Page 8, EXPLORER, 2017 Official Visitors Guide Gracious Victorian heritage home. 4-Star Hospitality and Accommodation 372 St. George St., Annapolis Royal Tel: 902-532-5770 Toll-free: 866-717-0067 www.attheturret.com At the Turret Bed & Breakfast Across from Courthouse. Close to Ft. Anne, Historic Gardens and downtown shops and restaurants. Award-winning charm c.1770 Annapolis Royal’s only guesthouse on the water Tel: 1-877-532-1285 info@baileyhouse.ca 150 Saint George Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia SUZAN A. HEBDITCH PROPRIETOR www.baileyhouse.ca The Academy Lifestyle Condos For Sale Annapolis Royal, NS 902-526-0220 www.ouracademy.ca J.Walker’s Old Town Pub O. T. P. ANNAPOLIS ROYAL’S 9-11 Church Street Across from Market 902-532-2244 CELEBRATE MAGNOLIAS May 1 - 15 Enjoy more than 100 magnolias in Annapolis Royal and the Historic Gardens. www.historicgardens.com HISTORIC GARDENS 36th SEASON KICKOFF May 13 - 14 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Admission by donation – thisweekendonly!902-532-7018 MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH May 14 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) The 3rd annual Mother’s Day Brunch at the Fire Hall is a special fundraiser for the Annapolis Public Pool. Adults: $15, Children under theageof10:$5.No reservations. FARMERS & TRADERS MARKET May 20 - October 7 The Farmers & Traders Market operates at Market Square. See pages 8 and 18 for more info. annapolisroyalfarmersmarket.com HISTORIC GARDENS DINNER&AUCTION May28 (4p.m.) Wonderful food, a great social time and terrific selection of gifts, artwork and plant material for the lucky bidders. Supporting the Historic Gardens.www.historicgardens.com CANADA’S GARDEN DAYS June9-18 Join in celebrating the role and benefits of gardens in communities. Enjoy the launch of 2017 Garden Sculpturedisplay.902-532-7018. FIRST FRIDAYS June2,July7,Aug.4, Sept.1&Oct.6 Music, entertainment, food, fun, and extended business hours plus new exhibits, more music and Candlelight Graveyard Tours at Fort Anne. Sponsored by the Annapolis Board ofTrade, 902-532-5454. LOUIS JEREMY EXHIBIT June 17 - Sept. 4 The O’Dell House Museum showcases the work of Mi’kmaw carver, Louis Jeremy, born in 1867, the same year as Confederation. www.annapolisheritagesociety.com EVENING SWIMS July7,21&Aug.4 Enjoy Friday evening swims and much more at the Annapolis Public Pool. 62 Champlain Dr., 902-532-1777. See pages 9 & 22. www.annapolispool.ca OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEW EXHIBITS AT FORT ANNE NHS June 22(11a.m.) Celebrate Fort Anne’s 100th Anniversary and attend the official opening of the new interpretive exhibits in the Officers’ Quarters Museum. Reconnect with stories of national significance to Parks Canada’s first-operative national historicsite.902-532-2397. ROSE FORTUNE DEDICATION, NEW AMPHITHEATRE & CANADA DAY EVENTS July 1 (Begins at 10:30 a.m.) Canada’s 150th birthday festivitieswillkickoff at 10:30a.m. with The Historical Association of Annapolis Royal’s unveiling of a special community monument honouring Rose Fortune in the Garrison Graveyard at FortAnne.A visit to the new Amphitheatre is next for its official dedication, followed by an exchange of flags with the dignitary delegation from Royan, our sister city in France, and the raising of the flag and singing of “O Canada” at Town Hall. The procession will then head to Fort Anne, Canada’s first-operated national historic site for cake, games and the annual band concert. 902- 532-2397.There will also be a Free Swim at the Annapolis Public Pool and Canada 150 family fun galore at Historic Gardens. Port-Royal NHS, Canada’s first reconstructed site and oldest permanent European settlement north of St. Augustine, Florida, will feature musical entertainment and a Canada Day cake.902-532-2898. JUDGE JOHN WILLIAM RITCHIE EXHIBIT July1-Sept.4 JudgeWilliam Ritchie, a Father of Confederation, will be featured in this special exhibit at the O’Dell HouseMuseum.902-532-7754. ROSE FESTIVAL July 1 - 9 Enjoy events, tours and activities in celebration of one of the largest rose collections in Eastern Canada!www.historicgardens.com WINE & ROSES July7(5-7p.m.) Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres and a glass of local wine as you stroll through thousands of magnificent rose blossoms in the Historic Gardens. 902-532-7018, www.ExploreOurGardens.com CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY July7(1p.m.) You are invited to a special Citizenship Ceremony at Fort Anne. The community band will be performing, and light refreshments willbeserved.902-532-2397