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VISITOR & ACTIVITY GUIDE 2020-21
South Shore
NOVA SCOTIA’S
novascotia.com/southshore
BARRINGTONMUNICIPALITY.COM
2.5 hours from Halifax, 2 hours from Digby
& less than an hour from Yarmouth, Exits 29 & 30 on Hwy 103
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See the Best of the South Shore from the Best possible angles. The Best vantage point to begin exploring the South Shore is from the comfort and modern convenience of Best Western Plus Bridgewater and Liverpool. Fill up on our hot breakfast before heading out to paddle, bike, golf, whale watch, wine taste, or hike at Keji Seaside. You could poke around local galleries, explore UNESCO sites, or stretch out on one of our many pristine beaches. Be sure and eat your fill of fresh, local seafood before heading back to our spacious rooms. Just park, unwind, swim, sleep, wake up, and go at it again from the BEST angles. • Free HOT breakfast • Free wifi • Indoor pool • Pets welcome • Fitness Centre Best Western Plus Best Western Plus Liverpool Hotel & Bridgewater Hotel & Conference Centre Conference Centre Liverpool, Nova Scotia Bridgewater, Nova Scotia 1.877.354.2377 1.877.665.0101 bestwesternliverpool.com bestwesternbridgewater.com
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Photo: Parks Canada/Jerry Black
Dark Skies at Kejimkujik
CONTENTS
All photos courtesy of Tourism Nova Scotia
unless otherwise indicated.
On the cover: Lobster Trap Tree, Cape Sable
Island Photo: Ken Chetwynd
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New Trail at Kejimkujik
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Photo: Parks Canada / Nicole Boutilier
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Whynot Adventure
WELCOME
The vibe of Nova Scotia’s South Shore is undeniably contagious. You will be kissed
by the sun, immersed in the ocean, tickled by the wind, nourished by our seafood, and
energized by the smiles of each passerby. Home to the “Lobster Capital of Canada”
and rated one of the top coastal destinations by National Geographic Traveler, you
will discover a coastline rich in sandy beaches, working fishing ports, World Heritage
Sites, and historic lighthouses.
Whether you are arriving on the ferry in Yarmouth, or exploring via Halifax, you will
have the opportunity to explore the scenic Lighthouse Route to discover the best of
Nova Scotia. We are pleased to offer you this comprehensive visitor guide to help you
make the most of your time along our shore. Welcome to our region. Explore, sip, savour,
and stay a while. Our region boasts four distinct seasons, Spring, Summer, Fall and
Lobster, offering unique experiences and outdoor adventures. Our weather is moderate.
Daily temperatures fluctuate according to proximity to the ocean. We hope you will
experience your best adventures and make lasting memories on Nova Scotia’s South
Shore. Our tourism website, novascotia.com/southshore, is packed with attractions,
festivals and events, outdoor adventures, getaways, and places to eat and drink.
We’d love to hear from you!
Join the chatter by checking out our social media pages. Stay up-to-date and browse
through videos and photos and be sure to use #novascotiasouthshore and #lobstercrawl
to share your experiences.
novascotiasouthshore &
novascotialobstercrawl @LucyLobsterNS
@visitnovascotiasouthshore Nova Scotia South Shore Tourism
Thank you to South Shore Tourism Co-operative partners for
contributing to this guide.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Sandhills Beach
South Shore Tourism Tourism Nova Scotia (TNS)
If you have feedback about this guide or 902-798-6700
your experiences in our region, contact explore@novascotia.ca
southshoretourism@gmail.com. novascotia.com
Visitor Information Centres Lunenburg
Municipality of Chester 11 Blockhouse Hill Road
902-634-8100
Multiple Tourism Ambassadors locations.
tourismchester.ca Mahone Bay
Barrington 165 Edgewater Street
2447 Highway 3 902-624-6151
902-637-2015 Peggy’s Cove
Town of Bridgewater & 109 Peggy’s Point Road
District of Lunenburg 902-823-2253
125 Cornwall Road Shelburne
902-530-4677 43 Dock Street
Caledonia 902-875-4547
9874 Highway 8 Most Visitor Information Centres are open from
902-682-2470 mid-May to mid-October (subject to change).
Clark’s Harbour For more information call the above numbers or
2634 Highway 330 1-800-565-0000 or visit novascotia.com.
902-745-258
Halifax Waterfront Nova Scotia
Halifax Webcams
902-424-4248 Peek through our window on Nova Scotia
Liverpool Webcams. Visit novascotiawebcams.com
seven-days-a-week, 24-hours-a-day all
32 Henry Hensey Drive
year long to see locations all along the
902-354-5421 South Shore. Webcam sites include: Cape
Lockeport Sable Island, Chester Ferry, Chester Golf
Club, Chester Harbour, Chester Yacht Club,
157 Locke Street
Liverpool, Lunenburg Harbour, Peggy’s Cove
902-656-3123 Lighthouse, Peggy’s Cove Village, Sandy Point
Lighthouse, Shelburne Harbour, Tancook
Island Wharf, White Point Beach, and White
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Lunenburg Walking Tour
CHART YOUR COURSE
Approximate touring distances along scenic route
Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia / Wally Hayes
Halifax to Liverpool ........................................................................................ 148 km.............................1 hr 30 mins
Halifax to New Ross..........................................................................................90 km.............................1 hr
Halifax to Kejimkujik National Park and
National Historic Site..................................................................................... 163 km.............................1 hr 55 min
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 ...................................................................................75 km.............................1 hr
Liverpool to Kejimkujik National Park and
National Historic Site....................................................................................... 68 km.............................55 mins
Liverpool to Shelburne.................................................................................... 64 km.............................45 mins
Shelburne to Barrington..................................................................................34 km.............................25 mins
Barrington to Clark’s Harbour.................................................................... 20 km.............................20 mins
Clark’s Harbour to Shag Harbour..............................................................22 km.............................20 mins
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UNESCO Southwest
Nova Biosphere 10 Ross Farm
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Maitland Museum
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Kejimkujik National Park Bridge 14
and National Historic Site
Head of
of Canada St. Margaret’s
McGowan Caledonia
Hubbards Bay
Lake Fish
uthwest No
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Tobeatic Wilderness Area Hatchery Wile Carding
Mill Museum Mahone Bay
Chester
Ferry
Bridgewater Blandford
Kejimkujik Big Tancook
UNESCO So
Scenic Drive
Greenfield
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Island
Peggy’s Halifax
DesBrisay Lunenburg Cove
Museum Ferry Fisheries
Museum William
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Memorial
Perkins House Risser’s
Ross-Thomson Port
House and Store Museum Medway
Beach Atlantic Ocean
Museum Liverpool
Shelburne Queens
Port Joli County
South Shore
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103 White Museum
Charlesville 3 Point
Lower
Barrington
Woods Shag Kejimkujik
Harbour Harbour Thomas
Lockeport National Park
Barrington Raddall
Seaside
Cape Sable I. Woolen Mill Park
Clark’s Museum &
Harbour The Old Meeting
Cape Sable House Museum
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BLUENOSE II
PEGGY’S COVE
OAK ISLAND
Nova Scotia’s world-famous
sailing ambassador Bluenose
Istock/Adwo
II, a replica of the original
schooner depicted on the
The most-photographed in Canadian dime, has drawn
Canada, this iconic white- thousands of visitors to the The Oak Island mystery refers to
and-red lighthouse lashed Lunenburg waterfront. You stories of buried treasure and
by sea spray proudly marks can experience the iconic ship unexplained objects. Explore
the entrance to the sheltered yourself with a two-hour cruise Oak Island, where one of the
cove that’s filled with gently when she’s in port. world’s most famous mysteries
bobbing fishing boats. It’s awaits. Tours must be booked
a Nova Scotian image for online ahead of time, as access
every visitor’s photo album. to the island is otherwise
It’s postcard-perfect, even prohibited due to the ongoing
shrouded in mist. treasure hunt.
