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Visitor and Activity Guide 2016
South Shore
Rated one of the
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WWW.BARRINGTONMUNICIPALITY.COM 2.5 hours from Halifax, 2 hours from Digby & less than an hour from Yarmouth
Take a Selfie Guided Tour this year in the Lobster Capital of Canada! Snap your selfies, as you explore the most southern tip in Nova Scotia on beautiful Cape Sable Island. Uncover our historic charm and our mysterious past. Delight in our fresh seafood and sink your toes into our many white sand beaches. From the top of a lighthouse, one of our large lobster chairs, even from the bow of a traditional Nova Scotia dory, there’s a selfie opportunity around every corner! Snap your #visitbarrington selfie this summer for your chance to win! (See Full Contest Details on our website)
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For those who love the great indoors as much as the great outdoors.
Just off the #103 in Liverpool, next to Queens Place Emera Centre
Liverpool is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, sports fans and history buffs. Find us between Halifax and Yarmouth – five comfy pillows away from Keji’s pristine wilderness.
Municipality of Chester
A bounty of recreational riches awaits you in the Municipality of Chester. Paddle our pristine waters, play on our sunny beaches, bike the Blue Route, hike our trails, or enjoy a round of golf by the sea.
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worth their weight in gold. Let our farmland and forests be your haven. Enjoy our exclusive tranquil lifestyle in close proximity to Halifax.
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Table of Contents
Welcome ................................................ 9General Information ............................ 10–11 Visitor Information Centres ..................10 Important Numbers ............................ 11 Internet Access .................................. 11 Smoke-free Places .............................. 11 Pubs and Lounges .............................. 11How to Get Here ................................12–13 Points of Entry ....................................12 Approximate Touring Distances Along Scenic Route (map) .........................13 Information for Drivers .........................13The South Shore .................................14–15 Explore Our Four Seasons ..............16–19 Spring ...........................................16 Summer ........................................17 Fall ...............................................18 Winter ..........................................19
Don’t-Miss Attractions ..................20–23 Shining a Light: the South Shore’s Lighthouse Route .....................24–25 Culinary Experiences 2016 ............ 26–31St. Margaret’s Bay–Lunenburg ............32–39 Top 5 Photo Opportunities ................. 33 Recommended Scenic Drive .............. 34 Top 5 Outdoor Activities .................... 35 Top 5 Locals’ Picks .......................36–37 Top 5 Festivals & Events ..................... 38 Top 5 Heritage & Cultural Attractions ... 39Map ..............................................40–43 Bridgewater–Liverpool .......................44–49 Recommended Scenic Drive .............. 44 Top 5 Photo Opportunities ................ 45 Top 5 Outdoor Activities .................... 46 Top 5 Locals’ Picks ............................ 47 Top 5 Festivals & Events .................... 48
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Discover Nova Scotia’s coastal diversity
Top 5 Heritage & Cultural Attractions ..... 49Port Joli–Charlesville ...........................50–56 Recommended Scenic Drive ............... 50 Top 5 Photo Opportunities ..................51 Top 5 Outdoor Activities .................... 52 Top 5 Locals’ Picks ............................ 53 Top 5 Festivals & Events ..................... 54 Top 5 Heritage & Cultural Attractions ................................55–56Explore our Great Outdoors ................58–65 Beaches and Provincial Parks ......... 59–61 Golf Courses .....................................61
Marinas ....................................... 61–62 Trails ...........................................62–64 U-picks and Farmers’ Markets ........64–65Festivals and Events ...........................66–70Directory .......................................... 71–78 Accommodations ........................ 71–73 Attractions ...................................73–75 Craft Breweries ................................. 75 Dining ............................................. 76 Events ............................................. 77 Shops & Services .........................77–78
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All photos courtesy of Tourism Nova Scotia unless otherwise indicated.
Cover photo: Peggy’s CovePhoto: Acorn Art & Photography
Insets: Kejimkujik National Park, Lunenburg, and lobster supper
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Visitor and Activity Guide 2016
South Shore
Rated one of the
TOP 10 COASTAL
DESTINATIONSby
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Traveler
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Discover a coastline rich in sandy beaches, fishing ports, World Heritage Sites, and lighthouses
of the South Shore, rated one of the top coastal destinations by National Geographic Traveler. We are four seasons of adventure—paddling, cycling, surfing, and hiking year round.
Whether you are arriving on the ferry in Yarmouth, or exploring out from Halifax, you have the opportunity to get off the beaten track: follow the Lighthouse Route along the South Shore to discover the best of Nova Scotia.
We are pleased to offer you this comprehensive visitor and activity guide to the best of the South Shore. Welcome to our region—find your adventure, eat with us, and stay a while. We hope you will experience your best adventures ever on Nova Scotia’s South Shore.
If you have feedback about this guide or your experiences in our region, contact us at [email protected].
South Shore Tourismwww.novascotia.com/[email protected]
Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS)2089 Maitland StreetHalifax. N.S. B3K 2Z8 902-423-4480 1-800-94-TIANS [email protected]
Thank you to our partners who have contributed to this visitor guide.
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General InformationVisitor Information Centres
Barrington2517 Highway 3 902-637-2625
Town of Bridgewater & District of Lunenburg125 Cornwall Road, Highway 324 Blockhouse, Exit 11 off Highway 103 902-530-4677
Caledonia 9874 Highway 8 902-682-2470
Chester 20 Smith Road, Highway 3 902-275-4616
Clark’s Harbour 2634 Highway 330 902-745-2586
Halifax Waterfront 902-424-4248
Liverpool 32 Henry Hensey Drive 902-354-5421
Lockeport 157 Locke Street 902-656-3123
Lunenburg 11 Blockhouse Hill Road 902-634-8100
Mahone Bay 165 Edgewater Street 902-624-6151
Peggy’s Cove 109 Peggy’s Point Road 902-823-2253
Shelburne 43 Dock Street 902-875-4547
Most Visitor Information Centres are open from mid-May to mid-October (subject to change). Call the above numbers or 1-800-565-0000 or visit www.novascotia.com.
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Internet AccessPublic Internet access is available at most Visitor Information Centres and public libraries throughout the region. Look for the @ and C@P Internet access symbols on highway signs.
Smoke-free placesRegulations require all public places in Nova Scotia to be smoke-free. Smoking is forbidden in outdoor licensed areas and patios of restaurants, lounges, beverage rooms, casinos, and cabarets.
Pubs and LoungesThose under the age of 19 years are not permitted in pubs or lounges unless they are dining with parents or guardians earlier than 9pm.
Emergency / 911 Police, fire, and medical emergencies.
Non-emergency Medical Information / 811
Environment Canada Weather Information 902-426-9090 www.weatheroffice.gc.ca
For detailed information, pricing, and help with reservations, please call 1-800-565-0000 or visit www.novascotia.com.
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Points of entry Amherst: Arrive from New Brunswick via the Trans Canada Highway. Travel south on Highway 104 to Truro, then south on Highway 102 towards Halifax. Take Exit 3 for Route 213. From Route 213 at Hammonds Plains, merge onto Highway 103 towards Yarmouth or the Peggy’s Cove area and the South Shore.
Caribou (Pictou): Arrive from Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island, by ferry (75-minute crossing). From Caribou travel Highway 104 west to Truro, then south on Highway 102 towards Halifax. Take Exit 3 for Route 213. From Route 213 at Hammonds Plains, merge onto Highway 103 towards Yarmouth or the Peggy’s Cove area and the South Shore.
Digby: Arrive by ferry from Saint John, New Brunswick (2.5-hour crossing). Travel on Highway 101 to Exit 22 at Lequille. Turn south on Highway 8, travelling to Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site and Liverpool on the South Shore. Alternatively, travel on Highway 101 to Exit 18 at Middleton. Turn onto Highway 10 and travel south to Bridgewater and the South Shore, which extends east on Highway 103 to St. Margaret’s Bay and west towards Shelburne. Alternatively, after enjoying a visit in Digby leave via Highway 1 /Highway 101 to Yarmouth. At Yarmouth, travel Highway 103 south to Barrington, and then east along the South Shore to Peggy’s Cove and Halifax.
Halifax: Arrive at Halifax’s Stanfield International Airport. Travel south on Highway 102 towards Halifax/Dartmouth. Take Exit 3 for Route 213 at Hammonds Plains then merge onto Highway 103 towards Yarmouth or the Peggy’s Cove area and the South Shore.
North Sydney: Arrive from Newfoundland by ferry and travel Highway 105 to the Canso Causeway leading to mainland Nova Scotia. Pick up Highway 104 west leading towards Truro. Turn south on Highway 102 towards Halifax. From Highway 102, take Exit 3 for Route 213 at Hammonds Plains then merge onto Highway 103 towards Yarmouth or the Peggy’s Cove area and the South Shore.
Yarmouth: New this year, Bay Ferries is operating a seasonal ferry service called The Cat between Portland, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scota. Arrive from Portland by ferry and travel scenic Lighthouse Route 3 or travel Highway 103 south to Barrington, and then east along the South Shore.
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Approximate touring distances along scenic route (map)
Halifax to Liverpool: 148 km (1hr 50 mins)Halifax to New Ross: 90 km (1 hr)Halifax to Kejimkujik National Park: 167 km
(2 hr 15 mins)Halifax to Peggy’s Cove: 45 km (45 mins)Peggy’s Cove to Chester: 100 km (1 hr )Chester to Mahone Bay: 25 km (25 mins)Peggy’s Cove to Mahone Bay: 120 km
(1 hr 25 mins)Mahone Bay to Lunenburg: 11 km (10 mins)Lunenburg to Liverpool: 67 km (1 hr 10 mins)Liverpool to Kejimkujik National Park and National
Historic Site: 70 km (1 hr 15 mins)Liverpool to Shelburne: 89 km (1 hr 20 mins)Shelburne to Barrington: 74 km (1 hr 40 mins)Barrington to Clark’s Harbour: 20 km (20 mins)Clark’s Harbour to Shag Harbour: 22 km (20 mins)
Information for driversSpeed limits and distances are in metric (1 kilometre = 0.62 miles). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit within urban and residential areas is 50 km/h
(31 mph) and 100 km/h (60 mph) on the highway. Unless otherwise posted, it is legal to turn right on a red light after making a full stop. The use of seat belts and daytime running lights is compulsory. Driving under the influence of alcohol is against the law. Nova Scotian law prohibits using a mobile phone while operating a motor vehicle, unless with a hands-free device. It’s illegal to smoke in vehicles carrying children or youth under 19. Child safety seats are required for children weighing under 18 kg (40 lbs) while booster seats are required for children under age nine or less than 4’9” in height. The use of helmets is mandatory for anyone riding a bicycle or motorcycle. Refer to www.gov.ns.ca/tran/ for more information. Please allow at least one metre space from cyclists; drivers can cross yellow line as long as it is safe to do so. novascotia.ca/tran/roadsafety/onemetre.asp
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Explore Nova Scotia’s South Shore, rated one of the top coastal destinations by National Geographic Traveler, and experience a unique way of life that’s been shaped by the sea and the spirit of our people.
History and culture await you around every curve in the road. The aptly named Lighthouse Route traces the shoreline from St. Margaret’s Bay to Charlesville.
En route, you’ll see dozens of historic lighthouses proudly standing watch along this rugged coast, serving as beacons to guide sailors and fishermen safely to port.
Venture into our quaint small towns, like Lunenburg, Liverpool, and Shelburne, whose historic streetscapes, charming architecture, and lively waterfronts are so unchanged that you’ll feel as though you’ve just entered a centuries-wide time warp. Old Town Lunenburg, the best surviving example of British planned colonial settlement in North America, is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a tour through its steep streets, that are lined with colourful wooden buildings, some of which date back to the 18th century.
Step aboard a locally built Cape Islander and experience how generations have made their living fishing for lobster. Immerse yourself in our shimmering natural environment: breathe the clean
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ocean air while strolling a pristine beach, listen to the waves crashing into cliff-side sea caves in Ovens Natural Park, explore salt marshes and tidal inlets teeming with shorebirds, or book a boat tour to spot whales, seals, and porpoise playing in the surf offshore.
Southwest Nova Scotia is one of the best birding destinations in Canada, supporting a diversity of species. Cape Sable Island has been designated an important breeding and migration site for the endangered piping plover. Some of the best birdwatching can be done at Sand Beach in Western Head and Kejimkujik Seaside.
Too bad surfers...it’s no longer a secret that Nova Scotia, and especially the South Shore has some of the best surfing spots in the North Atlantic.
The heart of our region, and the centre of the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve, Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site abounds with untamed natural beauty, wildlife, and Mi’kmaw history. Travel through time with a Mi’kmaw interpreter to explore petroglyphs etched by the first people or paddle the Mersey River, an
ancient Mi’kmaw waterway. Or at night, take in the stars and the universe at the Dark Sky Preserve, one of the best night sky views in North America.
Back along the shore, visit Kejimkujik Seaside as well as Thomas Raddall Provincial Park. Sand dunes, secluded beaches, and some of the finest surfing opportunities are in Queens County and in Lockeport. Surf at White Point, where the best waves are August through November.
In this region, you’ll also be delighted to discover some of the country’s best golf courses, world-renowned fine dining, incredible boutique shopping, and engaging live theatre and music. Browse our art galleries and crafters’ studios for just the right memento of your visit. And stop by one of our myriad festivals—Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival & Antique Fair, New Ross Christmas Festival, Chester Race Week, The Big Ex in Bridgewater, Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, Lunenburg Folk Art Festival, Boxwood Music Festival, Privateer Days in Liverpool, Shelburne Lobster Festival, and The Harmony Bazaar Festival of Women & Song in Lockeport.
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SpringExpect temperatures to range from 10 to 20 degrees Celsius (50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit).
Bring your appetite to the lobster capital of Canada for the 30th-annual Shelburne County Lobster Festival. From June 2 to 5, this tasty crustacean is served up in all kinds of mouth-watering ways. Enjoy dancing, music, sports tournaments, and fun-filled pageants all with a lobster theme! www.discovershelburnecounty.com
Glide through the sheltered coves, inlets and offshore islands of St. Margaret’s Bay on a guided sea-kayaking excursion from Freewheeling Adventures. The
crystal-clear water under your paddle will astound you. 902-857-3600 / 1-800-672-0775 / www.freewheeling.ca
Paddlers of all levels of experience will enjoy exploring an ancient Mi’kmaw waterway by canoe or kayak on the Mersey River. Biking and hiking adventures are also available. Multi-sport adventures can be booked through Liverpool Adventure Outfitters. 902-354-2702 / www.liverpooladventureoutfitters.com
Celebrate a wedding vow renewal romance event in the beautiful Three Churches. Love Mahone Bay, June 17–18. 902-478-0466 / www.lovemahonebay.com
Explore Our Four SeasonsNova Scotia’s South Shore region boasts four distinct and spectacular seasons offering unique experiences and outdoor adventures. Our weather is moderate, neither extremely cold nor extremely hot. Daily temperatures fluctuate according to proximity to the ocean. Appropriate clothing in season, a pullover, knit sweater, or light jacket for layering, will ensure you are always comfortable.
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SummerExpect temperatures from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius (70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit).
Take a sneak peek inside the exquisite homes that dot Chester’s historic landscape during the Chester Municipal Heritage Society House & Harbour Tour in late August. This annual guided tour and boat cruise offers an inside look at stately homes in a historic seaside village noted for sailing, golf, galleries, and a relaxed atmosphere. 902-275-3826 / www.chesterbound.com
Connecting the picturesque LaHave Islands to the mainland, Crescent Beach offers a wonderful curve of fine sand that stretches out from the shore to Georges Island. It is especially popular with windsurfers, and has recently seen a few kite surfers. Calling all surfers, and anyone looking for a refreshing dip.
Explore Old Town Lunenburg in style. Head down to Bluenose Drive on the waterfront and hail Basil Oickle. He’ll take you on a delightful horse-and-buggy ride through history. 902-634-8917 / www.trotintime.ca
Explore Lunenburg on foot. The Essential Lunenburg Tour is a great way to start
your visit. This gentle downhill stroll places the world-famous town’s colourful history against a backdrop of stunning architecture, cultural tidbits, and fun facts, all woven together with lots of unique personal stories. The Haunted Lunenburg Tour explores the town from a different perspective. 902-521-6867 / www.lunenburgwalkingtours.com
With a multitude of points, reefs, and beach breaks, the Atlantic coast of Queens County provides some of the finest surfing challenges on the eastern seaboard. You’ll find the best waves from August to late November when numerous tropical storms pound the southern coast, sending warm water our way. For information on the availability of lessons from the Rossignol Surf Shop at White Point Beach Resort, contact 902-354-7100 or [email protected].
