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The site is the official online home of the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. It works as both a trip-planning tool and a shop: you can check visitor information, browse events, subscribe to the Bloom Report email, buy gifts or tickets online, and donate to the charitable organization that owns and operates the Gardens. The Gardens themselves cover 17 acres and include historically themed gardens, a rose collection, the Gardens Shop, and the Elm Tree Cafe.
Plan your visit
The Plan Your Visit page is the starting point for practical trip details. According to the site, it covers:
- Hours
- Admission
- Key visitor guidelines, including pet and smoking policies
The site describes the Gardens as "17 acres of breathtaking gardens, history, and culture in the heart of Annapolis Royal," located in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley, near heritage buildings and the Bay of Fundy. If you are deciding whether to go, this page is where you confirm the logistics before anything else.
Events and the 2026 calendar
An Events & Activities section lists what is happening at the Gardens. The site notes that its 2026 calendar "is growing all the time" and advises checking back often for updates. Use this section if your visit depends on catching a specific event rather than just walking the grounds.
The Bloom Report
The Bloom Report is a direct-email newsletter featuring:
- A selection of current photos
- Information about the current state of bloom
- Upcoming events and other news
Past Bloom Reports are also available to browse, which lets you look back at how the Gardens change across seasons. This is the most useful section if you want to time a visit around what is flowering.
Gardens Shop, tickets, and donations
The site supports online purchasing through the Gardens Shop, including gifts, tickets, and donations. The Gardens are owned and operated by a charitable organization, and the site states that they "would not exist without the support of our friends around the world," with a Donate Today option. A cart feature is present on the site ("Your cart is empty"), confirming that online transactions are part of the experience. Note that the site does not publish specific prices in the material available here, so check the relevant pages for current rates.
On-site experiences
Beyond the gardens themselves, the site highlights two things to do while you are there:
- Gardens Shop — explore the works of Nova Scotian makers and creators
- Elm Tree Cafe — dine in the shade of the Gardens' giant weeping elm
Quick reference
| If you want to… | Go to |
|---|---|
| Check hours, admission, and policies | Plan Your Visit |
| See what's on in 2026 | Events & Activities |
| Track what's in bloom | The Bloom Report (subscribe or read past issues) |
| Buy gifts, tickets, or donate | Gardens Shop / Donate |
| Plan time for shopping or food | Gardens Shop and Elm Tree Cafe |
The site is available in English, and the Gardens have been drawing visitors from across Canada and beyond for over forty years.