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Eastern Shore
Kayaking on the Eastern Shore
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An outdoor enthusiast’s paradise
S
tretching from the edges of the Halifax area
to the Canso Causeway, Nova Scotia’s Eastern
Shore is a place where historically themed
attractions, pristine wilderness, comforting cuisine,
and a natural paradise come together to create a oneof-a-kind travel experience.
The Eastern Shore is ideal for a scenic, seaside getaway.
Cycling on Salt Marsh Trail
Unexpected Discoveries
Ambrotype Studio, Sherbrooke
Get dressed up in period clothing and have your
picture taken in Canada’s only ambrotype glass
photo studio, located in Sherbrooke Village.
Black Sheep Gallery, West Jeddore
Travel the winding West Jeddore Road, just off
Highway 7, to arrive at this colourful fish-plantturned-art-gallery on the shores of Jeddore
Harbour. Black Sheep Gallery’s colourful collection includes works from over 40 well-known folk
artists, past and present, including Maud Lewis,
Joe Sleep, and Barry Colpitts. The friendly owners,
who are passionate about their collection, are
always happy to share stories from the world of
Nova Scotian folk art (see page 201).
Martinique Beach
Eastern Shore
Step into Nova Scotia’s past at one of the region’s living-history museums—the enduring, authentic late1800s setting of Sherbrooke Village, or Memory Lane
Heritage Village’s depiction of the province’s rural industries in the 1940s. See how a fisherman supported
a family of fifteen in the tiny homestead that is now the
Fisherman’s Life Museum in Oyster Pond (see page 201).
Memory Lane Heritage Village
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The Eastern Shore contains one of the few remaining
unspoiled and untouched archipelagoes in North
America. The group of over 100 wild islands that
skirt the Eastern Shore between Clam Harbour and
Mushaboom were featured in the December 2015 edition of Canadian Geographic, as they have remained
largely untouched since the last ice age, making them
both historically and ecologically significant. Stop by
Murphy’s Camping on the Ocean in Murphy Cove,
for a boat tour of this pristine, rugged environment of
white-sand beaches, dramatic headlands and idyllic
sheltered coves that locals have been enjoying for
centuries. 100wildislands.ca
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Not-To-Be-Missed Experiences
The Eastern Shore is marked by the wildness of its coastline, a way of life that recalls days
gone by, and the resilience of its people. The attractions below offer visitors the classic
Eastern Shore experience.
Step into the life of a fisherman
Fisherman’s Life Museum, Jeddore Oyster Pond
Enjoy a freshly baked molasses cookie while listening to
stories about the land, the sea, and the life people led
on the Eastern Shore in the early 1900s. This tiny homestead was once home to a family of fifteen (see page 201).
Dine at the Cookhouse
Memory Lane Heritage Village, Lake Charlotte
Sixteen restored buildings offer visitors a nostalgic look
at rural Nova Scotia in the 1940s. Be sure to enjoy a
traditional cookhouse lunch, complete with homemade
brown bread and molasses (see page 201).
Live life 1800s-style
Sherbrooke Village, Sherbrooke
Visit this vibrant museum village with 25 authentic buildings and welcoming costumed interpreters depicting
life in the late 1800s. Become a villager for a day or two,
trying your hand at churning homemade butter, sampling
some home-baked goodies hot out of their wood-fired
oven, or taking part in one of the Hands On History programs, such as Five-Hour Forge—Blacksmith Workshop
(see page 201).
Dine at an historic inn
Eastern Shore
DesBarres Manor Inn, Guysborough
Treat yourself to a well-deserved getaway combining
legendary Maritime hospitality and authentic cuisine.
Enjoy a chef-led cooking class and prepare your own
feast, or simply savour the Inn’s seasonal menu inspired
by fresh seafood and ingredients from the on-site
organic garden (see pages 200 & 202).
Eastern Shore
Sherbrooke Village
Dig for clams
Memory Lane Heritage Village, Lake Charlotte
Listen to stories and history of the Eastern Shore
on a guided excursion with fourth-generation clam
digger, Darcy Baker. Get your feet dirty in Clam
Harbour and try your hand at clam-digging. After
your adventure out in the salt sea air, Memory Lane
will welcome you back with a feed of clams and a
heritage lunch with homemade soup and gingerbread (see page 201).
“Mussel” your way through
Murphy’s Scenic Boat Tours, Murphy Cove
Join Captain Murphy aboard his traditional Cape
Island boat for the mussel harvesting adventure,
Blueberries of the Sea. Weaving along the coast,
you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the rugged
coastline and seabirds on your way to the mussel
grounds. Bring your rubber boots or sandals and
wade out into the shallows to harvest the mussels.
