make reservationsExplore the Nova Scotia and Annapolis Area


If you're looking for that perfect photograph or longing for a serene walk along the beach, Annapolis Royal in scenic Nova Scotia, Canada is the ideal destination.  The climate is mild and the views are spectacular.  Spend the day exploring the tide pools or take a whale watching cruise.  This small town is the perfect place to create memories to last a lifetime.
Bay of Fundy - World's Highest Tides
Bay of FundyAnnapolis Royal is located near the shores of the Bay of Fundy where visitors can witness highest tides in the world. The Bay is 270km (170 mile long) and is located between the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia on Canada's east coast at the north end of the Gulf of Maine.

Each day 100 billion tonnes of seawater flows in and out of the Bay of Fundy during one tide cycle more than the combined flow of all the world's freshwater rivers!

The bay was once named Baie Française (French Bay) by explorer/cartographer Samuel de Champlain during a 1604 expedition led by Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Monts which resulted in a failed settlement attempt on St. Croix Island.

Portions of the Bay of Fundy, including the Minas Basin, form one of six Canadian sites in the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network, owned by the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and the Canadian Wildlife Service, and is managed in conjunction with Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Bay of Fundy is also one of the best places in the world for whale watching which can be found on nearby Digby Neck home to Westport, Nova Scotia, (Brier Island) to Freeport, Nova Scotia, (Long Island), Tiverton, Nova Scotia, Whale watching trips departing from the Neck (the best location in the province to see Humpbacks and Right Whales) is only a one hour drive from the Inn. For more information visit the Ocean Explorations or check out our Whale & Seabird Adventure "Inn" Style Package.
Kejimkuijk National Park
Canoing at Keji National Park We are located 45 minutes from Kejimkuijk National Park along route 8. A 380 square kilometre nature preserve where guests may enjoy bird watching, canoeing, swimming and hiking along the wooded lakes and rivers.

Bicycle, canoe, and kayak rentals are available seasonally.
Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail
Delaps Cove Wilderness Trail is a hiker's paradise featuring trails that weave through 130 acres with a wonderful view of the Bay of Fundy. 

Birdwatchers and photographers will be thrilled with the majesty of the nature that surrounds you.  You can smell the salt of the ocean as you explore this historical area.

We believe this trail is one of the best ways to experience the Bay of Fundy.
Delaps Cove Waterfall
Hillsdale House Inn  |  519 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada  |  877.839.2821  |  902.532.2345  |  reservations@hillsdalehouseinn.ca