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Annapolis Royal

Provincial Highway 101; Highway 1
(Scenic route take Route 1 from Yarmouth; Quick route take Provincial Highway 101)

The spirit of entrepreneurship was well demonstrated in the early 1800s by Rose Fortune who ran a baggage handling business in Annapolis Royal. An eclectic figure, donning a man's coat and a white cap, topped by a man's felt hat. She would transport baggage from incoming boats to any destination around the town. She also had in her possession a small walking stick which she would use should "some ignorant sod" fail to jump instantly out of her way. A well-respected citizen of the town!

Take a stroll down lower St. George Street, the oldest town street in Canada and listen for the voices of the past. Mind you keep a weary ear open for the footsteps of Rose and be sure to move out of her way. Pop into Fort Anne. This National Historic Site was first erected around 1629.

 

Notable Spot

Lequille United Baptist Church
Granville Ferry, Annapolis County

 

Museums, Archives, Memorial Sites

Fort Anne National Historic Site of Canada
St. George Street
Annapolis Royal

Well-preserved earthwork fortification. Erected initially in 1629 by the French. Impressive Heritage tapestry depicting 400 years of regional history.

Site: open year-round
Open May-October , 9:00 am-6pm
Off Season: by appointment
Tel.: 1.902.532.2321

 

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