A warm Mahone Bay welcome awaits at the front doors and garden gates of selected properties. Come for the Mahone Bay Home and Garden Tour, July 9–10. Stay the weekend and enjoy the unique shopping, dining, and outdoor experiences offered in this charming, walkable coastal town. Mahone Bay —a treasure since 1754. 902-624-6263 / www.mahonebaymuseum.com
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FallExpect temperatures to range from 0 to 20 degrees Celsius (30 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit).
Pack an autumn picnic and head to the lovely family farm near the north branch of LaHave, where you can pick high-bush blueberries to enjoy for dessert and sample Lunenburg County Winery’s delicious, award-winning fruit wines. 902-644-2415 / www.canada-wine.com
Pick your own Thanksgiving cranberries. The U-pick at Terra Beata Cranberry Farm opens on October 6. Fill your pail with the bright crimson berries, and stop by the Bog Store for some sweet dried cranberry snacks or a refreshing cran-raspberry juice. Find the farm at 161 Monk Point Road, Lunenburg. 902-634-4435 / www.cranberryfarm.ca
Grab your camera and head to Mahone Bay September 23–25 for the
20th Annual Scarecrow Festival & Antique Fair. Hundreds of handmade scarecrows are on display throughout this vibrant seaside community. Enjoy the biggest antique fair in the Maritimes, a candle-lit pumpkin path, and family events all weekend. www.mahonebayscarecrowfestival.com www.mahonebay.com
A woodcrafter’s paradise, the Shelburne waterfront bustles with folk art, workshops, music, and entertainment during the annual Whirligig and Weathervane Festival, September 17 and 18. www.whirligigfestival.com
Scarecrow Festival & Antique Fair, Mahone Bay
Whirligig and Weathervane Festival
WinterExpect temperatures of -15 to 15 degrees Celsius (5 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit).
We are known for our year-round moderate temperatures here on the South Shore, making our beaches popular year-round hiking destination. Find our best beach hikes. Visit www.novascotia.com for packages and travel deals.
Looking for the perfect Christmas tree? Find it here in Lunenburg County, Balsam Fir Christmas Tree Capital of the World. www.christmastreeproducers.com
Fresh Lobster! Lobster season opens the last Monday in November and runs until May. Come to Barrington, the Lobster Capital of Canada. While there, take in the giant Lobster Trap Christmas Tree (lit on December 3), decorated with buoys paying respect to local fishermen and the lobster heritage, and honouring fishermen who have passed or lost at sea. www.barringtonmunicipality.com
Enjoy a full Victorian Christmas experience complete with carolers at the New Ross Christmas Festival the first weekend each December. www.newross.ca
The Shelburne coast is a paradise for birders in late February and March, when
tens of thousands of brant geese gather to feed along the shores of Hawk Beach, Clark’s Harbour and Cape Sable Island. A truly inspiring spectacle is the Brant Fly Away, when the birds take flight en masse at sunset and depart for their roosts at sea. Visit www.nsbirdsociety.ca for more information about birding.
Since Samuel de Champlain first arrived in 1604, Nova Scotia has welcomed people from all over the world, building a deep and diverse genealogy that includes Mi’kmaq, Acadian, English, Scottish, Irish, German, and African cultural histories. Research your roots and find out if they grow from Nova Scotian soil. Visit the Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics website (www.novascotiagenealogy.com) or do some hands-on digging at the Thomas Raddall Research Centre at the Queens County Museum in Liverpool.
Visit Mahone Bay for the annual Father Christmas Festival, November 25–December 4. The Three Churches welcome visitors to the town of Christmas abundance, adorned with larger than life Father Christmas figures and decorations throughout the town. Enjoy family activities, a wish list contest, and strolling carollers. www.mahonebay.com
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Lordly House Museum133 Central Street, Chesterwww.chester-municipal-heritage-society.caCome and learn about life from the 1850s to the 1890s in the Municipality of the District of Chester, through the eyes of Charles Lordly and his family. Tour his family’s restored Georgian-style house, circa 1806, and Chester’s first municipal office. Find out why we became our own municipality and meet the first two municipal clerks. A park and a playground surround Lordly House.
The Kayak Shack902-980-0522 / www.kayakshack.caProviding access to front and back harbours, as well as our beautiful islands, Chester’s Kayak Shack provides a perfect activity for your day. This is a truly positive athletic adventure in one of the most scenic destinations in Nova Scotia. It’s a perfect way to witness the pristine environment of our coastline. Wildlife abounds. Rentals of stand-up paddle boards, row boats, bicycles, and
canoes are also available. Kayak tours are scheduled daily. All safety equipment and basic instruction is included.
Amos Pewter589 Main Street, Mahone Baywww.amospewter.comVisit our seaside workshop and shop in beautiful Mahone Bay. Meet our artisans at work, who will show you how molten pewter is cast into handcrafted designs of jewelry, ornaments, and collectibles. Finish and personalize your own pewter sand dollar keepsake. An experience uniquely Amos.
The Fisheries Museum of the AtlanticLunenburg Waterfront 902-634-4794 / 1-866-579-4909fisheriesmuseum.novascotia.ca Welcome aboard! Tour a former fishing schooner and a steel-side trawler, and explore three floors of hands-on exhibits, including Eastern Canada’s largest saltwater aquarium.
Don’t-Miss AttractionsAttractions, shopping, and dining that offer the definitive South Shore experience.
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Kejimkujik National Park Seaside St. Catherines River Road, Port Joli 902-682-2772 www.parkscanada.gc.ca/kejiEnjoy a woodland hike, kayak close to seals basking on the coastal rocks, or have a picnic overlooking the pristine shoreline. This 22-square-kilometre section of Kejimkujik is a unique example of unspoiled rugged Atlantic coastline. Choose from a two-kilometre or five-kilometre hike.
Old Town Lunenburg902-634-4410 www.explorelunenburg.caHistory, culture, and colour: this is Old Town Lunenburg, rated as one of TripAdvisor’s top 10 destinations. A world-class fishing and shipbuilding port, the town was officially founded in 1753 on the site of an earlier Acadian settlement. UNESCO declared the historic waterfront district, with its narrow streets, brightly painted buildings, and captivating architecture, a World Heritage Site in 1995.
Peggy’s CoveRoute 333 www.peggyscoveregion.comEons ago, retreating glaciers scattered massive granite boulders across this
rugged landscape as if they were pebbles. A tiny harbour still shelters the fishing boats that have plied these rough seas for centuries. Reputedly named after the only survivor of a schooner that sank here in 1800, Peggy’s Cove and its iconic lighthouse offer one of Canada’s most extraordinary coastal seascapes. Explore the rocks with care though as the waves are dangerous.
Ross Farm Museum Highway 12, New Ross902-689-2210 / 1-877-689-2210 rossfarm.novascotia.ca Experience 150 years of agriculture in Nova Scotia. Savour the aromas of food cooking over an open hearth or the smell of wood shavings in the cooper shop. Hear the clang of iron as the blacksmith forges horseshoes. Walk alongside a team of oxen at work and watch sheep being shorn for wool. Touch piglets and more kittens than you can count. The 1800s come alive at this living history museum.
LaHave BakeryRoute 331, LaHave902-688-2908 www.lahavebakery.comThis is a truly local enterprise as goods are
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baked on-site using locally grown, fresh-milled grains. You cannot resist the scent wafting out the door and must stop in for a treat or lunch. Popular with locals and visitors, and a number of artists hang out here, too. And don’t miss the skateboard shop or art exhibitions upstairs.
Lane’s Privateer InnLiverpool / 902-354-3456 www.lanesprivateerinn.comBuilt on the shores of the Mersey River in 1798, this was the original home of Captain Joseph Barss, one of Nova Scotia’s most noted privateers and captain of the Liverpool Packet. Operated by the Lane family for three generations, Lane’s is a boutique hotel with 23 guest rooms, a restaurant and pub with two-level stone patio, and Snug Harbour Books and Gourmet Café. Lane’s often features Atlantic Canadian concerts and wine tasting events.
Hank Snow Home Town MuseumLiverpool902-354-4675 / 1-888-450-5525www.hanksnow.comBeen everywhere man? The Hank Snow Home Town Museum celebrates the life and career of homegrown legend Hank Snow. Rising from a modest
background, Snow sold over 70 million records and worked with a glittering array of musical icons, including Elvis Presley. Learn all about this fascinating man and his music.
Tides of Time Gallery & Gifts Lockeport902-656-2259 / www.tidesoftime.caBe mesmerized by the artistic talent of the South Shore as you explore this boutique art gallery featuring over 50 local artists and artisans. This unique shop highlights the cultural history of the area and incorporates use of local materials to create truly handcrafted Nova Scotian treasures.
The Queen of Hearts Dory ClubBarringtonwww.barringtonmunicipality.comEvery Tuesday night at 6pm from June to September, the Queen of Hearts Dory Club invites you to try your hand at rowing a dory along the Cape Sable Island Causeway. The members will guide you through the process of how to row a dory and before long you will be guiding your oars through the salt waters of the Atlantic. Truly a great Nova Scotian experience! Come to ride or come to row. All ages welcome.
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Winner of TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Destinations 2010, Lunenburg is one of Canada’s top 10 culture and sightseeing destinations. Scenic streets lined with a crayon box of colourful historic buildings, the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, and the world-famous schooner, Bluenose II, are all part of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunenburg Visitor Information, 11 Blockhouse Hill Road / 902-634-8100www.explorelunenburg.ca
Shelburne’s Historic Waterfront—Museums by the SeaHistoric Dock Street, Shelburne 902-875-3219www.shelburnemuseums.comShelburne’s harbourfront Heritage District retains the look and feel of a bustling 18th-century port. Stroll down Dock Street to enter this world through three fascinating museums. Learn the time-honoured craft of dory building at the Dory Shop Museum as you watch master boat builder, Milford Buchanan, work his magic. The Shelburne County Museum features one of the oldest fire pumpers in North America, and exhibits on shipbuilding and the Shelburne Loyalists. At the Ross-Thomson House and Store Museum on Charlotte Lane, you can see tobacco and dry goods that were sold to the townsfolk in exchange for items such as cod and pine.
The Barrington Museum Complex2401 Highway 3, Barrington902-637-2185 www.capesablehistoricalsociety.comSee the first piece of Nova Scotia tartan made at the Barrington Woolen Mill, learn how the Seal Island Lighthouse protected sailors and fishermen from treacherous sea wolves, decipher period graffiti at the Old Meeting House, and discover artifacts and memorabilia of soldiers past and present at the Military Museum. The Cape Sable Historical Society can even help you search for your ancestral roots.
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Historic lighthouses, anchored on the South Shore’s rugged coastline, have cautioned seafarers for centuries and offer a glimpse
into our rich marine heritage. Travel the aptly named Lighthouse Route, from St. Margaret’s Bay all the way southwest to Charlesville, and you’ll encounter more than 30 of these picturesque beacons, many of them restored from the original towers that are hundreds of years old. Some are just off the highway and offer parking and picnic areas, while many others can be seen only from a distance, across the water or from a boat tour. The following list represents just some of the lighthouses you may encounter as you travel along the Lighthouse Route, starting near St. Margaret’s Bay and heading southwest towards Cape Sable Island. Check our map on pages 40–43 to see locations.
For a complete listing of all Nova Scotia lighthouses and historical details, visit www.nslps.com.
Lights accessible to the public• Peggy’s Cove
Lighthouse (1868), Peggy’s Cove. This iconic image of Nova Scotia is among the most-photographed lighthouses in the world.
• Fort Point Lighthouse (1855), Liverpool. This distinctive “hunchbacked” light is the third-oldest surviving lighthouse in Nova Scotia. Become an unofficial lighthouse keeper and climb up inside to toot the hand-cranked foghorn. Costumed interpreters bring Fort Point’s rich history to life.
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• Seal Island Light Museum, Barrington. Climb the iron stairs as the keepers did. See the original clockwork mechanism and the only installed Fresnel lens in Nova Scotia. Wonderful views.
Lights with grounds open to the public• Fort Point Light
Museum (1876), LaHave River, Lunenburg County. The formal garden is typical of the 17th-century flower and herb gardens favoured in French settlements such as this one.
• Port Medway Lighthouse (1899), Port Medway. Located at the end of the wharf in Port Medway, this is a scenic spot to picnic and enjoy the view over the fishing wharf and Medway Bay.
• Sandy Point Lighthouse (1873), Shelburne Harbour. At low tide the tapered wooden tower is accessible across a sand bar. There is a sandy beach, swimming, birding and a community hall where snacks may be available. Many festivals and activities take place here in summer, especially lobster dinners.
• Baccaro Point Lighthouse (1850), Port LaTour. Perched at the edge of the ocean overlooking Barrington Bay, this lighthouse is an important seabird-watching site. On-site picnic park.
Scenic settings• Medway Head
Lighthouse (1851) Port Medway. Located on Long Cove Road, this spot offers a beautiful ocean view.
• Coffin Island Lighthouse, Liverpool Bay. Operational light. View from Fort Point Lighthouse Park in Liverpool.
• Western Head Lighthouse (1962), Liverpool. See the light from Shore Road.
• Carter Island Lighthouse (1872), Lockeport. Located on one of five small harbor islands. Visible from Lockeport.
• East Ironbound Island Lighthouse (1870), East Ironbound. See the lighthouse from the New Harbour Road off Highway 329, Blandford.
• Gull Rock Lighthouse (1853), Lockeport. View by telescope from the Crescent Beach Centre.
• Cape Sable Lighthouse (1861), Cape Sable.
Visible from the tip of Hawk Beach on Cape Sable Island, this is the tallest light in Nova Scotia at over 30 metres.
• Woods Harbour Lighthouse (1900), Woods Harbour. Near Highway 3, located on a large ledge in the harbour. View it best from the wharf.
Lighthouses that can be viewed on boat tours• East Ironbound Island
Lighthouse (1870), East Ironbound
• Kaulbach Island Lighthouse (1914), Indian Point
• Cross Island Lighthouse (1830), Blue Rocks
• Battery Point Breakwater Lighthouse (1937), near Lunenburg
• Cape Roseway Lighthouse (1788), McNutt’s Island, Shelburne Harbour
• Cape Negro Island (1872), Shelburne
• Bon Portage Lighthouse (1874), Shag Harbour
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Culinary Experiences 2016
Fresh local ingredients coupled with award-winning chefs makes for a vibrant foodie scene on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Taste of Nova Scotia is a unique, province-wide industry organization whose members are committed to offering the most exceptional local culinary experiences our province has to offer. This list is just a taster to whet your appetite. In addition to these Taste of Nova Scotia members, a smorgasbord of eating establishments, craft brewers, vineyards, and growers await you.
Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island, La Vista Restaurant36 Treasure Drive, Western Shore www.atlanticaoakisland.com902-627-2600 ext 3311-800-565-5075Only 45 minutes from Halifax on the beautiful South Shore, discover a culinary treasure at Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island. Whether dining in the Fireside Lounge or the La Vista Restaurant, you’ll encounter stunning views of Mahone Bay, combined with seasonally inspired menus featuring fresh local lobster. A gastronomic experience that is second to none.
Take in the fresh air and sea breezes from the large oceanfront patio and watch the fabulous Nova Scotia sunrise.
Dedicated professionals are at your service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Biscuit Eater Café & Books16 Orchard Street, Mahone Bay www.biscuiteater.ca / 902-624-2665The Biscuit Eater Café provides the quintessential warm and inviting café experience: original art and vintage books line the walls, conversation buzzes over steaming coffee, and the scent of baked goods fills the air. It also offers an exceptional, globally influenced dining experience. The menu includes Italian-style thin-crust pizzas, aromatic panini sandwiches, burgers, organic salads, satisfying soups, and special daily entrées made with local and seasonal ingredients.
Live music, literary readings, films, and
community arts events make it a popular destination with locals and tourists. The stimulating, highly accessible café and dining experience will warm your soul, open your mind, and feed your senses. Open year-round.
Charlotte Lane13 Charlotte Lane, Shelburne www.charlottelane.ca / 902-875-3314This historic gem won Best Small Restaurant 2013 (Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia), 2011 Best Restaurant Outside Halifax (The Chronicle Herald) and 2011 Restaurant of the Year (Taste of Nova Scotia).
