We are delighted to partner with the Annapolis Heritage Society to offer you a truly exclusive look into five centuries of Annapolis Royal’s built heritage. Our Day Tours feature six houses, the Historic Gardens and the three museums of the Annapolis Heritage Society. Our Evening Tour features a musical trip down memory lane. Read on, or simply buy your ticket now!

By phone at:
- Annapolis Heritage Society (902) 532-7754
- Historic Gardens (902) 532-7018.

On line at: www.historicgardens.com

In person at:
- O’Dell House Museum, 136 St. George Street
- Historic Gardens, 441 St. George Street


OUR DAY TOURS – yes, we have two!

You will all explore the reproduction 17th century Acadian cottage; the delightful 18th century Bonnett house, never before open to the public; the 19th century Runciman House, sensitively refreshed since its sale by the Heritage Canada Foundation to private owners; the charming 20th century Arts and Crafts Pickels-How House and the sweetly simple 20th century Colonial Revival Foster-Nicholson House. In addition, we are thrilled to offer you a 21st century home to view – the Langstaff House, a vibrant reproduction in the 1880s Victorian Stick/Eastlake style.

Five Century Day Tour: $25
Houses open from 10 am until 4 pm
Gardens open from 8 am until 5 pm
Museums open from 9 am until 5 pm
Light refreshments at Hillsdale House.

Five Century Day Tour plus the Mystery House! $35
(This component has sold out)
Your Mystery House ticket entitles you to visit all the houses and sites of the Five Century Day Tour, as noted above. In addition, you will participate in a Mystery House private tour at 1 pm, featuring a restoration lecture given by the home’s owner, a heritage award winner. This Mystery House private lecture tour is complete with a door prize for one lucky ticket holder. Space constraints limit this tour to 30 people.

Because the Five Century House Tour features six houses, three museums and the Historic Gardens, we are mindful that there is a lot to see in one day! For that reason, all Day Tour and Mystery House Tour ticket holders have the right to enter the Historic Gardens and the three museums of the Annapolis Heritage Society on Sunday, August 29th, free of charge, upon presentation of their Saturday ticket.

OUR EVENING TOUR $25

Our evening tour features a musical trip down memory lane. Music, food and cultural heritage will be the focus on this wonderful experience. The properties involved:
- Historic Gardens, where we will reflect on the 1600's when the Acadians and First Nations population co-existed peacefully on these lands
- St. Luke's Anglican Church, the garrison church and celebrating 300 years of the Anglican Church in Canada
- O'Dell House Museum, where the Golden Age of Sail will be the focus.


Please note: Package Prices are available for Day & Evening Tours.
Day Tour & Evening Tour $45
Day Tour, Mystery House and Evening Tour $55

To purchase Tickets Online, click the Shop Online button in the upper left-hand column of this page!

September 3-6

Ride down to the Gardens for some very special events and displays in celebration of Digby's Wharf Rat Rally, a terrific gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts.

Back by Popular Demand - Photos in the Gardens: You & Your Bike!

And NEW this year... our Annapolis-Bridgetown RAT RUN! Look for Roger Rat as you cruise the Annapolis-Bridgetown circuit!

More details on these events, and more... stay tuned!

2-4pm

Join us in the Historic Gardens for an Art Auction, with works by great artists from Nova Scotia & beyond. Highlight items include works by Tom Forrestall, Norval Morriseau and Maud Lewis.

Details coming soon...

October 1-11

Join us for activities in celebration of the fall harvest season! Special tours, music and cider pressing are among the activities offered!

In our final wine evening of 2010, enjoy wine, treats and live music as you stroll among the pumpkins and fall colour.