Historic Places Initiative

Annapolis Royal Historic District National Historic Site of Canada is situated at the junction of the Annapolis and Allain Rivers, in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley. The district’s historic core, consisting of commercial, military, and residential districts, lies at the centre of the original early 17th-century Acadian area of settlement.

The district extends back from the waterfront, encompassing a densely built collection of 18th- through early 20th-century buildings exhibiting the Maritime vernacular interpretation of several architectural styles. The town’s strategic setting, bordering the protected Annapolis Basin with access to the Bay of Fundy, made it the site of pivotal events throughout the early years of colonisation in Canada. Official recognition refers to the historic district and its constructed and natural features at the time of designation.

The Canadian Register is a work in progress. Current listings represent only a fraction of the total number of Canada's recognized historic places. The Canadian Register is a searchable database containing information about recognized historic places of local, provincial, territorial and national significance. With the Canadian Register you can:
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