Annapolis Royal is a small sea-side town rich with history and tradition. It was the capital of Acadia and later Nova Scotia for almost 150 years.

Annapolis Royal has faced thirteen attacks throughout its history, making it the most attacked area in North America. It has now been designated a National Historic District.

Heritage sites, an exciting arts community and theatre, together with wonderful recreational opportunities all combine to make Annapolis Royal a unique destination.

Many of the local families can trace their roots back to early settler times, being of Acadian, French and English descent.

The graveyard tours of the oldest cemetery in Canada (The Garrison Cemetery) is not to be missed! Neither the walks along the boardwalks and local wharves, where you can see fishermen and builders paint, seal and repair boats.

Watch the tides come in and out of the harbor, then go and walk along the floor of the Bay of Fundy before the tide comes back in.

Say hello to Joanne at the local Chocolate Shop where you can get the most refreshing glass of lemonade ever made. Drive around to see the surrounding areas and farms where really nice folks like the Jagoes take time out to pick up travelers (me and my friend Shireen, in this case) to show them all the `hot spots.` Never was there a friendlier or more charming town.

For such a small place, Annapolis Royal packs a punch with lots to see, do, and experience. And as the locals liked to remind me, they’ve got the warmest waters north of the Carolinas, and I should consider moving there. Maybe I will.