We spent the next three days exploring the Annapolis Valley, literally from top to bottom from our Sunken Lake base camp. We ventured into beautiful Kentville for coffee and the most delicious date square I've ever had at The Wheelhouse, along with some shopping.
Up to road a tad in Wolfville, we saw some tidal action before a nice lunch at the Kings Arms Commons pub, including a great seafood chowder. After touring some of the many local wineries (Luckett then Benjamin Bridge and Planter's Ridge), we found ourselves needing to go to Church.....Brewing Co. for dinner and beer.
Luckett was a fun experience with one of the staff telling us tales of the winery's history, including the deal they made with Bell to allow people to make phone calls anywhere in North America from the iconic British phone box they planted in the middle of the vineyard.....so Jane called her dad!
We drove out to Scot's Bay and to one of my favourite maritime villages, Hall's Harbour. Along the way, we also discovered the quaint village of Canning, where we enjoyed another coffee and more shopping.
We made the run to Burntcoat Head for the incredible experience of walking the ocean floor at low amid stunning red rocks, pausing along the way to enjoy a nice lunch at Snappers in Kennetcook for yet another great seafood chowder. Burntcoat is also the site of the world's highest recorded tides.
Further down the Valley, we visited Annapolis Royal and historic Fort Anne, strategic site of the earliest permanent European settlement north of Florida. We also explored the quaint and artsy tidal village of Bear River for some shopping and lunch.
Each night, we would retreat to Sunken Lake and enjoy the sunsets and solitude.
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