A culinary tour wouldn’t be complete without a
sampling of your bounty—seafood just can’t get
any fresher! (see page 205)
Auld’s
Cove
Mulgrave
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Meagher’s
Grant
Middle
Musquodoboit
Upper Musquodoboit
7
Dollar
Lake Park
Moose River
Musquodoboit Gold Mines
Dartmouth Railway Museum
Musquodoboit Harbour
Sheet Harbour
Shearwater 107
Fisherman’s Life Museum
Port
Aviation
West
Dufferin
Museum
7
7
Chezzetcook
Fisherman’s
Cove
Lawrencetown
Beach Park Martinique
Beach
Rainbow
Haven Beach
Marine
Drive
Clam Harbour
Beach
Taylor
Head Park
Sherbrooke
Liscomb
Mills
Old Court
Boylston
House
Park
Country Harbour
Port Shoreham Park
Crossroads
Guysborough
Sherbrooke Village
Museum
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Canso Museum:
Salsman
Whitman House
Charlos
Park
Isaac’s Harbour Cove
Canso
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Goshen
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Atlantic Ocean
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Tor Bay Park
Canso Islands
National
Historic Site
Outdoor Adventures
The Eastern Shore offers explorers an array of off-the-beaten-path adventures for every
fitness level. A complete listing of Eastern Shore’s outdoor opportunities starts on page 202.
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Surfing at Lawrencetown Beach
Beachcombing and birding
at Martinique Beach
Search for beach glass and sand dollars on Nova Scotia’s
longest beach, a white-sand crescent that stretches flat
and wide for five kilometres, with seabirds soaring on the
ocean breezes above the dunes. This is also a protected
area for the endangered Piping Plover (see page 202).
Swimming at Clam Harbour Beach
Provincial Park
The smooth sand and warm tidal stream invite kids of all
ages to splash and swim for hours. The rocky coast at the
edge of the beach can be explored by way of a nature
trail, which runs along other smaller sandy beaches. The
site also offers an interpretive display, washroom and
changeroom facilities, and a picnic area (see page 202).
Cycling the Musquodoboit Harbour Trailway
The former Canadian National Rail line from Musquodoboit
Harbour to Meagher’s Grant has been converted to
a 14.5-kilometre woodland hiking and biking trail.
This flat, gravel-covered route offers a leisurely pedal
through hardwood stands, past granite ridges, and
alongside picturesque waterways with picnic facilities
(see page 203).
Eastern Shore
For a true something-to-write-home-about experience,
sign up for a surfing lesson near Lawrencetown Beach
Provincial Park. These well-established surfing schools
have everything you need for your saltwater adventure—
wetsuits, boards, and lots of patience. By sundown,
they’ll have you feeling the thrill of catching your first
wave (see page 202).
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Surfing at Lawrencetown Beach
Martinique Beach
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Hiking along the Liscomb River
Put on your sneakers, grab your camera, and head to
the Liscomb River Trail System. Over 20 kilo­metres of
inland and coastal trails, featuring waterfalls, a fish ladder,
and a swinging bridge, will keep you busy for a couple
of hours or the whole day (see page 203). Access the trail
system at Liscombe Lodge Resort & Conference Centre.
Kayaking around coastal islands and inlets
The experienced guides at Coastal Adventures in
Tangier will lead you to many coastal reefs and islands
along the Eastern Shore. You’ll learn about the unique
ecology, geology and human history of these largely
undisturbed islands, while paddling past exposed cliffs,
dramatic headlands, and into hidden coves of sparkling
turquoise water (see page 206).
Strolling the historic Guysborough Waterfront
This self-guided walking tour of Guysborough’s
historic waterfront will lead you past a number of
heritage buildings and interpretive panels. Tour maps,
which include a short history on each building, are
available at the Old Court House Museum or at
guysboroughhistoricalsociety.ca.
Cycling on Eastern Shore
Hike coastal trails at Taylor Head Provincial Park
Kayaking with Coastal Adventures
I Heart Bikes tour of Salt Marsh Trail
Beginning near Lawrencetown Beach on the outskirts
of Halifax, this guided tour is an easy ride along an old
railway bed and ideal for taking beautiful scenic photos
of the salt marsh’s water vistas (see page 207).
