Annapolis Royal
Historic town · Nova Scotia — Cape Breton
Once the capital of Nova Scotia and settled as Port-Royal, this Annapolis Valley town has more than 135 registered heritage buildings along its waterfront main street. The Harvest Moon Trailway starts here and runs past apple orchards and farmland, a natural add-on for a fall visit.
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Color nearby peaks: October 15–October 19
Color builds from October 1 · mostly bare by November 7
Sampled at Annapolis Royal’s own coordinates and elevation (15 m) rather than a regional average.
Nova Scotia — Cape Breton is sampled at 11 weather points, with no published peak dates to correct it against yet. Nova Scotia — Cape Breton is running 1 day earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Annapolis Royal
The color window runs about 25 days, holding until around October 26. Against Nova Scotia overall, that is 2 days later. Most of that is elevation. It sits at 15 m.
Annapolis Royal on the map
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Frequently asked
- When does Annapolis Royal peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 15–October 19 (best estimate October 17). Color starts around October 1 and is mostly bare by November 7.
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