Annapolis, named after Queen Anne in 1710 after the British recaptured it from the French. Lots of history here about the original Mi’kmaq people and later the Acadian people and culture; also many battles over control of the area. Interesting history but hearing about it got old after awhile when every tour guide went over the same things. Samuel de Champlain identified the area as a good harbor and place to settle in early 1600’s. It became a French colony for many years and many Acadians today still trace roots back to the settlement.