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Eastern Shore
Located on a rugged, wind-swept peninsula that juts
6 kilometres into the Atlantic Ocean, Taylor Head
Provincial Park is a “must-do” for the nature and bird
lover. The park’s walking and hiking trails provide
access to a variety of natural habitats, extensive granite
outcroppings, scenic look-offs, and a large white-sand
beach. With its wooded areas and 16 kilometres of
coastline, Taylor Head is a haven for wildlife and a
variety of breeding and migrating bird species,
including Arctic tern, Leach’s petrel, common eider,
and Canada goose. The Friends of Taylor Head, a local
non-profit society, offers a number of guided walks and
nature talks at Taylor Head Provincial Park (see page 202).
Cycling along Guysborough Waterfront
Liscombe Lodge hiking
East Lawrencetown
3 Moonlight Beach Suites
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$139–299
2 Wyndenfog Lane
902-827-2712
[email protected]
www.moonlightbeachsuites.com
3 romantic beachfront units (Q): 4-pc bath
(whirlpool or steambath), sofabed (D) in
sitting area, fireplace, deck, private entry.
Luxurious yet casual. Hot tub, pool table.
Suite • Year-round
Beach Niche
p.
$100–150; no tax
5 Wyndenfog Lane
902-797-0413
[email protected]
www.beachniche.ca
B&B • Year-round
Three Fathom Harbour
Coastal Waters Accommodations
qcccc/ccccd. $125–145,
16 Emerald Dr
XP $20
902-827-4223
[email protected]
www.coastalwatersbnb.ca
Apt., B&B • Year-round
Grand Desert
Changing Tides Bed & Breakfast
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$100–130, XP $15
6627 Hwy 207
902-827-5134
[email protected]
www.changingtides.ca
B&B • Year-round
Porter’s Lake
The IN House, Musical
Bed & Breakfast and Gallery
q.
$95–115; no tax
5315 Hwy 7
902-827-2532
[email protected]
B&B • Year-round
Musquodoboit Valley Area
Meagher’s Grant
River Oaks Country Lodge
qcccd.
$75–85, XP $15
3856 Meagher’s Grant Rd
902-384-3033
[email protected]
www.riveroaksgolfclub.ca/lodge.htm
Motel • May 15–Oct 15
Mill Lake
Mill Lake Getaway
p.
296 Lakewood Dr
902-482-8187
[email protected]
www.milllakegetaway.com
Cottage • Year-round
$70–90
Sheet Harbour Area
(up to 20 km radius)
$1300 w
Musquodoboit Harbour Area
(up to 20 km radius)
Musquodoboit Harbour
Old Riverside Lodge B & B
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98 Riverside Ave
902-889-3464, 877-859-3674
[email protected]
www.oldriversidelodgebnb.com
B&B • May 1–Oct 31
$95–130
$100
qcccd
1664 West Jeddore Rd
902-889-2857
[email protected]
Cottage • May 15–Oct 31
Head of Jeddore
Jeddore Lodge & Cabins
p.
$80–125, XP $10
9855 Hwy 7
902-889-3030, 888-889-3030
[email protected]
www.jeddorelodge.com
B&B, Cabin • May 1–Oct 31
p,.
22864 Hwy 7
902-885-2172
[email protected]
B&B • Year-round
$80–90, XP $8
Fairwinds Motel & Restaurant
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22522 Main St (Hwy 7)
902-885-2502
[email protected]
www.fairwindsmotelsheetharbour.ca
Motel • Year-round
$95
25245 Hwy 7
902-654-2237
[email protected]
B&B • Year-round
West Quoddy
Brigitte’s Holiday Apartments
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$95, XP $10; no tax
159 Gammon Rd
902-654-2849
www.brigittesholidayapartments.com
Apt. • May 15–Oct 15
End of Sheet Harbour Area
Liscomb
Birchill Bed & Breakfast
and Guest House
,cccd
$80–145, XP $10; no tax
Salmon River Bridge
Salmon River Country Inn
qcccd
$95–130
9931 Hwy 7
902-889-2233
[email protected]
www.salmonrivercountryinn.ca
Inn • May 1–Nov 15
End of Musquodoboit Harbour Area
Clam Bay
Moments Oceanside Getaway
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$1275–1995 w
23 Pebblebeach Lane
902-229-2168
[email protected]
Vac. Home • Year-round
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738 Upper Lakeville Rd
902-845-2340, 800-589-2282
[email protected]
www.webberslakesideresort.com
Cottage • May 9–Oct 9
Sheet Harbour
Anke’s Bed & Breakfast
Port Dufferin
Black Duck Ocean View Country Inn
qcccd
$100–110, XP $20
West Jeddore
Serenity by the Sea
Guest House & Cottages
Upper Lakeville
Webber’s Lakeside Cottage
199
p,.
