKings Transit links many of the towns and villages of the Annapolis Valley, with service from Hants Border to Weymouth.

SeeThe Grand-Pré National Historic Site, near Wolfville, tells the story of the Great Upheaval (the deportation of the Acadian people by the British 1755–1764) through engaging multimedia.

DoFreeport Whale & Seabird Tours on Hwy 217 West in Freeport, provide whale watching boat tours into the Bay of Fundy. +1 902 839-2177

Eat

DrinkSince the late 20th century, a wine industry has developed, with such notable wineries as Gaspereau Vineyards winning national and international awards for their product.

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