Candlelight Graveyard Tour
Record #:
ARR0008
Last Modified:
31 Jul 2020
Last Full Update:
31 Jul 2020
Comments
Public Bulletin | Tours are postponed for the 2020 season. Please visit the Facebook and website pages noted below for updates. |
Location
Located In | Annapolis Royal |
Where To Find Us | Fort Anne National Historic Site 295 St. George St Annapolis Royal, NS |
Areas Served | Annapolis Valley Region |
Contact
Description & Services
Information | Have you ever thought of a graveyard as a place of adventure, learning and discovery? Have you ever wondered about the meaning of some of the graveyard art on old tombstones? Have you ever read names and dates and wondered what kind of life the people led? If you enjoy unique experiences and want to find out more about "images of the past etched in stone" don't miss the chance to tour the Oldest English Graveyard in Canada by candlelight. These lively tours take place in Annapolis Royal at Fort Anne. Created in 1991 by internationally-acclaimed heritage interpreter Alan Melanson, they are consistently one of the most popular events in Nova Scotia, recommended by major media throughout the world. Thousands of people have taken part in this fun-filled tour, and many visitors actually plan their entire trip to the province around them. Join the fun, wear comfortable walking shoes, and don't forget to bring your sense of adventure! Tours are postponed for the 2020 season. Please visit the Facebook and website pages noted above for current details. |
Special Information
Established | 1992 |
Tags | Annapolis Valley Connect ; Guided Tours ; Recreation Categories ; Tourism |
Categories - General | Special Events & Festivals ; Walking Tours |