The world famous Bay of Fundy provides the northern border to Annapolis County. The settlements along this scenic coast are accessed from the Annapolis Valley by several roads that cross the North Mountain, providing spectacular elevated views of the bay as you descend the hill.

The seaside village of Parker’s Cove is just over the hill from the historic town of Annapolis Royal. Immigrants from England and Scotland settled this area in the mid 1600’s, and made their living from the sea and the forest. This community still shows vestiges of its boat building and maritime trade history, as this was the harbor that schooners utilized to deliver goods between the Annapolis area and St. John, New Brunswick. This is an active lobster fishing district today, with the largest wharf along this shore, and you may see the local fleet unloading their daily catch. If you time your visit to coincide with low tide, you can walk on the bottom of the ocean here, and investigate the inter-tidal marine life for yourself. Bring your magnifying glass along! The large public wharf is an ideal location for doing a little fishing of your own, or watching the sun set into the ocean. The seafood market here features lively lobster, succulent scallops, and fresh fish, and will even cook your lobster to order. During the week, you can also visit an award winning artist at work in his studio at Parker's Cove Place.

The community of Hampton is just over the hill from the "Friendly Town of Bridgetown". On your way to the Hampton wharf and beach, the Hampton Lighthouse, circa 1911, can be found to your right. This picturesque lighthouse was originally built lit by kerosene. The light keeper lived in the village and traveled to the light each night to light the lamp inside the little sixth-order lens. Today, the lighthouse is open to the public as a classic example of the harbor lights that have guided generations of lobster fishermen home all around Nova Scotia. You can climb the tower here to see a bird's-eye view of fish sheds at the edge of the protected harbor, and the long gravel beach near the wharf. There are two tidal, cobble beaches here – one to the west of the wharf, and one to the east. Beachcombing is a popular activity, as are swimming & picnicing.

The Shore Road allows you to travel nearly 50 miles along this scenic coast, paralleling the ocean and displaying the wild beauty that Nova Scotia is famous for. The small, two lane road traces the magnificent, rugged Bay of Fundy coastline – offering ever-changing vistas of salt water, sky, farms, fields and forest.

This beautiful drive winding along the tide carved coast of Bay of Fundy features three lighthouses, seven cobble beaches, five fishing wharves, and a variety of activities. Whether you are searching for artists in their studios or marine life in the salt water, interested in birdwatching or photography, or seeking outdoor activity like hiking or kayaking the Shore Road has something to offer - come see for yourself!