WINTER MARKET October 13 - May 11, 2019 Buy local food products and more on Sat. mornings, 9 - Noon, at HistoricGardens.902-532-7018 7th NORTH AMERICAN CONKERS CONTEST October20 Conkers is a unique, centuries- old British game using chestnuts on strings. Fun for all ages at the HistoricGardens. 902-532-7018 VINTAGE AUTO SHOW August 12 (1 - 4 pm) Don’t miss the 12th Annual Vintage Car Show at North Hills Museum. View cars, trucks and tractors from 1900 - 1980. Chat with the owners, take photos and enjoy North Hills Museum, 5065 Granville Rd., Granville Ferry. All welcome at this free family event! 902-532-2168 northhillsmuseum@gmail.com ACELEBRATIONOFART August 18-26 Enjoy art-themed exhibits and activities at Historic Gardens with a naturalemphasisonartinthegarden. PAINT THE TOWN August 18&19 See special feature on page 23. ACADIENS-MÉTIS SOURIQUOIS DAY August 19 (1-4pm) Over400yearsago,theMi’kmaq and the French met at Port-Royal. They shared knowledge and formed an alliance. Members of the Association des Acadiens-Métis- Souriquois continue to practice many of the traditions they learned from the Mi'kmaq. Through singing, drumming and prayer, by taking part in a smudging ceremony and with demonstrations and displays, you will experience their rich culture.902-532-2898 WHARFRATS:GOHAWG WILD IN THE GARDENS September1-2 Visit the Historic Gardens while inthearea.902-532-7018. TEA&GARDENPARTY September 9(2-4pm) Enjoy an afternoon of live music, tea and tasty treats at North Hills Museum. Free family event. Donations welcome.902-532-2168 DEDICATION OF DAURENE LEWIS PLAZA September 9 TownHallPlazawillberenamed and a bronze bust unveiled to honour Daurene Lewis, Canada’s first Black female Mayor, elected in Annapolis Royalin1984.FollowExplorerGuide onFacebookfortimeanddetails. PROVINCIAL HERITAGE CONFERENCE September 26 - 28 Welcome participants! Enjoy your conference inAnnapolis Royal. www.annapolisroyal.com FALL HIKING SERIES Free guided hikes to increase fitness by the County of Annapolis in partnership with Hike NS. Explore the beauty of Annapolis County’s backcountry! Fall is exceptional. Soft autumn light, bright colours and crisp temperatures make for perfect hiking. For locations and updates visit the County’s Facebook pageorwww.AnnapolisCounty.ca Saturdays: 9am - 6pm (Winter) Open Weekdays: 10am - 6pm Saturdays: 8am - 6pm (Summer) ORGANIC, LOCAL, SPECIALTY FOODS & MORE 253 St. George Street (902) 532-7766 FORT VIEW Golf Course Annapolis Royal VOTED BEST IN ANNAPOLIS ROYAL (902)532-7992 bistroeast.com GHOST TOWN October 19-31 Visit...if you dare! 902-532- 7018, www.ExploreGhostTown.com WINTER SNOWSHOE HIKING SERIES The County of Annapolis, in partnership with Hike NS, will host aseriesoffreeguidedhikestoincrease year-round fitness and appreciation of the wondrous winter landscape. Discover winter fun galore in Annapolis County’s backcountry! Event locations, times, updates on County Facebook page and website, www.AnnapolisCounty.ca CHRISTMAS EVENTS Enjoyunique,leisurelyshopping and old-fashioned yuletide cheer. For holiday events and schedule, follow Explorer Guide on Facebook. OPEN 6 - 10 RYLO GAS ENTERPRISES 4718 Hwy # 1 2 Minutes East of Annapolis Royal Granville Ferry CONVENIENCE 7 DAYS A WEEK Pizza, Donairs, Calzones & Subs 902-532-0611 DONUTS 902-532-0610 902-532-0610 Donuts, Muffins, Bagels Breakfast Sandwiches Sandwiches, Tea Coffee, French Vanilla Smoothies & Chillas Your Fast & Friendly Gas Stop & Convenience Store Pizza Summer Hours: Furnace Oil, Propane & Gasoline Colin Fraser Member of Parliament for West Nova Député de Nova-Ouest E-mail: Colin.Fraser@parl.gc.ca Toll-free: 1-866-280-5302 2 George Street P.O. Box 865 Middleton, NS B0S 1P0 902-825-3327 396 Main Street Yarmouth, NS B5A 1E9 902-742-6808 House of Commons, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 613-995-5711 HOUSE OF COMMONS CHAMBRE DES COMMUNES Wishing you a memorable visit to our beautiful region of West Nova. Souhaitant à vous tous, un agréable séjour dans notre belle région de Nova-Ouest. SUN - WED 11 AM - 7 PM THURS - SAT 11 AM 8 PM