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( 902-467-4171; Main St; 9am-7pm Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm Sun) This exquisitely curated craft
store and gallery has work by more than 200 artists and craftspeople. If you want to buy
just one unique treasure to take away from Nova Scotia, this is a good place to find it.
Bear Town Baskets SOUVENIRS
( 902-467-3060; 44 Maple Ave, Bear River First Nation; 10am-10pm) Baskets sold here are
made by a retired chief of the Bear River First Nation, who is often there working away
and is always happy to welcome visitors. Follow the signs to the studio in his front yard
where he makes traditional ash baskets.
KINGS TRANSIT
The local Kings Transit ( 888-546-4442, 902-628-7310; www.kingstransit.ns.ca ) bus line
runs every other hour from 6am to around 7pm from Weymouth (just north of
Church Point) to Bridgetown (just north of Annapolis Royal), stopping in every little
town along the way. Tickets cost around $3.50 depending on the distance traveled.
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Annapolis Royal & Around
The community's efforts of village restoration have made this one of the most delightful
places to visit in the region. In fact, Annapolis Royal is one of the only well-trodden
towns of its size in Nova Scotia without a Tim Hortons (a ubiquitous fast-food fran-
chise).
The site was Canada's first permanent European settlement. Formerly called Port Roy-
al, it was founded by French explorer Samuel de Champlain in 1605. As the British and
French battled, the settlement often changed hands. In 1710 the British had a decisive
victory and changed the town's name to Annapolis Royal in honor of Queen Anne.
Sights & Activities
Most sights are on or near long, curving St George St. A waterfront boardwalk behind
King's Theatre on St George St provides views of the village of Granville Ferry across
the Annapolis River.
 
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