Come see for yourself the thousands of motorcycles, riders and spectators in Digby Nova Scotia for the 19th annual Wharf Rat Ralley, Atlantic Canada’s largest motorcycle rally. The Board of Directors are revved up to announce the Rally’s full return to the Digby Waterfront, Nova Scotia, Canada, on Thursday August 31st through Sunday September 3rd 2023. Check out their website to learn more about this annual event:
Please join us in welcoming back Wharf Rat Rally as a 2024 DATA Member!
More about them:
The Wharf Rat Rally is one of Canada’s largest motorcycle rallies, attracting thousands of motorcycles, riders and spectators to Digby, Nova Scotia. Taking place on the Waterfront and other locations throughout Digby County and beyond on Thursday August 29th through Sunday September 1st 2024.
The 1.2 km stretch of Digby’s main street is closed to nothing but motorcycles and foot traffic, with events taking advantage of both the streetscape and the surrounding area.
Check back often for details about the Rally and start making your plans to be in Digby on Labour Day Weekend 2024.
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/wharf-rat-rally-motorcycle-association/
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We are so happy to welcome back Casa Nova Fine Beverages as a DATA Member for 2024!
More about them:
Bear River has been at the heart of new world winemaking for hundreds of years and is considered one of the establishing winemaking locations in North America. Our Casa Nova Fine Beverages story began in 2017 when Karen and Brendan Enright realized their dreams of opening a vineyard and winery.
Joining as a co-owner, Piers Greenwood brought a wealth of winemaking experience from the United Kingdom. As a three-time recipient of "English Winemaker of the Year," Piers`s extraordinary talent and vision have helped craft our beverages into today`s unique and high-quality products.
As wine lovers, we were inspired by the romanticism of wine and aptly named our business after the most famous lover of all, Casa Nova.
With a history in the culinary world, paired with training in viticulture and enology, we were soon producing the distinctive wine and cello products we have become known for.
Inspired by the rich agriculture of the area, we started producing cider in 2018 using 100% Nova Scotian apples. Since then, Cherry Cider, Crabby Grannies, 1606 and Buddy’s Cider have been celebrated across the province and abroad for their crisp and refreshing experience.
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/casa-nova-fine-beverages/
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Yesterday, 128 years ago, Joshua Slocum started the voyage that would see him become the first person to sail around the world alone.
Joshua was born in Mount Hanley, Annapolis County, but moved to Brier Island when he was 8 years old. It was here at a young age that Joshua started to yearn for a life at sea.
After many years of sailing, on April 24th 1895, he set sail in his oyster boat named Spray on a 74,000 km (46,000 miles) trip that would take him 3 years, two month and two days to complete. Something no one else had ever done before.
Today, you can find a monument of Joshua on Brier Island, right across from the Peter Island Lighthouse, not far from the shop he grew up working at, dreaming of days out a sea.
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Please join us in welcoming back Flight of Fancy as a DATA Member for 2024
More about them:
The Flight of Fancy is an award-winning art and craft gallery located in Bear River; offering a unique shopping experience with something for everyone.
Proudly supporting local and showcasing excellence in art and craft from over 150 artisans, find one-of-a-kind, handmade treasures in our eclectic collection.
Disciplines include: painting, Indigenous craft, woodwork (carved, turned, burned, steamed), pottery, hand blown glass, ironwork, jewelry, candles, books, wooden toys, small batch soap, notecards and more!
Celebrating over 40 years in business, ‘The Flight’ has long since established itself as one of Atlantic Canada’s most outstanding fine art and craft retailers offering an exciting selection of visual arts in Nova Scotia.
Mediums include oil, acrylic, watercolour, photographic, silkscreen, wood, glass, stone, bone, antler, clay, textile, leather and iron. Find stunning observations of light passing through bottles in a still-life painting to spectacular moose antler carvings depicting the symbiotic relationship between Indigenous Peoples and their environment shared with the animals, birds and Mother Nature.
Come and see for yourself. Just follow the river to our door.
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/flight-of-fancy/
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We are thrilled to welcome back The Admiral Digby Inn as a 2024 DATA Member!
