The town, located northwest of Halifax on the Bay of Fundy in 1605 has been fought over by the British and French for hundreds of years. Originally settled by the French, it is one of the oldest settlements in Canada.
During a 150 year period the area changed hands 7 times. Originally settled by Acadians (French settlers) the they became a minority over time and in 1749 the British ruler decided to expel those Acadians that refused to take an oath to the Crown. Nearly 60% of them were deported, many to France but a significant number moved to southern Louisiana. At that time it was still part of French territory (the Louisiana purchase took place in 1803). Much of the Cajun culture we see today is a result of that migration.
The area thrived as a wooden ship building region, but never recovered when ships began to be built of steel. Since then population has declined to about 500, surviving primarily on the tourist trade.
On of this areas claim to fame is the tidal based electric generating stations which provides enough energy for 600 homes.
Although a "green" facility it is not without its ecological problems, including whales getting caught in the sluices.
We are staying in a large campground outside of Annapolis, Dunromin. Our site is level, big enough, with 120 volts and an wifi that works! In addition the campground has a restaurant (had breakfast yum yum). And an ice cream stand, with prices less than we pay in the US. We will be here 5 nights. The campground is named for a famous B&B In Killkenny Ireland.
Our plans are to tour:
Annapolis Royal, Digby, St Mary's beach. In addition we will be going on a whale watch boat, leaves from Digby Neck for a 3 hour trip.
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