$50–85, XP $10
84 Mason’s Point Rd
902-772-2774, 877-404-2774
www.coastaladventures.com
B&B • Jun 15–Oct 15
5254 Hwy 7
902-779-2017
[email protected]
www.birchillbb.com
B&B, Cottage • Year-round
Liscomb Mills
Liscombe Lodge Resort
& Conference Centre
pcccd.JJJ
2884 Hwy 7
902-779-2307, 800-665-6343
[email protected]
www.liscombelodge.ca
Resort • May 22–Oct 18
$129–350
Accommodations
Accommodations
All properties listed have been licensed by the
Province of Nova Scotia and approved by at
least one of three recognized quality programs
(Canada Select, NS Approved, CAA/AAA) to
ensure that they are clean and comfortable.
Most rates are shown as daily rates. For a key
to other codes and symbols, see page 2.
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372 Archibald Brook Rd
902-384-2525
[email protected]
www.stayatgowanbrae.com
B&B • Year-round
Tangier
Paddler’s Retreat B&B
Eastern Shore
Communities are listed in order as found
when travelling through the region on the
Scenic Travelway roads.
Middle Musquodoboit
Gowan Brae Bed & Breakfast
Sherbrooke
Daysago Bed & Breakfast
qcccd. $75–100, XP $10; no tax
$875 w
15 Cameron Rd
902-328-7600
[email protected]
www.bbcanada.com/daysago
B&B, Cottage • Year-round
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Eastern Shore Listings
200
Sherbrooke Village Inn
p.
$89–145, XP $15
7975 Hwy 7
902-522-2228, O/S 902-833-2341
[email protected]
www.sherbrookevillageinn.ca
15 motel & guest rooms (2 H), 3 cabins, & a
3-bdrm house; SaTV, coffeemaker, free Wi-Fi.
Licensed restaurant. Fishing guides. Leashed
pets allowed ($15 fee). In off-season, contact
by e-mail or phone.
Canso
Eagle Valley Cottages
cccd
3421 Hwy 16
902-318-3202
[email protected]
www.eagle-valley-cottages.com
Cottage • Year-round
Campgrounds
Eastern Shore
19867 Hwy 7
902-772-2554, 866-229-8014
[email protected]
www.sprybaycampground.ca
May 1–Oct 31
Sheet Harbour
$80–100, XP $10 East River Lodge Campground
& Trailer Park
Cabin, Motel, Tourist Home, Vac. Home
pccd[F]c[R]
$25–35; no tax
Apr 1–Oct 31
200 Pool Rd
St. Mary’s River Lodge
902-885-2057
p,cccd
$76–120 Guysborough
[email protected]
21 Main St
May 1–Oct 31
DesBarres Manor Inn
902-522-2177, 877-497-2177
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$199–259, XP $35 Sherbrooke
[email protected]
90 Church St
www.riverlodge.ca
St. Mary’s Riverside Campground
902-533-2099
B&B Inn, Tourist Home • Apr 1–Oct 31
p,ccd[F]cd[R]
$22–65
[email protected]
3987 Sonora Rd
Port Bickerton
www.desbarresmanor.com
902-522-2913
Inn • Year-round See ad p. 23.
Goody’s B&B By the Sea
[email protected]
p.
$85; no tax Osprey Shores Golf Resort
www.riversidecampground.ca
5098 Highway 211
p.
$119 May 1–Nov 1
902-364-2879
119 Ferry Lane
Stillwater
[email protected]
902-533-3904, 800-909-3904
B&B • Jun 1–Oct 15
Nimrod’s Campground
[email protected]
p,cc[F]cd[R]
$22–28
www.ospreyshoresresort.com
Isaac’s Harbour
159 Hwy 211
Motel • May 1–Nov 1 See ad p. 23.
On the Harbour Bed and Breakfast
902-522-2441
q.
$80, XP $10 Pepperlane Manor Bed & Breakfast
[email protected]
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$115–150 www.nimrodscampground.ca
28 MacMillan Hill Rd
22 Court St
902-387-2213
May 17–Oct 11
902-533-1884
[email protected]
Middle Country Harbour
[email protected]
Tourist Home • Jun 1–Sep 30
www.pepperlane.ca
Salsman Provincial Park v
New Harbour
B&B • Year-round
$27
Wp.