Roland and Kathleen Glauser create delicious world cuisine blended with down-home hospitality to locals and tourists. They feature splendid local seafood and meat dishes, inventive pastas, seasonal salads, delectable Swiss specialties, and mouth-watering desserts, plus a full list of local and imported wines. An easy two-hour drive from Halifax that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Elliot’s Dining Room, White Point Beach Resort75 White Point Beach Road White Point Beach www.whitepoint.com902-354-2711 / 1-800-565-5068Elliot’s surrounds you in the essence of Nova Scotia. Enjoy brick-oven pizza, locally sourced pork, lobster, and arctic char with a view of expansive ocean vistas and crashing surf. Or indulge in a glass of cabernet beside the beach-stone fireplace. The menu, like the beach, changes with the seasons.
Allow executive chef Alan Crosby and sommelier Dan Tanner to guide you on a culinary adventure over dinner, in a wine tasting, or culinary class. Open daily, year-round.
Grand Banker Bar & Grill82 Montague Street, Lunenburg www.grandbanker.com902-634-3300 / 1-800-360-1181Join the crew of the Grand Banker, located harbourside in historic downtown Lunenburg. The fresh, local menu, and stunning waterfront view ensures a true Nova Scotian experience. Classics such as fish cakes, scallops, mussels, haddock, burgers, and Acadian stew are given a Maritime twist, using only the best the land and sea have to offer. A commitment to local artisans, farmers, and fishermen results in a unique and special experience. The casual and relaxed atmosphere, along with the great service and hospitality, makes the Banker an ideal port of call for lunch and dinner.
haskapa 605-607 Main Street, Mahone Baywww.haskapa.comOpened in 2015, haskapa is the new kid on Main Street. The first haskap berry retail and information centre outside of Japan, haskapa focuses on creating products from the haskap berry, a berry with a Siberian and Japanese heritage, now grown here in Nova Scotia. The retail space offers a variety of locally produced products made with the versatile berry. From condiments and juice to alcohol and cosmetics, each product is crafted by Nova Scotian companies, and more products are continually being developed, like the much-anticipated haskap berry powder. Our Mahone Bay location gives visitors an experience that includes learning about, tasting and being able to purchase unique local haskap berry products.
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an ever-changing menu sculpted by local farmers, bakers, butchers, and winemakers. Enjoy a fine lunch or dinner in a casual atmosphere year-round. In summer, enjoy the special Grill Friday menu featuring items grilled on Big Green Egg charcoal barbecues.
Oh My Cod!567 Main Street, Mahone Baywww.oh-my-cod.ca / 902-531-2600Mahone Bay’s newest restaurant offering unpretentious and affordably priced food, from soups and salads, to dockside burgers, from bacon-wrapped scollops skewers and much more. And of course, cod (or haddock) complete with hand-cut and home-made fries. Prices range from $8 to $16. Breakfast menu. Dine in or enjoy your meal on one of the two decks during the summer season, complemented with wines, beers, and a full range of drinks all in a relaxed setting with great views of Mahone Bay. Open daily at 8am, year-round, starting May 6.
Old Fish Factory Restaurant & Ice House Bar68 Bluenose Drive, 2nd FloorLunenburg / www.oldfishfactory.com902-634-3333 / 1-800-533-9336With the freshest Nova Scotia seafood, and a harbour view that will take your breath away, the Old Fish Factory Restaurant is a favourite destination for locals and travellers alike. Tempt your taste buds with the annual Summer Lobster and Seafood Festival, featuring world-famous seafood chowder, local deep-sea scallops, fish and chips, sea-fresh haddock, and steamed mussels or oysters. Experience the salt air on the outdoor patio, a casual meal in the dining room, or a drink in the icehouse bar amid traditional Maritime hospitality. Open May to October.
Peasant’s Pantry: A Traditional Deli4491 Highway 12, New Rosswww.peasantspantry.ca / 902-365-5964Peasant’s Pantry has been making a variety of specialty meats and charcuterie, including fresh and smoked sausages, house-smoked ham, bacon, and pâtés since 2011 using high quality, locally raised meat and nose-to-tail butchery without fillers. In addition to specialty meats, they offer butcher cuts of pork and beef, free-range chicken, and local cheeses. The menu features classic deli fare, as well as some internationally inspired dishes with an emphasis on high-quality local and house-made products. All meat products are gluten-free, and most menu items can also be served gluten-free.
Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill7499 Route 3, Summerville Centrewww.quarterdeck.ns.ca902-683-2998 / 1-800-565-1119The oceanside view of surf and sand is delicious and the food is amazing. Located on spectacular Summerville Beach, a two-kilometre stretch of white sand, the Quarterdeck has a reputation as the South Shore’s finest spot for fresh seafood, great steaks, and tempting desserts, plus a cellar full of wines. Tempt your taste buds with sumptuous lobster tails stuffed with scallops and shrimp, or Atlantic planked salmon, prepared over an open fire pit. A Taste of Nova Scotia Restaurant of the Year recipient.
Rhubarb at the Oceanstone Resort8650 Peggy’s Cove Road, Indian Harbour / www.rhubarbrestaurant.ca902-821-3013If you want fresh, locally sourced food served in a casual atmosphere, then Rhubarb is it. Operators Jim and Diane Buckle and chef Jon Geneau care about their food and their customers
Kiwi Café19 Pleasant Street, Chesterwww.kiwicafechester.comA great place to meet and eat in the heart of the village of Chester. At the Kiwi Café, we’re seriously passionate about good food and good coffee. We offer international themes with interesting flavours and the freshest of local ingredients. Enjoy delicious, homemade baked treats, wonderful soups and lunches, and our famous all-day breakfast. With a sunny patio for Chester’s glorious summer and a woodstove for winter, we’re year-round warmth for a Nova Scotian-Kiwi welcome.
Lane’s Privateer Inn27 Bristol Avenue, Liverpool www.lanesprivateerinn.com902-354-3456 / 1-800-794-3332Built in 1798, this privateer mansion has been operated by the Lane family for 52 years. An extensive renovation in spring 2014 created a panoramic view of the Mersey River. Twenty-five guest rooms, a two-level stone patio, conference and wedding facilities, a bookstore, and gourmet shop café are all part of the Lane’s experience.
The dining room specializes in seafood, salads, chowder, sandwiches, and steak. The in-house sommelier offers an extensive wine list. Lane’s also features an on-site bakery and espresso bar. Open year-round for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and takeout. Visit the website for live-music schedules and wine-tasting events.
Lincoln Street Food200 Lincoln StreetLunenburg www.lincolnstreetfood.com902-640-3002Lincoln Street Food is a modern, coastal neighbourhood kitchen serving
market inspired fresh food in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. After 20 years in the business, owner and chef Paolo Colbertaldo has developed long-term relationships with local farmers and purveyors, and strives to support a healthier, sustainable food system. The menu changes regularly based on market and seasonal availability. Sustainable vineyards supply the wine, which is well-priced. Its bakery fare features organic, healthy ingredients. Vegetarians and vegans will not be disappointed, nor will carnivores and pescetarians.
The Lobster Shack3723 Highway 3, Barrington Passagewww.lobstershack.ca / 902-637-1788Situated in the Lobster Capital of Canada, the Lobster Shack’s friendly crew serves local fare with pride.
The atmosphere is unique: with décor that pays homage to the lobster industry along with a live lobster tank, patrons get a first-hand lobster experience. Watch Tony tend the tank lobsters and offer a quick lesson on catching, cooking, and eating them. The menu incorporates a range of tasty choices showcasing local lobster and seafood. This classic fare pairs well with Nova Scotian wines and beers to suit your taste. Owner Nichole Hopkins runs the Shack with a mandate of excellent service, fabulous food, and upbeat atmosphere.
Mateus Bistro533 Main Street, Mahone Bay www.mateusbistro.com / 902-531-3711Winner of Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award 2013 Restaurant of the Year for Chef-Inspired Casual Dining.
Chef Matthew Krizan and his partner Kira Curtis built their restaurant on a love of fresh ingredients, an understanding of seasonal products, and a focus on appreciating food. Mateus Bistro presents
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and it shows. Together they craft a tasty array of seasonal, value-priced dishes to tempt serious gourmands and comfort foodies alike, presented with unsurpassable service. Whether you live in the neighbourhood or are visiting from away, come enjoy the creative cookery at Rhubarb, just minutes from Peggy’s Cove, and less than an hour from Halifax.
Rime Restaurant + Wine Bar9 King Street, Lunenburg www.rimerestaurant.ca / 902-640-3112Rime’s internationally inspired menu features fresh, flavourful ingredients, carefully chosen to suit Nova Scotia’s spectacular seasons. Chef Jeffrey MacNeil, owner and operator, is a Nova Scotian lad influenced by global cooking. Come visit one of the newest culinary spots in historic Lunenburg.
Join friends at the bar for a glass of vino from the meticulously chosen wine list and treat yourself to a delectable dessert. The fully stocked bar will ensure spirits are high and tales never stop flowing! Whether you call Nova Scotia home, or are visiting from near or far, the friendly staff at Rime invite you to enjoy great food and drink, and to swap a story or two.
The Rope Loft Waterfront Restaurant, Pub & Marina 36 Water Street, Chester 902-275-3430 / www.ropeloft.com Located in Chester’s front harbour, The Rope Loft features two decks overlooking the ocean with spectacular island views. The restaurant offers a wonderful selection of fresh Nova Scotian seafood, and is known for its light cream-based shellfish chowder and local wines. Choose from 10 draught beers that complement a burger. Vegetarian and gluten-free choices are also available. By land or sea, enjoy a traditional South Shore experience. Open April to November. Hours vary by season.
Salt Shaker Deli124 Montague Street, Lunenburg www.saltshakerdeli.com902-640-3434Sit on the waterfront patio or in the dining room and enjoy this from-scratch menu. Known for its award-winning smoked seafood chowder, other local seafood items including fishcakes, lobster rolls, and mussels dot the menu. Other favourites include hand-rolled thin crust pizzas, sandwiches, Pad Thai, and more. The casual and fun atmosphere is perfect for families and adults alike.
Shore Club Lobster Suppers250 Shore Club Road, Hubbards www.ShoreClub.ca / 902-857-9555Winner of the Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award—2013 Essence of Nova Scotia Restaurant of the Year.
Celebrating 80 years of service, the original Nova Scotia lobster supper offers a unique dining experience. As you enter through a forest of folk art, past the crew cooking lobster and mussels and over the red carpet, you can find a spot to settle into for a feast of fresh boiled lobster, unlimited fresh cultivated mussels, all-you-can-eat salad bar, homemade rolls, choice of dessert, and coffee or tea. Steak, chicken, and vegetarian options, and a children’s menu are also available. The goal is to serve the best lobster in a unique setting with friendly Nova Scotian hospitality.
The South Shore Fish Shack108 Montague Street, Lunenburg www.southshorefishshack.com902-643-3232Come for the seafood, stay for the views. Located in the heart of historic Lunenburg, the South Shore Fish Shack features a simple menu of seaside favourites that are locally sourced and classically prepared. The dishes let the fresh seafood shine while you enjoy
stunning harbour views from one of two patios. It’s owned and operated by Martin and Sylvie Ruiz-Salvador, the husband and wife team behind he Salt Shaker Deli, an established Lunenburg hot spot. Martin and Sylvie take tremendous pride in delivering an authentic East Coast experience for all of their guests.
Sou’Wester Restaurant & Gift Shop178 Peggy’s Point Road, Peggy’s Cove www.peggys-cove.com902-823-2561Overlooks the famous lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove and specializes in homestyle meals. Try the special seafood chowder, fish and chips, haddock dinners, and fresh-cooked lobster from our own lobster pound. Dessert specialties include homemade gingerbread and apple crisp. During the off-season, try the hot cider. It’s just the thing on a blustery winter’s day. Or come by for breakfast hot off the grill, served until noon each day. Have a tasty
dinner and enjoy Nova Scotian beauty at its very best.
Trellis Café22 Highway #3, Hubbards www.trelliscafe.com / 902-857-1188Winner of the Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Award–2012 Essence of Nova Scotia Restaurant of the Year.
Every day begins with the aroma of bread baking and freshly ground organic fair-trade coffee brewing. Fish arrives at the back door from the boats daily. Haddock, halibut, fishcakes, and seafood chowder are the house specialties. Try the famous Mile High Clubhouse Sandwich. Everything is homemade and baked on-site. Enjoy the sunny patio, complimentary Wi-Fi, local artwork, and live entertainment on weekends, and be sure to try the lobster or smoked salmon eggs benedict for weekend brunch. Just 30 minutes from Halifax.
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St. Margaret’s Bay– LunenburgFor centuries, the lives of residents along the coast from St. Margaret’s Bay to historic Old Town Lunenburg relied on the Atlantic seascape for their livelihood. These rich, windswept waters help us recall our shipbuilding heritage, while fishmen still nourish us with the finest seafood. These vocations shaped our culture as the waves sculpted a coastal landscape that’s unmatched in rugged beauty.
Explore our sandy beaches and sheltered coves. Sail or kayak among the 365 islands dotting the twin basins of St. Margaret’s Bay and Mahone Bay, where seals bask in the sun.
Visit our vibrant small towns and villages, where you’ll find chic boutiques, country markets, and art galleries galore. Join in the many fun-filled festivals and events staged throughout the year. Treat yourself to some succulent seafood at one of our nationally acclaimed restaurants, then take an after-dinner stroll through the preserved 18th-century streets of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
One visit to our region, and you’ll understand why we’ve been welcoming guests for over 250 years.
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Peggy’s Cove LighthouseThe most-photographed in Canada, this iconic white-and-red lighthouse lashed by sea spray proudly marks the entrance to the sheltered cove that’s filled with gently bobbing fishing boats. It is a Nova Scotian image for every visitor’s photo album. It’s postcard-perfect, even shrouded in mist.
Three Churches, Mahone BayMahone Bay is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful towns in Canada. Its crown jewel is the line of three elegant churches that grace the banks of its sheltered harbour: St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (1869), St. James Anglican Church (1887), and Trinity United Church (1863). Turn down the Oakland Road for a good vantage point across the water.
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Blue Rocks This tiny outport fishing village is a six-minute drive from Lunenburg. Photogenic fishing sheds, sun-bleached and weatherworn, lean on stilts on the harbour banks. The red-painted hulls of boats bob dockside, as fishing nets are spread out to dry in the sun and seagulls wheel and cry overhead. Early morning or early evening light makes for the best photos.
Lunenburg Heritage ArchitectureWhere would you find a Widow’s Walk? And what does a Lunenburg Bump sound like? To find out, just look up. The cheerfully painted heritage homes throughout Old Town Lunenburg feature a number of architectural details unique to this area. Delicate railed walkways on the rooftops of ship captains’ homes got their name from wives pacing back and forth, scanning the horizon for sight of their husbands returning from sea. And a quirky local interpretation of a three-sided Scottish dormer, the Lunenburg Bump, can be seen over the front door of many heritage homes. Also note the codfish weathervane atop the church spire of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Standing on the corner of Pelham and King streets will give you the very best capture of the crayon-box colours of UNESCO Lunenburg.
Lunenburg WaterfrontThe red, wooden warehouses lining Lunenburg’s bustling waterfront, brightly hued heritage homes, and crystal blue water create a jewel-toned tapestry. The best shot is from the Bluenose Golf Course across the harbour. Mahone Bay
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Recommended Scenic DriveThe Coastal Heritage Trail, starting in the picturesque community of Terence Bay and extending to the village of Blandford, offers visitors a scenic route from the Head of St. Margaret’s Bay around the Aspotogan Peninsula. Following the bay’s many inlets, the winding coastal road is a museum without walls. You’ll pass villages and sites that highlight some of our most significant history and culture.
Follow Route 333 and stop into the communities listed below. You will learn of shipwrecks, lighthouses, churches, old fishing villages and their settlers. Hike on a trail once planned as the main road across Nova Scotia. Walk the rail bed once used by the Halifax South-Western Railway. See beaches and shore birds and towns full of that strong seaside spirit. With the cooperation of several community groups, important points of interest have been identified for you on our strategically located interpretive panels along the trail. Discover history in its natural setting by the sea.
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The Coastal Heritage Trail route is an enjoyable afternoon drive, and a particular favourite of cyclists. Pick up a self-guided trail brochure at any local Visitor Information Centre (see page 10) or visit www.peggyscovearea.com.
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Top 5 Outdoor ActivitiesFor more outdoor activities, see pages 58–65.
of four loops and breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness and lakes. The third loop takes hikers over the Bluff Plateau, one of the highest points near Halifax.