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TOP
ICONIC LAN
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BLACK LOYALIST
HERITAGE CENTRE
ROSS FARM MUSEUM
Enjoy the view of Birchtown Bay CRESCENT BEACHES
when you climb up the Shaw
Turret, which commemorates
all Black Loyalist communities.
Visit the Lindsay Gallery for a
Step back in time at Ross Farm multimedia presentation of
Museum and explore 60 acres the Black Loyalist Journey from
of rolling farmland to discover Africa to the United States,
what life was like on a Nova then Nova Scotia, and back to
Scotia family farm over 100 Africa. Explore the virtual copy
years ago. An authentic living of Carlton’s Book of Negroes
The South Shore offers tons of
heritage site, much of the farm and search for your ancestors.
beaches and two unique ones,
remains the same as it was Before you leave, create a
both named Crescent Beach!
in the 1800s. The museum is virtual quilt square about your
The one located in LaHave is
open year-round so plan to experience.
a 2 km long crescent shaped
climb aboard for a sleigh ride! beach and the only drivable
beach in Nova Scotia. The
other located in Lockeport is
a white sand beach causeway
that connects the peninsula of
Lockeport to mainland Nova
Scotia. This iconic landscape
was featured on the Canadian
DMARKS
1954 series $50 bill.
KEJIMKUJIK NATIONAL PARK AND
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
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
rich Mi’kmaw history. Please note, for 2020 camping is limited due
to renovations, but the Park remains open. Just outside Liverpool
you’ll also discover Kejimkujik National Park Seaside with sand
dunes and secluded beaches.
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South Shore
Through the Seasons
Explore Nova Scotia’s South Shore year-round and experience a unique way of life
that’s been shaped by the sea and the spirit of our people. Venture into our quaint
small towns and villages, where historic streetscapes, charming architecture, and lively
waterfronts pay tribute to our past, celebrate our present and delight in our future.
SPRING
Festivals Shelburne County Lobster Festival
South Shore Savour and Cycle Tour June 4-7, Shelburne
May 16, Mahone Bay shelburnecountylobsterfestival.com
sweetridecycling.com/south-shore-savour- Lobster dinners, lobster chowder, lobster
cycle-2020 burgers, and lobster Newburg take
Kick-start the spring, pairing wonderful local centre stage, while music, dancing, sport
gastronomy with some of the best cycling tournaments, craft sales, and fun runs round
routes in Nova Scotia. This cycling tour takes out the weekend’s activities.
you between Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, and National Indigenous Peoples Day
surrounding communities. June 21
4th Annual Tour de Keji Privateer Days
May 30-31, Kejimkujik National Park and June 26-28, Liverpool
National Historic Site privateerdays.ca
A family-oriented weekend of competitive Animators and re-enactments will take you
cycling, good food and activities. Gentle back to 1780, when Liverpool’s townspeople
terrain, quality roads, and low traffic make battled with privateers from the American
Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia / Acorn Art Photography
it friendly for newcomers and fast for Revolution who infested Nova Scotia’s waters.
experienced cyclists. www.roadents.ca There will be music, food, fireworks, and fun
for the whole family. Includes the Liverpool
World Oceans Day Privateer 5-mile road race, part of the Run
June 8, South Shore Region Nova Scotia Race Series.
oceansweek.ca
Expect temperatures to For full listings of festivals, golf courses, and
range from 10°–20° C farmers’ markets see the directory starting on
(50°–70°F) page 52.
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SUMMER
Cycle or hike the Rum Runners Trail along our beautiful coastline. The trail takes
you past photogenic fishing villages, sandy beaches, seaside artisan shops and
cafés. Watch movies under the stars at the Hubbards Amphitheatre at the Hubbards
Community Waterfront Park or at Shipyards Landing on the Bridgewater waterfront.
The Chester Playhouse is especially well-known for its six-week Summer Theatre
Festival. The Astor Theatre in Liverpool is host to current cinema and host to live
musical and main stage acts from all corners of the world.
Festivals Heritage Boatyard Weekend
Home and Garden Tour August 1-2, Mahone Bay
July 4-5, Mahone Bay heritageco-op.ca
mahonebay.com Nova Scotia Schooner Association
An exciting glimpse behind the garden gates Race Week
and front doors in this beautifully picturesque August 3-8, Mahone Bay
seaside town, with Taste of Summer treats to nsschooner.ca
enjoy in tour kitchens. Folk Harbour Festival
Boxwood Festival and Workshops August 6-9, Lunenburg
July 19-25, Lunenburg folkharbour.com
boxwood.org This four-day musical celebration, celebrating
A week of performances, sessions, hands-on its 35th year, features some of the best artists
learning, and social dancing, A chance to representing traditional and contemporary
delve deeper into traditional and early music folk music, from both near and far. Between
and dance, regardless of musical background. salty breezes and sweet harmonies, you’ll
Professionals and amateurs alike are welcome, quickly discover why it’s Nova Scotia’s longest
the focus is on community building and running folk music festival.
making music together.
