Without a doubt the best distillery in The Valley! A beautiful building in an easily accessible…read morespot on the #8 with parking right out front just minutes from Annapolis Royal. Samples are free and there's LOADS to try! They're known for the Apple Pie moonshine, but try the gin and the Winter Wandered liqueur. There's not much here you won't like but bring a designated driver because there's so much to try. They've got something for everyone and you'll love the beautiful and relaxing tasting room. If you're at the farmers market in Annapolis Royal, they're regulars so you can try a few things there as well but they don't have near the selection at the market as they do in the distillery. Friendly owners, friendly staff and great products!

This place is pretty trendy in a super cute town so I can see what all of the hype is about. The…read moreplace is massive with lots of seating at tables, the bar top or the patio out back in nice weather. The bonus here is the prices are super reasonable. Flights of 4 are only $8 and you can do ciders or beers. While the beers and ciders are okay, nothing really stands out at amazing. We were pleasantly surprised by the ginger cider. We expected it to be harsh, especially since it smelled strong, but was surprisingly mild and really good so we picked up a few cans. Almost everything is available in cans or bottle to go and their selection is HUGE so I'm sure there is something for everyone. Overall, a really nice place in a beautiful town. Lots of street parking but this town is super touristy so it can be hard to find a parking spot. Expect to park and walk a little bit most days.

Great beer selection and flights. Nice space. No food FYI but chips behind the bar. Stopped here…read moreafter a long journey from the middle of Nova Scotia. Great spot to stop in for a local beer! Recommend!

These are lovely gardens and just perfect for relaxed walks to savor their beauty. The gardens are…read morespread over 17 acres and offer a look at gardening designs and some "1,800 species and cultivars of plants." We really enjoyed the herb gardens and especially the 19th century Victorian Garden which displays thousands of blooming annuals. You can stroll through the grounds at your on convenience or take a guided tour. There's a nice shop for gifts and books and even a small cafe which sells light refreshments. It adds up to a very pleasant visit. We thought the admission fees were not too much ($12 for seniors) and quite worth our time spent here.

Beautiful gardens to wander in. Nice selection of differnet themes. A little on the pricey side…read morethough. Also, I was disappointed when I asked the staff what happens to the veggies (I saw many falling over and rotting) that they don't use them. The cafe doesn't use them. Nor do they sell them. I think this is a HUGE waste. At least donate them to the food bank. I wished I would have picked some heirloom tomatoes if I would have known that.

Easy to miss and kind of tricky to get to because their address shows as Digby on their social…read moremedia but they're actually in Smith's Cove. LOTS of selection for beers on tap and to go. Free parking right outside and a beautiful outdoor seating area with a fire pit and picnic benches. If it's too chilly, sit in the heated veranda attached to the brewery. But don't come when it's busy; there are only three tables inside the veranda and one in the brewery. No food just yet but they're planning food trucks for the summer. They've got chips to go with your beer.

Wonderful respite coffee house in Bear River! On an…read moreunusually hot and muggy day, SCR offered a comfortable air conditioned space with strong wifi. The cold brew Sissiboo coffee was fantastic! We ended up not staying for lunch, BUT the salad, veggie burger and homemade quiche all looked great! I also noticed they offered the tiniest cheesecakes. Perfect for people who only want a little bit when it comes to dessert! We liked this place so much, we're planning to circle back around at the end of our trip!

Between August 28-31 of this year, I visited my girlfriend's family cottage in Bear River...all the…read moreway from Vancouver! At first, this village looks dull and sleepy, but things are happening in Bear River. Residents are looking inwards to agriculture and local talent rather than outwards to tourists for economic stimulation. One example can be seen in the Flight of Fancy art gallery, which features local and provincial artists, and another can be seen in Sissiboo Coffee Roasters. The unique name 'Sissiboo' was derived from the Sissiboo River in southwest Nova Scotia. This river was named by a Loyalist settler who mistook a Mik'maq who was pointing out six owls ('six hiboux') instead of pointing out the river. Stupid colonialists. Based in the historic 'Rebekah' building, Sissiboo was started three years ago by Erin Schopfer and Jon Welch. After many years of analysing and learning about the coffee industry, Erin and Jon made the careful decision to launch a micro roastery in their hometown. Jon checks each batch by eye, hand, and smell at least four times during his roasting process - a process that is applied to each seven-pound batch. Each batch has an individual roasting time which has to be explicitly followed, a few seconds too long and the batch takes on an undesired flavour. This is different from most roasters, which employ laptops and software and crazy expensive machines to monitor their beans. Erin and Jon do not yet have a storefront or café, but I think this is a no-brainer for their brainchild. I have tried three of their roasts: Fundy Storm (Peru, dark), Tobeatic Wild (Guatemala, medium), and Fly by Night Decaf (Peru, swiss water, medium). I did not like the lack of body and bitter finish of the Tobeatic Wild at all, but Fundy Storm is great as both a dark pourover or espresso. They do, for your information, have an espresso roast as well called Night Owl!

