2 Best Sights in South Shore and Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

An arts and cultural complex that tries to be all things to all people—and succeeds—the Rendez-vous de la Baie serves locals, tourists, and students. Housed in a contemporary structure on the Université Sainte-Anne campus, the center has as its highlight the Acadian Interpretive Centre and Museum, whose exhibits provide an evocative overview of Acadian culture and history. The Rendez-vous complex also includes an art gallery that shows contemporary works, a theater for live and media presentations, an Internet café that hosts events, and a visitor information center. The gift shop at the interpretive center carries an excellent selection of Acadian music.

Soak away your troubles overlooking the Chester Basin at Nova Scotia's first Nordic spa, with massage and treatment rooms set in a cluster of geodomes and wooden structures containing saunas and steam rooms. There's an on-site restaurant, where you can take a light meal by the fireside, or you can have refreshments delivered to your hammock or chosen relaxation area using a QR code. Online advance bookings are highly recommended, especially if you want a massage or treatment as well as to use the water circuit.