In a beautiful setting overlooking a tidal river valley, the Historic Gardens is a premiere Nova Scotia attraction with gardens representing more than four hundredyearsoflocalhistory. These incredible Gardens have been garnering national and international recognition. In 2013 the Gardens were selected as one of the “Top 5 North American Gardens Worth Travelling For”. In 2014, “Today’s Parent” praised the Gardens as one of the “Best Botanical Gardens in Canada for Families”, and the Canadian Tourism Commission named it as “One of Canada’s Great Garden Gems”. The Historic Gardens was recognized as “Canada’s 2015 Garden of the Year” by the Canadian Garden Council, and most recently as a “Canada 150 GardenExperience”in2017. The Historic Gardens delights visitors of all ages with themed gardens, colourful collections and unique displays. The Rose Collection is a feast for the senses with 270 rose cultivars and thousands of fragrant and colourful blossoms. Other favourites include the stunning Victorian Garden, a hillside Rock Garden, a colourful Perennial Border and an 18th century Governor’s Garden. The modern Innovative Garden is popular with visitors interested in how to design a compact and sustainablevegetablegarden. The Acadian section is very special, featuring the only archeologically authenticated replica of a pre-deportation Acadian dwelling in the Maritime region, complete with a thatched roof. The adjacent potager is based onAcadian diary notes, the orchard th and willow hedge are 17 century cultivars, and the dykewalk surrounds land first cultivated centuries ago. This garden is based on a 1671 time period when Port- Royal (laterAnnapolis Royal) was the centre ofAcadie, and a sign lists the family names from the 1671 census. As you stroll around, pay special attention to the various sculptures throughout the gardens. Be sure to take time to browse in the Gardens Shop, featuring Maritime handcrafts, and to relax with a coffee or lemonade in the shade of a giant weeping elm on the patio of theElmTreeCafé. Truly “A Garden for All Seasons”, the Historic Gardens offers a variety of events and activities to add to your experience. Please check the event section of thisguidefordetails. are good for the entire day with re The Historic Gardens is owned and operated by a not-for-profit charitable organization. Tickets venues supporting future maintenance and development. Senior, family and group rates are available. For info: 902-532-7018, www.historicgardens.com A Canada 150 Garden Experience! Atlantic Canada’s Premier Fun Destination It's an obstacle course in the sky with 14 zip lines, (one spans 410 feet across a brook), monkey bridges, skateboarding on wires, cargo net climbing, and a 60 foot free-fall drop tower – the highest singletowerfree-fallinCanada! On-site restaurants offer a great variety of food and beverages, an ice cream parlour, a candy store and the Homestyle Bakery has its famous extra-large cookies. You’ll find something for everyone with a sweettooth. Unserviced camping is also available within walking distance of both parks. Sites are suitable for tents, trailers and RV's. Family washrooms with hot showers are available on-site. Camping will be openforVictoriaDay weekend. Come for a day, or stay for the weekend. Upper Clements Parks promise a memorable experience for the whole family. Open mid- June through September 4, 2017. Call Toll-free: 1-888-248-4567 or visitwww.upperclements.com Annapolis Royal is home to the world class Historic Gardens, one of Nova Scotia’s Top Attractions on Trip Advisor. Canada’s 2015 Garden of the Year, it was selected as a Canada 150 Garden Experience for 2017. , EXPLORER 2017 Official Visitors Guide, Page 31 Upper Clements Parks feature 31 rides and attractions at the Theme Park and challengecourses and ziplinesattheAdventurePark. Visit the Fun Capital of Nova Scotia! Upper Clements Parks,your destination for summer fun and adventure, offers everything you need for an experience like no other. This fun-filled, family-friendly Amusement Park also features the professionally-designed Tree Topper Adventure Park and has on- sitecamping. Located only 5 km west of Annapolis Royal, overlooking the scenic Annapolis Basin, the parks deliver thrilling rides, physical challenges and live entertainment inascenic,outdooratmosphere. Enjoy fun for all ages in the Amusement Park. Get your adrenaline pumping on Atlantic Canada's only wooden roller coaster; plunge down the sky-high flume ride; crash and bang in bumper boats; whirl down the huge water slide or just relax on the Ferris wheelandpaddleboats. The Tree Topper Adventure Park is a place to have fun, test your courage and overcome your fears!