You can't go to Digby and not get a feed of scallops, and what better place than an actual seafood…read moremarket? When my wife and I showed up on a Saturday afternoon, I was in luck because the scallops and fish combo was one of the daily specials, clocking in at just $21! My other half, not being a big seafood person, opted for a cheeseburger. Having arrived well after the main lunch crowd, we had our food in quick order and ate indoors, taking a break in their AC. My plate of brown, deep-fried goodness wasn't exactly a poster child for the Canada Food Guide, but it sure was good! The scallops had a light dusting of breading before hitting the fryer, and they were a perfect doneness - not too soft, and not at all rubbery. Being minimally adorned as they were, the sweetness of the scallops took its rightful spot at centre stage. The fish portion of the plate was comprised of three small filets of haddock, with a light breading on the exterior. I do prefer a crisp, airy beer batter, but the quality of the fish stole the show, as it flaked easily in solid chunks, but wasn't mushy or shredding to tiny bits. It was one of those times where the fish was so good that I only used the tartar sauce for my fries. Said fries were the standard, from-frozen fries that I think of as "diner fries", but they were good and crisp on the outside, with fluffy interiors, so they were about as good as they can be. On the upside, the fries acted as a delivery mechanism for one of the best tartar sauces I've ever had! Heavy on the minced pickle chunks, the tartar sauce had a sweetness to it that reminded me of mustard pickles (in the best possible way). When a place does a simple thing like this so well, it really make all the others that just do packets of Kraft look even worse. Although far from being the star of the show, my wife's cheeseburger was a solid, diner-style burger. Carla's was just what I was looking for while in Digby - down home style seafood that's well-executed without pretension.

The service was good. The ambience was good. The restaurant was pretty full but had a few tables…read moreavailable. I tried the apricots chicken rapure- she said it was a French dish, basically mashed potatoes around a few chucks of chicken and then deep fried. I wasn't impressed. My husband got the wings. They were delicious. Some friends got the seafood platter. It also was delicious. The onion rings were delicious.

Forget eating on the main Digby strip and walk a couple minutes down to the wharf for this super…read morefresh, straight off the boat source for seafood. They own and operate their own fleet! More of the linoleum and cheap chair interior type but that's the idea. Eating in I went for the famous Digby scallops wrapped in bacon with sweet potato fries. Of course, they were perfect. I also ordered a cooked lobster to go and picked out a 3.5 pound monster. The claw alone had enough meat to satisfy lesser men.

This is a great place for seafood. They sell fresh as well as frozen seafood. A local in Yarmouth…read moreNS recommended them to me. Prices are low, quality is great. I have tried both types of clams, both are juicy and chewy. Tried both fish n chips n breaded sole, both are great. Normal fish n chips has light batter is does not taste flour-ish. Very nice n light. Their calamari is the nicest I have ever had so far. Its a pity I can't buy seafood when I left Digby. I did pack breaded scallops for my ferry back to Saint John though. This is a MUST TRY seafood when you are in Digby. Great service, Great taste, LOW price. (They do close early, 7pm / 8pm dep on season)

Their seafood is the BEST! The scallops are divine. They cannot be any fresher! The staff is…read morefriendly and helpful. I highly recommend them.

Phenomenal. All the…read morestuff is top notch. In particular the Digby scallops. Best in the world. Everyone says their stuff is the best in the world but in this case it really is true. 20-30 foot tidal shifts in the Bay of Fundy every day leads to a rugged environment for shellfish to survive in. With that tidal shift comes hearty, delicious seafood, including the scallops. They taste different. Sweeter. Best in the World? Yes, yes they are. This is the legit place to get the freshest, highest quality seafood - and at the most reasonable price too.