More about them:
The Admiral Digby Inn is a waterfront property located at 441 Shore Road. The Inn is only a half mile from the Digby, NS, to Saint John, NB, Ferry Terminal; three miles from downtown Digby attractions and shopping district, and one hour & ten minutes from the Yarmouth, NS, to Bar Harbor, USA, Ferry Terminal.
While staying here, enjoy the beauty of the Annapolis Basin from your room or from our exterior glassed-in deck. Indulge in a top-class breakfast while looking over as the sunrises across the Basin. Other amenities include guest laundry services, and a pop and ice machine.
All accommodations are air-conditioned and drive-up accessible with a stunning view of the Annapolis Basin. Balcony suites & cottages also available. All units include four-piece bath, Free Parking, Free Wi Fi, HD cable with flat-screen television, mini fridge, telephone & hair dryer. Microwaves are available in selected rooms. Selected rooms are available to accommodate visitors with pets at an extra daily cost per pet.
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/admiral-digby-inn/
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Welcome to Canada`s Natural Aquarium - The Digby Area.
In celebration of Earth Day, let’s talk about just a few of the really cool things that make the Digby Area really special!
The Bay of Fundy and St. Mary’s Bay is rich with rare species of wildflowers, seabirds, shore birds, seals and whales and is also an important stop over for migrating birds travelling along the Atlantic Flyway.
The Bay of Fundy has a diverse ecosystem and a marine biodiversity comparable to the Amazon Rainforest.
The tides of the Bay of Fundy are known as semidiurnal. This means that during a 24 hour period, there will be two highs and two lows.
During a 12 hour tidal period, the Bay of Fundy will have 160 billion tons of water flow in and out of the bay, more than the combined flow of all the world’s freshwater rivers!
Digby is part of the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve. One of only 18 ecosystems in Canada with this special designation, and the second largest in the Country.
📸 Mariner Cruises Whale and Seabird Tours, Brier Island Whale and Seabird Cruises, Doug Ralph, Brier Island Lodge
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We are thrilled to welcome The Fundy Light Artisan Gift Shop/Point Prim Lighthouse as a DATA Member for 2024.
More about them:
Point Prim Lighthouse is a stunning display of the power created within the Bay of Fundy. Two completely different views, each as beautiful as the other. Trails to travel, sea life to watch, and an expanse of sometimes turbulent, sometimes calm, Atlantic Ocean waters.
Nestled within the lighthouse is the Fundy Light Artisan Gift Shop. This little shop carries everything from coffee and tea to stained glass and more! All items within the shop are locally (Nova Scotia) created with love and care.
Come by and experience the view and adore the unique products within.
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/fundy-light-artisan-gift-shop-point-prim-lighthouse/
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We are thrilled to welcome back Bear River Artworks Gallery as a 2024 DATA Member.
More about them:
Bear River Artworks Gallery is artist run. We have paintings and photography and beautiful jewelry.
All our works are influenced by the land and river and the nearby ocean. Artists Flora Doehler / Gary Fraser / Larry Knox / Crystal Pyne / Laurel Strachen.
Seasonal gallery - Late May - Mid October. Open 10am - 4pm, Wed - Sun or by appt. https://bearriverartworks.com
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/bear-river-artworks-gallery/
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Please join us in welcoming back The Villages of Mountain Gap Resort as a DATA Member for 2024.
More about them:
The oldest privately owned Resort in Nova Scotia since 1915, nestled on the shores of the Annapolis Basin at Smiths Cove, Digby County. Come discover (or rediscover) The Villages of Mountain Gap Resort. Relax by the pool, stroll along the beach, and enjoy nightly bonfires with brilliant sunsets.
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/the-villages-of-mountain-gap-resort/
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Please join us in welcoming back Sissiboo Landing as a DATA Member for 2024.
