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Explore mythic lands and legendary waters. In Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, orchards, vineyards and dykelands roll down to the edge of the Bay of Fundy where the world’s highest tides rise and fall. The water level fun includes tubing, whale watching and Zodiac rafting.

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Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley Region

Fundy Shore and Annapolis ValleyLand of Orchards, Vineyards and the Bay of Fundy with the World’s Highest Tides

With tides that reach up to 16.5 metres (54 feet), it is a spectacular natural phenomenon that occurs nowhere else on the planet. The power of nature is everywhere around the Bay of Fundy and Annapolis Valley, with rocky shores, broad mud flats, and populations of whales, migrating shore birds and other marine life.

Whale Watching, Seafood Feasts

Nova Scotia is famous for it’s many species of whales that can be seen not far off the coast. In this region you can take several whale watching tours off Digby Neck, kayak the Nova Scotia coastline, try some world famous Digby Scallops or simply enjoy watching the high tides along Canada’s famous Bay of Fundy.

History, Wine Tasting Tours

The Bay of Fundy area is also rich in Canadian history. Some 400 years ago, early settlers established their forts, farms and fishing villages along this picturesque coast and in the fertile Annapolis Valley.

The Annapolis Valley is home to the Nova Scotia wine region, famous apple orchards, farmers markets and hosts some of the most popular Nova Scotia food and wine festivals. Wine tasting tours are popular in this area and several of Canada’s award winning wines are made locally. The links below will help you plan your Bay of Fundy Shore and Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia adventure.

Best of the Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley

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2010-07-16
Getting close to 30 years ago I had the opportunity to spend 2 summers working at the Keltic Lodge ...

(Source: Favourite Places in Nova Scotia)
2010-07-06
I recently returned to Nova Scotia for a delayed honeymoon and meet the family for my new husband. ...

(Source: Favourite Places in Nova Scotia)
2010-05-09
My father took my older brother and I on the train from Oshawa to Halifax. We arrived in Halifax at ...

(Source: Favourite Places in Nova Scotia)
2010-03-23
Hi there, I just wanted share a great blog post by Sandra Phinney about Wedgeport, Nova Scotia. ...

(Source: Favourite Places in Nova Scotia)
2010-01-30
It's hard to pick just one area as a favorite. In the 1980's my parents took us on a "Nova Scotia ...

(Source: Favourite Places in Nova Scotia)
2010-07-21
Going to the Wolfville Farmers' Market? It's pretty easy to find. Just follow the smells, the live music or anybody carrying canvas shopping bags.

(Source: The Right Coast, Nova Scotia)
2010-07-16
A stop over at this campground marked the beginning of our tour around the beautiful Cabot Trail.

(Source: The Right Coast, Nova Scotia)
2010-07-16
The day history came alive was when my family and I traveled to the Fortress of Louisbourg. Hey, even my 14 year old loved it!

(Source: The Right Coast, Nova Scotia)
2010-07-13
Last year was my first time attending Halifax's Pride Parade, but it won't be the last. The sun was shining and the vibe was fantastic.

(Source: Nova Scotia, my Oyster)
2010-07-12
  View Fundy Whale Car Adventures in a larger map   Folks who visit our bay are often quite keen to claim they've sighted a whale during their holiday. Well now, with a bit of a watchful eye, they...

(Source: The Bay of Fundy)