By the season
Summer
in Annapolis Royal
Summer gives Annapolis Royal a little more time in the day: time for a second turn through the gardens, a detour along the coast and an evening that need not end when dinner does. The town’s old streets lead to market stalls, galleries and the open grounds of Fort Anne, with the Basin never far away.
Begin with breakfast at Bailey House, then see where the day takes you. Walk to the Historic Gardens, explore Port-Royal on the other side of the Basin, or spend an afternoon beside the Bay of Fundy. Come back for dinner in town and the last of the light on the water.
Rose gardens · Coastal days · Long evenings
Out & about
Activities
There is plenty to fill a summer day, and just as much pleasure in leaving part of it unplanned.
- The Historic GardensRoses, summer borders and a different view around every turn.
- Fort Anne & the old townExplore the museum, earthworks and waterfront streets.
- Across the Basin to Port-RoyalA visit to the reconstructed Habitation and its riverside setting.
- The Saturday marketFresh produce, flowers and the work of local makers.
- The Harvest Moon TrailwayA morning walk or a longer outing by bicycle.
- Delaps Cove & the Fundy shoreWoodland paths and the salt air of the Bay of Fundy.
- Galleries, cafés & dinner in townSpend the afternoon browsing, then return for an evening out.
A little something planned
Events
Summer brings more reasons to spend the evening in town. Look for live music, theatre and exhibitions, along with garden events and the town’s seasonal celebrations. Choose something for the calendar, book a table for dinner, and enjoy the short walk between the two.
See what’s on this summerSeasonal moments
A sense of summer.
The season as it unfoldsIn the town
In the town
& valley
The gardens, the market and the shoreline set the pace. Plan one outing, perhaps, and let the rest of the day find its own shape.
- Roses & summer gardensThe rose display is a highlight around late June and early July, followed by the colour of daylilies, hydrangeas and summer borders.
- A morning in townBrowse the market, stop for coffee and look in on a gallery before setting off for the afternoon.
- Along the coastMake time for the Fundy shore, then take the country roads back towards Annapolis Royal.
- An evening by the BasinWalk along the waterfront after dinner, or return to the house and watch the evening light change.
Stay at Bailey House
Accommodations
A summer stay at Bailey House puts the town within easy reach. Four individually furnished guest rooms, each with a private en-suite bathroom, offer a place to settle in between outings.
Breakfast is included. Afterwards, step out for the gardens, a day along the coast or a little time in the waterfront garden across the street. We can help with a route, a restaurant or a suggestion for the following day.
A little time to browse.
Between the gardens and dinner, leave room for the town’s galleries and independent shops. A painting, a book or something made nearby can be a lovely reminder of a few days beside the Basin.
Browse the town’s shopsAnother time to visit
View all seasonsDiscover the other seasons.
Spring
Magnolias along the old streets, spring colour in the gardens and mornings watching the birds at French Basin.
Explore spring
Fall
Country roads through the valley, harvest stalls, changing leaves and a slower afternoon in town.
Explore fall Market photograph: Annapolis Royal Farmers & Traders Market. Other photographs from Bailey House’s website.