More about them:
Sissiboo Landing is Weymouth`s Heritage Cultural centre celebrating the five founding cultures of Mi`kmaq, Acadians, White Loyalists, Black Loyalists and the New France community. We are also an Information Centre and have a Gift Shop with local handmade arts and crafts. Located on the beautiful Sissiboo River, we host a free outdoor concert every Friday evening in the summer.
https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/sissiboo-landing-2/
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We are thrilled to welcome back King`s Theatre as a DATA Member for 2024:
More about them:
King’s Theatre is a 220-seat theatre located at the heart of Annapolis Royal.
It has been an integral part of the community for more than a century. Presenting the best in live performance year-round, audiences can experience music for every taste, as well as theatre, contemporary dance, comedy, spoken word, and more, from superstars to the finest local talent.
On screen there’s every kind of cinema, including stage-to-screen works of theatre, opera and ballet. King’s offers state-of-the-art stage lighting, sound, and cinematic projection. With more than 200 events a year, the aim is to ensure that there is something for everyone.
King’s has a mandate to ensure that barriers are removed and doors are opened so that everyone in the community feels welcome.
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/kings-theatre/
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Please join us in welcoming back the Digby Farmers & Artisans Market as a DATA Member for 2024.
More about them:
Digby Farmers and Artisans Market runs from June until the end of September, along Admiral’s Walk in beautiful downtown Digby.
The market is held outdoors, looking out on the sparkling waters of the Annapolis Basin with a stunning view of the many colourful vessels moored at the Digby Wharf.
Along with our regular local vendors, we also welcome a variety of visiting vendors to offer our community and guests a wide range of products. You may find produce from local farms, hand crafted items, clothing, prepared hot meals, baked goods, and beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
Not including the three main festivals Digby offers, our market runs each Friday and Sunday from 10:00-3:00, weather permitting.
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/digby-farmers-and-artisans-market/
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We are pleased to welcome back the Admiral Digby Museum as a DATA Member for 2024:
More about them:
The Admiral Digby Library & Historical Society operates the Admiral Digby Museum, named in the honour of Rear Admiral Robert Digby. The Admiral Digby Museum, a Georgian-style home has two floor featuring period rooms containing furnishings and artifacts relating to the heritage of the Town of Digby and the County of Digby. Explore the Town and County history or research your own Digby County roots in our Genealogy Department. The ‘Scallop Bed’ Gift Shop has a wide selection of souvenirs and unique products including local & Canadian-made items.
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/admiral-digby-library-historical-society/
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We are pleased to welcome BEAR RIVER - Times & Tides as a 2024 DATA Member.
Follow them for a look back at historic Bear River, as well as important info about visiting the "village on stilts" today.
Find more info here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/bear-river-times-tides/
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So happy to have The Ridge Campground back as a DATA Member for 2024!
More about The Ridge Campground:
The Ridge Campground is a serene haven in Digby, Nova Scotia, spanning 80 acres atop a scenic hill. Offering a diverse camping experience, featuring three site types – cozy camping cabins, convenient 3-way serviced sites for RVs, and rustic un-serviced tent sites.
Nestled in nature, our campground provides a perfect blend of tranquility and adventure, complete with a refreshing pool, walking trails, free hot showers, coin laundry, and a well-stocked camp store. Whether you seek a rustic retreat or an RV haven, The Ridge Campground invites you to rest, relax, and recharge in the heart of Digby’s natural beauty.
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/the-ridge-campground/
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Had some fun outings on #DigbyArea #trails the last couple weeks. Next to the #BayofFundy on Gulliver’s Head Trail with an amazing #fundyerratics group. #Salamander #migration at Acacia Valley Trail. #loveisinthewater A roaring Aunt Sarah’s #brook beside Acacia Valley Trail after several days of heavy rain. #hiking #hikens #novascotiaamphibians #salamandermeander #cascadingwater #taninsinthewater #visitdigbytrails #hikesindigby #
Clementsport Falls ( Clementsport, NS)
« How do you enjoy spring? »
We go first: chasing waterfalls, enjoying the outdoors, listening at the birds…
What about you? 🪻🪻🪻
Level: easy.
Time: 35min return.
Km: approx: 1.5km.
Tips: park at the monument located at the intersection of clementsport road and highway 1. The trail is located on the other side of the road on the side of the house.
