But the walk around the grounds was wonderful.
Here is a plaque showing the footprint of the fort:
From the descriptions on the sign: A ravelin is a triangular defensive work built in the ditch in front of the curtain wall.
The glacis is a slope of land approaching a fortification which is shaped so all areas are exposed to cannon fire.
The covered way is a kind of road that runs around the ditch and is protected by the slope of the glacis. Often an earthen step was located on the covered way for soldiers to stand on and fire down the glacis.
The ditch is a trench around the fortifications that slows the advance of attacking troops.
The glacis is a slope of land approaching a fortification which is shaped so all areas are exposed to cannon fire.
The covered way is a kind of road that runs around the ditch and is protected by the slope of the glacis. Often an earthen step was located on the covered way for soldiers to stand on and fire down the glacis.
The ditch is a trench around the fortifications that slows the advance of attacking troops.
The Powder Magazine
Built by the French in 1708 the powder magazine was used to store the fort's gunpowder. It is the only surviving building from the French period. And, as you can see by the photo below, the soldiers must have been a lot shorter back then...we had to stoop to get through the door.
Charles Fort (information below from a sign at Fort Anne)A group of about 70 Scottish settlers began a colony here in 1629, eight years after King James I granted "Nova Scotia" to Sir William Alexander. Led by Alexander's son, the Scots built a small fort, the remains of which lie beneath Fort Anne. Despite many deaths during the first winter, the surviving colonists thrived on agriculture, fishing, and trade with the Mi'kmaq. Most returned to Great Britain in 1632 after France reacquired the region by treaty. Although the colonization attempt was short-lived, the province of Nova Scotia owes its name, flag, and coat of arms to this early Scottish settlement.
Annapolis Royal is filled with historic buildings. Two of the oldest wooden buildings in Canada can be found here (one a private residence and one a museum). Beautiful flowers and flower boxes are everywhere. 
We had a lovely lunch at a restaurant called Compose. (I found out later the building and restaurant are currently for sale for a very reasonable price if anyone is interested!)
We ate on the deck (shown above) with this beautiful view:
John had a lobster club, and a had "the Mozart"...an open faced sandwich with sliced chicken breast, peaches, curry sauce and melted cheese and side salad with orange dressing (divine!)
After lunch, a walk along the boardwalk
took us to Fort Anne and then along to Digby. (photos available soon)
There used to be a fantastic fish and chips truck down by the harbour. We took our granddaughter there a couple of times. Unfortunately, the truck is gone now. 
But we did find some other fish and chips that were pretty good. 
Just follow the fish and chips signs on Hwy 3 and you'll end up at a canteen in a camping park. 
Not wonderful scenery like you get at the harbour, but good fish and chips nonetheless.
Did you know? Hubbards was the filming location for the CBC tv series 
Listed in "Where to Eat in Canada" for each of the past 9 years, LaHave Bakery is worth a stop.
You may have to be patient to get your treats but it's worth it. The menu is rather limited...sandwiches, pizza (not your run of the mill pizza slices) or soup. We usually pick up a sandwich (thick slices of home made bread, lettuce, tomato, cheese, real meat (not the packaged sliced meat), and maybe even some radical rhubarb relish.
The bakery also offers lots of cookies and squares. And as you can see on the shelves, lots of jams, jellies and spreads. The building is an old one with lots of character. Love those original tin ceilings!
Right at the end of the wharf. And what a view (well, you wouldn't get John in your view, but insert your favourite person instead)
