Great Area Activities
TinkerLinks Golf Course
http://www.racersrecroom.com/tinkerlinks.html
This is the world's smallest 18-hole natural turf golf course...seriously! It's perfect for the all ages and skill levels. It's a full 18 holes with 54 sand traps, 7 water hazards, 18 groomed greens all packed in to 261 yards of fairways. The par 54 golf course is a challenge for avid golfers and beginners. Upon discovering this gem, it has quickly become Julie's favourite hobby! You really can't believe this until you do it.
Ken-Wo Golf Club
http://www.ken-wo.com
A ten minute drive away brings you to an excellent 18-hole golf course - one of the best in the Valley. Ken-Wo features tree lined fairways along with target and somewhat tricky greens that require precise shot making. Amongst expert players Ken-Wo is known as a "Thinkers Course". Ken-Wo's
five finishing holes, known as "Death Valley", have left many golfers speechless following play and are a must for all golfers to play...at least once. Ken-Wo has hosted several championships on both the provincial and
national scenes. The 1985 Canadian Junior Girls Championship and the 1996 Canadian Club Champions Championship were held at Ken-Wo. Ken-Wo was the venue for the 1999 Nova Scotia Amateur Championship and the host of the 2001 Canadian Junior & Juvenile Championships and the 2002 Canadian Ladies Championship.
Top of the Page Galleries and Studios
http://www.studiorally.ca/evangeline.html
Not only is the Annapolis Valley is one of the richest agricultural lands in Canada it is also extremely rich in artistic talent. Whether you are looking for original paintings, paper maché, hand made furniture, carvings, hooked rugs, local landscape prints or pottery, you’ll find it in the area.
Top of the Page Tubing on the Gaspereau River
A lazy tube ride down the Gaspereau River is a popular way to spend a warm sunny afternoon. Locals can be spotted cruising down the river on the hottest Valley days. Tubes are available for rent at the beginning of the river for about a $3 charge. Contact "King of the River" 902-542-3002 for river conditions and information.
Top of the Page Frenchy’s
http://www.guysfrenchys.com
This new/used clothing store is truly an East Coast treasure. A good “Frenchy’s Find” is the best souvenir to take home. You can find almost anything at Frenchy’s, from brand name treasures with the tags still on them, great books, board games, $1 ties, to great Halloween costumes. The
closest location is Coldbrook, but Berwick and Greenwood are also within shopping distance. You can do the famous “Frenchy’s Run” and hit all three.
Open Mon-Fri 9-9, Sat 9-5 and Sun (YES, they are open on Sunday!) 1-5.
Top of the Page Eagle Watch at Sheffield Mills
http://www.eaglens.ca
Imagine seeing over 30 Bald Eagles in a single tree, or up to 200 eagles in
a single day. Since the late 1970’s, the population of Bald Eagles in the Maritimes has been increasing, but nowhere as successfully as King’s County. Eagles are in the area from late November until Early March. January and early February are the best months for viewing. The eagles are most plentiful during mid to late morning. There are 5 convenient viewing sites featuring safe off highway parking when the ground is frozen. Many other raptors are also present in the area during the eagle season.
Top of the Page Greenwood Military Aviation Museum
www.gmam.ednet.ns.ca
Static and interactive displays trace the rich aviation history of RAF/RCAF/CF Station Greenwood. The museum was an Attractions Canada award-winner in 2001. Walk through the Argus Trainer and experience a flight in a uniquely Canadian aircraft; watch an AVRO Lancaster, P2V7 Neptune, & Canadian Argus. There is also a Memorial Garden.
Top of the Page Chimney Swifts
Small birds that sleep in an abandoned chimney in Wolfville put on an aerobatic display nightly at dusk from mid-May to mid-August. The show is a
whirlwind of chatty, acrobatic swifts circling the chimney at dusk, then suddenly, at some unknown signal, funneling nimbly down to their roost. Located at Robie Tufts Nature Centre outside Wolfville Library at Front and
Elm Streets.
Top of the Page Oaklawn Zoo
http://www.oaklawnfarmzoo.ca
This modern zoological park features hundreds of exotic and domestic animals, including jaguars, tigers, zebras, llamas, a pride of lions, and comical and noisy troupes of monkeys. There is also a petting zoo that is a
favourite with the younger set. Come walk with llamas, hand feed deer and laugh with the hilarious Gibbons (monkeys). View 9 lions in an acre compound. Home to the largest lion in the World!
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