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and fauna, and history of the area. This is an easy spot to start a walk or cycle on top of
the dikes.

Randall House Museum MUSEUM
( 902-542-9775; 171 Main St; admission by donation; 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, 2-5pm Sun Jun-
Sep) Randall House Museum relates the history of the New England planters and colon-
ists who replaced the expelled Acadians.
Rent bikes at Valley Stove & Cycle ( 902-542-7280; 234 Main St; half-/full-day bicycle

rental $25/30) .

Festivals & Events

Canadian Deep Roots Festival MUSIC
( www.deeprootsmusic.ca ) If you're in town in early fall, rock out to modern roots music at
the annual Canadian Deep Roots Festival.

Sleeping & Eating

Garden House B&B B&B $$$
( 902-542-1703; www.gardenhouse.ca ; 220 Main St; r $65-110; ) This antique house retains
its old-time feel in the most comfortable way. Creaky floors, a rustic breakfast table dec-
orated with wildflowers, and that everyone is encouraged to take off their shoes creates a
lived-in vibe you instantly feel a part of. Bathrooms are shared.

Blomidon Inn INN $$$
( 902-542-2291, 800-565-2291; www.theblomidon.net ; 195 Main St; d $120-160, ste $160-269;
) Lofty Victorian architecture and old-world extravagance make this a very
upper-crust-feeling inn. On 2.5 hectares of perfectly maintained gardens, the rooms are
just as well groomed. Check the website for package deals.

Gingerbread House Inn INN $$$
( 902-542-1458; www.gingerbreadhouse.ca ; 8 Robie Tufts Dr; d $125-135, ste $145-215; )
The exterior of this unique B&B is like a big pink birthday cake with lacy white edging.
Rooms, several of which have a hot tub, are like your own candlelit spa.

Front & Central FUSION $$$