Lonely Rock Seaside Bungalows
15641 Hwy 316
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$90–230, XP $10
902-328-2999, 888-544-3434
150 New Harbour Rd
www.novascotiaparks.ca/parks/salsman.asp
902-387-2668, 866-248-1877
All campgrounds listed have been approved by
Jun 10–Sep 12
[email protected]
CampingSelect and/or NS Approved to ensure
www.lonelyrock.com
that they meet the required standards. For a key Fox Island
6 cottages (Q,T; 1-, 2-, & 3-bdrm), 4-pc bath, to symbols and codes, see page 2.
Seabreeze Campground
p.
$25–40, XP $10
free Wi-Fi, gas BBQ, ocean view. Sandy beach, West Porter’s Lake
230 Fox Island Main Rd
playground, hiking, canoeing; good area for
902-366-2352, 866-771-2267
Porters Lake Provincial Park v
cycling.
$27–36 [email protected]
Wp.
Cottage • Year-round
www.seabreezecampground.com
1160 West Porter’s Lake Rd
Charlos Cove
902-827-2250, 888-544-3434
65 overnight sites; 9 seasonal; rental RVs
www.novascotiaparks.ca/parks/porters.asp with full side pop-out deck. Open and wooded
SeaWind Landing Country Inn
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$99–169 May 20–Oct 10
tent sites, pay showers, laundry, groceries,
159 Wharf Rd
Wyse Corner
propane. Playground, horseshoes, beach,
902-525-2108, 800-563-4667
saltwater fishing.
Dollar Lake Provincial Park v
[email protected]
$27 May 15–Oct 15
Wp.
www.seawindlanding.ca
5265 Old Guysborough Rd
Canso
Inn • Year-round
902-384-2770, 888-544-3434
Cape Canso R.V. Park & Marina
Whitehead
www.novascotiaparks.ca/parks/dollar.asp
p.
$18–24
Jun 10–Oct 10
Foxberry by the Sea Cottages
1639 Union St
p.
$110, XP $10; no tax Upper Lakeville
902-366-2937
50 Fish Plant Lane
May 15–Oct 30
E & F Webber Lakeside Park
902-358-2605
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$27–53 Riverside
[email protected]
738 Upper Lakeville Rd
www.foxberry.ca
Boylston Provincial Park v
902-845-2340, 800-589-2282
Cottage • May 1–Oct 31
$20
p.
[email protected]
11131 Hwy 16
Fox Island
www.webberslakesideresort.com
902-533-3326, 888-544-3434
May 9–Oct 9 See ad p. 203.
Seabreeze Cottages
www.novascotiaparks.ca/parks/boylston.asp
p.
$99–125, XP $10 Murphy Cove
Jun 10–Sep 12
230 Fox Island Rd
Murphy’s Camping on the Ocean
902-366-2352, 866-771-2267
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$27–39
[email protected]
308 Murphys Rd
www.seabreezecampground.com
902-772-2700
4 cottages (D,T,3/4,pullout; 1- & 2-bdrm):
[email protected]
3-pc bath (T or S), firepit. On Chedabucto
www.murphyscamping.ca
Bay; site of transatlantic cable landings.
May 15–Oct 15
Small store, laundromat.
Cottage • May 15–Oct 15
Last Port Motel
p,.
10 Hwy 16
902-366-2400
www.lastportmotel.ca
Motel • Year-round
Campgrounds
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Spry Bay
Spry Bay Campground & Cabins
$120 p,ccc[F]cc[R].
