Sunday in the Annapolis Valley

When we got up we thought, what a beautiful day let's go explore.

Our aim was to head west and visit Digby.  Known for their scallops and the ferry that you catch here that travels over to Saint John, New Brunswick.

Not a large town, but on Sundays they have a crafter's market so we checked it out.

Didn't really buy much.  Seems to be similar sellers as what we saw a week ago at the Annapolis market.  But it sure was pretty.

We drove around a bit and checked out where the ferry is.  For us it is an option when we travel further west in Canada or even down to the US.  We are about an hour from Digby, then the ferry and we are right in Saint John.  But that is only if everything lines up perfectly.  Below it says 2.5 hours, but that does not include the time waiting for the ferry and then there is added costs.  Also depends if you are going to US or Quebec as this route is faster if going to the US but not faster if going to Quebec.

In most cases it might just be faster to drive East to Truro and then head west thru Amherst.  But again if travelling to Quebec would be faster the second way as you just stay on the highway.

After touring around Digby we wanted to go to Maud Lewis' house as I  am a huge fan of her art only to realize that the original house is in the Art Gallery in Halifax and there is only a replica here in Digby where she lived.  

We were both hungry and thought lets search out a brunch place when I remembered Founder's House is close by.  Located at the Golf Course in Annapolis Royal we went online and made a reservation.  Here is their website.

Due to Covid only patio dining is allowed (restrictions have been lifted as of now and you can now dine indoors) and we are good with the patio as it is a beautiful day here in the Valley.

Our waiter recommend this Piquette which is cold, refreshing and local.  Made at Benjamin Bridge Winery and here is a link to their website. 

Locate right on the golf course, you get great views and it is very peaceful.

They have a great brunch menu. But note all their menus are outstanding.  Here is my breakfast.  A breakfast Poutine.   The menu describes it: Home fries, bacon lardons, cheese curds, 

two poached eggs, hollandaise.  Reminded me of the great breakfast in Sabatinis on board Princess. 

Bernie had the Lamb Burger (sorry no pic) describe as: Charred feta, artisan lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, herb aioli.

A leisurely drive home and another great day in the Valley.