Linking Grand-Pré National Historic Site to Fort-Anne National Historic Site, the Harvest Moon Trailway is a 110 km trail, running through Grand-Pré, and constructed along the old “Land of Evangeline Route” of the Dominion Atlantic Railway. As you travel from Grand-Pré to Annapolis Royal, you will have the chance of seeing up close apple orchards, farmers’ fields as well as pass over two railway bridges. Biking along the towns of Wolfville, Kentville and Berwick, is a unique experience.
The trail begins in the quaint seaside town of Annapolis Royal, steeped in heritage and tradition; home to the first European Settlement in North America, the award-winning Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens and Fort Anne National Historic site. As you travel from Annapolis Royal along the Annapolis River you will pass over two iconic railway bridges and travel through farmers’ fields, apple orchards and the picturesque towns of Berwick, Kentville and Wolfville.
The trail ends in the Landscape of Grand Pré UNESCO World Heritage Site, the iconic place of remembrance of the Acadians. The 13 square-kilometre (5 mi²) site includes acres of tended farmland that pay homage to the dyke system first built by 17th century Acadian settlers on land reclaimed from the sea. The area is also the scenic setting for American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s narrative poem Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie.
Plan a trip on the Harvest Moon Trailway and experience the ride of your life!
The trail ends in the Landscape of Grand Pré UNESCO World Heritage Site, the iconic place of remembrance of the Acadians. The 13 square-kilometre (5 mi²) site includes acres of tended farmland that pay homage to the dyke system first built by 17th century Acadian settlers on land reclaimed from the sea. The area is also the scenic setting for American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s narrative poem Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie.
Plan a trip on the Harvest Moon Trailway and experience the ride of your life!