Mahone Bay
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Expect temperatures to surrounded by lush forests, flowing rivers,
range from 20°–25°C peaceful lake waters and a unique cultural
landscape rich with Mi’kmaw stories and
(70°–80°F)
traditions at Nova Scotia’s beloved Kejimkujik
Chester Race Week National Park and National Historic Site.
Whether a first-time participant or a seasoned
August 12-15, Chester
triathlete this venue is sure to inspire!
chesterraceweek.com
The largest keelboat regatta in Canada has Beautiful Beaches
been presented by the Chester Yacht Club
Queensland Provincial Beach, Hubbards
for more than 100 years. Watch or sail in the
races, enjoy the entertainment and share in the Bayswater Provincial Beach, Bayswater
summer fun at the Yacht Club. Hirtle’s Beach, Kingsburg
Shelburne Founders’ Days Crescent Beach, LaHave
July 17-19, Shelburne
Risser’s Provincial Beach, Petite Rivière
shelburnefoundersdays.com
Founders’ Days is an annual celebration of the Beach Meadows, Liverpool
rich history, heritage, culture, and people of Summerville Beach Provincial Park,
this remarkable town. For several days each Summerville
summer, the historic waterfront comes alive
White Point Beach, White Point
with fun, food, history, music, and games.
Louis Head, Sable River
Nova Scotia Marathon
50th Anniversary Crescent Beach, Lockeport
July 26, Barrington Roseway Beach, Shelburne
barringtonmunicipality.com The Hawk, Clark’s Harbour
A Boston Marathon qualifying race. This
scenic coastal marathon takes you around Pitch a Tent! Best Places to Camp
beautiful Cape Sable Island, including the
Hubbards Beach Campground and
most southerly point of Nova Scotia, the Hawk.
Cottages, Hubbards
Harmony Bazaar Festival of Graves Island Provincial Park, East Chester
Women & Song
Ovens Natural Park Family Campground,
July 24 & 25, Lockeport
Riverport
harmonybazaar.com
Atlantic Canada’s Only Women’s Music LaHave River Campground, Barss Corner
Festival is a weekend of activities including Rissers Beach Provincial Park, Petite Rivière
youth stages, workshops, industry dinners,
Gateway Campground, Caledonia
art galas and performances.
Thomas Raddall Provincial Park, Port Joli
30th Annual Hank Snow Tribute
August 20-23, Liverpool The Islands Provincial Park, Shelburne
hanksnow.com Fisherman’s Cove RV & Campground,
What began as a small gathering of loyal fans Hunts Point
is now one of Nova Scotia’s largest country Little Lake Family Campground, Oakhill
music weekends. Visit the Hank Snow Home
Town Museum while in town. Oakhill Pines Campground, Oakhill
Keji Multisport Festival Rayport Campground, Martin’s River
September 11-13
For full listings of festivals, golf courses, and
kejimultisport.wordpress.com
farmers’ markets see the directory starting on
Imagine the magic of endurance sport while
page 52.
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Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival
FALL
Fall in love with the South Shore as the hot, sunny days of summer give way to
invigorating autumn air and horizons decorated with crimson, gold and amber leaves
as far as the eye can see. This time of year, we are known for our festivals, outdoor
adventures and the delicious rewards of another harvest season. Grab your camera for
a vibrant seaside display of handmade scarecrows in Mahone Bay or whirligigs and
weathervanes in Shelburne. Our year-round moderate temperatures make our beaches
a popular fall hiking destination. Provincial parks contain some highly accessible
beach hikes. Pack a picnic and head to a lovely family farm to pick high-bush
blueberries or Thanksgiving cranberries. The U-pick at Terra Beata Cranberry Farm
opens on October 3. 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.
Festivals Queens County Fair
Whirligig & Weathervane Festival September 22-26, Caledonia
queenscountyfair.ca
September 19 and 20, Shelburne
whirlgigfestival.com To this day it remains a genuine Agricultural
Fair held after fall harvest since the first
The only whirligig festival in Canada featuring
Exhibition in 1886.
hand-crafted wind machines and the largest
one of its kind in the world.
Shelburne’s Historic Waterfront comes alive
with colourful whirligigs. Learn the history and
make your own. Expect temperatures to
range from 0°–20°C
(30°–70°F).
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Scarecrow Festival An Excuse to Stay Indoors
September 25-27, Mahone Bay Lordly House Museum, Chester
mahonebayscarecrowfestival.com
Chester Playhouse, Chester
Hundreds of handmade scarecrows are on
display throughout this vibrant seaside Halifax and Southwestern Railway Museum,
community. Lunenburg Region
Savour the Trail Mahone Bay Museum
October 3, Kejimkujik National Park and 578 Main Street, Mahone Bay
National Historic Site 902-624-6263
pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ns/kejimkuji mahonebaymuseum.com
NSCC Lunenburg and Kingstec Culinary Open late May to early October and then by
Arts students and local producers team up appointment during the off-season. Visit the
with Kejimkujik National Park and National museum in the heart of beautiful downtown
Historic Site to provide a delicious hike. Mahone Bay. Admission is free. Learn
about Mahone Bay’s community heritage,
Lockie the Lobster Knitting Festival shipbuilding history, and 1754 settlement
Becky’s Yarn and Knit Shop of the area, through exhibits, interactive
October 3-9, Lockeport children’s activities, self-guided history tours
Beckysknitandyarn.ca of the town, and make new discoveries with
Shag Harbour UFO Festival our research room.
October 2-4, NSCC Burridge DesBrisay Museum, Bridgewater
Campus, Yarmouth Hooked Rug Museum of North America
shagharbourufoexpo.com and Fibre Art Market, Hubbards/
Shelburne County Giant Queensland
Pumpkin Festival
The Barrington Museum Complex,
October 10, Shelburne Historic Waterfront Barrington
Fall in Love with Chester Queens County Museum and Perkins
Saturdays in October, Chester House, Liverpool
toursimchester.ca
Queens Museum of Justice, Liverpool
Milton Blacksmith Shop Museum, Milton
Mahone Bay Rossignol Cultural Centre, Liverpool
Hank Snow Home Town Museum, Liverpool
Black Loyalist Heritage Museum, Shelburne
Shelburne’s Museums by the Sea,
Shelburne Historic Waterfront
Barrington Woolen Mill Museum,
Barrington
Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia / Wally Hayes
Station 20 Train Museum, Explore Oak
Island Display, Chester
For full listings of festivals, attractions, and hiking,
see the directory starting on page 52.
