Historic Grand-Pré, farm-fresh produce, and dinner by the water in Port Williams.
Spend a leisurely afternoon exploring the heart of the Annapolis Valley. This outing combines one of Nova Scotia’s most meaningful historic sites with fresh produce from a local farm market and a relaxed dinner beside the Cornwallis River.
Start your visit at Grand-Pré National Historic Site, one of the most important Acadian heritage sites in Canada. The memorial park tells the story of the Acadian community that lived here from the late 1600s until their deportation in 1755.
Walking paths wind through gardens and historic dykelands overlooking the Minas Basin. Interpretive displays explain how the Acadians reclaimed the tidal marshlands using a sophisticated system of dykes and drainage channels.
The surrounding Landscape of Grand-Pré is now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural and agricultural significance.
Take time to walk the grounds and enjoy the quiet landscape that reflects centuries of farming history.
After visiting Grand-Pré, drive a few minutes toward Greenwich and stop at Noggins Corner Farm Market, a well-known Annapolis Valley farm market.
The market offers seasonal fruits and vegetables, baked goods, preserves, and other local products grown in the fertile soils of the Valley. Depending on the season, visitors may also find u-pick fruit or other farm activities on the property.
It’s a perfect place to pick up a snack or something fresh to take back with you.
Continue a short distance to the village of Port Williams for dinner at The Port Pub & Bistro, located beside the Cornwallis River. This welcoming local restaurant is known for its relaxed atmosphere and classic pub menu featuring seafood, burgers, and seasonal dishes. During warmer months, the patio overlooks the tidal river, making it a lovely place to finish the afternoon.
Leave NATURA Wilderness Resort in the early afternoon. Spend time exploring the grounds at Grand-Pré, stop at Noggins Corner Farm Market on the way toward Port Williams, and finish with dinner at The Port Pub.
✔ Allow 3-4 hours for the outing
✔ Wear comfortable shoes for walking around Grand-Pré
✔ Grande-Pré open May 15 - October 14, 9 am - 5 pm
✔ bring a light jacket if you plan to sit on the patio at The Port Pub.
Grand-Pré, Noggins Corner Farm Market, and Port Williams are all just minutes apart, making this a pleasant way to experience the history, agriculture, and food culture of the Annapolis Valley. Staying at NATURA Wilderness Resort places you within easy driving distance of all three stops, allowing you to explore the Valley during the afternoon and return to a quiet forest setting in the evening.
