Digby/Smith’s Cove, NS in Canada

Digby, with its trademark scallop and lobster fishing fleet, sits by the shores of the Annapolis Basin, near the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. The town commands the largest fleet of scallop boats on the planet, with almost every restaurant in town serving the day’s fresh catch. A replica of the house of the famous Canadian folk artist, Maud Lewis, is a popular attraction for visitors, as is strolling down the lovely waterfront and catching a ferry ride across the Bay of Fundy. The town also serves as an excellent base to explore the Annapolis Valley and Digby Neck. Nearby Smith’s Cove is a picturesque coastal village that overlooks the Annapolis Basin and is home to a number of stunning beaches. Beach combing is a popular activity here while the Smith’s Cove Old Temperance Hall Museum features displays dating to the 18th century.