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Annapolis Royal
Town
Seaward view at Annapolis Royal
Seaward view at Annapolis Royal
Flag of Annapolis Royal
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Annapolis Royal is located in Nova Scotia
Annapolis Royal
Annapolis Royal
Location in Nova Scotia
Country  Canada
Province  Nova Scotia
Municipality Annapolis County
Founded 1605 (as Port Royal)
Incorporated November 29, 1892
Electoral Districts     
Federal
West Nova
Provincial Annapolis
Area
 (2016)
 • Total 2.04 km2 (0.79 sq mi)
Highest elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 491
 • Density 240.8/km2 (624/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Annapolitan
Time zone UTC-4 (AST)
Postal code
B0S1A0
Area code(s) 902
Telephone Exchange 526, 532
Median Earnings $40,949
NTS Map 021A12
GNBC Code CAASF
Website [1]
  • Median household income, 2000 ($) (all households)
Official name: Annapolis Royal Historic District National Historic Site of Canada
Designated: 1994

Annapolis Royal, formerly known as Annapolis, is a town located in the western part of Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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  • AnnapolisRoyalNSSkyline

    View of Granville Ferry from Annapolis Royal

  • Annapolis Government House

    Annapolis Royal Government House

  • Taken on the Spot by Capt. J. Hamilton of His Majesty's 40th Reg't of foot c.1753 NSARM

    Annapolis Royal by John Hamilton (c. 1753)

  • GuestHouseAnnapolisRoyalNS

    Tourism is important to the local economy of Annapolis Royal. This Victorian home is now a private inn.

  • TideKraftwerk

    Tidal power generator

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