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Kentville
Kentville is the county seat for this area, with a number of government offices and stately
old homes.
During the colorful spring bloom of the valley, the
Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom
parade, barbecues and art shows.
At the eastern end of town, the
Agriculture Research Station
( 902-678-1093; off
Hwy 1; 8:30am-4:30pm)
includes a museum on the area's farming history and the
apple industry in particular. Guided museum tours are offered during summer.
Local artifacts, history and an art gallery can be seen at the
Old King's County Mu-
seum
(
902-678-6237; 37 Cornwallis Ave;
9am-4pm Mon-Sat)
.
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North of Highway 1
The North Mountain, which ends at the dramatic Cape Blomidon, defines one edge of the
Annapolis Valley. On the other side of the mountain are fishing communities on the Bay
of Fundy. The valley floor between Hwy 1 and the North Mountain is crisscrossed with
small highways lined with farms and orchards. It's a great place to get out your road map
- or throw it away - and explore. To start the adventure, turn north on Hwy 358 just west
of Wolfville (at exit 11 off Hwy 101). The quaint, historic town of Canning is en route to
Scots Bay, where Hwy 358 ends and a dramatic hiking trail leads to views of the Minas
Basin and the Bay of Fundy.
Port Williams
Only a blink away from Wolfville on Hwy 358 is
Tin Pan
( 902-691-0020; 978 Main St;
mains $3-11; breakfast, lunch & dinner Mon-Sat)
, a favorite for motorcyclists who congreg-
ate here Saturday mornings for hearty breakfasts.
Prescott House Museum
( 902-542-3984;
http://prescotthouse.novascotia.ca
; 1633
Starr's Point Rd; adult/student $4/2.75; 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, 1-5pm Sun Jun-Oct)
, c 1814, is
one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in Nova Scotia and is the former
home of the horticulturalist who introduced many of the apple varieties grown in the An-
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