$25–85
5909 Hwy 207
902-407-9453
[email protected]
www.hopeforwildlife.net
Admission: D • Jun 1–Sep 30 •;
West Chezzetcook
Acadian House Museum / L’Acadie de
Chezzetcook
79 Hill Rd
902-827-5992
[email protected]
www.acadiedechezzetcook.ca
Admission: $ • Jul 1–Aug 31 •W
Middle Musquodoboit
Musquodoboit Valley Bicentennial
Theatre and Cultural Centre
12390 Hwy 224
902-384-2819
[email protected]
www.bicentennialtheatre.ca
Admission: $ • Year-round •W
Moose River Gold Mines
Moose River Gold Mines Museum
6990 Moose River Rd
902-384-2484
Admission: D • Jul 1–Aug 31 •W
Markland
Icelandic Memorial
380 Caribou Rd
902-860-3551
[email protected]
www.nova-scotia-icelanders.ednet.ns.ca/
markland.htm
Year-round
Musquodoboit Harbour
Musquodoboit Railway Museum
7895 Hwy 7
902-889-2689
Jun 1–Aug 31 •W
Jeddore Oyster Pond
Fisherman’s Life Museum v
58 Navy Pool Loop
902-889-2053
fishermanslife.novascotia.ca
Admission: $ • Jun 1–Oct 3
Lake Charlotte
Memory Lane Heritage Village
5435 Clam Harbour Rd
902-845-1937, 877-287-0697
[email protected]
www.heritagevillage.ca
Admission: $ • Jun 15–Sep 15 •;
Sheet Harbour
MacPhee House Community Museum
22404 Main St
902-885-2092
[email protected]
Jun 6–Sep 15 •;
Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke Village v
Old Court House 1843
902-522-4653
Admission: $ • Jun 1–Aug 31 •W
42 Main St
902-522-2400, 888-743-7845
[email protected]
sherbrookevillage.novascotia.ca
Admission: $ • Jun 6–Sep 20 •;
St. Mary’s River Salmon Museum
8404 Hwy 7
902-522-2099
[email protected]
www.stmarysriverassociation.com
Admission: D • Jun 1–Sep 30 •W
Aspen
Baird’s Tradesmen Museum
12455 Hwy 7
902-833-2219
[email protected]
Admission: $ • Jul 1–Oct 1 •;
Port Bickerton
Port Bickerton Lighthouse
Interpretive Centre
630 Lighthouse Rd
902-364-2000
[email protected]
www.portbickertonlighthouse.ca
Admission: $ • Jul 1–Sep 30 •W
Goldboro
Goldboro Interpretive Centre
12881 Hwy 316
Jun 30–Aug 31 •W
Half Island Cove
Out of the Fog Lighthouse Museum
Hwy 16
902-358-2108
[email protected]
www.outofthefog.ca
Admission: D • Jun 15–Sep 20 •W
68 Main St
902-533-2092
[email protected]
www.mulgraveroad.ca
Year-round •;
106 Church St
902-533-4008
[email protected]
www.guysboroughhistoricalsociety.ca
Admission: D • Jun 1–Oct 1 •W
Mulgrave
Mulgrave Heritage Centre and VIC
54 Loggie St
902-747-2788
[email protected]
Admission: $ • Jul 1–Sep 8 •W
GAlleries, shops,
Artists & Artisans
These listings identify some of the artisans in
the region and some galleries and shops whose
products are primarily made in Nova Scotia.
East Lawrencetown
Fancy Lucky Gallery
and Craft Emporium
4144 Hwy 207
902-434-7895
[email protected]
Media: Clay, paintings & prints • Year-round
West Chezzetcook
Laughleton Gallery
115 Shore Rd
902-827-3225
[email protected]
www.judithbrannen.ca
Media: Books & cards, paintings & prints
Year-round
Jeddore Oyster Pond
Black Sheep Gallery
1689 West Jeddore Rd
902-889-5012
Canso
[email protected]
Canso Islands National Historic SiteP www.blacksheepart.com
1465 Union St
902-366-3136
[email protected]
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/cansoislands
Site of a one-time thriving community of New
England fishermen and merchants. Film, lifesize dioramas of three island property interiors,
and artifacts on display. Access by boat.
Admission: D • Jul 1–Sep 5 •;
Media: Paintings & prints, wood
Jun 15–Sep 15
East Ship Harbour
Barry Colpitts
15359 Hwy 7
902-772-2090
www.barrycolpitts.ca
Media: Wood • Year-round
Canso Museum: Whitman House
Restaurants
Halfway Cove
Prince Henry Sinclair Monument
For more extensive information, pick up a copy
of the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia’s
Dine Nova Scotia or Taste of Nova Scotia’s
Culinary Adventure Guide. Also visit edining.ca
and tasteofnovascotia.com. See page 2 for a key
to the symbols and codes.
1297 Union St
902-366-2170
[email protected]
Jun 1–Sep 30 •W
Hwy 16
902-533-4016
[email protected]
sinclair.quarterman.org/phssna.html
Year-round •W
Guysborough
Chedabucto Place Performance Centre
27 Green St
902-533-2015
chedabuctoplacetheatre.com
Admission: $ • Year-round •W
201
Attractions / Galleries, Shops, Artists & Artisans / Restaurants
Seaforth
Hope for Wildlife
Mulgrave Road Theatre
Liscomb Mills
Riverside Dining Room
& Lone Cloud Lounge
Liscombe Lodge, 2884 Hwy 7
902-779-2307, 800-665-6343
[email protected]
www.liscombelodge.ca
Type: Family dining, lounge
Specialty: Seafood, desserts
Licensed • May 16–Oct 13 •NW
Eastern Shore
This category includes national parks, historic
sites, museums, and other attractions. See also
listings under Galleries, Shops, Artists and Artisans; Outdoors; and Trails. For a key to symbols
and codes, see page 2.
