A panoramic view of the Annapolis Valley and the Minas Basin is yours from the Look Off, just minutes from Kentville.

Each Spring, near the end of May, Kentville is the centre for the renowned Apple Blossom Festival.   The four day event features parades, Kentville Street Fest, concerts, sporting events, displays, amusement rides and special ceremonies surrounding the coronation of Queen Annapolisa.

From early October until Hallowe'en Kentville is invaded by the magical Pumpkin People.   Their appearance coincides with the annual Harvest Festival.

The Old Kings Courthouse Museum is a resource centre for the social and natural history of Kings County.   Located at 37 Cornwallis Street in Kentville, the museum is home to several permanent collections including: a display of rocks and minerals from the Annapolis Valley; a collection of birds from the late Dr. Robie Tufts, a well-known ornithologist; a Victorian parlour and a New England Planter kitchen.  A library and community histories archives are also maintained at the museum.

Don't leave your clubs at home!
Kentville boasts 6 nearby golf courses.
1) Island Green Golf Course - 9 Hole Executive golf course
and driving range on Highway 12, Kentville.
2) Ken-Wo Country Club 18 Holes
In the neighbouring village of New Minas.
3) Eagle Crest Golf Course
North of Kentville in Centreville.
4) Paragon Golf & Country Club
In Kingston, a 1/2 hour drive from Kentville.
5) 14 Wing Greenwood Golf Club
At CFB Greenwood. Open to the public.
6) Berwick Heights Golf Course - located just
minutes off Highway 101 (exit 15) on route 221
at Weston.

Cape Blomidon is a spectacular site in any season.  Home to the Mi'kmaq god Glooscap, this enormous bluff rises 600 feet above the waters of the Bay of Fundy.  Blomidon Provincial Park offers scenic hiking trails along the sea cliffs.

Cape Split lies at the end of a 3-5 hour hike along a wooded trail that starts from Scott's Bay. All along the way you'll see many native animals and flocks of migrating birds.

Halls Harbour lies ten miles north of Kentville.  Here you'll witness some of the worlds highest tides.  While you're there visit the Halls Harbour Lobster Pound and enjoy a feast of the best lobster found anywhere in the world.  Visit them at: www.hallsharbourlobster.ns.ca

Ever see 30 Bald Eagles in a single tree?  From November to early March Kings County becomes the winter home to hundreds of eagles.  Why is Kings County so blessed?  Chickens! Over 90% of Nova Scotia's poultry production takes place in our county.  Local farmers and naturalists got together and set up feeding stations where eagles can be viewed at a close, but safe range.

From her studio located in the picturesque town of Aylesford, Hilda de Weever produces uniquely hand-woven sweaters, ponchos, vests, coats, hats and mittens.  Pay her a visit when you're in the area or go there from home at: www.deWeeversWovens.com

Grand Pre National Historic Site features the statue of Evangeline, the Memorial Stone Church, ancient willows and a Blacksmith's shop.  The site is dedicated to the tragic Expulsion of the Acadians and is located 8 kilometres east of Wolfville.

Prescott House in Starr's Point, is the former home of Charles Ramage Prescott, a prosperous Halifax merchant who retired in 1810 and moved to the Annapolis Valley where he built this magnificent home.  It is considered one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture to be found in Nova Scotia.

Located on Main Street in Wolfville and run by the Wolfville Historical Society, Randall House was built in 1780 and its displays of local artifacts represent life as it was in early Wolfville.

Oaklawn Farm Zoo in Aylesford offers visitors both exotic and native animals.  Started as family farm owned and operated by Ron and Gail Rogerson and family, their love and care of animals soon made it a popular attraction for school outings.  In 1984 they opened their farm to the public.

The Greenwood Military Aviation Museum has on display Argus, Neptune and Lancaster aircraft.   Indoor exhibits trace Greenwood's history from an RAF Station in 1942 to its present day status as the largest airbase in the Maritimes.

The Ross Farm Museum is worth the bit of a drive from Kentville to its location in New Ross.  Here you can capture the flavor of early life in Nova Scotia.  Watch costumed artisans make barrels at the Cooper Shop, horse shoes at the Blacksmith's or savor the delicious aromas of good food cooking over an open hearth.

The Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens are located on the Acadia University Campus in Wolfville and are open daily 7:00 pm to sunset. Admission is free.

Discover the Annapolis Valley Wine Country - visit the local wineries to sample the region's best. Most offer guided tours from May to October.

Brochures and directions to all the above attractions and many more are available from your hosts at Allen's Motel.