On the opposite side of the river from today's town, the first (French) settlement in Canada, Fort Port Royal, was founded in 1605 by Samuel de Champlain and Pierre Dugua de Mons. Port Royal was a fortified trading post and not a purely military facility. After the fort was burned down by the British in 1613, Port Royal was rebuilt at its current location in the late 17th century. In 1710 the city was captured by the British and renamed Annapolis Royal in honor of Queen Anne. Until Halifax was founded in 1749, it was the capital of Nova Scotia. On November 29, 1892, the town was granted city rights.

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Location: Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens

Fort Anne National Historic Site

Old-Growth Eastern Hemlock Tree

Hemlocks and Hardwoods Trail

Annapolis Royal Lighthouse

Annapolis County Court House

German Bakery & Café

German Bakery & Restaurant

Annapolis Royal Tidal Power Station

Acadian and British Garrison Cemetery

Annapolis County Rail Trail

Shag Cliffs

Annapolis Royal Wharf and Lighthouse

1. Annapolis County Courthouse – German Bakery & Restaurant loop from Annapolis Royal Heritage Area

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