EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide, Page 13 We invite you to enjoy our vast collection of Asian specialty antiques. Enjoy the stone statue garden while taking a moment to rest in our authentic tiki bar...sorry no alcohol. 218 St. George Street HOURS: Monday to Saturday 10-6 ’ Sunday 12-5 TEL: 902-532-0179 www.nslocal.ca/farfetchedantiques A unique gallery specializing in Asian Antiques & Arts If you love design – houses, gardens, art, crafts, antiques, vintage and modern creations – you will love Annapolis Royal! The area is more than Canada's birthplace…it is a centre for the design arts….a unique design destination. Annapolis Royal and its surrounding townships are home to countless artists and designers who have moved here from other parts of Canada, the United States and Europe. They have joined the growing concentration of local artists and specialized craft and trades people in an area recognized for its beauty, quality of life, sustainable lifestyle and historic connectionswiththewiderworld. Handcrafts & Design The artistic and professional quality of the work of theAnnapolis Royal area design community is both sophisticated and strong. It has nationally recognized artists and potters, award-winning heritage contractors, charming shops selling antique, vintage and modern creations toadd beautyto your life. This colourful and vibrant area has museums, markets, galleries, restaurants, a year-round theatre and is home to theAnnapolis Royal Historic Gardens, one of the most beautiful and celebrated small gardens inNorthAmerica. Lifestyle & Heritage Adesign destination, though,is more than just a place to buy things. It's about ideas, as well. When you come and visit Annapolis Royal, you will learn what makes this small town and its economic survival so extraordinary. Through its heritage, you'll see continuity with the past. Through its geography, you'll see unspoiled rural beauty. Through the wealth of restored and re-purposed buildings, you'll see an example of the successful recycling of old and unwanted structures. Through its artists and craftspeople and shop owners and volunteers, you'll see intelligent, relevant cultural institutions. Through its citizens, you'llseearealcommunity. Come See for Yourself! Founded in 1605, Annapolis Royal has reinvented itself throughout four centuries, but it is still about the values you hold dear…a sense of place, a sense of permanence, an old-fashioned respect for heritage and the values of the past, coupled with an acceptance of today's different lifestyles. It is a centre of excellence for the design arts…. a vibrant, creative community that would love to share its “design for living”withyou! Beauty is everywhere inAnnapolis Royal, from the stalls of its Farmers’ Market tothehomes ofitscitizens. Annapolis Royal 212 St. George Street. (902) 532-5263 www.mrsnicholsonhome.com OPEN: Tuesday - Saturday 10 - 6, Sunday 12 - 5 CLOSED: Monday We seek out and sell beautiful things for your home….vintage furniture, lighting, textiles, art and accessories. Which makes us the perfect place for housewarming, wedding and holiday gifts…for you or your family and friends! We make our own pillows, benches and footstools from vintage fabrics and always have something amazing in stock. So come visit sisters Jane and Christine in Annapolis Royal and see Mrs. Nicholson Home for yourself. Our tiny town is your perfect design destination! Mrs. Nicholson Home VINTAGE DÉCOR AND GIFTS 170 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal (902) 532-3055 Visit our cheerful gallery and studio. We’ve got an unusual collection of art and craft including lots of folk art from some of our region’s best loved folk artists. A little funky, a little whimsical and alotof fun. Open Daily May to October Folk Art & Crafts F E L T STU D O I Dear Visitors, It is my pleasure to welcome you to historic Annapolis Royal. We are excited to have you visit our tiny perfect town. Annapolis Royal is situated on the ancestral lands of the Mi'kmaq people, and the site of the colonial capitals of Scotland, France, and Britain. Designated a National Historic District, Annapolis Royal is the cradle of our nation, and has been named one of the most liveable places in the world. Enjoy our award winning attractions and museums, our shops, galleries, restaurants, and nearby amusement park. There is so much to see and experience you will want to stay another day - with our local accommodations providing for your every comfort and convenience. We are proud of our town and excited to share all that it has to offer. Stop by Town Hall at 285 St. George Street if we can be of any assistance during your visit. William MacDonald Mayor / Maire