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Annapolis Royal
Give Annapolis Royal one full day and one night: Fort Anne, the Historic Gardens and the market fit a walking loop; skip it as a base and sleep in Wolfville or Digby.
Annapolis Royal is a village of about 530 people on the Annapolis River, 10 km from the Bay of Fundy and roughly 2 h 15 min by car from Halifax. It holds Canada's oldest national historic site, a 17-acre historic garden and a Wednesday and Saturday market, all inside a 15-minute walk. Most travellers see it as a half-day stop on the Annapolis Valley run; a full day plus one night is enough.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Oct
- avoid Nov–Apr (many sites closed or on winter hours)
- Airport
- YHZ
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Annapolis Royal, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime village; the real risks are dark rural roads at night, deer on Highway 1 and cold water on the Fundy shore.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 811 Nova Scotia health information line (811)
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYHZ Halifax Stanfield International (About 2 h 15 min by car via Highway 101; no direct bus to Annapolis Royal, so a car or a shuttle is needed.).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable end to end in about 15 minutes; St.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
- Sit-down mealPub dinner with a drinkC$25–40 (≈ US$19–30)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)
- Museum or sight ticketFort Anne or Port-Royal Habitation entrycheckC$4–8 (≈ US$3–6)
- Budget bedHostel or shared bed, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedInn or motel double room, a night, per roomC$160 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedInn or motel double room, a night, per roomC$260 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$160 (≈ US$120) · High C$280 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YHZ Halifax Stanfield International (About 2 h 15 min by car via Highway 101; no direct bus to Annapolis Royal, so a car or a shuttle is needed.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
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Mar
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May
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C) low), wettest Nov (15 rain days), driest Aug (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Annapolis Royal: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
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−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
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Mar
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21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable end to end in about 15 minutes; St. George Street is the spine. Port-Royal Habitation and Melanson Settlement are 8–10 km west on Granville Road and need a car or bike. No local bus service.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Port-Royal Habitation and Melanson Settlement
goDoor to door: About 30 min each way
Car or bike west on Granville Road, about 10 km (6.2 mi)Car or bike west on Granville Road, about 6.2 mi (10 km)
Reconstructed 1605 French compound with costumed interpreters; late June to early October, grounds open year-round.
Kejimkujik National Park
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min each way
Car via Highway 8, about 70 km (43 mi)Car via Highway 8, about 43 mi (70 km)
A full day for paddling and trails; a park pass is needed.
Digby
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car on Highway 101, about 45 km (28 mi)Car on Highway 101, about 28 mi (45 km)
Scallop harbour and the ferry to Saint John, New Brunswick.
Wolfville and Grand-Pré
goDoor to door: About 50 min
Car east on Highway 101, about 60 km (37 mi)Car east on Highway 101, about 37 mi (60 km)
Wine country and the Acadian deportation site; pairs well with a valley day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
St. George Street (historic district)
Inns and B&Bs inside the national historic district; walk to Fort Anne, the gardens and restaurants.
Highway 1 west of town
Motels with parking, about 1 km (0.6 mi) from the centre; cheaper, needs a car.Motels with parking, about 0.6 mi (1 km) from the centre; cheaper, needs a car.
Granville Ferry
Across the river, 5–10 min by car; quieter, views back to the town.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$150–230 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- C$250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Inn or motel double room1 × 1 night × C$160 | C$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160 | C$320 |
| Fort Anne entry, adult2 × C$5 · check | C$10 |
| Historic Gardens entry, adult2 × C$16 · check | C$32 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$57 |
| Trip total≈ C$315 per person per day, bed included | C$629≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; sales tax is added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$3–5 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Café lunch | C$12–20 (≈ US$9–15) |
| Pub dinner with a drink | C$25–40 (≈ US$19–30) |
| Inn double room, summercheck | C$130–185 (≈ US$95–140) |
| Fort Anne or Port-Royal Habitation entrycheck | C$4–8 (≈ US$3–6) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$20–40 (≈ US$15–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Fort Anne and Port-Royal Habitation run seasonal hours: check the Parks Canada pages before you drive out.
- The market runs Wednesday and Saturday mornings until mid-October only.
- Cell coverage is fine in town but patchy on the Granville Road and Fundy shore.
- Tides in the Annapolis Basin swing several metres; check a tide table before walking the shore.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Nova Scotia health information line (811)
- 811
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Health information line811
Embassy
No embassies here; the US consulate is in Halifax, and most other countries keep embassies in Ottawa.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Halifax airport → Annapolis Royal, car hire: about C$70–110 (≈ US$55–80) one day, 2 h 15 min (check)
- Fort Anne entry, adult: about C$5 (≈ US$4) (check)
- Historic Gardens entry, adult: about C$16 (≈ US$12) (check)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the wharf? — Where is the wharf?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is this the way to Fort Anne? — Is this the way to Fort Anne?
English is the working language; no phrase list is needed.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Annapolis Royal. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Oct · avoid Nov–Apr (many sites closed or on winter hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YHZ: last shuttle and car-hire cutoffs, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: St. George Street, the waterfront and wharf, Granville Road sites.
- Place pages with verified seasonal hours (Fort Anne, Port-Royal Habitation, Historic Gardens) and eat pages with last orders.
- Tide and weather fixtures so the Fundy shore and garden days can go green.