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We are so happy to have The Crows Nest back as a DATA Member for 2024!
More about The Crows Nest:
Casual dining with a fine view! The freshest seafood served with friendly service.
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/crows-nest-digby/
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Walsh Brook Fall (Digby area,NS)
Are you ready for a light bushwhacking to see this beauty? 🌳 🌳
Level: easy ( some bushwhacking)
Time: 30min return.
Km: approx.1,5km.
Tip: Walsh brook is visible from Lansdowne Road ( there is an abandoned car). Follow the brook downstream, there is no path to it.
Thanks lalonde.b ‘s book.
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On the coast and in the forest of the #DigbyArea. #fog #coastalhiking #bearriver #lsitkuk #gulliversheadtrail #bayoffundy #novascotiaflora #basaltrock #digbyrocks #fundyerratics #digbytrails
Please join us in welcoming back Brier Island Lodge as a DATA Member for 2024!
More about Brier Island Lodge:
Perched atop the cliffs of Brier Island and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, you`ll find comfortable, oceanfront accommodations and a unique Nova Scotia vacation experience all year round!
Brier Island Lodge features 37 comfortable rooms and suites to choose from. Most of the rooms and suites have an ocean/lighthouse view. The views from our clifftop location above the village of Westport overlooking the Grand Passage are magnificent! All of our rooms are smoke-free with private ensuite bath, wifi, and mini-fridges.
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/brier-island-lodge/
Do you know why the ferry to Brier Island is called Margaret’s Justice?
It`s named after Margaret Davis, who at the age of 63, walked nearly 300 kms to Halifax and back to defend her honour and protect her family.
The year was 1828, and Davis had recently been widowed and left alone to raise her 9 kids. Knowing the vulnerable position she was in, a gentleman decided to claim her land as his own.
Margaret Davis was not going to go down without a fight. So despite the fact she had no mode of transportation, didn’t speak English, and the odds were stacked against her simply for being a Woman, she started a nearly 300 km walk to Halifax to defend what she knew was rightfully hers.
After weeks of walking she found her way to the courts, pleaded her case to the Judge, and he ruled in her favour. She then began her nearly 300km walk back home.
Nearly 200 years later her story lives on with one of the main Ferries that brings people to Brier Island, being named Margaret’s Justice after her heroic story.
#InternationalWomensDay #DigbyArea #BrierIsland
Happy Birthday Maud!! 🐈⬛🌷
Maud Kathleen Lewis was born on this day, just outside of Yarmouth, in 1903. She became one of Canada’s most renowned artists after her life and art became a national story in 1965. Her work even got the attention of US President Richard Nixon. Maud has also been the subject of many documentaries, and even a feature length film starring Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke called Maudie.
Maud moved to Digby in her 30’s after her Mother and Father passed away, and her Brother denied her any of the family inheritance.
She eventually ended up moving to her now famous one bedroom house in Marshalltown, where she lived in poverty with her husband Everett.
The only art training Maud ever got was from her Mother, who taught her how to make Christmas cards. Maud never sold a painting for more than $10 when she was alive, but her paintings now go for 10’s of thousands of dollars each, and have even been sold to the White House.
The famous house she spent most of her life in, is now on display at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. You can visit the Maud Lewis Memorial Park in Marshalltown (just a few minutes from Digby), as well as a replica of her famous colourful house in Seabrook (just ten minutes from Digby).
📸 Here is the display in the Digby Visitor Information Centre that was set up last year.
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Please join us in welcoming back Bear River Vineyards as a DATA Member for 2024!
More about Bear River Vineyards:
Our winery is located in a masterfully renovated bank barn built in 1883. Its unique four-and-a-half-story design allows for a primarily gravity-fed winemaking process. The main level houses the tasting bar and wine shop, where you can sample the fruits of the vineyard’s labor. If you’re planning a visit, Bear River Vineyards is open daily from 11 am to 6 pm during the regular season, which runs from the May long weekend until Thanksgiving. The winery is just 7 km off Highway 101, between Digby and Annapolis Royal. Take Exit 24, and follow the signs adorned with grape bunches to guide you to this delightful spot.