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Expect temperatures to
range from -15°–15°C
(5°–60°F)
WINTER
OR AS WE CALL IT LOBSTER SEASON
Lunenburg
This time of year, we tie a big red bow around a boatload of events as we sip, savour
and shell’ebrate!
Christmas Crawl will put a twinkle in your eye as you explore our shops, relax in our
restaurants and linger with a local libation. Partake in our traditional festivals such as
the illumination of Barrington’s (Lobster Capital of Canada) Lobster Pot Christmas
Tree, Christmas on the LaHave, Father Christmas, Yule Tide Christmas, Christmas
Tree Festival, Craft & Artisan sales—and lobster feasts, yes, it’s lobster season. Full
Christmas Crawl Festival details at christmascrawl.ca.
Home for the holidays or visiting and looking for the perfect Christmas tree? You’ll
find it here in Lunenburg County, the “Balsam Fir Christmas Tree Capital of the
World.” See christmastreeproducers.com.
Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl invites guests to sink their claws into this tasty crustacean
on its home turf with a savory month-long celebration of lobster and lobster-themed
experiences. Will Lucy the Lobster declare 6 more weeks of winter February 2nd,
who wins the Lobster Roll Off Competition? Crawl aboard and sample variations of
the traditional Lobster Roll and lobster infused dishes. Order up a ‘Lobster Ale’! Join
us for the Fresh Off the Wharf Festival, the ENTIRE month of February. Full Lobster
Crawl Festival details at lobstercrawl.ca.
The 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
at sunset and depart for their roosts at sea. Visit nsbirdsociety.ca for more about birding.
Shop for Locally Crafted Gifts The Ark, Bridgewater
Hags on the Hill, Peggy’s Cove Charlotte Lane, Shelburne
Amos Pewter, Mahone Bay Becky’s Knit and Yarn, Lockeport
Village Emporium, Chester Going Coastal Fine Arts & Furnishings,
Sea Port Gifts and Treasures, Port Medway Chester
Shore Thing Emporium, Liverpool For full listings of festivals, shopping, and
Coastal Queens, Port Mouton restaurants, see the directory starting on page 52.
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It’s Lobster Season, indulge in
lobster rolls
Nova Scotians have some pretty
inventive ways of making lobster rolls
interesting, but the key ingredient is
fresh lobster! The South Shore lobster
season opens the last Monday in
November and runs until end of May.
You can visit Barrington, the “Lobster
Capital of Canada”, or any of these
great restaurants during lobster season
for a true taste of Nova Scotia.
27 South Restaurant and Lounge,
Winner of Lobster Roll Off 2019
Anchors Away Family Restaurant
& Dairy Bar
Big Red’s in Lunenburg
Capt. Kat’s Lobster Shack, Winner of
Lobster Roll Off 2018 and 2020
Blarney Stone Restaurant
Chester’s Café
Fo’c’sle Tavern
The Gold Bean Café
Grand Banker Bar & Grill
The Kiwi Café
Lane’s Privateer Inn
Osprey’s Nest Public House
Peggy’s Cove Lobster
The Port Grocer
Quarterdeck Resort
Rhubarb
Nova Scotia Rollies
Salt Shaker Deli
White Point Beach Resort, Elliot’s Dining
Room & Founder’s Lounge
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a Fresh Off the Wharf
SHELLEBRATION
February 2021!
ONE OF THE MOST DELICIOUS ANNUAL EVENTS IN NOVA SCOTIA.
Lucy Lobster Lobster Crawl Craft
Move over Phil, Sam and Wiarton Willy, Beer Festival
there’s a crustacean sensation weather Shellebrate the amazing craft beers of
forecaster (prognosticator) in town for Feb Nova Scotia at the Lobster Crawl Craft
2nd Groundhog Day here on the South Beer Festival!
Shore in Barrington THE ‘Lobster Capital With the growth we continue to see in
of Canada’! the industry and the superior product that
At 8am, Lucy the Lob’STAR crawls out is being produced, we are excited to see
of the ocean as the Nova Scotia Lobster what the breweries will have in store for
Crawl gets underway—in search of her us. Our plans include having over 20 craft
shadow…offering her prediction about how breweries/cidery’s, high quality food with
much winter is left in 2021. signature lobster dishes, games and music!
GO LUCY!!! Join us in Barrington, at the
gazebo off the causeway leading to Cape Nova Scotia Lobster Day
Sable Island. Arrive for 7:45AM (yes, AM!), By Pro’claw’mation the Final Friday in
it’ll be worth it! Stick around for Lobster February is know as Nova Scotia Lobster
Day in Barrington—visit a Lobster Plant, Day. Lobster Love is on a roll, and this
check out the Lobster Sculptures, and yes, gives us one more reason to band together
sorry Lucy…savour the sea at Capt. Kat’s and shellebrate.
Lobster Shack!
Tail End Party
Lobster Roll Off Competition Taking place on the Final Friday in February
Held on the first Sunday of Nova Scotia this year’s festivities are full of lobster love.
Lobster Crawl and featuring South Shore Gather your friends and spend Febru-
Restaurants who are offering their unique ary 26th on the Shore as we celebrate all
twist on the Lobster Roll during Nova Sco- things lobster.
tia Lobster Crawl. The Roll Off sends Chefs
to the wharf with hopes of being named Let Your Lobster Love Linger
THE “Best Lobster Roll 2021”. With so much to sea and do you’ll want
to crawl in a spend a night or two or 28.
Lobster Chowder Chowdown There’s no shortage of Lobster Loving Ac-
Showdown commodations to choose from. Welcome
As part of the FOR THE LOVE LOBSTER pre- aboard, we’re glad you’re here.
sented by the Municipality of Chester local
restaurants compete for the Golden Ladle
Award. Band together to choose the winner! Crawl a’board and stay awhile!
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Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse
LIGHTHOUSE ROUTE
ROAD TRIP
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
Wood’s Harbour, 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. For a
complete listing of all Nova Scotia lighthouses and historical details, visit nslps.com.
