The unique Fort Anne Heritage Tapestry, designed by Kiyoko Sago, was stitched by over 100 volunteers. Fort Anne’s Heritage Tapestry depicts 4 centuries of history in three million delicate needlepoint stitches out of 95 colours of wool. It measures about 18’in length and 8’ in height and was a labor of love over 4 years in the making. It is a work of immense proportions, but Annapolis Royal is a community withanepicstorytorelate. Don’t miss Annapolis Royal’s Candlelight Tours of Nova Scotia’s oldest English graveyard – one of Canada’s most popular tours! Winner of TIANS’ Golden HospitalityAward and recommended by The New York Times, MacLean’s Magazine and CBC Radio & TV, this tour has been enjoyed by thousands, includingPrimeMinisterPaulMartin. SevennightsaweekJulythrough Oct.15,pluseverySunday,Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in June. Tour always starts at 9:30 pm (rain or shine). Meet at the parking lot of Fort Anne. Proudly sponsored since 1992 by The HistoricalAssociation of Annapolis Royal. $10 for adults, $5 youth (13-18), $3 children (12 & under). No reservations. 532-3035, www.TourAnnapolisRoyal.com Candlelight Graveyard Tour Cradle of Our Nation Tour, Nat’l Historic District MAD HATTER BOOKSTORE Fancy Jewellers Annapolis/ Digby #1 Tour TM Andrew Tolson 27 YEARS! CELEBRATING 27 YEARS! CELEBRATING Annapolis Royal is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral lands of the Mi’kmaq who have been in the area for thousands of years. Settled by the French in 1605, 2 years before Jamestown, 3 years before the founding of Quebec and 15 years before Pilgrims landed, Annapolis Royal, the cradle of our nation, is also one of the oldest permanent European settlements in North America. This colourful area has a nationallysignificantstorytotell. Join Candlelight Graveyard Tour’s Alan Melanson for a Stroll Through the Centuries in one of Canada’s largest National Historic Districts.DepartsLighthouseat2pm every Mon., Wed. & Thurs., late- June thru early-Sept. $10Adults, $5 (13-18), $3 (12 & Under) 532-3035, www.TourAnnapolisRoyal.com The Historical Association was recognized as one of Canada’s Top TenOrganizationsforthepreservation and presentation of heritage by PrimeMinisterJeanChrétien. Fort Anne Tapestry Your Year ‘Round, 24/7 INFORMATION DESTINATION for the Annapolis Royal Area since 1995! www.ExploreAnnapolisRoyal.com Cover Photos: Aerial: Andrew Tolson; Parks Canada: Chris Reardon, Dan Froese; Alan Melanson How Do I Get To Annapolis Royal? The Cat Ferry in Yarmouth 90 Minutes Fundy Rose Ferry in Digby 35 Minutes Halifax International Airport 120 Minutes Kejimkujik National Park & NHS 45 Minutes Phone: 902-532-2043, Fax: 902-532-7443 www.annapolisroyal.com Annapolis Royal Halifax NOVA SCOTIA Digby Yarmouth ANNAPOLIS ROYAL IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED Follow Us! Explorer Guide ExplorerGuide