Fodor's Expert Review Historical Association of Annapolis Royal

Because Annapolis Royal flip-flopped between the French and English so many times, the past here is a complicated affair, but the members of the historical association are happy to walk you through it. They've developed a series of high-season strolls led by guides dressed in typical 18th-century fashion. This is an entertaining way to learn more about the historic significance and cultural heritage of the region. Options include daytime tours of the National Historic District and sites associated with the Acadian Experience. The wildly popular Candlelight Graveyard Tour of Canada's oldest English cemetery (at Fort Anne) takes place at 9:30 pm several times a week in June and every night from July through October. Reservations for tours aren't necessary, but call or check the website for times. The association has put together a self-guided walk pamphlet for visitors who'd rather wander independently.