Lighthouses that may be Fort Point Lighthouse (1855)
accessed by foot or by car Liverpool
Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse (1868) This distinctive “hunchbacked” light is one
Peggy’s Cove of the oldest surviving lighthouses in Nova
Scotia. Become an unofficial lighthouse keeper
This iconic image of Nova Scotia is among the
and climb the tower to toot the hand-cranked
most-photographed lighthouses in the world.
foghorn. Lane’s at the Lighthouse offers a gift
Fort Point Light shop, coffee, freshly baked sweets, and ice
Museum (1876) cream. Call ahead (902-354-3456) to book your
LaHave River, wooden-boxed picnic lighthouse lunch.
Lunenburg County Seal Island Light Museum
The formal garden is typical of the 17th- Barrington
century flower and herb gardens favoured
Climb the iron stairs as the keepers did. See
in French settlements such as this one. Also
the original clockwork mechanism and take
located here is Fort Sainte-Marie-de-Grace
in wonderful views from the only installed
which was the capital of Acadia (1632–1636)
Fresnel lens in Nova Scotia.
and is now a National Historic Site.
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Port Medway Lighthouse (1899) Lighthouses enjoyed from a
Port Medway distance or by boat
Located at the end of the wharf in Port Coffin Island Lighthouse (1914)
Medway, this is a scenic spot to picnic and
Liverpool Bay
enjoy the view over the fishing wharf and
View from spectacular Beach Meadows Beach.
Medway Bay.
Medway Head Lighthouse (1851) Spectacle Island Lighthouse (1873)
Port Mouton Bay
Port Medway
Floating docks so you can enjoy the Island
Located on Long Cove Road, this lighthouse
by foot.
has a functioning light, offers a spectacular
ocean view, and is open to the public Western Head Lighthouse (1962)
Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia / Acorn Art Photography
throughout the summer months. Free Liverpool
admission. Experience the history and culture
See the light from Shore Road.
display.
Carter Island Lighthouse (1872)
Sandy Point Lighthouse (1873)
Lockeport
Shelburne Harbour
Located on one of five small harbour islands
At low tide the tapered wooden tower is
and visible from Lockeport.
accessible across a sand bar. There is a sandy
beach, swimming, birding, and a community East Ironbound Island
hall where snacks may be available. Many Lighthouse (1870)
festivals and activities take place here in the East Ironbound
summer, especially lobster dinners.
See the lighthouse from the New Harbour
Baccaro Point Lighthouse (1850) Road off Highway 329, Blandford.
Port LaTour Gull Rock Lighthouse (1853)
Perched at the edge of the ocean overlooking Lockeport
Barrington Bay, this lighthouse is an
View by telescope from the Crescent Beach
important seabird-watching site and has an
Centre.
on-site picnic park.
Fort Point Lighthouse
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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 more than 30 metres.
Wood’s Harbour Lighthouse (1900)
Wood’s Harbour
Near Highway 3, located on a large ledge in
the harbour. View it best from the wharf.
Photo: Dennis Jarvis
Kaulbach Island Lighthouse (1914)
Indian Point
Cross Island Lighthouse (1830) Battery Point Breakwater Lighthouse
Blue Rocks
Battery Point Breakwater
Lighthouse (1937) Cape Negro Island (1872)
Lunenburg Shelburne
Cape Roseway Lighthouse (1788) Bon Portage Lighthouse (1874)
McNutt’s Island, Shelburne Harbour Shag Harbour
Brier Island Lodge and Restaurant
Best Whale Watching
in Nova Scotia
Whale Watching, Oceanview Dining and Accommodations
www.brierisland.com | 1-800-662-8355
Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/BrierIslandLodge/
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EAT AND DRINK
Capt. Kat’s Lobster Shack
Get a true taste of Nova Scotia along the South Shore, grab a mug along the
Good Cheer Trail or Savour the Lobster Trail.
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 teaser to whet
your appetite. In addition to Taste of Nova Scotia members, a smorgasbord of eating
establishments, craft brewers, vineyards, and growers await you.
The Biscuit Eater Café & Books (Chronicle Herald), and 2011 Restaurant of
16 Orchard Street, Mahone Bay the Year-chef inspired casual dining (Taste of
902-624-2665 / thebiscuiteater.com Nova Scotia), this gem is nestled in historic
Shelburne. Roland and Kathleen Glauser
Boulangerie la Vendéenne have been providing delicious world cuisine
500 Highway 325, Blockhouse blended with down-home hospitality to locals
902-530-3090 and tourists for 24 years. This menu features
local seafood and meat dishes, inventive
Capt. Kat’s Lobster Shack
pastas, seasonal salads, delectable Swiss
3723 Highway 3, Barrington Passage
specialties, and mouth-watering desserts plus
902-637-3728
a full list of local and imported wines. An easy
captkatslobstershack.weebly.com
two-hour drive from Halifax— perfect for lunch
Charlotte Lane Café and Gift Shop or dinner.
13 Charlotte Lane, Shelburne
Grand Banker Bar & Grill
902-875-3314 / charlottelane.ca
82 Montague Street, Lunenburg
Winner of 2013 and 2010 Best Small
902-634-3300 / 800-360-1181
Restaurant (Restaurant Association of Nova
grandbanker.com
Scotia), 2011 Best Restaurant Outside Halifax
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Kiwi Café Oh My Cod!
19 Pleasant Street, Chester 567 Main Street, Mahone Bay
902-275-1492 / kiwicafechester.com 902-531-2600 / oh-my-cod.ca
Lane’s Privateer Inn and Lane’s Oak Island Resort and
at the Lighthouse Conference Centre
27 Bristol Avenue, Liverpool 902-627-2600 / 800-565-5075
902-354-3456 / 1-800-794-3332 oakislandresort.ca
lanesprivateerinn.com
Old Fish Factory Restaurant
info@lanesprivateerinn.com & Ice House Bar
Built in 1798, this privateer mansion has 68 Bluenose Drive, second floor, Lunenburg
been operated by the Lane family for 57 902-634-3333 / 800-533-9336
years. Features 23 guest rooms, Taste of Nova oldfishfactory.com
Scotia restaurant and bakery, two-level stone
patio and bookstore café. Specializing in Quarterdeck Resort
fresh, local cuisine. Seafood, steak, fish and 7499 Route 3, Summerville Centre
chips, sandwiches, and salads. Ten craft beer 902-683-2998 / 800-565-1119
and cider on tap. Extensive wine list. Lane’s quarterdeck.ca
operates the Fort Point Lighthouse where you Rebecca’s Restaurant
can enjoy popular picnic lunches. Breakfast,
249 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay
lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and takeout.
