 This
time of year it
gets easy to sit back and lament about the weather,
long for those summer days, get complacent. I say,
get up off the couch and discover the beauty
and serenity that's available in Atlantic Canada's
Winter. Hey, most of the time you can enjoy scenic
snow swept countryside, from the climate controlled
comfort of your car ! And many of the regions finest
accommodations remain open all year long. You deserve
a break today, and may I suggest a cruise through
the always breathtaking Annapolis Valley of
Nova Scotia.
Our
destination this winter day is the quaint community of
Canning, just minutes from Kentville/Wolfville in the
heart of apple country. The winter here offers many spectacular
views. Its close proximity to Nova Scotian scenic wonders
like Cape Split, "The Valley Look Off"
and Blomidon are still quite enjoyable this
time of year. Winter is also the time for an unexpected and
extraordinary treat, hundreds of bald eagles
nesting in the area. More on the scenery later, first our
accommodations.
 The
Farmhouse Inn Bed and Breakfast sits
right on Main St. in this cozy hamlet. Doug and Ellen
Bray, your innkeepers, invite you to spend a totally enjoyable
day, weekend or week being pampered on their property.
One of only a handful of B&Bs to achieve the Canada
Select rating of four stars, it's the attention
to detail, quality, cleanliness and total comfort that
have contributed to the Inn's high rating and deserved
reputation. The facility offers a total of 5 rooms and
suites to suit any taste, any time of year. And there's
no better time to take advantage of the Farmhouse Inn
hospitality than winter, when the full effect of the
fireplace in your room is felt. Watch the flames flicker,
while you flick through the cable TV channels (don't
hog the remote ;-)
A
stay at the Farmhouse Inn includes a plentiful
breakfast served in their country style dining room. The
menu changes daily, but there are several choices, prepared
with care by Ellen and served with charm by Doug. The
"early bird" room service will get your day started
with complimentary coffee, tea or juice delivered to your
room while you get set for the morning meal. There's also
a lovely afternoon tea served from 4:30-5:30 in
the sitting room of the main house.
Accommodations in
the Farmhouse Inn include rooms in the Main house,
as well as the rear "Carriage House". Each room,
aptly named from local lore or family pride, has a private
bath and range from the basic, to the "North Mountain
Suite", which includes a king-size bed, fireplace,
jacuzzi, TV, VCR, 2 ensuite bathrooms and a separate sitting
room. Prices run from $59 - $119 /nite (double).
A true Inn for all
seasons, the Farmhouse Inn offers specials and
packages throughout the winter, with certain important
times in mind, like Valentines Day, the
New Year's Eve sleigh ride and the event
that has really taken winter by storm in the area, Eagle
Watching !
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