KayakingImagine silently sliding through clear, calm waters feeling as one with the surrounding sea. Blue Rocks provides a unique sea-kayaking experience for beginner and seasoned paddlers. Start off with an introduction to kayaking and then you’re ready to explore the waters around more than 50 stratified slate islands. In these beautiful surroundings, wildlife and sea birds abound in these beautiful surroundings, as do seals and porpoise. 902-541-9233 / www.pleasantpaddling.com
SailingHead to South Shore Boat Tours at the Mahone Bay public wharf and take a leisurely sailing cruise amid the 350 picturesque islands offshore. Once a haven for privateers and pirates, these islands are as rich in folklore as they are in wildlife. You’ll likely spot porpoise playing in the waves on your way to visit the local seal colony and see deer grazing in shoreline pastures as osprey and bald eagles soar overhead. 902-527-8544 / www.southshoreboattours.com
Biking the Tancook IslandsBig Tancook and Little Tancook are two of the many islands scattered across Mahone Bay. Five dollars buys you and your bicycle a pleasant eight-kilometre ferry trip across the water from Chester on the William G. Ernst, and a gentle escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Discover the island’s pathways by foot or by bike, inhale the sea air, and enjoy a picnic in the pristine natural surroundings, and gain a sense of the history and spirit of a hardy fishing community. There is a museum and gift shop on the island, but you’ll want to bring your own picnic lunch.
Bouldering on Dover Island Extreme adventurers who embrace this rope-free style of climbing love the rocks on Dover Island. Armoured with huge granite boulders, this scenic little island is acclaimed as Atlantic Canada’s premier bouldering destination. Local West Dover fishermen take boat runs out to the island, so ask around at the wharf.
Hiking The Rum Runners Trail is a 119-km multi-use trail which connects Lunenburg and Halifax, passing through Mahone Bay, Chester, and Hubbards. An offshoot in Tantallon is the 30-km Bluff Wilderness Trail, known for its series
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tree U-picks, children’s fun, and visits to local artisans, topped off with magical entertainment, wonderful singers, and dancing the night away. It’s a time to gather with family and friends and spend a down-home Christmas in the country.
Hubbards Farmers’ Market 57 Highway 3, Hubbardswww.hubbardsbarn.orgCome walk woodland paths just like a local, mingle with friends, and enjoy breakfast on the patio before stocking up on market-fresh berries, veggies, baked goods, eggs, and meat. Seasonal hours. May to October, Saturdays, 8am to 12pm.
Ironworks Distillery 2 Kempt Street, Lunenburg902-640-2424 www.ironworksdistillery.com Housed in a former blacksmith forge, Ironworks is a micro-distillery specializing in different combinations of fruit and ingredients in their small, custom batches to create unique flavours of rum, vodka, brandy, and liqueur.
Top 5 Locals’ PicksNew Ross Christmas Festival New Ross boasts a spectacular weekend of Christmas fun, held annually on the first weekend of December. This Christmas celebration begins with hundreds of people gathering at the heart of New Ross to count down the lighting of our tree while sipping hot chocolate after having a full belly from the earlier potluck supper. This is followed by a weekend of craft fairs, home-cooked meals, carolers, Christmas
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Fo’c’sle Tavern, Nova Scotia’s Oldest Rural Pub42 Queen Street, Chester902-275-1408focslechester.comAffectionately known as Chester’s living room, The Fo’c’sle is an inviting restaurant and bar that welcomes year-round and summer locals as well as those just passing through. Depending on where you sit, you’re in a former grocery store, stable, inn, or tavern dating back to 1764.
The Shore Club 250 Shore Club Road, Hubbards902-857-9555 / www.shoreclub.caThe Shore Club, a Taste of Nova Scotia award winner, is one of Canada’s last great dance halls, hosting the perennially popular Nova Scotia lobster supper, and drawing folks from around the province to the dance floor every summer Saturday night since 1946. This laid-back, feel-good spot is what summer’s all about.
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Disaster at Sea—The Story Before the TitanicThirty-nine years before the “unsinkable” Titanic sank, another great luxury liner, the SS Atlantic, crashed into a large rock formation off Nova Scotia’s coast by Lower Prospect. Of its 952 passengers travelling from Liverpool, England to New York, 562 people perished including all women and children except for one boy. Vivid accounts of the greatest maritime disaster of the 19th century are told at the SS Atlantic Interpretation Centre in Terence Bay. Discover heroic tales of rescue by the local community, visit the moving memorial to the victims and see artifacts from the SS Atlantic.
SS Atlantic Heritage Park, 180 Sandy Cove Road, Terence Bay 902-852-1557www.ssatlantic.com
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Top 5 Festivals & Events For more festivals and events, see pages 66–70 or visit www.novascotia.com. Dates are subject to change, however, so please confirm with the local Visitor Information Centre prior to finalizing your plans.
Boxwood Festival and WorkshopsJuly 24–30, Lunenburg902-634-9994 / www.boxwood.orgDiscover traditional music and dance in a historic atmosphere. Participants will enjoy a full roster of concerts, dances, sessions, and classes with leading artists in the realms of traditional folk, early music, dance, and improvisation.
Folk Harbour FestivalAugust 4–7, Lunenburg902-634-3180 www.folkharbour.comThis four-day musical celebration, celebrating its 31st year, features some of Atlantic Canada’s finest folk performers alongside national and international artists. There are dance and instrument workshops, and concerts at several historical venues.
Chester Race WeekAugust 10–13, Chester Yacht Clubwww.chesterraceweek.comChester is a seaside paradise that’s renowned for its relaxed sailing lifestyle. The largest fixed-keel regatta in Eastern Canada, this boisterous event draws crowds with lots of on and offshore entertainment for over 150 years, including garden parties, island picnics, and bandstand concerts.
Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival & Antique FairSeptember 23–25, Mahone BayJoin us for the 20th Annual Scarecrow Festival & Antique Fair where a fun-filled, family weekend awaits your arrival…
Each year the town comes to life with over 150 hand-made, life-size scarecrows.
From traditional straw filled to the Royal Family, you will be delighted with these unique and extraordinary creations.
Father Christmas Festival November 24–December 4Mahone Bay www.mahonebay.com Count on the old-fashioned Christmas spirit and hospitality of small-town Nova Scotia to get you in the holiday mood. Stroll Mahone Bay’s compact downtown and meet larger-than-life Father Christmas figures, snack on treats from the Yuletide Gourmet Market, and join in the songs of carolers as they fill the air with festive music.
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Bluenose II 121 Bluenose Drive, Lunenburg waterfront902-634-8483 bluenose.novascotia.caNova Scotia’s famous sailing ambassador Bluenose II, a replica of the original schooner depicted on the Canadian dime, has drawn thousands of visitors to the Lunenburg waterfront. Its recent restoration was an Internet sensation, drawing fans around the world. You can experience the iconic ship yourself with a two-hour cruise when she’s in port; check the schedule. Open June 1 to September 30.
Chester Playhouse22 Pleasant Street, Chester902-275-3933 / 1-800-363-7529 www.chesterplayhouse.caFrom April to December, the theatre bustles with a full slate of eclectic events: concerts, dance performances, youth productions, and stand-up comedy, along with its core theatre programs that depict a remarkable artistic diversity.
Fisheries Museum of the AtlanticLunenburg waterfront 902-634-4794 / 1-866-579-4909fisheriesmuseum.novascotia.caAt the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, you can tour a former fishing schooner and a steel-side trawler, explore three floors of hands-on exhibits including Eastern Canada’s largest saltwater aquarium, try your hand at rug hooking or quilting, and spin a yarn or two with the “old salts” who made their livelihoods fishing the North Atlantic.
Musique Royalewww.musiqueroyale.comMusique Royale is a celebration of Nova Scotia’s musical heritage with performances in historic and cultural settings throughout the province each summer. Events are also held year-round on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Lunenburg’s historic St. John’s Church hosts Symphony Nova Scotia and major choral events while “cookie”concerts are presented at the Lunenburg School of the Arts.
William E. deGarthe Memorial MonumentPeggy’s Cove / 902-823-2253 www.peggyscoveregion.com A 30-metre rock face behind the renowned sculptor’s home depicts the lives and legends of 30 local fishermen, plus their wives and children, which he chiselled from the wave-washed granite.
Top 5 Heritage & Cultural AttractionsFor more heritage and cultural attractions, see pages 73–75.
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Fisheries Museum of theAtlantic
William E.DeGarthe Memorial
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Lower Woods Harbour
Liverpool
Queensland Beach
Brier Island
Yarmouth
Annapolis Royal Kentville
Middleton
Windsor
Halifax Stanfield International
Airport
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BatteryPoint
Breakwater
Kaulbach Island
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QuakerIsland
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The SalvagesSeal IslandLight Museum
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Bon Portage Island
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Wile Carding Mill Museum
Ross FarmMuseum
Fisheries Museum of theAtlantic
William E.DeGarthe Memorial
Risser’s Beach
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Lower Woods Harbour
Liverpool
Queensland Beach
Brier Island
Yarmouth
Annapolis Royal Kentville
Middleton
Windsor
Halifax Stanfield International
Airport
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BatteryPoint
Breakwater
Kaulbach Island
WesthaverIsland
QuakerIsland
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Pearl Island(Green Island) Terence
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Pennant Harbour
CrossIsland
MosherIsland
West IronboundIsland
Port Medway
Peggy’s Cove
IndianHarbour
Medway Head
Coffin Island
Fort Point (Liverpool)
Western Head Little HopeIsland
Spectacle Island
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Cape Roseway
Sandy Point
Cape Negro IslandBaccaro Point
The SalvagesSeal IslandLight Museum
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Stoddard Island (Emerald Isle)
West Head, Cape Sable Island
Bon Portage Island
Woods Harbour
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Bridgewater–Liverpool Following the Lighthouse Route from Lunenburg on Route 332, inland along the LaHave River to Bridgewater and south to Liverpool, you’ll experience the very heart of the South Shore and the abiding spirit of our people.
Here in our vibrant communities, you can expect to find proud history, an industrious outlook, a promising future and the warmest welcome you’ll get anywhere. A landscape ranging from dramatic coastal cliffs and sea caves to verdant green fields along winding rivers, offers outdoor enthusiasts myriad opportunities for adventure. Museums, galleries and theatres provide a cultural counterpoint and a diverse array of experiences any visitor will enjoy.
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Take the Kejimkujik Scenic Drive (Route 8) from Liverpool to Annapolis Royal in late September through early October, and you’ll be rewarded with spectacular fall foliage. The crimson maples, golden hemlocks, yellow aspens and russet oaks, along with their reflection in lakes, rivers, and streams, will delight you. Visit novascotia.com and click on “About Nova Scotia.”
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Kejimkujik National Park SeasideSt. Catherines River Road, Port Joliwww.parkscanada.gc.ca/kejiPhotographers will enjoy the superb ocean views, rugged headlands, and delicate coastal dune systems, where the endangered piping plover nests. Nova Scotia health cards feature Kejimkujik Seaside as the background image.
Old Growth Hemlock Forest, Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site St. Catherines River Road, Port Joliwww.parkscanada.gc.ca/kejiCapture the shifting light amid the hemlock woods, lush underfoot with ferns and vividly hued orchids. Warblers and woodpeckers flit among the branches. Early morning and early evening make for dramatic photos.
White Point Beach Resort Bunnies75 White Point Beach Resort Road, White Point www.whitepoint.comFollow the signs to White Point Beach Resort and proceed with care and a camera. The White Point bunny story is featured in the book I Spy a Bunny by Judy Dudar. The bunnies come in a range of colours and dot the land and seascape at White Point. The bunnies are friendly and
curious about visitors and are easy to capture in a photo.
Petite RivièreExplore the seaside village of Petite Rivière. Dotted with artists’ studios, a winery, and rolling hills, this vibrant community in the LaHave River Valley offers luxurious white-sand beaches and interesting heritage sites, such as the old Mi’kmaw/Acadian burial ground near Sperry’s Beach.
Port Medway LighthouseThis restored 19th-century lighthouse presides over the wharf in this picturesque village. The square wooden tower is set amid a beautiful harbourside park featuring interpretive panels, walkways, and a scenic look-off over Medway Bay. Capture the islands in the harbour or brightly coloured fishing boats tied at the wharf.
Kejimkujik Dark Sky PreserveIn 2010 the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada designated Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site as the 12th Dark Sky Preserve in Canada and the first in Nova Scotia. With the park’s commitment to protect the nighttime environment from artificial lighting, comes the unforgettable opportunity to stargaze and explore the wonders of the universe. Join in one of Kejimkujik’s fascinating astronomy programs and learn the significance of the night sky in Mi’kmaq culture and history. www.parkscanada.gc.ca/keji
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Fort Point Lighthouse902-354-5260 / www.queens.caAt the end of Main Street in Liverpool, you can explore the site where a privateers’ fort defended the town and shipping routes in the 1700s. Since 1855 the distinctive “hunchbacked” lighthouse watched over these waters, and is one of the oldest in Nova Scotia. Climb the tower for a stunning view of Liverpool Bay and crank the foghorn. Enjoy a picnic under the trees.
Hiking at Hirtle’s Beach and Gaff PointCategorized as a living beach because it moves and shifts at the whim of the ocean currents, Hirtle’s Beach, near Kingsburg, is a nature enthusiast’s paradise. Here you will find a three-kilometre stretch of white sand, rolling surf, fresh sea air, drumlin cliffs, and breathtaking views. The beach provides the only access to the hiking trails at Gaff Point, a pristine wilderness park that separates the LaHave Estuary and Hartling Bay.
SurfingWith a multitude of points, reefs, and beach breaks, the Atlantic coast of Queens County provides some of the finest surfing challenges on the eastern seaboard. You’ll find the best waves from August to late November when numerous tropical storms pound the southern coast, sending warm water up our way. For information on the availability of lessons from the Rossignol Surf Shop at White Point Beach Resort, contact 902-354-7100 or [email protected].
Exploring our ancestorswww.parkscanada.gc.ca/keji Take a guided tour through Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site with a Mi’kmaw interpreter to witness our aboriginal history up close. Hike to a rock site where you can see petroglyphs carved into the slate recounting events of Mi’kmaq ancestors. See their stories told through the carvings. Petroglyph tours take place six times a week during July and August and also periodically during the spring and fall.
Fishing902-356-2498 / www.vinalsmith.com www.nsguides.caCrossed by rivers and dotted with shining lakes, the South Shore offers a variety of wonderful sportfishing experiences for anglers of all experience
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Cameron’s Brook Provincial Park7900 Highway 8, South BrookfieldShaded by leafy hardwood trees and cooled by a babbling brook, this lovely little park is an ideal spot for a romantic picnic. Across the road is access to Ponhook Lake, a favourite for canoeing and kayaking.
Indian Falls 1585 Newburne Road, Lunenburgwww.lunenburgregion.caTo commemorate the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg’s 125th anniversary in 2004, Indian Falls was designated as a municipal park. The park offers a picnic area overlooking the waterfall, on-site washrooms, walking trails, a rock beach, and scenic look-off points.
Privateers Farmers’ Market Liverpool Waterfront, LiverpoolOn Saturday mornings from May to October, locals and visitors alike gather to browse through market stalls brimming with locally grown fruits and vegetables, hearth-style breads,
delicious pastries, plants and flowers, and a variety of arts and crafts.
South Shore ExhibitionJuly 26–31, Bridgewater 902-543-3341 / www.thebigex.comFarm-fresh family fun, The Big Ex features agricultural and livestock competitions, 4-H exhibits, arts and crafts, and an exciting midway. This year marks its 125th anniversary.
White Point Resortwww.whitepoint.comFor more than 80 years families have been gathering here to reunite and vacation on the oceanfront playland carved and crafted by Mother Nature. The resort reopened in November 2012, following a devastating fire the year before. The new main lodge, inspired and crafted by Nova Scotians, and the refurbished collection of rustic cottages is inviting. Come explore as an overnight guest, or just come for the day. White Point is a RCI Golf Crown Property.
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Top Festivals & Events For more festivals and events, see pages 66–70 or visit www.novascotia.com. Dates are subject to change, however, so please confirm with the local Visitor Information Centre.
Liverpool International Theatre FestivalMay 18–22, Liverpool / www.litf.caLITF welcomes the world to the Astor Theatre stage and our new Town Hall Arts and Culture Centre, with a lineup of one-act plays offering something for every theatrical appetite. The five-day festival showcases outstanding amateur theatre from across North America and around the world. Previous participants from Japan, Belgium, Ireland, Syria, Italy, Russia, Denmark, Germany, and many other countries, sing the praises of their experience in Liverpool.
