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napolis Valley. To get here, turn right on Starr's Point Rd at the flashing light in Port Wil-
liams, 2km north of Hwy 1, and follow it for 3.25km.
Canning
From November to March, hundreds of bald eagles - a photographer's and nature lov-
er's dream - gather in the Canning area, attracted by local chicken farms. Just west of
Canning on Hwy 221, Blomidon Estate Winery ( Click here ) offers tastings and free
tours. Further along Hwy 358, stop at the Look-Off . About 200m above the Annapolis
Valley, this is the best view of its rows of fruit trees and picturesque farmhouses.
Art Can Gallery & Café ( 902-582-7071; www.artcan.com ; 9850 Main St; mains $10-14;
10am-5pm Tue-Thu, to 10pm Fri & Sat, to 4pm Sun) is an art-store-cum-cafe. Enjoy fair-trade
coffee and delicious baked goods with views over the valley. Check the website for the
availability of art classes and workshops.
Scots Bay
The hike to the end of Cape Split starts in Scots Bay. This is one of the most popular
hiking trails in Nova Scotia. It's about 14km return, taking three to five hours, with little
elevation change through a tunnel of forest. The hike ends in a dramatic, often windy
clearing on cliffs high above the Bay of Fundy, where seabirds nest and squawk. Wander
down to the rocky outcrop at the vertiginous end of the trail to see the tides creating
waves called tidal rips that flow through a cluster of rock pinnacles.
Take time before or after the hike to look for agates along the beach at Scots Bay.
Blomidon Provincial Park ( 902-582-7319; www.parks.gov.ns.ca ; off Hwy 358; campsites
$24) is on the opposite side of Cape Blomidon from Scots Bay. There are a number of
routes to get here from Hwy 358, all well signed. One route begins 15km south of Scots
Bay and involves driving 10km along the Minas Basin. The campground is set atop high
cliffs that overlook the basin. There's a beach and picnic area at the foot of the hill and a
14km system of hiking trails within the park.
Hall's Harbour
Further southeast on the Bay of Fundy, Hall's Harbour is a great spot to spend an after-
noon hiking along the beach and in the surrounding hills. It's also one of the best places
in Nova Scotia to eat lobster.