Welcome to the blomidon inn in the town of wolfville, nova scotia. Blomidon s 759 ha 1,875 acres include 180 m 600 ft. The inn is an historic 19th century sea captains mansion. Renovations have kept the victorian elegance and ambiance. Set in the small farming community of blomidon on nova scotias bay of fundy, the blomidon logs starts with tales of glooscap and a leaky old cabin.
The view is spectacular, even on the rather hazy day we were there. Welcome to the blomidon inn a historic hotel in wolfville, nova scotia we are located. Check out blomidon estate winery hotel properties using interactive tools which allow you view hotel rooms, common areas and key features. Amuse spinach salad with fresh strawberries, candied pecans, feta cheese and maple yogurt dressing. A separate clip will follow, with the morning after spirit box session, when i try to guide these lost souls to the light. The mackinnoncann inn is located in yarmouth nova scotia, on the evangeline trail on the southern shores. Its geology largely comprises sedimentary sandstone, which is unique since it is connected to the north mountain range and made up of tholeiitic basalt. The beauty of the town is always something to discover, so this list is but a sampling of the many things you can do in wolfville.
Cape split is the geologic continuation of the north mountain range and juts off the blomidon peninsula to the northwest. Natural history of kings county blomidon naturalists society. We were able to drop our bags off early before we headed out for a hike up to cape split. Book the blomidon inn in wolfville book now at hotel info and save 30% discount with business rate cancellation is free of charge recommended by 100% of all hotel guests. Mackinnoncann inn historic bed and breakfast yarmouth. This is the 23rd year of publication for this unique calendar and, as always, it contains exceptional pictures by local photographers, daily tide times for the entire year, and lots of fascinating natural history information. The history around the property itself dates back to 1881 and the inn features 29 guest accomodations, 2 dining rooms and a gift shop showcasing canadian crafts, linens and bath accesories, specialty kitchen items, christmas trinkets and. The blomidon inn is a gracious manor which opens her doors and extends flawless hospitality to guests. This former sea captains mansion has 31 rooms and suites and lunch and.
A provincial park high on the capes red sandstone headland is the home of the legendary glooscap, powerful man. Lunenburg you are spoiled with great choices in this gorgeous town. Complete with the wild imagination of youth and rumours of a drowned artist, the book moves up the road to a new aframe cottage and back in time to the generations who preceded the author at. We went to nova scotia and maine, october 120, 2011. Where to dine in nova scotias annapolis valley the globe and mail. My wife and i are in our early 30s and always feel weird when we go there.
Check out blomidon estate winery hotel properties using interactive tools which allow. Valentines season dinner menu february 12th to 17th, 2020. Everybody is recommending the blomidon inn, and they arent wrong the food there is the bomb dot com and they are the fanciest dinner in town. The blomidon inn is just moments away from the site of the deportation of. The store has an excellent selection of local history books which is my. Our beautiful seaside setting offers a unique location for viticulture, as well as a scenic stopping point for our many visitors. Slightly outside the central commercial core is the blomidon inn. It is known for its hiking and spectacular views over the worlds highest tides. History of the blomidon inn, wolfville, nova scotia.
He soon learned to maximize his profits by building his own ships and operating them until they could be sold. Rising majestically from the shores of the minas basin, blomidon provincial park is renowned for its spectacular views. Full service country inn build by a nova scotia sea captain in the glorious days of sail. There is an amazing view of the valley and on a clear day one can see 5 counties. Blomidon nurseries your complete garden center and plant. Contributions to the bns newsletter are always welcome. Our friends have gone on to boston, but they havent stopped talking about the food, the service, the location, the gardens and the ambiance at the blomidon since our overnight stay.
Suggestions based on our experiences and on this would have been better hindsight. It has many unique structures especially the stain glass windows on the west side of the main building. Blomidon provincial park is located in a welcoming area of blomidon provincial park that travelers like for its wineries and restaurants. And although the planter influence is alive in its cultural soul, blomidon, home of the great mikmaw god, and grandpre, heartland of the acadians, are close and constant reminders of. As for the blomidon lookoff, if you are heading for or going through the annapolis valley, it is worth the little sidetrack. Blomidon inn teak and mahogany furnishings, marble fireplaces, victorianstyle wallpaper, and a painted ceiling mural all add to the ambience at this 1887 sea captains mansion. Blomidon inn our winter dining specials are now on the. Visit blomidon provincial park on your trip to canning or canada. Learn more about the blomidon inns history dating back to 1881 when the land was purchased by rufus burgess a ship builder in nova scotia. Wolfville is the home of acadia university which according to macleans magazine is one of canadas leading small universities. Waking up to a fine fall day at the blomidon inn in wolfville is a perfect start. Wolfville is situated in the north western portion of nova scotia, along the shores of the minas basin which is part of the bay of fundy, home to the worlds highest tides.
Cape blomidon features distinctive reddishcoloured cliffs that reach up to 100 metres in height above the minas basin, which stretches out to the east. The blomidon inn is a full service inn all bathrooms are ensuite there are two parlors two dining rooms two meeting rooms and a beautiful terrace. Acadian adventures of the idle rich douglas gibson. While you are in the area, consider taking a sidetrip to the famous cape split for a wonderful fourhour hike or visiting the charming inlet of halls harbour where you can buy and eat lobster on the wharf. While in wolfville, why stay at one of the generic hotels when you can stay at nova scotias luxurious 5star bed and breakfast inn. Small roadside stop with a panoramic view of the fertile farmlands of the annapolis valley. Mar 06, 2017 our visit to the beautiful, and very haunted inn, in wolfville, n. Blomidon provincial park tourism nova scotia, canada. Roaming around the inns varied gardens is a very good way to ease into the day. Then i followed the line of least resistance down the hill and drove back through town to the grand old blomidon inn.