Privateer DaysJune 24–26, Liverpoolwww.privateerdays.caAnimators and re-enactments will take you back to 1780, when Liverpool’s townspeople battled with privateers from the American Revolution who infested Nova Scotia’s waters. There’ll be music, food, fireworks, and fun for the whole family.
12th Annual South Shore in MotionAugust, Bridgewater902-530-3130 www.southshoreinmotion.caGet revved up and see what moves you at the Exhibition Grounds. Admire big rigs, emergency vehicles, street rods, and antique cars at the Show & Shine. See lawn tractor and ATV races, burnouts, drag races, and tractor-pulls.
26th Annual Hank Snow Tribute August 18–21, Liverpool 902-354-4675 / 1-888-450-5525 www.hanksnow.comWhat began as a small gathering of
loyal fans is now one of Nova Scotia’s largest country music weekends. Head to Queens Place Emera Centre in Liverpool for four days of great live country music, food, contests, prizes, camping, and more. Enjoy famous country stars like Carroll Baker in this great new entertainment facility.
Queens County FairSeptember 20–24, Caledonia 902-682-2312www.queenscountyfair.caEvery September, Caledonia gears up for the Queens County Fair. This traditional agricultural fair lasts for five days and includes exhibits from all over Nova Scotia, as it has since 1886. Don’t miss the grand parade through the village.
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Top 5 Heritage & Cultural Attractions For more heritage and cultural attractions, see page 73–75.
The Astor Theatre59 Gorham Street, Liverpool 902-354-5250 / www.astortheatre.ns.caThe oldest performing arts venue in Nova Scotia, this theatre built in 1902, used to be known as the Liverpool Opera House. Also, one of only two independent movie theatres in the province, the Astor hosts a range of world-class entertainment, events, and concerts.
DesBrisay Museum 130 Jubilee Road, Bridgewater902-543-4033www.desbrisaymuseum.caPeruse interactive, family-friendly exhibits on Bridgewater’s natural, cultural, and social history, and industrial growth from the early 17th century. In July, celebrate our rich heritage at our heritage week events. Don’t miss the Bridgewater Woodland Gardens, which feature a pond and walking trails through wooded parkland.
Hank Snow Home Town Museum148 Bristol Avenue, Liverpool 902-354-4675 / 1-888-450-5525. www.hanksnow.comCelebrating Canada’s king of classic
country music, the Home Town Museum is open year-round.
Wile Carding Mill Museum242 Victoria Road, Bridgewater902-543-8233cardingmill.novascotia.caStep into the 1860s and see how a water-powered carding mill lightened the workload for local farm families. The only survivor of an early industrial park, this mill employed local women to run the machinery that could in one hour card the same amount of wool that a person could in a whole week.
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Port Joli–Charlesville Stretching from Port Joli to Charlesville, you’ll find an unspoiled natural coastline and some of Canada’s richest history. Step into the 1700s at the bustling port of Shelburne and see how fishermen, shipbuilders, and traders have done business for over 250 years. Climb the towers of centuries-old lighthouses that still protect ships from the coastline’s rocky shoals. Explore the 18th-century site of the largest free Black settlement in North America. Escape the hurried pace of modern life and get back to nature. Explore the edges of this wild, ragged seacoast on foot, by bicycle, or in a canoe or kayak. With white-sand beaches stretching for miles and crystal clear waters, it’s a favourite stopping place for dozens of species of migrating birds that stop for rejuvenation on their long spring and fall flights. Breathe our salt air and find your rejuvenation too.
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Recommended Scenic Drive: The Lockeport Loop Dotted with small fishing communities, the Lockeport Loop refers to the old Trunk 3 highway where a number of threatened wildlife species and precious habitat can be found. Lockeport’s famous Crescent Beach starts within a stone’s throw of town and stretches out for kilometres of hard-packed white sand that meets the curling Atlantic surf. So picturesque is this beach that it was featured on the back of the 1954 Canadian $50 bill. A stroll across the first and second beaches ends in a natural resting spot known as Ginger Hill. www.lockeportloop.com
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Top 5 Photo OpportunitiesBaccaro Point Lighthouse Baccaro is the most southerly point of land on mainland Nova Scotia and is a popular local birding destination, as well a great place to view the big surf during hurricane season.
Sand Hills Provincial ParkLocated six kilometres south of Highway 103 at Exit 29 (Barrington), Sand Hills Provincial Park features a 2.5-km white sand beach. At low tide there are wide sand flats warming the water when the tide comes back in which makes this a great beach for swimming and snorkelling. A spectacular sand dune system creates a great backdrop for photos.
A great spot for beach combing, finding sand dollars, deep-sea clamming (in season), kite flying, and more. Bring the family for the day and pack a lunch for the large picnic area.
Wood’s HarbourThis photogenic little community is home to one of the most productive lobster fishing fleets in Canada. The harbour’s outlying islands and headlands are dotted with lighthouses: Cape Sable, Bon Portage Island, and Woods Harbour. Their lights are particularly pretty when glinting through the spectacular pink-streaked sky at dusk.
Historic Shelburne Waterfront Shelburne’s historic waterfront, one of Canada’s most beautiful deep water natural harbours, is edged by 33 original United Empire Loyalist homes dating from 1783, walking paths, and wildflowers. Some of these restored original buildings so authentically evoke the 1700s that numerous films, including The Scarlet
Letter, Virginia’s Run, Wilby Wonderful and the 2009 miniseries Moby Dick, and recently, The Book of Negroes miniseries.
Swinging Bridge, Sable RiverStroll alongside the river at this historic mill and stop to take a photo of Nova Scotia’s only swinging bridge. The fall foliage that the Sable River is known for makes the perfect backdrop. Spend the rest of your afternoon exploring this picturesque community of 300 people.
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BirdingPack your binoculars and work on your life list! The designated Important Bird Area of Cape Sable Island is one of the best birding destinations in Canada for amateur and professional ornithologists. Mixed woodlands, coastal salt marshes, 45 kilometres of white-sand beach, and open ocean habitats support a diversity of species. You’ll see songbirds, hawks, and migrating shorebirds such as the Hudsonian godwit and rare American Oystercatcher. This is an especially important breeding and migration site for the endangered piping plover. Always enjoy birds from a safe distance, particularly when they are breeding, feeding, and resting. Please respect all signage regarding wildlife and private property. www.nsbirdsociety.ca
Let the Good Times RollReceive hands-on lumberjack training with world champion log roller Darren Hudson at Lumberjack AXEperience. Show your mettle by throwing some steel beneath the pines in this riverside park by the picturesque Barrington River. Hudson and his team guide visitors through the five essential lumberjack skills with log rolling, tree climbing, axe throwing, bow sawing, and cross cutting every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 1pm. wildaxe.com
Crescent Beach, LockeportThis long curve of white sand on the Lockeport Loop is one of the most picturesque in the province, and is home to large flocks of sandpipers and other shore birds. The beach offers interpretive signage detailing its natural history and ramps at both ends for easy access. shelburneandlockeport.com
Shelburne Harbour Boat ToursAboard the MV Brown Eyed Girl, a 13-metre marine trader trawler, visitors will learn the history of Shelburne and see the area’s many lighthouses. Take in a breathtaking view of the historic waterfront, a chance to indulge in a delicious lobster supper, or try the mackerel fishing cruise. For those wanting more: the trawler can drop interested explorers on McNutt’s Island for the day. shelburneharbourboattours.com
Paddle our Waterways Shelburne boasts the third-largest natural harbour in the world. Explore its inlets, calm waters, and bustling waterfront with a relaxed day of paddling, or go inland to enjoy explore our many lakes and rivers. Take a 12-km guided tour on the Roseway River. Guides serve a picnic lunch halfway into the
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The HawkRoute 330, Clark’s HarbourNova Scotia’s most southerly point, this gorgeous coastal beach on Cape Sable Island offers first-class bird watching against a scenic backdrop that includes the stately Cape Sable Light, Nova Scotia’s tallest lighthouse. Walk the floor of the Drowned Forest, a remarkable forest of tree stumps and freshwater peat dating back over 1,500 years, when the sea level was about three metres lower than today. Be sure to wear your rubber boots! Low tide is the best viewing.
Lost at Sea QuiltCrescent Beach Centre, Lockeport 902-656-3123 www.shelburneandlockeport.comWorld-renowned fabric artist, Laurie Swim, designed and assembled this quilt memorializing the lives and loss of 17 fishermen who drowned in a terrible storm off the shores of Lockeport.
The Osprey Arts Centre 107 Water Street, Shelburne902-875-2359 www.ospreyartscentre.caOpen year-round, this multi-purpose theatre space and art gallery exhibits visual art and presents popular and classical music, live theatre, comedy, opera, film screenings, and youth programing.
Seal Island Light MuseumRoute 3, Barrington902-637-2185 www.capesablehistoricalsociety.comThe rocks offshore, called sea wolves by Champlain, wrecked hundreds of ships before the first lighthouse was built here in 1830. Learn about what life was like as a lighthouse keeper and view the original Fresnel lens that helped guide sailors safely ashore. Climb the tower for an excellent view of the coast.
Shag Harbour UFO Centre Highway 3, Shag Harbourwww.shagharbourufo.comThe truth is out there! Shag Harbour is best known for the alleged 1967 UFO visit witnessed by a dozen citizens who reported a glowing object hovering above the harbour before crashing into it. RCMP officers and local fishermen discovered a wide slick of sulfurous yellow foam covering the water, but no sign of an aircraft. Films, TV shows, books, and radio programs have attempted to unravel the mystery. A visit to this museum may leave you with the feeling that we’re not really alone.
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Shelburne County Lobster Festival June 2–5, various venues 902-875-3544www.discovershelburnecounty.com Lobster dinners, lobster chowder, lobster burgers, and lobster newburg take centre stage, while music, dancing, sport tournaments, craft sales, and fun-runs round out the weekend’s activities.
Harmony Bazaar Festival of Women & SongJuly 22–24, Lockeport 902-656-2565 www.harmonybazaar.comThis annual festival celebrates women singers and songwriters who tell their stories through song and music. This family-friendly weekend features concerts, workshops on writing music, visual art, dance, film, and literature.
Shelburne Founders’ Days mid-July / 902-875-2991www.shelburnefoundersdays.com Shelburne Founders’ Days is an annual celebration of the rich history, heritage, culture, and people of this remarkable town. For several days each summer, the
historic waterfront comes alive with fun, food, history, music and games.
Nova Scotia Marathon/Half Marathon & 10K RunJuly 26, Barrington 902-637-2903 www.barringtonrecreation.caA Boston Marathon qualifying race. This scenic coastal marathon takes you around beautiful Cape Sable Island, including the most southerly point of Nova Scotia, The Hawk.
Whirligig and Weathervane Festival September 17–18, Shelburne902-875-3205 www.whirligigfestival.comA woodcrafter’s paradise, the Shelburne waterfront bustles with workshops, music, and entertainment, set amid displays of fanciful handmade thingamabobs.
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Barrington Woolen Mill Museum 2368 Highway 3, Barrington902-637-2185woolenmill.novascotia.caThis 1800s-era, water-powered mill washed, carded, spun, and wove wool into durable clothing for local fishermen. Here you can see demonstrations of spinning, dyeing, and weaving, along with the very first piece of Nova Scotia tartan, which was designed and woven by Bessie Murray in 1953. The tartan’s green tones represent evergreens and deciduous trees; blue represents the sea; the white line represents surf or beach; the gold represents the Royal Charter; and the red represents the lion on the provincial crest.
Black Loyalist Heritage Site98 Old Birchtown Road, Shelburne902-875-1310 / 1-888-354-0772 www.blackloyalist.com Enjoy the view of Birchtown Bay when you climb up the Shaw Turret, which commemorates all Black Loyalist communities. Visit the Lindsay Gallery for a multimedia presentation of the Black Loyalist Journey from Africa to the United States, then Nova Scotia, and back to Africa. Explore the virtual copy of Carlton’s Book of Negroes and search for your ancestors. Before you leave, create a virtual quilt square about your experience. Open daily May to August 9am to 5pm, September to October, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. Call 902-875-1310 to arrange off-season tours.
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Shelburne County Archive and Genealogy Society 168 Water Street, 2nd floor, Shelburne902-875-4299 nsgna.ednet.ns.ca/shelburne Make a connection and trace your roots, you may have a Shelburne connection. Research in the library and explore the archives to discover the history of the town’s earliest citizens.
Locke Family StreetscapeHighway 103, Exit 23, Lockeport 902-656-3123 www.shelburneandlockeport.comLockeport is home to Nova Scotia’s first provincial Registered Historic Streetscape. Found at the lower end of South Street overlooking Lockeport Harbour, it includes five historic homes built by descendants of Jonathan Locke between 1836 and 1876. The streetscape offers an interesting cross-section of historic architecture, with examples of Colonial, Georgian, and Victorian styles.
The Seaside Heritage Centre 2773 Main Street, Clark’s Harbour902-745-0844 www.clarksharbour.comThe first floor of the building interprets the lifestyle, history, and culture of the area. Cape Sable Island is renowned for the building of sturdy wooden Cape Island boats. Other exhibits showcase the area’s lighthouses and shipwrecks. View demonstrations by artisans, local storytellers, and fishing industry handiwork.
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Explore our Great OutdoorsThe South Shore offers some of the most remarkable outdoor experiences in the world: stunning sailing and sea kayaking, coastal exploration, bird and wildlife viewing, and extraordinary walking, hiking, and cycling opportunities. The following resources will help you enjoy all that our region’s great outdoors has to offer.
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Beaches and Provincial ParksWhether you want to camp, picnic, hike, sunbathe, or swim, there’s a park on the South Shore to suit your fancy. Most are open May to October. For more information on parks and beaches, visit www.parks.gov.ns.ca.
Beaches/Parks in St. Margaret’s Bay–LunenburgBayswater Beach Provincial Park404 Highway 329, BayswaterLarge white-sand beach (supervised July and August) and picnic area with a view of the open ocean, Swiss Air Flight 111 Memorial, and Final Interment Site.
Bishop ParkHighway 3, HubbardsWaterside park known for bird watching, features a gazebo, picnic tables, walking trails, gardens, and interpretive panels.
Card Lake Provincial Park3895 Highway 14, ChesterA small picnic park on a lake under a canopy of mature softwood trees. Small beach and boat launch.
Cleveland Beach Provincial Park8878 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, HubbardsSandy beach, but no lifeguards, and a picnic area. A sister beach to Queensland.
East River Provincial Park2177 Highway 3, East RiverA small picturesque picnic park on a sheltered ocean cove.
Graves Island Provincial Park230 Graves Island Road, East Chester Off Highway 3. Picturesque area with picnic tables (some covered) scattered through open fields, small cobblestone beach, unsupervised swimming, and camping site rentals.
Hubbards Beach Provincial ParkHighway 3, Hubbards A day-use park featuring a sandy beach with boat launch, just past Queensland Beach.
Jerry Lawrence Provincial ParkHighway 3, Upper TantallonA small picnic area, with an area specially developed for seniors and people with
disabilities. Picnic tables, picnic shelter, fishing wharf, and trails aplenty.
Mushamush Beach ParkSweetlandWhite-sand beach on Mushamush Lake is great for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and picnics. The beach and picnic areas are wheelchair accessible.
Queensland Beach Provincial Park9600 Highway 3, Hubbards The warm water of this small white-sand beach makes it one of Nova Scotia’s most popular, perfect for summertime swimming and people watching. Supervised July 1 to August 30. Change rooms, toilets.
Second Peninsula Provincial ParkHighway 3, Second Peninsula A scenic picnic park with access to cobble beach.
Beaches/Parks in Bridgewater-Liverpool Beach Meadows Municipal Beach Off Route 3, east of LiverpoolWooded picnic area with fire pits, playground, change rooms, wheelchair accessible washrooms, boardwalks, and 1-km white sand beach.
Bush Island Provincial ParkOff Highway 331, Petite Rivière. A small boat launch into the Atlantic Ocean.
Cameron’s Brook Provincial Park7900 Highway 8, South BrookfieldA small brookside picnic park shaded by mixed-wood trees. Across the road is Cameron Lake with access to Ponhook Lake, a favourite for canoeing.
Cookville Provincial Park1119 Highway 10, CookvilleJust north of Bridgewater. A small roadside picnic park with access to the LaHave River.