902-531-3313 / rebeccas-restaurant.ca
Visit the website for events such as live music,
lobster boils, and planked-salmon suppers on Rhubarb at the Oceanstone
the lawn, patio parties, moonlight paddles, Seaside Resort
wine events, and more. Open year-round with 8650 Peggy’s Cove Road, Indian Harbour
reduced hours in winter. Open daily, 8 a.m. 902-821-3013 / rhubarbrestaurant.ca
to 9 p.m.
Rime Restaurant + Wine Bar
Lincoln Street Food 9 King Street, Lunenburg
200 Lincoln Street, Lunenburg 902-640-3112 / rimerestaurant.ca
902-640-3002 / lincolnstreetfood.com Rum Runner Inn & Restaurant
Kate’s Sweet Indulgence 66 Montague Street, Lunenburg
242B Lincoln Street, Lunenburg 902-634-9200 / 888-778-6786
902-640-3399 / sweetindulgence.ca rumrunnerinn.com
Mateus Bistro
533 Main Street, Mahone Bay
902-531-3711 /mateusbistro.com The Shore Club
Memories Café and Eatery
28 Water Street, Liverpool
902-356-3110 (phone)
902-354-8197 (order by text)
memoriescafe.ca
Friendly, casual dining on the waterfront in
beautiful and historic downtown Liverpool,
Nova Scotia. Choose from our extensive menu
including all day breakfast, sweet treats and
coffee beverages, or delicious homemade
soups, sandwiches and so much more! Meals
and memories are made here.
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Salt Shaker Deli Haddock Shack
124 Montague Street, Lunenburg 6435 Highway 3, Lower Woods Harbour
902-640-3434 / saltshakerdeli.com Delicious seafood and other local favourites.
Shore Club Lobster Suppers Island View Family Restaurant
250 Shore Club Road, Hubbards and Bakery
902-857-9555 / shoreclub.ca 6301 Nova Scotia Highway 3, Western Shore
The Barn Coffee and Social House 902-627-2513
458 Main Street, Mahone Bay islandviewfamilyrestaurant.com
902-531-2499 Peasant’s Pantry Specialty
The Beach Pea Kitchen and Bar Meats & Deli
128 Montague Street, Lunenburg 4491 Highway 12, New Ross
902-640-3474 / beachpeakitchen.com 902-365-5964 / peasantspantry.ca
The South Shore Fish Shack Seaside Shanty Restaurant
108 Montague Street, Lunenburg 5315 Highway 3, Chester Basin
902-643-3232 / southshorefshshack.com 902-275-2246 / theseasideshanty.com
Sou’Wester Restaurant & Gift Shop 27 South Restaurant and Lounge
178 Peggy’s Point Road, Peggy’s Cove Best Western Bridgewater, Cookville
902-823-2561 / peggys-cove.com bestwesternbridgewater.com
White Gate Inn & Restaurant LaHave Bakery
28 Pleasant Street, Chester Route 331, LaHave
902-275-4400 / whitegate.ca 902-688-2908 / lahavebakery.com
The Rope Loft White Point Beach Resort, Elliot’s
Dining Room & Founder’s Lounge
36 Water Street, Chester
902-275-3430 / ropeloft.com 75 White Point Beach Road
White Point Beach / 902-354-2711
The Stretch Diner 800-565-5068 / whitepoint.com
3758 Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Chester
Osprey’s Nest Public House
902-273-7506
39 John Rieser Drive, Petite Riviere
The Fo’c’sle Tavern 902-693-6378/ospreysnest.pub
42 Queen Street, Chester
902-275-1408 / focslechester.com
White Point Beach Resort
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CHEERS TO OUR
GOOD CHEER TRAIL!
Ironworks Distillery, Lunenburg
Breweries, distilleries, Elmwood Winery
and wineries 105 Craig Chandler Drive, Pine Grove
Black Point Distillery 902-521-6759 / elmwoodwinery.com
Highway 329, Fox Point FirkenStein Breweries
902-210-8247/ bhdistillers.ca 371 Baker Road, Bridgewater
Tanner & Co. Brewing 902-523-4204
50 Angus Hiltz Road, Chester King Street Beer Company
902-298-0032 / tannerbrewing.ca 463 King Street, Bridgewater
Tanner & Co. on Duke 902-529-0081 / kingstreetbeer.ca
59 Duke Street, Chester Petite Rivière Vineyards
902-919-0998/ tannerbrewing.ca 1300 Italy Cross Road, Crousetown
Tipping Point Distillery 902-693-3033 / petiterivierevineyards.ca
info@petiterivierevineyards.ca
5478 Highway 3, Chester Basin
902-414-4143 / tippingpointdistillers.ca Petite Rivière Vineyards is an old-world French
style winery producing elegant, complex red
Saltbox Brewing Company wines and natural fruit ciders. Surrounded
363 Main Street, Mahone Bay by lavender gardens and a stone terrace with
902-624-0653 / saltboxbrewingcompany.ca views of the vineyards and countryside, you
Ironworks Distillery can enjoy wine tastings, relax on the terrace
or indulge in our daily “Ultimate Tour & Wine
2 Kempt Street, Lunenburg
Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia / White Point Beach Resort
Tasting”. Open Year Round.
902-640-2424 / ironworksdistillery.com
Shipwright Brewing Company Hell Bay Brewing
82 Montague Street, Lunenburg 38 Legion Street, Liverpool
902-634-3300 902-356-3556 / hellbaybrewing.com
Muwin Estates Wines / Bulwark Cider Boxing Rock Brewing Company
7155 Highway 12, New Ross 218 Water Street, Shelburne
902-681-1545 / bulwarkcider.com 902-494-9233 / boxingrock.ca
Lunenburg County Winery
813 Walburne Road, Newburne
902-644-2415 / canada-wine.com
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SEASIDE ADVENTURE
& BEACHSIDE FEAST
SEA-TO-TABLE
LUNENBURG LOBSTER ADVENTURE
DISTILLED: A CULINARY
ADVENTURE
Candlebox Kayaking -
Port Joli
902-637-7115 East Coast Outfitters –
matt@candleboxkayaking.com Lower Prospect
Lunenburg Walking
Hike to Kejimkujik National Park 902-852-2567
Tours - Lunenburg
Seaside’s beautiful white sand info@eastcoastoutfitters.com
902-521-6867 beach for exclusive insights on
Kayak Nova Scotia’s dramatic
info@lunenburgwalkingtours.com this coastal estuary. Hop in your
granite coast and clear, tur-
Take in the colours and char- kayak for a guided tour to a
quoise waters to a charming
acters of Old Town Lunenburg lobster roll picnic. Enjoy a swim,
fishing village for the inside
UNESCO World Heritage Site then indulge in a seafood feast at
scoop on lobster fishing in
as you explore the waterfront your luxurious beachside resort.
this sea-to-table adventure!