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/bear-river-vineyards/
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We are thrilled to welcome back Sissiboo Coffee Roaster as a DATA Member for 2024!
More about Sissiboo Coffee Roaster:
Nothing beats finding a perfect espresso off the beaten-path!
Located in picturesque Bear River and historic Annapolis Royal, our cafes are worth the journey. Our coffee is made with Fair Trade Certified, organic beans that have been roasted in house just days before landing in your cup. From cortados to lattes, americanos to a shot in the dark, we have a coffee for everyone (and other drinks besides). A rotating selection of handmade treats (and locally-made gelato in the summer) is also on offer; we source organic and local ingredients as much as possible.
Our cafes, which are open all year round, also double as galleries featuring local work from professional painters, potters and weavers. Come experience our friendly staff, our welcoming atmosphere and our delicious coffee!
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/sissiboo-coffee-roaster/
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Please join us in welcoming back Quilts By The Bay Inc. as a 2024 DATA Member!
More about Quilts By The Bay Inc:
We are a local quilt shop 5 minutes from Digby exit on the main highway 101. We have in stock over 50 completed quilts ready for purchase from baby to king size quilts.
We have hundreds of bolts of fabric and patterns, as well as kits and notions. We teach classes online and host retreats two times a year. We also do a live show every Friday night at 7 pm and sell lots of fabrics at great prices with great shipping fees. We have two long arm gammill machines and have great turn around times for pick up. We are open 7 days a week 10-5 pm.
More info here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/quilts-by-the-bay-inc/
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We are so happy to have back Historic Gardens as a DATA Member for 2024:
More about Historic Gardens:
One of Canada’s Top 10 Gardens Worth Travelling For in 2024.
Within Seventeen Acres of Paradise, the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens showcases gardening methods, designs and materials representing Canadian history. Highlights include a Pine Forest & Native Plant Garden, an Acadian house & garden, a Governor’s Garden, Victorian Garden, and a modern Innovative Garden. There are several significant plant collections including the largest rose collection in Eastern Canada.
There are many unique ways to add to your Historic Gardens experience, from guided tours or children’s scavenger hunts to hallmark events like “Wine & Roses”. You may also want to linger on the patio of our Elm Tree Café and spend time exploring our Gardens Shop.
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/annapolis-royal-historic-gardens/
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Happy Birthday Digby! ✨️🎈
Scallop Capital of The World! 🛥
Home of
Maud Lewis 🖌
Wharf Rat Rally 🏍
Lobster Bash 🦞
Scallop Days 🥟
Incorporated on this day in 1890.
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Tous les jours… Suis-je la seule? ✨ Every single day… Am I the only one?
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We are so happy to have the Digby Pines back as DATA Members for another year.
More about the Digby Pines:
Graciously situated overlooking the Annapolis Basin & Town of Digby, the Digby Pines Golf Resort & Spa has been greeting guests since 1929, is full-service and open year-round.
Complete with classic resort hotel and 31 private cottages on-site, plus Nova Scotia-inspired dining in various surroundings, an 18-hole championship golf course designed by famed Stanley Thompson, beautiful outdoor heated pool & full service Eminence Spa, The Pines is an experience in itself.
Our 95-year heritage of resort service and sincere Nova Scotia Welcome, makes The Pines Nova Scotia’s Iconic Coastal Resort. Easy to reach, The Pines is located 2 hours drive from Halifax; minutes from the ferry from Saint John, John, NB, and 1 hour from Yarmouth and the ferry service to Maine.
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/digby-pines-golf-resort-spa/
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We are thrilled to welcome back Annapolis Basin Charter Tours as a DATA Member for 2024!
More about Annapolis Basin Charter Tours:
We offer scenic boat tours and fishing charters out of the Digby marina. General tour lengths are 3 or 6 hours. We offer fishing charters for a variety of species including mackerel, flounder, striped bass, haddock, cod, pollock and more.
Customized tours and fishing trips available upon request.
Learn more here: https://digbyarea.ca/member-directory/annapolis-basin-charter-tours/
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