Fancy Lake Provincial Park854 Conquerall Mills Road, Hebbville A small picnic park on the lakeshore offers a lunch stop and an opportunity for a swim in fresh water.
Greenfield Veterans Memorial ParkRoute 210, Greenfield A small riverside park with picnic facilities, information kiosk displaying brochures and
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waters, is great for those keen to explore, and is a great place to look for sea glass and other hidden treasures.
Sable River Provincial Park140 West Sable Road, Sable River The brook running through this picnic park changes directions with the tide. A pine canopy provides a cool place to relax and eat.
Sand Hills Beach Provincial Park28 Sand Hills Beach Park Road, Villagedale White-sand beach with change rooms, picnic tables. Sand flats heat up at low tide, creating warm water for bathing. To protect the dunes, stay on the marked paths. Popular bird-watching site.
Thomas Raddall Provincial Park529 Raddall Park Road, Port l’HébertSouth of Port Joli. Beautiful secluded beaches, historic sites with interpretive panels, picnic area, 11km of coastal and wooded multi-use trails. Plus walk-in tenting.
Golf CoursesAspotogan Ridge Golf & Country Club14 Parkwood Drive, Hubbards 902-858-3888 / www.aspotoganridge.com 9- or 18-hole course ideal for all levels of players.
Bluenose Golf Club 18 Cove Road, Lunenburg902-634-4260 / www.bluenosegolfclub.com9-hole, par 35. This very challenging and hilly course offers spectacular views of town and waterfront
Chester Golf Club 22 Golf Course Road, Chester902-275-4543 / www.chestergolfclub.ca18-hole, par 70. One of the most scenic golf courses in Nova Scotia, this one is known for its fantastic ocean views. Visitors must book 48 hours in advance.
Granite Springs Golf Club 4441 Prospect Road, Bayside / 902-852-3419 www.granitespringsgolf.comThis spot is known for its picturesque view of Shad Bay. Day-players welcome.
Indian Lake Golf Course 199 Old Coach Road, Hatchet Lake902-876-8844 www.indianlakegolfcourse.ca18-hole, par 60. This premier course presents over 150 acres amid the wilderness enroute to Peggy’s Cove. The rustic log clubhouse offers a full menu and bar. Tee times required.
Osprey Ridge Golf Club429 Harold Whynot Road, Lunenburg County1-888-963-7821 / www.ospreyridge.ns.ca18-hole, par 72. Championship course designed by Graham Cooke. Nominated for Golf Digest’s Best New Course in Canada 1999.
River Hills Golf & Country ClubClyde River 902-637-2415 / www.riverhillsgolf.ca18-hole, par 72. The original 9-hole course opened in 1960. Today’s course features a beautiful river and ocean vistas. Day-players welcome.
White Point Golf Club75 White Point Beach Road, White Point 902-683-2485 / 1-800-565-5068 www.whitepointgolf.com9-hole, par 35. Designed by Donald Ross. Surrounded by ocean views and beaches. Green fee players welcome.
MarinasAtlantica Hotel & Marina Oak IslandTreasure Drive, Western Shore902-627-2600 / 1-800-565-5075 www.atlanticaoakisland.comMarina with transient slips available, fuel, ice, power, water, showers, laundry, and use of resort amenities (spa, pool, patio, restaurant, bar, tennis, and trails).
Bridgewater Marina237 LaHave Street, Bridgewater902-527-6278 / 902-521-7878www.bridgewatermarina.ca30 slips available for seasonal, overnight, weekend, and weekly rentals. Water, sewer, washrooms, showers, and laundry.
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local events, plus an interpretive panel depicting the area’s history.
Hirtle’s Beach Route 332, toward RiverportKnown for its three kilometres of sand, smooth pebbles, and clear water. It provides the only access to Gaff Point, which offers a spectacular hikes in the woods through a protected wilderness park.
Ninevah Provincial ParkNorth BrookfieldJust east of the junction of routes 325 and 208, you’ll find a small picnic park under a stand of oak and maple on a small brook.
Pine Grove Park44 Highway 8, MiltonThis 54-acre community park features graveled walking/jogging trails, a picnic park overlooking the river, and a beautiful path planted with rhododendrons, azaleas, and magnolias by Captain Dick Steele, a Member of the Order of Canada for his plant breeding work. There is a small beach to pull up a canoe or kayak for a picnic. Year-round park.
Port Medway Lighthouse Park1687 Port Medway Road, Port MedwayInterpretive and picnic park with boardwalks and picnic shelter, a scenic look-off over Medway Bay, and a restored lighthouse (circa 1899).
Rissers Beach Provincial Park5366 Highway 331, Petite RivièreA beautiful picnic park with a kilometre-long sandy beach (supervised July through August), interpretive displays, boardwalk crossing a salt marsh, and hiking trails. Also on-site: a canteen, showers, and camping.
Summerville Beach Provincial Park7533 Highway 3, Summerville CentreAn expansive light-sand beach and sheltered picnic tables. Sand dunes backing the beach provide a nesting area for piping plover. Open salt marsh.
Ten Mile Lake Provincial Park3933 Highway 8, Middlefield A small lakeside picnic park under a stand of pine and hemlock. Boat launch for canoeing, kayaking, and sport fishing.
White Point Beach Route 3, White PointA 1-km white-sand beach between the open Atlantic Ocean and a fresh water lake and tidal estuary. Popular surfing location year-round. Full services are available at the adjacent resort.
Woodland Gardens Beach BridgewaterThe parkland known as Bridgewater Woodland Gardens was donated to the Town of Bridgewater in 1921 by H. W. Owen with the intent that the area be used as a recreational park. The park is made up of trails and pathways, wild woodlands, a sizable pond, and a variety of plant and animal life.
Beaches/Parks in Port Joli–CharlesvilleCrescent BeachLockeportAn expansive white-sand beach on the Lockeport Loop that’s one of the most picturesque in the province.
The Hawk Beach, Cape Sable IslandRoute 330, Clark’s HarbourThis gorgeous beach on Nova Scotia’s most southerly point offers first-class bird watching against a scenic backdrop of a 1500-year-old drowned forest.
North East Point BeachLocated just across the Causeway on Cape Sable Island. This beach is a local hot spot for swimming, soaking up the sun, and watching boat races. Boardwalk, gazebo, and seasonal washrooms.
The Islands Provincial Park183 Barracks Road, ShelburnePopular picnic area on Shelburne Harbour. Rocky beach, boat launch, hiking trail to town, camping. Open June to October.
Roseway Provincial Park BeachShelburneA stunning secluded beach that will make you think you’re on a tropical island. Home to the endangered piping plover.
Melmerby Beach Provincial Park6280 Little Harbour Road, Little Harbour This massive rock beach, known for its warm
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Brooklyn Marina100 Shore Road, Brooklyn near Liverpool902-354-4028 brooklynmarina2015.wordpress.comMarina and waterfront park with 15 guest berths, water and power hook-ups. Club house features showers, ice, and concierge service. Open May to October.
Chester Yacht Club21 South Street, Chester902-275-3747 / www.cyc.ns.caMarina and launching facilities, and moorings available. Hull, engine, and sail repair, plus gasoline and diesel nearby.
Gold River Marina242 Demont Road, Chester Basin902-275-1322 / www.goldrivermarina.comSheltered marina with a 50-tonne marine railway. Offering on-site boat storage and repairs, berths up to 12 metres, fuel, ice, showers, laundry, and Wi-Fi.
LaHave River Yacht Club77 Pernette Drive, West LaHave902-688-3177 / www.lryc.caMarina and launching facilities with a boat ramp and moorings available. Gas and diesel on-site, plus showers, and a bar and grill.
Lunenburg Boat Locker 280 Montague Street, Lunenburg 902-640-3202 / www.boatlocker.caMarina facilities, mooring rentals, 10-tonne capacity marine railway. Water, showers, and ice on-site, plus a full marine chandlery.
Lunenburg Yacht Club734 Herman’s Island Road, Lunenburg902-634-3745 / www.lyc.ns.caMooring and berth rentals available. Hull, engine, and sail repair nearby. Gas and diesel on-site. Club kitchen and bar serving an ever-changing menu.
Shining Waters Marine148 Nautical Way, Tantallon902-826-3625 / www.shiningwaters.ca Docking and moorage, boat launch, fuel, haul, and storage. Plus an on-site store carrying boating necessities. Luxury washrooms with showers and laundry. Dining room, pub, and two decks on the water.
South Shore Marine130 Marina Road, Chester902-275-3711 / www.southshoremarine.caMarina with 20-tonne capacity travel lift, repair services, fuel, water, ice, showers, laundry, storage, and moorings. Store offers marine gear, charts, clothing, and gifts.
Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club and Marina107 Water Street, Shelburne 902-875-4757 / www.shyc.caMarina with floating docks, moorings, and wharf. On-site showers, laundry, fuel, and Wi-Fi, plus clubhouse and bar.
TrailsFor detailed trail descriptions and maps, visit www.trails.gov.ns.ca. For snowmobile trails, visit www.snowmobilersns.com.Back Harbour Trail (3 km)This 3-km point-to-point walking trail begins behind the old Train Station in downtown Lunenburg. Flat and wide, the trail offers views of the harbour, rest stations, and interpretive sites. Barrington Bay Trail (2.3 km)Start at the historic Old School House Restaurant in Barrington, where parking is available. The trail overlooks the bay and winds through salt marshes, meadows, and inland ponds that are home to over 50 species of birds. Observation deck, rest stations, and interpretive signs.
Centennial Trail (8 km)Off King Street, Bridgewater. A gentle grade winds through a natural treed area to a footbridge that spans the LaHave River and overlooks salmon pools on the scenic waterway.
Chester Connection Trail (35 km)Formerly part of the rail line along the South Shore, this scenic trail with many spectacular ocean views starts in East River and continues to Martin’s River. Ideal for walking, hiking, bicycling, and skiing.
Graves Island Provincial Park Trail (4 km)Exit 7 off Highway 103. Four short trails, well suited for family groups, take hikers around the island to see the drumlins, islands, and sailboats dotting the horizon. Saltwater beach.
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Jordan River Trail (2.6 km)Haydens Road, Shelburne. Follow the trail east across the Jordan River through wind-swept pine to views of a large saltwater marsh and great bird-watching habitat.
Jubilee Park Trails (1.5 km)Hedge Row, Mahone Bay. A recreation park with supervised outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts. Two trails, connected by smaller footpaths, pass through pine stands and open out onto the ball fields.
Kejimkujik National Park Seaside Harbour Rocks Trail (6.4 km return) St. Catherine’s River Road, Port Joli. A 6.4 km loop through a mixed forest and dense shrub to the coast, with boardwalks over the marshy areas. Follow the shoreline to the western end of St. Catherine’s River Beach to see harbour seals basking on the rocks just off the trail.
Kejimkujik National Park Seaside Port Joli Head Trail (8.5 km return) Branching off the Harbour Rocks Trail, the Port Joli Head Trail crosses the extensive bog on boardwalks and follows the coastline. Watch for seals, eider ducks, and cormorants on the ocean; sandpipers, yellowlegs, and piping plovers on the shore. The trails are graveled, and feature comfort stations, viewing platforms, and interpretive panels.
Lion’s Park Trail (3 km) This park is ideally located on Route 12 and houses a picnic area and walking trail which connects with the Ross Farm Museum. While strolling through the woods this trail showcases beautiful evergreens, and ends with a wonderful meadow view. The path continues to course along Lake Lawson with rest stops along the way to have a snack or enjoy the views. Takes about an hour to walk.
Lockeport Boardwalk and Trail (4 km)A wonderful boardwalk and walking trail that provides a safe and wheelchair accessible tour of this quaint small town. It begins at Crescent Beach Centre and features two trestle bridges.
MARC Trail System (8 km)Route 332 between Bridgewater and Lunenburg. This Municipal Activity and Recreation Complex is enjoyed year-round
and is especially popular in winter with cross-country skiers. Eleven well-marked trails of varying difficulty run along Rhodenizer Brook and pass through pine and hemlock woods.
Miller Point Peace Park (1 km)Highway 3, Dayspring. A family picnic park just outside Bridgewater, with a level, smooth, and wide trail system winding through woods along the LaHave River.
Pine Grove Park Trail (1.6 km)Highway 8, Milton. This 54-acre park offers graveled walking trails though a mature pine stand featuring azaleas, rhododendrons, and magnolias. The trails connect to a well-equipped picnic area overlooking the Mersey River, a feeding site for black ducks and teal. Great blue herons are common visitors. Parking and washrooms are available.
Port L’Hebert Pocket Wilderness Trail (3 km)Highway 103, Port L’Hebert. Approximately 30 km from Liverpool, a large road sign indicates the start of the trail. Huge granite boulders, left behind by glaciers thousands of years ago and covered with centuries-old lichens, are scattered throughout the forest. Trail leads to rich salt marshes along the shore, well known as a wintering ground for migrating Canada geese.
Roseway River Trail (approx. 1 km)Shelburne. The Roseway River Trail crosses the Roseway River near Falls Lane on two small CN bridges. The trail follows the abandoned railway bed and ends at the road near the entrance to the Islands Provincial Park.
Rum Runners Trail (119 km)This multi-use trail connects Lunenburg and Halifax, passing through Mahone Bay, Chester, and Hubbards. Experience the coastal communities—savour local flavours at award-winning restaurants, explore attractions and seaside artisan shops. Multiple trailheads.
Sable River Foot Bridge Trail (3.5 km)Highway 103, Shelburne. Parking is available at the Chef’s Table restaurant. Follow Freeman’s Mill Road over the swinging bridge, through a strip of vegetation separating two residential properties and past an old school house (now the Fire Department). Turn right and walk 500 m down the road to the
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abandoned rail bed on the left. Follow this trail across the river and back to the Chef’s Table.
Shelburne Rail Trail (4.8 km return)63 King Street, Shelburne. Located across from the Shelburne Fire Hall, this pleasant community walking path follows the abandoned rail line from King Street to Roseway River.
South Shore Annapolis Trail (122 km)This year-round trail connects Goose Chase Road in New Germany to the town of Bridgetown in the Annapolis Valley and Caledonia in the region of Queens. Suitable for hikers, cyclists, equestrians, skiers, and ATV and snowmobile drivers. Parking is available at various access points along the trail.
Wood’s Harbour Multi-Purpose Trail (approx. 1.5 km)This trail follows what was once the rail line that ran through Wood’s Harbour, and used for transporting passengers, mail, fish, boats, and more. The last run was in 1969. In 1984 the ties and rails were removed.
U-picks and Farmers’ MarketsFor a list of farm markets and u-pick farms throughout Nova Scotia, visit www.farmersmarketsnovascotia.ca.
Chester Farmers’ Market 20 Smith Road, Chester (at the Chester Visitors Information Centre) chesterfarmersmarket.wordpress.comOffering a source of locally produced food including produce, meats, dairy, and specialty goods. This outdoor market operates Fridays from 10am to 2pm during summer and fall.
Bridgewater Farmers’ MarketKing Street (between Dominion and Empire streets) / bridgewaterfarmersmarket.caTabletop cafes and artisans, local organic produce, local herbs, meat, baked goods, and more. Saturdays (starting June 1) 9am to 1pm.
Hubbards Farmers’ MarketHubbards Barn, Highway 3www.hubbardsbarn.orgDiscover local produce, meat, and wine, plus
art, jewelry, baked goods, and more. Open Saturdays, May to October, 8am to noon.
Lockeport’s Afternoon Market in the ParkSeacaps Memorial Park, Lockeport www.lockeportmarket.caFrom soap vendors to bakers and books to produce, this outdoor market has something for everyone. Open Fridays 12pm to 4 pm, rain or shine, June to September.
Lore’s Strawberry Farm U-pick5505 Upper Clyde Road, Middle Clyde902-875-2102U-pick and pre-picked blueberries, strawberries and rhubarb. Call ahead for seasonal hours.
Lunenburg County Winery813 Walburne Road, Newburne902-644-2415 / www.canada-wine.comLocated on a commercial blueberry farm, this winery offers tasting, tours, and a u-pick, plus a shop filled with Nova Scotian crafts.
Lunenburg Farmers’ MarketMay to September, Lunenburg ArenaSeptember to April, Lunenburg Community Centre902-543-7836 / lunenburgfarmersmarket.caThis 30-year-old, year-round market features produce, grass-fed meats, free-range eggs, flowers, preserves, and more. Open Thursdays, 8am to noon.
