About Annapolis Royal

The Annapolis Royal area has gained a reputation as a vibrant centre for cultural activity, and over the years it has become a magnet for visual artists, craftspeople, performers and writers. No fewer than eight private studios and galleries are in operation within the National Historic District, not to mention an artist-run gallery (ARTsPLACE) and another art gallery at King's Theatre.

We're proud of our many well-preserved heritage buildings that make up one of the loveliest streetscapes in the country. We're also pleased to be recognized as a community where volunteerism is alive and well. Visitors are often surprised that so many activities go on in such a sparsely populated area.

Here are a few of the features that make this such a lively, liveable, loveable place:

Community Health Centre, with four doctors
Town and County recreation services
Royal Canadian Legion
Two history/heritage organizations
North America's only tidal power generating station
Award-winning environmental organization
Library with public computers and wireless Internet connections
Four museums
Geneaology centre
The Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
Many cafées and restaurants
Boat haul-up, repair yard and wharf
Two National Historic Sites (Fort Anne in Town and Port-Royal nearby)
Farmers' and Traders' Market on Saturdays May-Oct.
Annapolis Field Naturalists' Society
Annapolis Basin Community Band
Musique 400 (early music)
Annapolis Basin Choir

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History Alive

One of the biggest draws to Annapolis Royal is the many Historic Properties and National Historic Sites.

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