"We still wake up in the morning wishing to find ourselves in your Inn, with the ceiling fan stirring and the morning air. We had such a wonderful week. Best wishes for a successful year at the Inn and healthy years to come." Maggie and Joe, Massachusetts Cultural Heritage of St. Ann's Bay
The St. Ann's Bay area is rich in Scottish, Acadian and First Nations heritage and culture as well as New World history. Originally the home of the Mi'kmaq, a member of the great Wabenaki Confederation that played pivotal roles in the history of both the United States and Canada, the area was settled by Scots about 1840.
Today, it provides a unique art and artisan community, outdoor activities, and an array of musical events.
Distances to Attractions and Activities:
Take home a momento of your visit from a wide range of artists and craft makers with shops and galleries in many communities.
There is also the experience of just being here, relaxed and unhurried. All you need bring is yourself a companion or two and don't forget your camera.
There is a photo op around every corner.
25 min Alexander Graham Bell Museum
1 hr, 20 min Fortress Louisbourg
Nova Scotia Bird Watching - The Ruby Throated Hummingbirds at the Chanterelle Inn will amaze and astound you !
Nova Scotia enjoys a rich compliment of over 400 bird species that appear thoughtout the province. Many (over 150) regularly can be found n our area on a dependable basis from rare, uncommon or common throughout all months of the year. The Osprey was designated as the provincial bird of Nova Scotia in 1994. There is a province wide rare bird alert telephone hotline call (902) 852-2428 Be sure and visit these additional online resources;
Nova Scotia Bird Society The contact for the society in Antigonish County is Randy Lauff 902- 867-2471 email rlauff@stfx.ca
In June look for the arrival of our returning resident Hummingbirds and be prepared to be amazed at thier seeming indifference to humans as they busily forage for nectar. A memory many of our guest comment upon and take home with them.
May 18-Birds Chanterelle Bob Willmot
ÿBlack-throated Green warbler
ÿBlack and white warbler
ÿPalm warbler
ÿYellow-rumped warbler
ÿBoreal Chickadee
ÿBlack-capped chickadee
ÿRuby-crowned kinglet
ÿSavannah sparrow
ÿChipping sparrow
ÿDark-eyed Junco
ÿAmerican robin
ÿHairy woodpecker
ÿAmerican Goldfinch
ÿCommon raven
ÿBald Eagle
ÿAmerican crow
ÿEvening grosbeak
ÿGolden-crowned sparrow
ÿWhite-throated sparrow
August 29-Birds Chanterelle, Dean Uhler
ÿYellow warbler
ÿSong sparrow
ÿCedar waxwing
ÿYellow shafted flicker
ÿRuby-throated hummingbird
ÿAmerican goldfinch
ÿStarling
ÿTraill's flycatcher
ÿBarred owl (heard, not seen)
August 13-18 BirdIsland
ÿBlue Jay
ÿSlate-coloured Junco
ÿRuby-throated hummingbird
ÿBald Eagle
ÿAtlantic puffin
ÿBlack Guillemot
ÿGreat black-backed gull
ÿHerring gull
ÿBlack-legged kittiwake
ÿGreat Cormorant
ÿDouble-breasted cormorant
ÿArctic tern
ÿRuddy turnstone
ÿNorthern Gannet
ÿSpruce Grouse
ÿGreat Black Heron
ÿDowny woodpecker
ÿCommon loon
ÿRed winged blackbird
ÿGolden-crowned kinglet
June 22/27 Birds Cabot Trail
ÿDouble crested cormorant
ÿGreat Cormorant
ÿCanada goose
ÿAmerican Black Duck
ÿCommon Eider
ÿBald Eagle
ÿGreat Black-backed Gull
ÿHerring Gull
ÿBlack Guillemot
ÿRuby-throated Hummingbirds
ÿBelted Kingfisher
ÿBlue Jay
ÿAmerican Crow
ÿCommon Raven
ÿBarn swallow
ÿAmerican robin
ÿEuropean Starling
ÿSavannah sparrow
ÿRed-winged blackbird
ÿTree swallow
ÿGrey Jay
ÿNorthern Gannet
ÿPurple Finch
ÿGadwall
ÿPine siskin
ÿSpotted Sandpiper
ÿRed-breasted Merganser
ÿDowny woodpecker
ÿGolden-crowned kinglet
ÿWhite-throated sparrow
ÿCommon grackle
ÿAmerican Goldfinch
ÿHouse sparrow
ÿSlate-colored junco
ÿRing-billed gull
ÿSwainson's Thrush
North RiverProvincial Park
ÿRuffed grouse
ÿBlack capped chickadee
ÿBelted kingfisher
ÿOvenbird
The Chanterelle Inn is also a great location to spot wild mamals on walks and hikes in the area and along the coast.
Cultural Heritage of St. Ann's Bay 