Mahone Bay Farmers’ Market63 School Road, Blockhousemahonebayfarmersmarket.caHandmade goods, local meats, and bakery fare share space at this indoor/outdoor market. Open May 27 to October; Tuesdays, 10am to 2pm.
New Germany Farm MarketSt. John’s Anglican Church Hall902-644-2153Open Saturdays, May to October, 8:30am to 12pm.
New Ross Country MarketRoss Farm Museum, 4568 Highway 12 902-689-2210 / 1-877-689-2210Mix and mingle with the locals at this friendly market known for local flavours and handmade
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Privateer Farmers’ MarketLiverpool Waterfront, Liverpoolwww.facebook.com/PrivateerFarmersMarket Now in its third year, this local marketplace features coffee and farm vendors, as well as local artisans. Open Saturdays, May to December, 8am to 12pm.
Queens County Farmers’ Market 9650 Highway 8, Caledonia / 902-682-2470Find fruit, vegetables, poultry, and more at this open-air market. Open Saturdays, May to September, 9am to 11am.
Riverview Produce Farms U-Pick184 Wilson Road, Chester / 902-648-0133Purchase farm-grown strawberries, raspberries, peas, corn, pumpkins, and other vegetables in season, or call ahead for hours and pick your own. Open June to December.
Shelburne Farmers’ Market20 Maiden Lane, Shelburne www.shelburnensfarmersmarket.ca
This diverse market highlights homemade goods, coffee, crafts, pottery, produce, meats, bread, libations, sushi, and more. Open Saturdays, May to October, 9am to 1 pm.
Terra Beata Farm161 Monk Point Road, Lunenburg902-634-4435 / www.cranberryfarm.caGuided walking tours of the fields, educational displays, and Nova Scotia’s only cranberry u-pick come together on this working farm. Call or visit the website for seasonal hours.
Vissers U-Pick4035 Hwy 325, Newcombville 902-543-8898 / vissersfarm.caThis family-run farm focuses on recreational pickers. It only accepts cash, so plan ahead. Visit the website for hours and other information.
Wild Blueberry U-Pick1224 Glenmore Road, Middle Musquodoboit902-636-8322Call ahead for seasonal hours.
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Three miles of Atlantic coastline which includes white sand beaches, rugged shoreline, and over 500 ha of unspoiled woodlands. Enjoy 11.2 km of hiking trails, as well as swimming, picnicking, birdwatching and weekly park education programs. 86 camping sites include 13 walk in and 4 group sites. Showers, flush toilets, fire grills. Wood available for purchase. Open: mid May - mid October.
Port Joli, NS Tel: (902) 683-2664 www.novascotiaparks.ca/parks/thraddall.asp
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Festivals and EventsThere’s no shortage of music, food, social, and natural history along the South Shore. Come celebrate with us! Dates listed are subject to change so confirm with local Visitor Information Centres before finalizing your plans. For a complete list of local festivals and events, visit www.novascotia.com.
April 29–30Run Our Shore Queens Place Emera Centre, Liverpoolrunourshore.comThis event features 5 km, 10 km, wheelchair, youth and half-marathon races.
May 18–22Liverpool International Theatre Festival Liverpool / www.litf.caSee details on page 48.
May 20–23Victoria Day WeekendKejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site www.parkscanada.gc.ca/kejiFull camping and hiking facilities open for the season. To reserve a camping spot visit the website or call 1-877-RESERVE.
June 2–5Shelburne County Lobster FestivalShelburne Countywww.discovershelburnecounty.comSee details pages 16, 54.
June 13–19Wood’s Harbour DaysWood’s Harbourwww.discovershelburnecounty.com
June 22National Aboriginal DayKejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site www.parkscanada.gc.ca/kejiCelebrate Mi’Kmaw culture at this annual event that’s marketing its 20th year.
June 24–26Privateer DaysLiverpool / www.privateerdays.ca See details page 48.
July–AugustPort Medway Readers’ FestivalPort Medway / portmedwayreadersfestival.comThis annual festival is an opportunity for readers to listen to and meet writers in an informal, friendly village setting. Visit the website for the 2016 schedule.
July through SeptemberMusique RoyaleLunenburg 902-624-0506 / www.musiqueroyale.comA celebration of early music in communities throughout the province.
July 1Canada Day CelebrationsRegion-widewww.novascotia.com
July 7–17Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the ArtsPeggy’s Covewww.peggyscoveareafestivalofthearts.comTwo weekends of art events feature plein air painting, youth art events, and a variety of workshops.
July 9–10Lunenburg Festival of CraftsLunenburg Arena, Lunenburgwww.explorelunenburg.caNova Scotian craft producers, entertainers, and traditional food vendors gather to celebrate local culture.
July 9–10Mahone Bay Home and Garden TourMahone Bay / www.mahonebay.comTour some lovely properties and participate in workshops focusing on heritage, architecture, gardening, and shipbuilding.
July 15–17Shelburne Founders’ DaysShelburne waterfrontwww.shelburnefoundersdays.comSee details page 54.
July 15–17Peggy’s Cove Studio TourPeggy’s Cove Area Festival of the ArtsPeggy’s Covewww.peggyscoveareafestivalofthearts.comThis tour celebrates the art and artists of the St. Margaret’s Bay area. During the three-day event, studios, group showings, and galleries are open 10am to 5pm to welcome visitors.
July 16Art Day on Parks Day and Kejimkujik Storytelling FestivalKejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site www.parkscanada.gc.ca/kejiCelebrate the art of storytelling at Kejimkujik with special guests
July 22–24 Harmony Bazaar Festival of Women & SongLockeport / www.harmonybazaar.comSee details page 54.
July 23Learn-To-CampKejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site www.parkscanada.gc.ca/keji
July 24Nova Scotia Marathon/Half-marathon & 10 K Run Barrington / www.barringtonmunicipality.comSee details page 54.
July 24–30Boxwood Festival and WorkshopsLunenburg / www.boxwood.orgSee details page 38.
July 25World Tuna Flat RacesHubbards / 902-857-1133Teams of four race these large green boats native to St. Margaret’s Bay at the waterfront park. They’re known as tuna flats as all four people in the boat can stand on one side of the boat while hauling in a large tuna without capsizing the boat.
July 26–31South Shore ExhibitionBridgewater / www.thebigex.comSee details page 47.
July 30Keji’s 47th Birthday CelebrationKejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site www.parkscanada.gc.ca/keji
July 3128th Nova Scotia Folk Art FestivalLunenburg / www.nsfolkartfestival.comTake in an afternoon of local folk art, plus an auction, music, door prizes, and more.
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AugustNova Scotia Schooner Association Race WeekMahone BayA sporting week of schooner races sure to entertain, whether you’re on a vessel or watching from the shore.
August South Shore in Motion FestivalBridgewater / 902-530-3130 www.southshoreinmotion.caSee details on page 48.
AugustChester Art Festival60 Queen Street, Chesterwww.chesterartcentre.caThis 10-day festival highlights the vibrant local art scene with exhibitions and events for all ages.
August 1Keji’s 47th Birthday CelebrationKejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site www.parkscanada.gc.ca/kejiGames, cupcakes, and refreshments await at this annual celebration.
August 4–731st Annual Folk Harbour FestivalLunenburg / www.folkharbour.comSee details page 38.
August 5–7Dark Sky WeekendKejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site www.parkscanada.gc.ca/kejiExperience the astronomical depth of Kejimkujik’s Dark Sky Preserve through a telescope at the Sky Circle or learn how artificial light affects humans and wildlife at a campfire program. Find full details online.
August 5–7East Coast Paracon South Shore Paranormal FestivalLiverpool / eastcoastparaconference.caThis spooky conference attracts paranormal experts, authors, and enthusiasts for presentations, meet and greets, and a late night ghost walk.
August 7Port Royal National Historic Site Construction Traditions Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site www.parkscanada.gc.ca/kejiThe Habitation was the first major reconstruction undertaken by Parks Canada in 1939. This year marks its 75 year! Interact with craftspeople who will share their skill and knowledge of the traditional techniques that were used in the reconstruction.
August 10–13Chester Race WeekChester / www.chesterraceweek.comSee details page 38.
August 12–14Lockeport Sea Derby Lockeport / www.lockeportseaderby.caNova Scotia’s longest-running fishing derby celebrates 25 years with draws, largest fish competitions, and fun aplenty.
August 18–21Annual Hank Snow TributeLiverpool / www.hanksnow.comSee details page 48.
August 18–21Barrington Municipal ExhibitionBarrington / www.barringtonmunicipality.com This agricultural exhibition features displays of vegetables, fruits, flowers, artwork, quilts, food, photographs, and more.
August 19–20 New Ross Community FairNew Ross Community Fair Grounds, New RossAgricultural activities abound at this two-day event filled with horse- and ox-pulling, a flower show, a Christmas tree competition, bingo, and 4-H displays.
August 19–21Shelburne Kayak FestivalIslands Park, Shelburnewww.shelburnekayakfestival.caA weekend of instructive clincs cover paddle work, trip planning, and safety.
August 19–28Lighthouse Awareness Art and Craft ShowPort Medway / lighthouseartshow.orgThis annual multimedia exhibition supports the preservation of local lighthouses through wall art, sculpture, and craft.
August 20Chester Municipal Heritage Society House & Harbour TourChester / www.chesterbound.comSee details page 17.
August 20–21Kejimkujik Canoe FestivalKejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site www.parkscanada.gc.ca/kejiA fun-filled weekend celebration full of canoeing and kayaking demonstrations, clinics, and activities for the whole family.
September 17–18Whirligig and Weathervane FestivalShelburne / www.whirligigfestival.comSee details page 54.
September 17–19Rural Arts and Life TourLunenburg County / ruralartsandlifetour.comCome see what rural life is all about across seven communities. You’ll see wood and stone carving, First Nations demonstrations, wagon rides, and farm animal.
September 20-–24Queens County FairCaledonia / www.queenscountyfair.caSee details page 48.
September 23–25Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival & Antique FairMahone Bay / www.mahonebay.comSee details pages 18, 38.
Late-SeptemberAfterglow BridgewaterAfterglowbridgewater.com
Celebrate art by night at this annual festival that collects the work of new and emerging artists from across the county.
September 30 to October 2Shag Harbour Incident UFO FestivalShag Harbour / Barrington PassageThis unique festival showcases the mysterious UFO sighting in Shag Harbour in 1967. Variety shows, suppers, UFO symposiums, and more round out this weekend of discovery.
October 1 Kejimkujik Savour the Trail Culinary HikeKejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site www.parkscanada.gc.ca/keji
October 8–10Thanksgiving Weekend at Kejimkujik Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site www.parkscanada.gc.ca/keji
Mid-OctoberShelburne County Harvest Fair and Pumpkin FestivalIslands Provincial Park, Shelburnewww.discovershelburnecounty.com
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Follow Hank’s journey from Nova Scotia to a giant of the country music world.
26TH ANNUAL HANK SNOW TRIBUTE August 18-21, 2016 Summer’s “must see” country music event!
17 Hank Snow Dr., Liverpool, NS 888.450.5525 HankSnow.com
country music world.
26TH ANNUAL HANK SNOW TRIBUTE August 18-21, 2016 Summer’s “must see” country music event! country music event!
17 Hank Snow Dr., Liverpool, NS
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An assortment of gourd-themed events including a giant pumpkin weigh-off, pumpkin carvings, scarecrow decorating, pumpkin obstacle course, and so much more!
November 17–20Shelburne Celebrates ChristmasShelburne www.shelburneandlockeport.comThis event kicks off the holiday season with a weekend of shopping, lighting the town’s tree, and watching the annual parade.
November 25–December 4Father Christmas FestivalMahone Bay / www.mahonebay.comSee details page 38.
November–DecemberChristmas by the SeaSeacaps Park, Lockeport www.shelburneandlockeport.com Enbrace the spirit of the season with a farmers’ market, a special craft market, and extended business hours in scenic Lockeport.
DecemberChristmas on the MerseyLiverpool Come back to a time of candlelight, song, and the true spirit of Christmas. Attend the lighting of the Christmas trees at Old Town Hall and enjoy a candlelit walk across the bridge to Lanes Privateer Inn.
December 1–10Festival of LightsBarringtonwww.barringtonmunicipality.com This evening festival jumpstarts the holiday season and lobster season simultaneously. Watch the parade and fireworks over the Bay, and stop by the lighting of the lobster trap Christmas tree.
December 2-4New Ross Christmas Festivalwww.newross.ca
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DirectoryIn the following pages, you’ll find listings of select accommodations, attractions, shops and services, restaurants, and events. ACCOMMODATIONSAtlantic SoJourn Bed & Breakfast56 Victoria Road, Lunenburg B0J 2C0902-634-3151 / 1-800-550-4824info@atlanticsojourn.comwww.atlanticsojourn.comGracious hospitality in an elegantly comfortable historic home featuring gardens, pond, Wi-Fi, TV in living room, quiet parlour, separate guest floor, off-street parking, ensuite bathrooms, ceiling fans, queen or twin beds, extensive breakfast menu, and 24/7 coffee, tea, and cookies. Short walk to historic downtown. Perfect hub for exploring the South Shore. Come sojourn with us!
Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island902-627-2600 / 1-800-565-5075www.atlanticaoakisland.comA 45-minute drive from Halifax. This renowned locale features 105 guestrooms, many with ocean views, 13 oceanfront chalets, two seaside villas, full-service dining, spa, and a host of amenities for relaxation or recreation.
Bay Breeze Motel & Cottages6970 St. Margaret’s Bay Road 902-826-2213 / 800-565-2615 www.baybreeze.caMotel units: 7 superior oceanfront, 8 economy, (Q,D,T), 4-pc bath, (some H,A/C, patio). Cottages: 9 H oceanfront with 1 & 2 bedrooms, (Q,D,T), 4-pc bath, deck (some with A/C, fireplace). Playground, pool, walking trail, fishing, rowboat, kayak, free WiFi. Rates: Motel $89–$149, Cottages $ 169–$249, STC, May 1 to Nov 1. TIANS accredited.
Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre527 Highway 10, Bridgewater 902-530-0101 / 1-877-665 0101 www.bestwesternbridgewater.comEasy access off Highway 103, offering 63 rooms in a variety of styles to suit your stay, including pet-friendly rooms, and accessible rooms. Hot buffet breakfast and Wi-Fi included. Amenities include our indoor heated, salt-water pool,
hot tub, 80-foot spiral water slide, and fitness centre, plus a full-service restaurant on-site.
Best Western Plus Liverpool Hotel & Conference Centre63 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool1-877-354-2377 / www.bestwestern.comLocated off Highway 103, mid point from Halifax and Yarmouth, offering 65 guest rooms with a pet friendly service. Amenities include a free hot breakfast, indoor heated pool, fitness facility, business centre, in-room fridges, televisions with DVD players, and a Best Western Reward loyalty program.
Boulder Cove CottagesLighthouse Route, Churchover1-866-732-7867 / www.bouldercove.comTen minutes from the Town of Shelburne, beaches, and golf, this getaway offers ocean-side, deluxe cottages, and a range of vacation packages from romance to spa. Guests have use of bikes, boats, laundry facilities, firewood, games, and Wi-Fi.
Brier Island Lodge Whale WatchingBrier Island, Westportwww.brierisland.com / 1-800-662-8355Whale-watching vacation packages on the Bay of Fundy. Famous for whale watching, bird-watching, coastal hiking, rock hounding, lighthouses, wild flowers, and seal colonies. Brier Island offers visitors the opportunity to explore one of the richest marine habitats and coastal environments in the world. Where the sun meets the sea, the whales are waiting for you.
Clyde River Cottages & Campground2461 Upper Clyde Road, Clyde River902-637-3481 / www.clyderivercottages.comSSeven full housekeeping cottages, each on its own lot for privacy. Overnight camping sites with 20 and 30 amps with water. Dumping station on premises. Two pull-throughs sites. Firepits, picnic tables, heated in-ground pool, play grounds, wood and ice at convenience store at office where we are licensed to sell alcohol to guests only. Local historic sites, shopping, restaurants, and beaches nearby.
• Queen size beds • Fireplace • Jacuzzi Tub • Open year-round
• 1 Hour from Yarmouth Ferry
www.bouldercove.com
Boulder Cove CottagesPerfect for honeymoons!
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Fraser’s Ocean View Cottages6765 Highway 3, Hunts Point902-683-2012 / www.oceanviewcottages.caCharming beachfront cottages offer a fantastic view of the ocean, fishing wharf, and islands. The perfect place to relax, build a sandcastle, collect seashells, or go for a swim.
