Late spring is a fantastic time to visit the Annapolis Valley historical sites without the summer crowds. The National Parks open May 17th, so plan a visit in late May to see all the recommended sights and time your trip to be here when the gardens are in glorious bloom!

Day 1

Wolfville/Grand Pré

Get an active start to your day! Rent a bike at Banks Bikes in Wolfville and ride along the expansive dykelands towards Grand Pré.
Address: 360 Main Street, Wolfville 

Park your bike at the Grand Pré Historic Site, on the unceded traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq.  Spend the morning learning about powerful Acadian stories, successes, and struggles, through multimedia presentations, displays, a Victorian garden, and Memorial Church.
Address: 2205 Grand Pre Road, Grand Pré 

Grab a hearty lunch at Longfellow Restaurant, alongside the verdant and lavish gardens of the Evangeline property.
Address: 11668 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Grand Pré 

Bike along Old Post Road to the ethereal and mystical Tangled Garden! Be inspired as you walk through the magical garden and sample the homemade jams and jellies. This is a must-stop destination with its on-site shop, kitchen, tearoom, wedding tent, labyrinth, and phenomenal flora and foliage of the bountiful gardens.
Address: 11827 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Grand Pré 

Next, cycle to Grand Pré Wines and enjoy a wine tasting. Enjoy the immaculate gardens and cobblestone courtyard of this picturesque farm winery, the oldest in Atlantic Canada.
Address: 11611 Highway 1, Grand Pré 

Visit the awe-inspiring landscape of Grand Pré Viewpoint Park and learn about this UNESCO site before you head back to Wolfville along the Harvest Moon Trail.
Address: 69-161 Old Post Road, Grand Pré 

Explore Wolfville by foot – don’t miss the interpretative panels along the Waterfront Park and the Alex Colville mural in front of the post office.
Address: 399 Main Street, Wolfville

Dine at Juniper, a cozy and intimate 16-seat restaurant/wine bar featuring classic dishes and modern takes on Nova Scotian cuisine, using locally sourced ingredients. Browse the wine list, offering some of the finest natural wines of Nova Scotia and Niagara.
Address: 389 Main Street, Wolfville

Annapolis Royal

Relax, unwind, and spend the night at Lark & Loon so you can get an early start the next day in Annapolis Royal! Offering 4000 sq. ft. of pure luxury, this High Victorian style home, built in 1890, will wow you with its incredible character and intricate details, blended with today’s modern amenities.
Address: 643 Saint George Street, Annapolis Royal

Day 2

Annapolis Royal

Grab a fresh and flaky baked good at Arch & Po and walk along the waterfront. Did you know Arch & Po stands for: Annapolis Royal Customs House and Post Office (circa 1890)?
Address: 200 Saint George Street, Annapolis Royal 

Explore Fort Anne National Historic Site, which was first known as Nme’juaqnek – place of bountiful fish, as the Mi’kmaq People would gather here to fish. The fort sits on 37 lush acres with rolling hills and beautiful Bay views.
Address: 323 Saint George Street, Annapolis Royal 

Have lunch at Whiskey Teller, housed in a historic building with a long and rich history that began in 1884! Marvel at the original brick walls and soaring 18-foot ceilings of the main sitting room. Afterward, explore the local shops and galleries.
Address: 9 Church Street, Annapolis Royal 

Immerse yourself in fragrant, beautiful blooms at the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens, and you’ll experience 17 acres of paradise on earth! Don’t miss the Rose Collection, featuring hundreds of rose cultivars (and thousands of vibrant, perfumed blossoms).
Address: 441 Saint George Street, Annapolis Royal

Middleton

Stop at the Middleton Railway Museum on the way back, and you’ll see Canada’s largest collection of Dominion Atlantic Railway artifacts and memorabilia.
Address: 61 School Street, Middleton