St. Stephen,''Canada's Chocolate Town' and the gateway to Atlantic Canada. St. Stephen shares an international border and a history with Calais, Maine.Relax amid the beauties of nature or challenge yourself with an outdoor adventure. Enjoy the picturesque scenery of blooming flowers in spring, long summer evening sunsets, fall foliage or snow covered trees and hills.
One of the most unique tourist attractions in Canada. Experience over 150 hands-on and interactive exhibits exploring science through technology, optical illusions, energy, animals, dinosaurs, anatomy, insects, deep space and more! Located in a former jail built in 1842, visitors will find exhibits in the basement museum revealing the jail's history and the role of DNA in solving crimes. Science East's hands-on exhibits are designed to inspire wonder and creative thinking in people of all ages. During the summer months, experience daily science shows at 11am and 2pm and explore Atlantic Canada only outdoor science playground. Group rates are available for schools and community groups. Open throughout the year, 7 days/week. Services and programs are available in both French and English.
Admiral of the Royal Navy Fleet, Honourable Robert Digby, was born on December 20, 1732, the third son of Hon Edward Digby and his wife Charlotte Fox. He was of the noble house of Digby, an Irish peerage dating form 1620, which became a peerage of the United Kingdom in 1765. ...Of the six boys in the family, Edward and Henry became 6th and 7th Lords Digby respectively, (Edward sudden death in 1757 left Henry the title and estates), William, whose last church appointment was Dean of Durham, Stephen who went into the army before pursuing a career at the court of George III and the youngest boy, Charles, who became a Somerset parson. For a short time after his brother Edward's death in 1757 Robert took over his seat as MP for Wells.