Did you know that SPECIAL DIAMOND JUBILEE TOURS are planned in Annapolis Royal for 2012 to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 60 Years as Monarch? These are NOT Candlelight Graveyard Tours, but we wanted you to know about them. We also invite you to Send Her Majesty Best Wishes.

Now, back to the Candlelight Graveyard Tours... Have you ever thought of a graveyard as a place of adventure, learning and discovery? Have you ever wondered about the meaning of some of the graveyard art on old tombstones? Have you ever read names and dates and wondered what kind of life the people led? If you enjoy unique experiences and want to find out more about "images of the past etched in stone" don't miss the chance to tour the Oldest English Graveyard in Canada by candlelight. Now in their 18th popular season, these lively tours take place in Annapolis Royal at Fort Anne. Created in 1991 by internationally-acclaimed heritage interpreter Alan Melanson, they are consistently one of the most popular events in Nova Scotia, recommended by major media throughout the world. Thousands of people have taken part in this fun-filled tour, and many visitors actually plan their entire trip to the province around them. Join the fun, wear comfortable walking shoes, and don't forget to bring your sense of adventure! You'll receive a certificate as a special souvenir of your unique experience featuring the oldest tombstone (1720) from the Oldest English Graveyard in Canada.


WHEN & WHERE? Every SUNDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, 9:30 pm, Fort Anne National Historic Site in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, June 3 - October 14. ADULT $7, YOUTH (13-18) $3, and CHILD (12 & Under) $1. Duration: 1:10

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