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Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens

441 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia B0S 1A0, Canada
902 532 7018
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Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in Annapolis Royal
4.5 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Fee: Yes
Owner description: ESCAPE from the hectic pace of everyday life with a visit to Annapolis Royal’s beautiful Historic Gardens!In a beautiful setting overlooking a tidal...... more » Owner description: ESCAPE from the hectic pace of everyday life with a visit to Annapolis Royal’s beautiful Historic Gardens!In a beautiful setting overlooking a tidal river valley, the 17 acre Historic Gardens is a premiere Nova Scotia attraction showcasing gardening methods, designs and materials representing more than four hundred years of local history. Highlights include a Rose collection of more than 270 cultivars, an Acadian House representing pre-deportation 1671 time period, and much more… « less
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Dartmouth, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“lovely gardens”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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the gardens are beautiful in May with the tulips, apple blossoms and the magnolia trees. More

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Halifax, Nova Scotia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“I wish I lived closer”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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Wonderful gardens to visit, with great variety. Just wish I lived closer and could visit them weekly. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
“Fabulous gardens!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
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Rose Garden is spectacular so plan your trip during blooming season! More

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Bellaire, Texas
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“beautiful”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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The gardens are beautiful. Don't miss them if you are in Annapolis Royale. More

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Halifax, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Very nice property”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012
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Great grounds to walk around. Very pretty. Nice place to spend a couple hours outside walking. More

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Annapolis Royal, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Quality Garden Experience year round”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

The gardens are peaceful, always beautiful in all times of the year in different ways, and inspirational for when you get home to your own gardens. More

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derbyshire
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“gardens fab”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012
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well worth a visit, even out of season plenty to see and knowledgeable grounds keepers. More

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Kingston, Nova Scotia, Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“History”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
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Annapolis Royal is so full of history. Take the afternoon tour and linger in the gardens. Well, worth the money More

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Bedford, NS
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“WE often go in here...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012
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When we visit the beautiful little historical town of Annapolis Royal. The variety of flowers and fauna are a true delight and it is easy to pass a wonderful couple of hours here. More

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Rosemere, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“A good walk”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

Take the time to really go and relax while breathing the fresh smell in the morning. A lot cooler too then in the afternoon. More

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441 St. George Street
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia B0S 1A0
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