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-7754www.annapolisheritagesociety.comUpperClementsParksSeepage25forafeaturearticle.DurlineMelanson902532-3034SavingsServicesince1993Supportinglocalbusinesssince1946P.O.Box2AnnapolisRoyalNSwww.tradeannapolis.com902532-5454AnnapolisBoardofTradeVisitorInfoCentreatNorthAmericax19sfirstTidalPowerStationCalltoarrangeyourDownUnderTourLessThanWeb