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An abundance of marine life can be found in the Bay of Fundy. Perched on a post at the Digby Marina, this Maritime seagull gets ready for flight.
Rob Gorham photo
A welcoming site coming into the Bay of Fundy is the Point Prim Lighthouse, perched since 1817 on the soaring bluff.
It marks the sheltered sanctuary of the Annapolis Basin. It is one of the oldest navigational beacons in Nova Scotia and lights the way into safe harbour.
If crossing the Bay of Fundy, a close harbour can be found in the Town of Digby, which has a full-service marina and is home to the Royal Western Nova Scotia Yacht Club.
The club, complete with imperial pedigree, is a 10-minute walk or quick shuttle ride from the downtown marina.
To accommodate 27-foot tides, the marina’s docks float, rising and falling with the Fundy action. Digby is home port to the world's largest inshore scallop fleet and a visit is incomplete without at least one meal of the World Famous Digby Scallops, prepared with pride in local restaurants.
Digby Scallop Days is the event not to miss in mid-August. From scallop shucking to shell skipping, fabulous food to pet fashion, card games to tea parties, there's something for everyone. The sail past is just one of the scheduled parades planned to delight everyone from old salts to landlubbers, during the festival's four days.
Another big event is the annual Wharf Rat Rally in late August. While primarily a motorcycling event, there are concerts, great seafood and demonstrations, such as, jet-ski stunts on the water.
The Admiral Digby Library and Historical Society offer a trip back in time and a genealogical resource.
The Town of Digby was once known as Conway but later renamed for British Admiral Robert Digby who arrived in 1783 with a convoy of British patriots known as United Empire Loyalists.
They evacuated from New York after the American Revolution. Digby's home was long ago destroyed by fire but the grounds are still maintained.
The Annapolis Basin is a deep channel for some 20 nautical miles, taking travelers to Smith's Cove, Cornwallis, Clementsport and ultimately to Granville Ferry on the north and, on the opposite bank, Annapolis Royal.
Attractions in Annapolis Royal include Fort Anne, a national historic site, and the 10-acre rambling rose hedged Annapolis historic gardens, boasting 230 varieties of plants and flowers.
Touted as the "birthplace" of Canada, it was founded in 1605 by French explorer Samuel de Champlain, who established the America's first social club, known as The Order of Good Cheer.
Annapolis Royal, with arts and crafts and old bed & breakfasts, is a popular place to visit as you enjoy cruising on the Nova Scotia side of the Bay of Fundy.
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