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Berwick - Known as the "Apple Capital of Nova Scotia", combines small town friendliness with the bustle of a busy commercial centre. The Apple Capital Museum displays the history of the apple industry. The Town's beautiful parks, Rainforth and Centennial, are great spots for families or sports-lovers.

Kentville - At the end of May, Kentville is the centre of the Apple Blossom Festival, which is celebrated throughout the valley. Another popular celebration takes place in October, when the often-humorous lawn displays known as "Pumpkin People" appear in profusion, adding a bright note to an already colourful fall tour of our area.

Look-off - One of Evangeline Trail's most popular attractions. Situated 200m (600 ft) above the floor of the valley, the Look-off provides a panoramic view of the valley's rolling farmlands, orchards and woods to the majestic store of the Minas Basin.

Photo: Courtesy of Thomas Mannfred Carlsson

Cape Blomidon - Blomidon Provincial Park, which is renowned for its spectacular scenery and for the hiking trails that lead along the towering seacliffs of Cape Blomidon, offering unforgettable views of the Minas Basin. The ebb and flow of the World-famous Highest Tides mover over fourteen billion tons of seawater twice daily. The trail also lead to beaches where rock-hounds hunt for agates and amethysts.

Oaklawn Zoo - 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.

Photo: Courtesy of Oaklawn Zoo

Grand Pré - Grand Pré, a National Historic site commemorating Acadian history, is the setting of Longfellow's tragic love story, Evangeline.