Larinda’s Landing Oceanfront Cottage7532 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Boutilier’s Point 902-425-4662 / 1-866-766-2233www.larindaslanding.comDriving along coastal vistas and maritime scenes, you will arrive at Larinda’s Landing, situated on beautiful St. Margaret’s Bay on the Atlantic Ocean.
Oceanstone Resort8650 Peggy’s Cove Road, Indian Harbour1-866-823-2160 / www.oceanstoneresort.comOceanstone Resort is a gem on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, located minutes away from the picturesque Peggy’s Cove. It’s a premiere location for weddings, corporate events, or a weekend getaway, located 40 minutes from Halifax and 45 minutes from the airport. This Canada Select 4.5 star hotel
features 11 rooms with ensuite three-piece bath, six suites with ensuite three-piece bath, plus eight cottages with four-piece bath, woodstove, and a full kitchen.
Port Mouton Bay Cottages & Guest Homewww.cottagesinnovascotia.com902-683-2020 or 1-866-933-2020Well-appointed two-bedroom and three-bedroom cottages located in Port Mouton, your home away from home! Everything is in the cottages except the groceries. Smoke free, pet free, and free Wi-Fi. Liquor store, convenience store, and seasonal seafood restaurant on-site.
Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill7499, Route 3, Summerville Centre902-683-2998 / 1-800-565-1119www.quarterdeck.caA mile of white sand, lapping waves, and sea fresh air will greet you when you stay at the Quarterdeck. Located on Summerville beach, the villas are luxuriously appointed on the beach with well-equipped kitchen, fireplace, jacuzzi tub, Wi-Fi, BBQ, and spectacular views. Our
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newest addition to the Quarterdeck experience is the Beach lofts which will open August 1.
Roseway River Cottages50 Riverview Drive, Shelburne 902-875-3812 / 888-876-7392rosewayrivercottages.comFive air-conditioned housekeeping cottages with 4-pc bath, SaTV, covered deck with river view, BBQ. 8-acre wooded property with horseshoes, washers, playground, firepit, fishing rods.
Sable River View Cottages20 Edwards Lane, East Sable River902-656-3071 / 902-875-7087www.cottagerentals.infoFour two-bedroom cottages and recreation building located along the Sable River. Water sports, sunsets around the campfire, and a getaway from everyday life. Free Wi-Fi.
Sail Inn99 Montague Street, Lunenburg902-634-3537 / 1-877-386-3535www.sailinn.caThe Sail Inn provides a truly authentic Lunenburg vacation with great views and complimentary breakfasts. All rooms have an ensuite bath and kitchenette. Go sailing for free on the Eastern Star, a classic 48-foot ketch. From June 15 to September 15, enjoy four daily sails, including evening sunset sail. Private charters available for pre-booking. All sails weather dependent. Call for details.
Seaside Cottages at Ginger HillGinger Hill Road, Lockeport902-656-2089 / 1-866-656-2089www.seasidecottages.ns.caOceanfront cottages on beautiful sandy beach with panoramic ocean views. Eight two-bedroom cottages, four-piece bath, cable TV, DVD, Wi-Fi, deck, and BBQ. Open May 1 to October 31.
Whispering Waves Cottages308 Black Point Road, Ingomar902- 637-3535 / 1-866-470-WAVEwww.whisperingwavescottages.com The sound of the whispering waves rhythmically splashing on the shore, the smell of the crisp fresh salt air as it caresses your face will soothe both the body and the soul.
White Point Beach ResortWhite Point Beach, Queens County 902 354-2711 / 1-800-565-5068 www.whitepoint.comThis four-star, RCI Gold Crown oceanfront beach resort is open year-round. On-site activities include swimming at the beach, lake or pool, boating, surfing, sports, spa, and more. Vacation homes and cottages also available.
ATTRACTIONSBlack Loyalist Heritage Centre119 Old Birchtown Road, Shelburne902-875-1310 / www.blackloyalist.comThis off-shoot of the Nova Scotia Museum tells the story of the largest, most influential community of free Black people outside of Africa
Ginger Hill Road Lockeport, N.S.
1-866-656-2089www.seasidecottages.ns.ca
explore ~ discover ~ relax
1.800.565.5068 whitepoint.com
90 minutes from Halifax, Digby and Yarmouth off the #103
All this and s’more.The way we see it, life isn’t complete until you’ve surfed a wave, washed down a lobster roll with a local craft beer, or teed off straight into the
Atlantic. For 88 years, White Point has been the go-to place for year-round beach holidays and
romantic retreats. Come experience something new – like napping on a cottage porch, or perfecting your chocolate-to-marshmallow s’more ratio at a
beachside bonfire. Life should be this gooey good!
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from 1783 to 1791. As you explore the site, you will experience peacefulness knowing that you are walking in the footsteps of our ancestors, as the southeast breeze blows through your hair and Acker’s Brook babbles in the background.
Chester Playhouse22 Pleasant Street, Chester / 902-275-3933 1-800-363-7529 / www.chesterplayhouse.caSee details on page 39.
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site / www.parkscanada.gc.ca/kejiParks Canada’s only dual designated site has two locations to offer visitors along the South Shore. Kejimkujik Seaside offers a unique coastal experience directly off Highway 103 while the inland portion of the park, approximately 90 minutes drive from Keji Seaside, offers a gentle wilderness, the darkest skies, and a Mi’kmaw cultural landscape to explore.
Lordly House Museum 133 Central Street, Chester / 902-275-3846 chester-municipal-heritage-society.ca Visit beautiful and historic Chester and step back in time. Lordly House Museum, once home to
Charles and Margaret McCurdy Lordly, is an excellent example of Georgian architecture. Bring a picnic and enjoy Lordly Park and playground (Central and Union streets).
Mahone Bay Museum578 Main Street, Mahone Bay / 902-624-6263www.mahonebaymuseum.comOpen May 28 to October 2. Visit us in the heart of beautiful downtown Mahone Bay. Admission is free but donations are welcome! Learn about Mahone Bay’s community heritage through exhibits, interactive children’s activities, and make new discoveries with the reference library in our public research room. Tweet us @MahoneBayMuseum and like us at facebook.com/MahoneBayMuseum
Perkins House Museum105 Main Street, Liverpool 902-354-4058 / perkinshouse.novascotia.caThrough the magic of technology, watch the spirit of Simeon Perkins, a notable Liverpool judge, merchant, and politician, materialize before your eyes as he rises from his bed, or his wife Elizabeth working in the kitchen. Uncover their stories using slate boards and push buttons.
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Perkins is best known for his extensive diaries, which are kept at the Queens County Museum. Perkins House closed for structural renovations in 2015, so call ahead before visiting.
Queens County Museum109 Main Street, Liverpool / 902-354-4058 www.queenscountymuseum.comThis museum has a long and rich history beginning with the Mi’kmaq people. In 1759, Liverpool was settled by New England Planters (colonists).
Shelburne’s Historic Waterfront—Museums by the Sea / Historic Dock Street, Shelburne902-875-3219 / www.shelburnemuseums.comShelburne’s harbourfront Heritage District retains the look and feel of a bustling 18th-century port. Stroll down Dock Street to enter this world through three fascinating museums. Learn the time-honoured craft of dory building at the Dory Shop Museum as you watch master boat builder, Milford Buchanan, work his magic. The Shelburne County Museum features one of the oldest fire pumpers in North America and exhibits on shipbuilding and the Shelburne Loyalists. At the Ross-Thomson House and Store
Museum on Charlotte Lane, you can see tobacco and dry goods that were sold to the townsfolk in exchange for items such as cod and pine.
Thomas Raddall Provincial Park529 Raddall Park Road, Port l’Hébertwww.novascotiaparks.caSee details on pages 15, 61.
Wile Carding Mill Museum242 Victoria Road, Bridgewater902-543-8233 / cardingmill.novascotia.caSee details on page 49.
CRAFT BREWERIESBoxing Rock Brewing78 Ohio Road, Shelburne902-494-9233 / boxingrock.caCraft brewery featuring exciting new beers, innovative, traditional, and unexpected. Offering tours on Fridays and Saturdays.
Hell Bay Brewing38 Legion Street, Liverpool902-356-3556 / www.hellbaybrewing.comHandcrafted premium beer, made in small batches to ensure maximum freshness.
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Queens County Museum
Adjacent to Perkins House, we invite you to explorethe history of our County. Come on in and experience ourgreat new interactive Privateer Ship—The Liverpool Packet. Immerse yourself in the life of the Mi'kmaq, and engagein our marine history. It's all here and more! Giftshop. Admission charged.
109 Main St. Liverpool, NS Tel: (902) 354-4058 www.queenscountymuseum.com
130 Jubilee Road, Bridgewater, NS
desbrisaymuseum.ca 902-543-4033 Summer Hours:
Tue-Sat 9-5 / Sunday 1-5
Mi’kmaq Porcupine Quillwork Lunenburg County Folk Art
Kid Friendly Interactive Exhibits Research Centre & Gift Shop
Situated in Woodland Gardens, with a walking trail, duck pond and picnic tables.
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DININGOh My Cod!567 Main Street, Mahone Bay 902-531-2600 / www.oh-my-cod.caUnpretentious and affordably priced, from soups and salads to dockside burgers, from bacon-wrapped scallop skewers to mussels steamed in white wine. And, of course, cod (or haddock) complete with scrunchions and hand-cut fries. Dine in or enjoy your meal on one of two decks.
Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill7499 Route 3, Summerville Centrewww.quarterdeck.ca902-683-2998 / 1-800-565-1119A view you will always remember... a taste you will never forget. Perched on a 2 km-long stretch of white sand, the Quarterdeck has a reputation as the South Shore’s first and foremost destination for fresh and inspired seafood, juicy cuts of steak, and decadent homemade desserts. A thoughtful wine list, craft beer, and a fantastic selection of cocktails are sure to complement your food as you enjoy the best hospitality that Nova Scotia has to offer. Focusing on local foods and sustainability,
a brand-new restaurant in 2016 means a new menu and new opportunities for inspired culinary adventure.
The Rope Loft Waterfront Restaurant, Pub & Marina 36 Water Street, Chester 902-275-3430 / www.ropeloft.com Located in Chester’s front harbour, The Rope Loft features two decks overlooking the ocean with spectacular island views. The restaurant offers a wonderful selection of fresh Nova Scotian seafood and is known for its light cream-based shellfish chowder and local wines. Choose from 10 draught beers that complement a burger. Vegetarian and gluten-free choices are also available. By land or sea, enjoy a traditional South Shore experience. Open April to November, Monday. Hours vary by season.
Salt Shaker Deli124 Montague Street, Lunenburg 902-640-3434 / www.saltshakerdeli.comSit on the waterfront patio or in the dining room and enjoy this from-scratch menu. Known for its award-winning smoked seafood chowder, other local seafood items including fishcakes, lobster rolls, and mussels dot the menu. Other favourites include hand-rolled thin crust pizzas, sandwiches, Pad Thai, and more.See details on page 30.
The South Shore Fish Shack108 Montague Street, Lunenburg 902-643-3232 / www.southshorefishshack.comCome for the seafood, stay for the views. Located in the heart of historic Lunenburg, it features a simple menu of seaside favourites that are locally sourced and classically prepared. Stunning harbour views from two patios. An authentic East Coast experience. See details on page 30.
Trellis Café22 Highway 3, Hubbards 902-857-1188 / www.trelliscafe.com Homecooked “real food” with fresh ingredients. Fair-trade organic coffee. Free Wi-Fi. Local art. Live music weekly. Sunny patio and full liquor license. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. See details on page 31.
EVENTSLunenburg Folk Harbour FestivalFrom August 4 to 7, the festival brings top traditional and contemporary folk music to Lunenburg. Now celebrating its 31st year, the four-day, award-winning event fills the historic town with music. Festival goers can hear tunes at four stage locations, including the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic wharf and St. John’s Anglican Church. In the evening, the action moves to the big white tent atop Blockhouse Hill.
Musique RoyaleLunenburg / www.musiqueroyale.comMusique Royale is a celebration of Nova Scotia’s musical heritage with performances in historic and cultural settings throughout the province each summer. Events are also held year round on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Lunenburg’s historic St. John’s Church hosts Symphony Nova Scotia and major choral events while ‘cookie’ concerts are presented at the Lunenburg School of the Arts.
South Shore in Motion FestivalAugust, Bridgewater 902-530-3130 /www.southshoreinmotion.ca See details on page 48.
SHOPS AND SERVICESAmos Pewter589 Main Street, Mahone Bay902-624-9547 / 1-800-565-3369www.amospewter.comAmos Pewter designs and crafts pewter gifts and keepsakes in an open studio on the scenic South Shore of Nova Scotia. These artisans began working out of a vacant boat building shop (circa 1880) that today houses the workshop. Call ahead for a free, guided tour or visit the workshop to see how molten pewter is cast into sculptures, candle holders, jewellery, and more.
Blue Shutters—Antiques and Local Art Gallery 3167 Highway 3, East Chester 902-275-3333 / 902-275-5359www.blueshuttersantiques.caMultiple local artists and antique dealers share this space presenting a great variety of wares. Open from June to October, 10am to 4:30pm, other times by appointment.
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Cape LaHave Adventures902-693-2023 / [email protected] kayak tours, SUP, and yoga. Open daily. No experience needed. Group and youth rates.
Marilyn Kellough Watercolors Hunt’s Point / 902-521-0071 / 902-683-2812 www.marilynkellough.com Marilyn is a professionally trained artist specializing in watercolours. She paints everyday life and familiar objects. Much of her work can be viewed at galleries on the South Shore. Visit her website to learn where.
The Municipality of the District of Barrington2447 Highway 3, Barrington / 902-637-2015www.barringtonmunicipality.comWelcome to the Lobster Capital of Canada! Explore the most southern tip in Nova Scotia on beautiful Cape Sable Island. Uncover our historic charm and our mysterious past. Delight in our fresh seafood and sink your toes in our white sand beaches.
Region of Queens Municipality249 White Point Road, Liverpool
902-354-3453 / www.regionofqueens.comFrom pristine white sand beaches and lighthouses to inland lakes, forest trails and parks, the region offers year-round music, theatre and sporting events, museums and a warm welcome to visitors.
Ron S. Seney, N.S. Fishing GuideMember – Nova Scotian Guide Service®
South Shore & Annapolis Valley Area902-527-8727
Sail Lunenburg Star Charters2 Bluenose Drive, Lunenburg902-634-3535 / 1-877-386-3535www.novascotiasailing.comHear the silence on board the Eastern Star, a classic 48-foot wooden ketch. Relax or let the experienced staff teach you a thing or two. Daily sailing tours or private charters of Lunenburg’s historic harbour and bay.
Shelburne County Tourism Association www.discovershelburnecounty.com [email protected] Nowhere else in Nova Scotia can you find the beautiful diversity held within the boundaries of Shelburne County. From the white powder sand beaches to the ancient forests protecting the fresh-water lakes and rivers, an abundance of fun can be had. Renowned for birding, stately lighthouses, trails, natural harbours, fresh seafood, and a history dating back to the 1700s, Shelburne County offers travellers all aspects of a great vacation experience.
Shelburne Harbour Boat Toursshelburneharbourboattours.comSee details on page 52.
Sou’Wester Adventures Sailing School45 Willow Lane, Western Shore902-627-4004 / 1-877-665-4004www.souwesteradventures.comAdult learn-to-cruise five-day courses leading to Sail Canada certification. Classes run from June to September yearly. Based out of Atlantica Hotel Marina Oak Island. Expand your horizons!
White Point Artist: Marg Millard19 White Point 2 Road, White Point902-683-2393 / MargMillard.ca This artist’s studio is often open to the public, but call ahead before dropping in to see her seascape and lighthouse paintings.
We take great pride in brewing each small batch of beer. Every recipe is created on-site using only top quality ingredients. Our ales are
unfiltered, unpasteurized, contain no preservatives, and are vegan.The combination of each of our methodical brewing steps results in
ONE HELL OF A GREAT BEER!
We offer a $5 sample tray that consists of 3x4oz samples.Brewery tours can be scheduled by appointment.
38 Legion Street, Liverpool, Nova Scotia
Two of our most popular brands
Sydney Harbour
Bras d’Or Lake
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Sydney Harbour
Bras d’Or Lake
EXPLORE CANADA’S LARGEST IN-LAND SEATHE BRAS D’OR LAKE
