Historic Gardens — today’s programme
Historic Gardens
Today’s programme · 1 listings
Magnificent Magnolias
9 am–5 pm
Magnolia blossoms in the gardens and around town.
What’s on during your stay
Find exhibitions, performances, markets and places to visit in the calendar below.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| 4 | 6 | |||||
| 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
| 5 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 12 |
| 7 |
The small numbers include events and open attractions. * Advance registration is required for marked programmes. Times are local; please confirm tickets, meeting points and opening hours with the venue. See experiences to reserve for this month ↓
A day in & around Annapolis Royal
ARTSPLACE — exhibitions & events
ARTSPLACE
Today’s programme · 4 listings
AfterBurn
During gallery hours
Art and community stories responding to Nova Scotia’s wildfires.
In the Spirit of Colour
During gallery hours
Paintings by Ross Reynolds.
Pilgrimage Through Uncertain Worlds
During gallery hours
An exhibition by Frank Forrestall.
Wandering Through Trees
During gallery hours
A group exhibition exploring trees, nature and culture.
Kejimkujik — park visit
Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic Site
Explore the inland park’s lakes, forest trails and Mi’kmaw cultural landscape. At 3005 Main Parkway, Maitland Bridge. Book guided experiences separately. The Visitor Centre opens May 15.
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A little planning ahead
Experiences to reserve · May
Private tours and boat trips are arranged with the operator. Enquire early to find a time that suits your stay.
May 15–October 11, 2026 · by arrangement
Private tours at Fort Anne
Book at least 48 hours ahead
Arrange a Welcome Tour, an Acadian history tour, or a White Glove visit to the archives and stored collection. Tours depend on staff availability, with fewer options in the shoulder season. Confirm the time directly with Fort Anne.
Places in this guide
- King's Theatre
209 St. George Street
- ARTSPLACE
396 St. George Street
- Historic Gardens
441 St. George Street
- Farmers’ & Traders’ Market
178 St. George Street; winter market at 66 Victoria Street
- Oqwa'titek Amphitheatre
275 St. George Street
- Annapolis Brewing Company
302 St. George Street
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 21
66 Victoria Street
- O'Dell House Museum
136 St. George Street
- Mad Hatter Books & Wine Bar
213 St. George Street
- United Church
393 St. George Street
- Art @ EXIT
280 St. George Street
- Fort Anne Museum
Annapolis Royal
- Saint Luke’s Anglican Church
340 St. George Street
- Port-Royal National Historic Site
53 Historic Lane, Port-Royal
- Sinclair Inn Museum
230 St. George Street
- North Hills Museum
5065 Granville Road, Granville Ferry
- Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic Site
3005 Main Parkway, Maitland Bridge · inland park
Fort Anne Museum and Port-Royal: May 15–October 11, daily 9 am–5 pm. O’Dell House and Sinclair Inn: May 26–August 30, Tuesday–Sunday, 9:30 am–4 pm. North Hills: June–August, using the same assumed Tuesday–Sunday, 9:30 am–4 pm hours as O’Dell House. Later special events are listed separately. Kejimkujik is open year-round; its Visitor Centre is open daily, 8:30 am–4:30 pm, May 15–October 31.
Bailey House · Annapolis Royal
Return to a house by the water.
After a day out, settle into the waterfront garden and let the evening unfold beside the Annapolis Basin.
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