A beautiful theatre with great performances. Really is a shame theatre isn't as appreciated here as…read moreit use to be.

The Chester Play House is situated in downtown Chester. It was built in 1938 as a movie theater…read more In 1968 it held its first live entertainment production. A lot has been done with the Playhouse over the years, but it remains as one of the greatest places to see a play or view live entertainment , The inside of the theatre has a balcony section as well as lower seating for 176 in total. The Playhouse has a very warm appeal, it takes you back for those who can remember ,to the old style theatres. There has been some great talent come through the doors and grace the stage. It is a first rate Playhouse.

Well it was interesting to see how much I enjoyed this small little theatre. My Niece has become…read moreinterested in theatre and has enjoyed many plays at this particular Playhouse. This is a staple in Chester for the folks that live there. Great live entertainment though out the year. Visiting this small and cozy playhouse I have leaned that it used to me a old movie theatre that was done over to the Playhouse. The Staff are truly amazing with the work that they do with the kids to have them up and running for these productions. Cynthia I think is here name normally creates these plays and directs all these children. Hats off to her for all her hard work. Catch a play some night or in the summer get the venue as they do have local artist as well as different things going on through the summer.

Came to Al Whittle Theatre last month while on my first ever trip to Nova Scotia…read more The Al Whittle Theatre was hosting films for the Devour Fest in Wolfville and what a treat it was. The venue was comfy, large enough for the festival yet intimate. The sound was great and the stage perfect for a cast discussion afterwards. The coffee shop attached, Just Us Cafe, is lovely and quite inviting with large glass/roll up bay doors that must be heavenly in the warmer summer months. A true gem in Wolfville! Loved it!

Great theatre space with 160 pretty comfy seats, a movable lighting grid and good sound space with…read morebaffle control. CBC has recorded concerts here. It is used frequently as a movie theatre utilizing their digital projector with cinema server. Some presenters have put satellite into the theatre and are receiving live broadcasts from elsewhere on the planet (dance, theatre, music, etc). The Fundy Film Society is one of the main presenters and brings in cinema that you rarely see in the larger cities, let alone in a small burg like Wolfville. The fall Slow Food Film Festival, DEVOUR, is also presented here. And it is a venue for the Deep Roots Music Festival. And Summer Valley Theatre. And Night Kitchens plus various CD release events. Just Us Cafe is the front of the building and acts as the concession for the various events, although they do close early so there's no hanging around after the show for coffee-fuelled discussions; it's next door to Paddy's Pub for that. The theatre lobby does provide an intimate after-screening venue when needed, or a wine & cheese gathering, as it always has art displayed on its walls, doubling as Jack's Gallery. The space is fully decked out for the 21st century and is bringing "the world to Wolfville". The Acadia Cinema Coop is the building co-owner, with Just Us Cafe as another co-owner, plus hundreds of locals who have bought shares in the operation. They are the facilitators but do not present productions themselves, other than the occasional freebie or fundraiser (of which there are many here). A good venue for entertainment or town hall type meetings.

These are lovely gardens and just perfect for relaxed walks to savor their beauty. The gardens are…read morespread over 17 acres and offer a look at gardening designs and some "1,800 species and cultivars of plants." We really enjoyed the herb gardens and especially the 19th century Victorian Garden which displays thousands of blooming annuals. You can stroll through the grounds at your on convenience or take a guided tour. There's a nice shop for gifts and books and even a small cafe which sells light refreshments. It adds up to a very pleasant visit. We thought the admission fees were not too much ($12 for seniors) and quite worth our time spent here.

Beautiful gardens to wander in. Nice selection of differnet themes. A little on the pricey side…read morethough. Also, I was disappointed when I asked the staff what happens to the veggies (I saw many falling over and rotting) that they don't use them. The cafe doesn't use them. Nor do they sell them. I think this is a HUGE waste. At least donate them to the food bank. I wished I would have picked some heirloom tomatoes if I would have known that.

World class collection for sale...unbelievable...right in the center of Annapolis Royal...and an…read moreanchor business since 1999. talked to New Yorkers, who said there isn't even a shop comparable in NYC! Antique furniture from Mongolia,Burma, and Shanxxi Province,China. contemporary paintings from Vietnam, Puppets, life sized carvings...including a dancing Genesha ,made from one piece of wood.....bigger than life...

I grew up going to school in Parrsboro. It's a tiny Nova Scotia town, only 1300 people. Yet it's…read moreset up a great live theatre venue in the Ship's Company, the envy of cities many times larger. The Kipawo was a ferry that, in decades past, went across the Bay of Fundy with Parrsboro one of the terminals. 25 years ago they turned the beached ferry into a theatre. It's done so well that they've now built a much large building around it. It's a massive tourist attraction for the area. Check the web page for all the summer shows they do, typically local or otherwise Canadian productions. The theatre only holds 100-200 people and it makes for an intimate show. I've seen two productions here, both good and both intimate-feeling. It's a superb cultural addition to the town, and a must-see if you're in this area of Nova Scotia.

Fastest 2hrs of my life! It is that good! It is very disappointing that this is the last season…read moreThis show has been entertaining people for 10 years and I would Say everyone there last night felt the same They loved the entire evening . The place was Completely full a half hour before the show and many turned away There are no tickets sold you simply make a donation to their charity of choice It changes each season You get a glimpse of the history of Lunenburg NS hence the title "GLIMPSES" The skits all had original music for each piece of local history and what a history it was You laugh stamp your feet and touching moments as well! As if you weren't entertained enough then they go downstairs to the pub like restaurant and continue to sing any song requested from audience!! It was here that I understood why they are soooo good. I have been to many shows from New York to Las Vegas (not place dropping lol it leads to my point) Everyone on stage looks like they are having a blast and we know that makes it entertaining but this group are having a blast and truly encourage and support each other What you are seeing is real It is like when you enter a workplace where you know they are happy and like family It makes you think "I wish I worked here" Well you definitely would want to hang out with this group! Only one night but a memory I will cherish J Stone

Bonus wine weekend festival. Local talented crafters, live music and food. Lovely way to spend a…read moreSunday afternoon having a sip of wine.

A nice little spot hidden off up the hill and off the road and overlooking the small but beautiful…read morevineyard and landscape. Tastings are free of their cider, wine and cellos and there's lots to try from dry to VERY sweet. While we prefer more dry ciders and wines, there are some interesting choices here for folks who aren't necessarily wine drinkers. If wine isn't really your thing, this is likely a good place to start your intro. Sweeter wines and ciders which will appeal to the novice. Their white wine was quite nice even though we're not white wine drinkers. It's very much like a Tidal Bay (Nova Scotia's flagship wine) and really good chilled. The rhubarb wine was surprisingly refreshing and nice on a hot summer day. The shop has lots of selection but the cider in plastic bottles was quite a turn off and in poor taste so we opted to have a glass each on the patio which has a great view but could use some work. Classier furniture and maybe some umbrellas would spruce the place up a bit. The staff was super friendly and the grounds are really peaceful. A little bonus is the owners have a decent selection of thrift items for a really great price throughout the shop. You can find some really unique dinner and glassware to bring home. Overall, this place has some really great potential but just needs a bit more attention. The yellow house on the hill is still a great spot to stop in and we'll be sure to check back again.