Goldenville
Goldenville Gold Mining
Interpretive Centre
novascotia.com
Attractions
202
Guysborough
DesBarres Manor Inn
90 Church St
902-533-2099
[email protected]
www.desbarresmanor.com
Type: Fine dining • Specialty: Canadian
Year-round •N;
outdoors
These listings identify some of the outdoor activ­
ities available in the province. Many activities
are seasonal and/or weather-dependent; please
confirm open dates when making plans and
always keep safety in mind.
Cow Bay
Rainbow Haven Beach
Provincial Park v
2249 Cow Bay Rd
www.novascotiaparks.ca
Category: Parks; Supervised Beaches
May 20–Oct 10 •W
East Lawrencetown
East Coast Quiksilver Surf School
Lawrencetown Beach, Hwy 207
902-449-9488
[email protected]
www.ecsurfschool.com
Category: Surfing • May 30–Sep 30
Kannon Beach Wind and Surf
4144 Lawrencetown Rd
902-434-3040
[email protected]
www.kannonbeach.com
Category: Surfing; Equipment Rentals
Year-round
Eastern Shore
Outdoors
Lawrencetown Beach
Provincial Park v
4348 Lawrencetown Rd
www.novascotiaparks.ca
Category: Parks; Supervised Beaches
May 20–Oct 10 •W
Three Fathom Harbour
Happy Dude’s Surf Emporium
4891 Hwy 207
902-827-4962
[email protected]
happydudes.wordpress.com
Category: Surfing • Year-round
west Porter’s Lake
Porters Lake Provincial Park v
1160 West Porter’s Lake Rd
www.novascotiaparks.ca/parks/porters.asp
Category: Parks • May 20–Oct 10
Meagher’s Grant
River Oaks Golf Club
902-384-2033
[email protected]
www.riveroaksgolfclub.ca
Category: Golf Courses • May 1–Oct 31 •W
novascotia.com
Wyse Corner
Dollar Lake Provincial Park v
5265 Old Guysborough Rd
www.novascotiaparks.ca/parks/dollar.asp
Category: Parks; Supervised Beaches
May 20–Oct 10 •W
Elderbank
Elderbank Waterway
Provincial Park v
5819 Hwy 357
www.novascotiaparks.ca
Category: Parks • May 20–Oct 10
Middle Musquodoboit
Musquodoboit Valley
Provincial Park v
11685 Hwy 224
www.novascotiaparks.ca
Category: Parks • May 20–Oct 10 •;
East Petpeswick
Harbour Ridge Golf Club
Lochiel Lake
Lochiel Lake Provincial Park v
13575 Hwy 7
www.novascotiaparks.ca
Category: Parks • May 20–Oct 10 •;
Middle Country Harbour
Salsman Provincial Park v
15641 Hwy 316
www.novascotiaparks.ca/parks/Salsman.asp
902-889-1800
Category: Parks • May 20–Oct 10
[email protected]
www.harbourridgegolf.ca
Tor Bay
Category: Golf Courses • May 1–Oct 31 •W
Tor Bay Provincial Park v
Martinique Beach Provincial Park v 650 Tor Bay Branch Rd
193 Martinique Beach Rd
www.novascotiaparks.ca
www.novascotiaparks.ca
Category: Parks • May 20–Oct 10 •;
Category: Parks; Supervised Beaches
Larry’s River
May 20–Oct 10
Clam Harbour
Clam Harbour Beach
Provincial Park v
158 Beach Rd
www.novascotiaparks.ca
Category: Parks: Supervised Beaches
May 20–Oct 10 •W
Upper Lakeville
E & F Webber Lakeside Park
738 Upper Lakeville Rd
902-845-2340, 800-589-2282
[email protected]
www.webberslakesideresort.com
Category: Equipment Rentals{}
May 11–Oct 11 •;
Tangier
Coastal Adventures
84 Mason’s Point Rd
902-772-2774, 877-404-2774
[email protected]
www.coastaladventures.com
Category: Equipment Rentals}
Apr 15–Oct 30
Spry Harbour
Spry Bay Provincial Park v
19310 Hwy 7
www.novascotiaparks.ca
Category: Parks • May 20–Oct 10 •;
Spry Bay
Taylor Head Provincial Park v
20140 Hwy 7
www.novascotiaparks.ca
Category: Parks • May 20–Oct 10 •W
Liscomb Mills
Liscombe Lodge Marina
902-779-2307
[email protected]
www.liscombelodge.ca/marina-2
