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Digby
Known for its scallops, mild climate and daily ferry to Saint John, New Brunswick,
Digby ( www.digby.ca ) is nestled in a protected inlet off the Bay of Fundy. Settled by Un-
ited Empire Loyalists in 1783, it's now home to the largest fleet of scallop boats in the
world.
Digby has been a tourist mecca for more than a century, and although the town itself
doesn't offer the architectural charm of starlets such as Lunenburg or Annapolis Royal,
it's a pleasant and convenient base from which to explore Digby Neck, the French Shore
and some beautiful, lesser-known hiking trails in the area (hint: get out to Point Prim). If
you're here in passing, the best things to do are to stroll the waterfront, watch the scallop
draggers come and go, and eat as much of their catch as your belly can hold.
If you're in town mid-August, reserve even more space in your gut for the delicious
Digby Scallop Days ( www.digbyscallopdays.com ) festival. Another of the year's highlights
is the Wharf Rat Rally ( www.wharfratrally.com ) at the end of August, where at last count
30,000 bikers buzz in for motorcycle-oriented contests, tours and general mingling.
The only real sight in town is the Admiral Digby Museum ( 902-245-6322;
www.admuseum.ns.ca ; 95 Montague Row; admission by donation; 9am-5pm Mon-Sat) , a
mid-19th century Georgian home which contains exhibits of the town's marine history
and early settlement.
Sleeping & Eating
Digby Backpackers Hostel HOSTEL $
( 902-245-4573; www.digbyhostel.com ; 168 Queen St; dm/r $28/65; ) Arguably the nicest
hostel in Nova Scotia; Saskia and Claude keep the solid four-bed dorm rooms spotless
and often spontaneously take the whole hostel out to see the sunset or throw barbecues.
The heritage house has plenty of communal areas, including a deck, and there's a lively
vibe. Internet access, a light breakfast and towels are included in the price.
Bayside Inn B&B B&B $$$
( 888-754-0555, 902-245-2247; www.baysideinn.ca ; 115 Montague Row; r $64-108; ) In con-
tinuous operation since the late 1800s, the historic 11-room Bayside is Digby's oldest
inn. Centrally located in town, it has views over the scallop fleet and Fundy tides. The
cheaper rooms have shared bathrooms.
Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa HOTEL $$$
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