8
by food and by boat to discover A chef-prepared lobster din-
distiller insights, sample award ner, featuring local ingredients
winning rum and enjoy an ex- and seafood awaits you at the
clusive gourmet seafood dinner ocean’s edge at sunset.
from the deck of the Theresa E.
Connor.
SIGNATURE
LAHAVE ISLANDS GLAMPING ADVENTURE
Cape LaHave Adventures – LaHave Islands
902-693-2023 / info@capelahaveadventures.ca
Foodies will love this guided glamping adventure with everything
provided. Island hop by kayak to colourful fishing communities and
pristine coasts. Indulge in fresh seafood and local flavours prepared
for you on the beach, try yoga on stand-up paddleboards, and
glamp under the stars.
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PRIVATE ISLAND YURT
FOR TWO
LOBSTER FEAST &
GREAT CANADIAN
PEGGY’S COVE
LOBSTER FISHING
ADVENTURE
FEAST
Pleasant Paddling –
Blue Rocks
902-541-9233
Oceanstone Seaside Resort info@pleasantpaddling.com
– Peggy’s Cove area Take a thrilling kayak adventure White Point Beach Resort –
to a seal colony, snorkel hidden White Point
866-823-2160
info@oceanstoneresort.com
inlets, cycle winding coastal 902-354-2711
roads, and dine on local deli- 800-565-5068
Nova Scotia essentials are
cacies. Sleep under the stars greatday@whitepoint.com
served up by your seaside re-
in a cozy yurt on your very own Get a taste of the world’s larg-
sort host, exclusively guiding
private island, just off the coast est lobster fishery. Join a crew
you to Peggy’s Cove authentic
of beautiful Blue Rocks fishing of Nova Scotia lobster fishers
fishing village and lighthouse,
village near Lunenburg. for a morning at sea, returning
introducing you to local sea-
food experts, and meeting to your seaside resort with the
Oceanstone’s chef to select freshest lobster and ultimate
your fresh lobster for your gour- bragging rights. Meet at the
met feast by the ocean. beachside bonfire, as our chef
prepares today’s catch for your
cozy dinner party inside.
EXPERIENCES
OAK ISLAND LEGENDS & LOBSTER
Oak Island Resort and Conference Centre
902-627-3338
tours@oakisland.ca
Explore the coast of legendary Oak Island by boat. Get the inside
scoop on treasure-hunting from a local diver. Cruise to your own is-
land and create lobster appetizers with the Chef to savour between
stand-up paddle boarding and beach relaxation. A stunning, rolled
up seafood dinner makes this Island adventure unforgettable.
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PEGGY’S COVE
Peggy’s Cove, the most photographed spot in Canada needs little description! Climb
massive granite boulders to the iconic lighthouse and imagine 20,000 years ago when
retreating glaciers moved those same 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. Experience the essence of Nova Scotia.
Peggy’s Cove Checklist
Visit the deGarthe Art Gallery
Shop for a one-of-a kind souvenir made
by local artisans
Hike one of the area’s scenic trails
Espresso on the deck at Beales’ Bailiwick
Taste Dee Dee’s Ice Cream
Explore the Coastal Heritage Trail
It’s a 10-minute walk through this active fishing village but we suggest taking the day
to step back in time and leisurely shop, snack, sightsee and experience the tranquil
atmosphere of Peggy’s Cove. The best way to see Peggy’s Cove is to walk through
the village from one end to the other, to experience the contrast between quiet
fishing village at sunset and the breaking waves on the rocks. The parking lot on the
road into the village provides interpretive plaques. This starting point places you
within walking distance of the deGarthe Fisherman’s Monument and Gallery, the St.
John’s Anglican Church, the Cove area with fishing boats and wharves, and then the
lighthouse and rocks.
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Become a lobster chef in the world. But many people don’t know how
in 12 minutes. to cook live lobsters. At Peggy’s Cove U-Cook
Lobster, cooking and handling a live lobster
If you haven’t eaten lobster in the world-
is part of the fun of our unique process. We
famous Peggy’s Cove, cooked the traditional
offer fresh locally-caught Atlantic lobster and
way, then you haven’t really eaten lobster.
explain the best cooking techniques for your
Nova Scotia lobster is world-famous. And for
meal that you then can enjoy or take-out.
good reason. We have some of the most fertile
See peggyscovelobster.com.
lobster fishing grounds, not just in Canada, but
Hidden Gem
Visit the William E. deGarthe Memorial Monument, a 30-metre rock face behind the
renowned sculptor’s home that depicts the lives and legends of 30 local fishermen, plus
their wives and children, which he chiseled from the wave-washed granite.
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Shore Club Lobster Suppers
St. Margaret’s Bay
to Lunenburg
For 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 fishermen
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.
Recommended Scenic Drive
The 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 you
will learn of shipwrecks, lighthouses, churches, old fishing villages, and their settlers.
Hike or bike on a trail that once served as the main road across Nova Scotia. Walk or
bike the rail bed once used by the Halifax South-Western Railway. See beaches and
shore birds and towns full of that strong seaside spirit.
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ST. MARGARET’S BAY
AND AREA
Rum Runner’s Trail, Bike and Bean
Places to Stay A Must Experience
Harbourview Inn
In Terence Bay, visit the SS Atlantic Heritage
Peggy’s Cove Bed and Breakfast Park and Interpretation Centre, a memorial site
Oceanstone Seaside Resort to those who perished in the shipwreck of 1873,
the worst loss of life at sea prior to the sinking
By the Bay Bed and Breakfast in 1912 of the Titanic. Visit the interpretation
Larinda’s Landing Oceanfront Cottages centre to learn the sad history of this marine
tragedy, which is not widely known. Stroll the
Eat and Drink inviting boardwalk along the peaceful and
Shaw’s Landing picturesque shores of Terence Bay as you
reflect on our maritime heritage and the power
Sou’Wester Restaurant and Gift Shop of the sea. Visit peggyscoveregion.com for area
Rhubarb Restaurant information and to access the regional map
The Finer Diner and listings for accommodations, restaurants,
attractions, and services.
