~ Imagine over four centuries of history coming to life before your very eyes. The Mi’kmaq, Scottish, French, British,Acadian, Loyalist, New England Planter andAfrican Canadian cultures intertwined to form a colourful mosaic unparalleled in the nation. Canada’s roots are deep here. The area served as colonial capital for both the French and British before Louisbourg and Halifax. Even our province’s name, Nova Scotia, (Latin for “New Scotland”) is attributed to the Scottish attempt to colonize our area (1621-1632). The Scots also gave us our Nova Scotia Flag and Coat ofArms and built Charles Fort on the grounds where FortAnne islocatedtoday.TherichAcadian( Cajun”)storyalsostartedherewhenFrenchfamiliessettledonourscenicshores inthe1630s.TheAnnapolisRoyal/Port-RoyalAreais known asthecradleofAcadie,andthereareover3,000,000Acadiandescendantsworldwide. ~ Combine the rich, cultural heritage with access to the world-famous Bay of Fundy only 10 minutes away, and you’ll discover an Explorer’s paradise! Eco-tourism adventures abound amidst spectacular scenery, gardens, lakes, rivers, wilderness trails and a moderate climate tempered by the Gulf Stream. The region is also 1 of only 18 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in Canada in recognition of its globally significant ecological and cultural landscapeandcommitmenttosustainabledevelopmentandconservation.Escapeintonature,relax,andinvigorateyourbody,mindandsoul.Whetheryou preferpetals,pedalsorpaddles,areahistorybuffornaturelover,theAnnapolisRoyalAreaoffersthebestofbothworldsandabouquetofadventuresforall ages. ~ Let the EXPLORERVisitors Guide introduce you to award-winning accommodations, unique shopping experiences, an array of artists and craftsmen, delightful dining, colourful gardens and art galleries, interesting museums, lively theatre, waterfront boardwalk, a multitude of fun-filled tours and attractions plus stately homes set amidst scenic vistas. Home of Canada’s 2015 Garden of the Year, designated as one of the “Cultural Capitals of Canada” and winner of the “World’s Most Liveable Small Community” (endorsed by the United Nations), Annapolis Royal has won numerous Provincial, National and International “Communities in Bloom” awards and was named by MacLeans’Magazine as 1 of the” 10 PlacesYou’ve Got to SeeinCanadain2014”. ComeexploreAnnapolisRoyalandletyourspiritsoar. Whatareyouwaitingfor?Afterall.....“GoodCheer”startedhere. Canada’s Roots The Best of Both Worlds Award-Winning Hospitality &Amenities he colourfulAnnapolis Royal/Port-RoyalArea is located in Mi’kmaqi, the ancestral lands of the Mi’qmaq who have been here for thousands of years. O has been welcoming visitors since 1604. In fact the Order of Good Cheer, North America’s first social club, was started here in 1606. The same attributes that Champlain saw over 400 ne of the oldest permanent European settlements in North America, the area years ago continue to make this a “must see” destination for discerning travelers. Although quite safe and peaceful today, Annapolis Royal holds the distinction of being the most fought over tract of land in Canada. With over 130 registered heritage properties and 4 National Historic Sites, picturesque Annapolis Royal is one of Sincerely, DurlineMelanson,Editor Annapolis Royal from Granville Ferry (Melanson) VIDEO “