The blomidon inns history dates back to the late 1800s, built by a prosperous ship owner for his scottishborn wife, and is considered one of the great houses of wolfville a mansion, really. The mackinnoncann inn is located in the heart of the historic district of yarmouth nova scotia, on the evangeline trail on the southern shores. One summer as a student our company used this place as a base before it was the blomidon inn so i have lots of great memories tied up with it. The history of the blomidon inn blomidon, nova scotia. The blomidon inn is a fullservice country inn in wolfville, nova scotia, canada. The blomidon inns history dates back to the late 1800s, built by a prosperous ship owner for his scottishborn wife, and is considered one of. The odd book wolfville all you need to know before you go.
Blomidon inn nova scotia hotel and inn accommodations. Attractions wolfville is home to many a natural wonder, and in this section you will be introduced to some of the regions most spectacular offerings. This victoriandesigned home and carriage house is a landmark in wolfville and has been providing lodging and welcoming guests from around the world for 50 years. Blomidon inn opening hours 195 main st, wolfville, ns. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, check out some of the hotels and other accommodations that expedia offers in the area. Blomidon provincial park is a camping and dayuse park located at cape blomidon on the shores of the minas basin in nova scotia, canada. Come and experience yarmouths dramatic views and of course local cuisine and small town hospitality. Stop at the titanic cemetery on the edge of halifax before heading to peggys cove very moving to see so many graves, grave site mirrors the way the ship rests on the atlantic floor, even though it predates the discovery of the wreck. Blomidon estate winery is a boutique winery nestled on the shore of the minas basin, near canning, in the picturesque annapolis valley of nova scotia. Hearty and a little sweet, its best enjoyed thickcut and dunked in your favourite winter soup.
Blomidon nurseries your complete garden center and plant store. Articles may be reprinted with permission of the author or the edi. A brown bread recipe thats rooted deeply in maritime canadian hearts. You can easily find the plants and animals mentioned in this book along public roads through.
The inn is just a 2minute walk from acadia university and a 5minute walk. But walking into the little town then drifting down to the dykes that created the acadian settlement is another level of happiness. The show went well, the q and a session was fun including questions from some of jens old teachers, and i signed a few books. The blomidon logs publishing curiously compelling books. The blomidon inn offers full service accommodations in wolfville, nova scotia. This historical event inspired longfellows famous poem evangeline. Be prepared for a climb if you journey up to the lookoff, and a steep set of switchbacks at the entrance of blomidon provincial park. The town is separated from the minas basin by agricultural dykes which were built by acadians in the 17th century. Wolfville experiences the bay of fundys record setting tides each day as water fills and drains from the. Best hotels near blomidon provincial park, nova scotia. Other amenities details nonsmoking except for a few areas outside.
Keep an eye out for bald eagles or hawks soaring through the scene. Visit blomidon provincial park on your trip to canning or. Blomidon inn information blomidon inn, wolfville, ns. Oct 17, 2014 cape blomidon lies along the southeast shore of the bay of fundy at the mouth of minas basin, the site of some of the worlds highest tides. Blomidon inn in wolfville great prices at hotel info. The blomidon inn was perfect down to every detail the quality of the bedding, comfort of the bed, vintage furniture in every room of the inn. The blomidon inn is just moments away from the site of the deportation of the acadians in 1755. Theres a house of gifts stuffed with wonderful items for your shopping pleasure and acres of gardens to.
In the 1871 census, burgess was listed as a merchant who owned 80 shares in ships. Blomidon inn gifts and gift certificates online blomidon inn, wolfville, ns. A provincial park high on the capes red sandstone headland is the home of the legendary glooscap, powerful mangod leader of the mikmaq, who, as the story goes, scattered agate and amethyst over this. These natural attractions provide excellent opportunities for camping, hiking, beachcombing, photography or just appreciating nature. The inn has corporate meeting facilities which can be seen on our website. We are proud to be a member of inns of nova scotia. We offer period accommodation, complete with complimentary wifi and flatscreen hdtv. Blomidon inn wolfville bed and breakfast accommodation. Oct 30, 2019 the blomidon inns history dates back to the late 1800s, built by a prosperous ship owner for his scottishborn wife, and is considered one of the great houses of wolfville a mansion, really. We live in halifax, but we made a point to book a night at the blomidon instead. Our winter dining specials are now on the website blomidon. The staff was extremely courteous and knowledgeable about the history.
Our history established in 1970 and encompassing 26 acres, blomidon nurseries has evolved from a retail garden center to a full production and wholesale nursery stock distribution center for the maritimes. According to mikmaq legend, cape blomidon is the home of glooscap. Reservations are recommended for the gracious dining served at the inn. The acadian shores are full of history with the acadian culture and the bay of fundy. Herbin jewellers, eos fine foods, and blomidon inn. Visit this tastefully restored 19th century sea captains mansion. By partnering with select suppliers and continually investing in updated technology and infrastructure, blomidon nurseries is able to provide you with quality plant material. The inn in wolfville, ns, was built in 1893 by william henry chase, a businessman known as the apple king and is a prime example of late victorian architecture. A 5 star bed and breakfast inn located in wolfville nova scotia. The gardens surrounding the blomidon inn in wolfville are beautiful from spring to fall. A spellbinding evocation of the power of memory and the spirit of place. Cape blomidon lies along the southeast shore of the bay of fundy at the mouth of minas basin, the site of some of the worlds highest tides.
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