White Sails Bakery
Delish Fine Foods
Shore Club Lobster Suppers
Best Beaches
White Rock Beach, Terence Bay
Black Point Beach, Black Point
Queensland Beach, Queensland
Hubbards Beach, Hubbards
Bayswater Beach
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HUBBARDS/ASPOTOGAN
A Must Visit Samira’s Lebanese Cuisine
The Shore Club Lobster Suppers
Rug Hooking Museum of North
Thorne’s Grocery & Pizza
America with incredible collections of
hand-hooked rugs and artifacts used Tuna Blue Bar & Grill
in the making of fibre art. Exhibits and The Trellis Café
workshops May through October. The Savary Plate
Old School Pizza
Outdoor Fun
Aspotogan Ridge Golf Course Places to Stay
Hubbards Recreation Centre Skate Park Anchorage House & Cottages
Hubbards Sailing Club The Tuna Blue Inn
Mersey Road Paintball Field Century House B & B
Hubbard’s Beach Campground
Beaches and Cottages
Bayswater Beach Provincial Park Rosewood On The Cove Cottages
Fox Point Beach, Hubbard’s Beach Surfside Inn
Meisner’s Beach, East River Queensland Beach Cottages
Mill Cove Beach, Mill Cove Fox Point Beach
Hubbard’s Beach
Eat & Drink
Queensland Beach Fish Store Cottage
Aspotogan Ridge Clubhouse
Parkwood Grill at Aspotagan Ridge
Golf Course Did you know?
The Deck Restaurant & Convenience A monument in memory of the
Hubbards Cove Coffee 229 people who lost their lives
when Swissair Flight 111 crashed
can be found at the Swissair
Memorial Site in Bayswater.
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CHESTER & AREA
A Must Experience Jamal’s Mediterranean Cuisine
King Bo Chinese Restaurant
SENSEA Nordic Spa
The Kiwi Cafe
40 Sensea Road (end of Target Hill Road)
Chester, NS | 1 855-678-0300 | info@sensea.ca Linens for Life Tea Room
Open Sunday to Thursday 10 am to 5 pm, The Rope Loft
Friday and Saturday 10 am to 7 pm
Seaside Shanty
The Stretch
White Gate Restaurant
Jamal’s Pizza
Il Ferramenta
Places to Shop
The Village Emporium
Outdoor Fun 11 Pleasant Street, Chester
Castle Rock 902-275-4773 / villageemporiumns.com
Chester Golf Course A unique and affordable gift shop located
in the beautiful seaside village of Chester.
Chester Skate Park
Selling the wares of over 20 craftspeople we
Lordly Park offer a large variety of local products and
Lido Pool some ‘ from away’. Come browse our selections
of books, jewellery, clothing, souvenirs
Sherwood Golf Course and much more. Find us on Facebook @
TheVillageEmporiumChester
Beaches
Graves Island Beach Going Coastal Fine Art & Furnishings
41 Queen St, Chester / 902-273-3343
Freda’s Beach
Info@goingcoastalns.com / goingcoastalns.com
Places to Stay We are a local family owned and operated
custom furniture store & art gallery located
Grey Gables Bed & Breakfast in Chester Village. Inspired by coastal living,
Mecklenburgh Inn Bed & Breakfast buying local with 100% handmade product
Sherwood Golf & Country Club Chalets from Nova Scotia artists and crafters. We
offer custom build furniture from hardwood
White Gate Inn dining tables to rustic coastal reclaimed wood
The Windjammer cabinets. With our custom work you are able
to create what you really want, we listen, assist
Eat & Drink and provide the best results. We love what we
Big Reds do, and it shows.
Chester Golf Club Restaurant
Chester’s Cafe
The Fo’c’sle Tavern
Imperfections Cafe
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Ross Farm Museum
NEW ROSS/WESTERN SHORE
New Ross Western Shore
The Municipality of Chester operates 46 km
A Must Visit of trail on the abandoned railway from Martins
River to Hubbards. The route connects our
The Ross Farm Museum is a living, working communities, serves as a safe off-road passage
farm depicting 150 years of agriculture in Nova and showcases the natural beauty of the
Scotia with events year-round. South Shore.
Eat & Drink Eat & Drink
Clover Farms Pizza/Subs/Sandwiches Big Red’s
Peasant’s Pantry Specialty Meats & Deli Gold Bean Café
Vittles Family Restaurant The Island View Family Restaurant & Bakery
Mo’s Grill & Dining Room
La Vista Restaurant at Oak Island Resort
Places to Stay
Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre
Did you know?
Nova Scotia is the Balsam Fir Christmas
tree capital of the world and here in
the New Ross Area of the Municipality
of Chester they’ve been growing them
proudly for centuries.
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MAHONE BAY
Mahone Bay is a historic town founded in 1754, famous for its three churches along
the shores of the bay. With a great array of shops, boutiques, and galleries to get
through, one day won’t be enough. Start at one end of town and work your way
through remembering to head up both arms of Main Street and along Edgewater
Street or just wing it and zigzag into whatever enterprise calls to you. If you want
to explore further, rental bikes are available at Sweet Ride Cycling in town. Time is
precious and you’ve come to the perfect place to invigorate, relax, and renew your
spirit all at once.
Places to Stay Think social and drink local!
Kitch’Inn Once you step into the tap room at Saltbox
Brewing Company you immediately feel at
Heart’s Desire B&B home. It is a place where other like-minded
Fisherman’s Daughter B&B brewers and beer lovers can share their
Mahone Bay B&B appreciation of locally-crafted beers, and
exchange information and ideas while
Bayview Pines Country Inn sampling the variety of brews on tap. Stop by
River Ridge Lodge and become a local. saltboxbrewingcompany.ca
Places to Eat
The Barn Coffee and Social House
Did you know?
Amos Pewter is Canada’s only Pewter
Mateus Bistro Economuseum. Their artisans began
making pewter gifts and keepsakes in 1974
Rebecca’s Restaurant in a vacant boat building shop (circa 1880)
The Biscuit Eater Café that still houses the workshop. At Amos
Pewter, designers and craftspeople put
Mug and Anchor Pub the spotlight on the skills and techniques
that have been used by pewter makers for
Get the Scoop Ice Cream Shop
decades. Be sure to visit Amos Pewter for
high quality gifts of pewter jewelry, home
decor, tableware and ornaments. Open
year-round. amospewter.com
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