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Nestled between South Mountain and the Bay of Fundy lies the fertile Annapolis Valley,
Nova Scotia's farming center. Follow the Evangeline Trail as it winds through acres
of apple orchards and fields of corn. Or explore the coastal roads along the
Bay of Fundy shoreline, stopping to visit the plentiful lighthouses or the magnificent
(and towering!) Acadian churches along the french shore.
From fishing to farming, the Annapolis Valley offers plenty to see and do.
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Take Exit 11 off 101 through Annapolis Valley, follow 358 to Canning, keep right through Pereau to Blomidon Provincial Park.
Four well marked trails:
- Borden Brook Trail ( 2km ) - Moderate Climb along spectacular falls.
- Woodland Trail ( 3km ) - Pleasant forest stroll.
- Look-off Trail ( 1.5km ) - Excellent views of Minas Basin.
- Joudrey Trail ( 6km ) - Some difficult slopes, excellent views.
Notes: Excellent Provincial Park facilties... nice camping areas. Look for Red Trillium wildflowers in the Spring.
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Follow Hwy #101 to Annapolis Valley and take exit #10 onto Hwy #1. Follow road for short distance and turn right at sign (just after corner gas station). After crossing train tracks turn right into Grand Pré parking lot. Numerous trails around Acadian church and along dykes. Note beautiful grounds and gardens in spring and summer.
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Take Exit 12 off 101, follow Hwy 1 to Kentville Agricultural Research Complex, turn onto Complex, park at picnic grounds. Nice easy (2 km) stroll through old growth forest to falls.
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From Halifax, follow Hwy 101 to Annapolis Valley. Take exit #26 to Digby, then follow signs to Route 217 towards Digby Neck. Follow Route 217 to Long Island (must cross on ferry to Tiverton). Watch for signs to the balancing rock trail on left.
Follow trail short distance to coastline where it descends sharply to the balancing rock viewing platform. The balancing rock is a spectacular columnar basalt sea stack that rests precariously on it's end. You have to see it to believe it :)
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Follow Highway 101 through Annapolis Valley; exit onto old Highway 1 towards Bridgetown. Turn right in Bridgetown onto Church Street and follow up North Mountain until you see Provincial Park signs; turn right into park. This is a very nice
park, offering a picnic park and campground with a spectacular view of the Annapolis Valley (from Middleton to Digby on a clear day).
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