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Tangled Garden
FOOD, DRINK
( 902-542-9811; 11827 Hwy 1; 10am-6pm)
Impossible to classify, this is probably the
best-smelling shopping experience in Nova Scotia. Buy a bottle of herb-infused vinegar
or jelly to take away, or stroll the gardens and meditative labyrinth while licking herb-
flavored ice cream.
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Windsor
Windsor was once the only British stronghold in this region, but today it's just a graying
little town eking out an existence between the highway and the Avon River. Windsor is a
place to enjoy bluegrass music - think lots of fast banjo picking. Avon River Park hosts
two bluegrass festivals, one in June and one in July, and is a hangout for aficionados all
summer long. The
tourist office
( 902-798-2690; 31 Colonial Rd; 8:30am-6:30pm daily
Jul & Aug, Sat & Sun Jun, Sep & Oct)
is just off exit 6 from Hwy 101. The dike beside the
tourist office offers a view of the tidal river flats.
While in town, check out
Haliburton House
( 902-798-2915; 414 Clifton Ave; adult/stu-
dent $3.60/2.55; 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, 1-5pm Sun)
, once home to Judge Thomas Chandler
Haliburton (1796-1865), writer of the Sam Slick stories. Many of Haliburton's expres-
sions, such as 'quick as a wink' and 'city slicker,' are still used.
Stay the night at the
Clockmaker's Inn
( 866-778-3600, 902-792-2573;
www.theclockmakersinn.com
;
1399 King St; d $99-179; )
, a French-château-style mansion
with curved bay windows, lots of stained glass and sweeping hardwood staircases. It's
gay friendly and afternoon tea is served daily, as is breakfast.
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