Category: Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Seasonal •W
Marie Joseph
Marie Joseph Provincial Park v
1420 Hwy 7
www.novascotiaparks.ca
Category: Parks • May 20–Oct 10 •;
Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke Provincial Park v
8407 Hwy 7
www.novascotiaparks.ca
Category: Parks • May 20–Oct 10
Stonewall Leisure Park
8410 Hwy 7
Category: Parks • Year-round
Parc de nos Ancêtres
6376 Hwy 316
Category: Parks • Year-round
Dover
Black Duck Cove Provincial Park v
1409 Dover Rd
www.novascotiaparks.ca
Category: Parks • May 20–Oct 10 •W
Canso
Cape Canso Marina
902-366-2937
Category: Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Jun 1–Oct 30
Queensport
Queensport Beach
5420 Hwy 16
Category: Parks • Year-round
Guysborough
Guysborough Waterfront Marina
902-533-2052
www.guysboroughmarina.com
Category: Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Jun 1–Oct 30 •W
Osprey Shores Golf Resort
119 Ferry Lane
902-533-3904, 800-909-3904
[email protected]
ospreyshoresresort.com
Category: Golf Courses • May 1–Nov 1 •W
Skipping Stone Cafe & Store
74 Main Street
902-533-2460
[email protected]
www.skippingstonestore.com
Category: Equipment Rentals{K}
May 15–Oct 15
Riverside
Boylston Provincial Park v
11088 Hwy 16
www.novascotiaparks.ca/parks/boylston.asp
Category: Parks • May 20–Oct 10
Port Shoreham
Port Shoreham Beach
Provincial Park v
1720 Hwy 344
www.novascotiaparks.ca
Category: Parks • May 20–Oct 10 •;
Mulgrave
Venus Cove Marina
Loggie St
[email protected]
Category: Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Seasonal •W
10 km
4348 Hwy 207
www.halifax.ca/rec/TrailsEasternShore.php
Trail Uses: YKLSy • Year-round •;
1800 Myra Rd
www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/hx122.html
Trail Uses: YL • Year-round
Carrolls Corner
Carrolls Corner Mastodon Trail 2.5 km
9 Milford Rd
Trail Uses: KLSy • Year-round
Musquodoboit Harbour
Musquodoboit Trailway – Trans Canada Trail
40 km
Park Rd
www.mta-ns.ca
Trail Uses: KLy • Year-round •;
Liscomb Mills
Liscomb River Trail System
13 km
Hwy 7 (near #2923)
www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/g008.html
Trail Uses: YL • Seasonal
Port Bickerton
Port Bickerton Lighthouse Beach Park Trail
203
3.5 km
Hwy 211
Trail Uses: YLSy • Year-round
Country Harbour
Loyalist Trail
2.2 km
Hwy 316
Trail Uses: YLSsy • Year-round
Canso
Chapel Gully Trail
5 km
Wilmot St
www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/g001.html
Trail Uses: YLy • Year-round
Queensport
Queensport Road /
Barrenland Trail
18 km
Guysborough
Guysborough Nature Trail – Trans Canada Trail
45 km
Hwy 316 (near #5475)
www.trails.gov.ns.ca/SharedUse/g004b.html
Trail Uses: YLSy • Year-round
Queen St, across from fire hall
www.canadatrails.ca/tct/ns/guysborough.html
Trail Uses: YK>LSsy
Year-round
Guysborough Waterfront Trail
1 km
106 Church St
Trail Uses: YKLSy • Year-round
Trails
East Lawrencetown
Atlantic View Trail – Trans Canada Trail
16.5 km
Eastern Shore
Although used primarily as walking and hiking
trails, Nova Scotia’s trails may also be used
for other activities, which are identified by the
symbols shown. Most trails are available for
use year-round, but in winter may not provide
maintenance or parking; use discretion. Trail
maps and information can also be found at
trails.gov.ns.ca and novatrails.com.
Porter’s Lake
Crowbar Lake Hiking Trails
Martinique Beach
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trails