Brenda’s guidebook
Beaches:
Nova Scotia is aptly named Canada's Ocean Playground with its 13,000km of coastline and its proximity to four major bodies of water: The Gulf of Saint Lawrence, the Bay of Fundy, the Gulf of Maine and the Atlantic Ocean. The South Shore, west of Halifax, is spotted with lighthouses, including the postcard perfect Peggy’s Cove, beaches, sea caves, coastal cliffs, and charming seaside hamlets serving up some of the best seafood the Maritimes have to offer.
A nature enthusiast’s paradise. Categorized as a living beach because the beach moves and shifts at the whim of the ocean. Hirtle’s Beach is ever changing. Here you will find more than three kilometers of white sand, rolling surf, fresh sea air, drumlin cliffs and breathtaking views.
Hirtle Beach appeals to the whole family, as there are 2 small lakes for kids to swim in, and those not up to the chill of the Atlantic ocean waves!
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Hirtle's Beach
Hirtle Beach RoadA nature enthusiast’s paradise. Categorized as a living beach because the beach moves and shifts at the whim of the ocean. Hirtle’s Beach is ever changing. Here you will find more than three kilometers of white sand, rolling surf, fresh sea air, drumlin cliffs and breathtaking views.
Hirtle Beach appeals to the whole family, as there are 2 small lakes for kids to swim in, and those not up to the chill of the Atlantic ocean waves!
Connecting the LaHave Islands to the mainland, this beach stretches out from the shore to Georges Island and provides a popular beach destination for tourists throughout the summer. While on your way, grab lunch at Beach Side Pizza and Market
Directions to Crescent Beach are very Scenic. Follow King Street south out of the Beautiful town of Bridgewater. This street is also Route 331, part of the Lighthouse Route. About 20 minutes from the town is Crescent Beach. You will be following the lovely LaHave River to the ocean and seeing lots of artisans and the LaHave Bakery where you can stop for lunch or a coffee and a snack.
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Crescent Beach
Connecting the LaHave Islands to the mainland, this beach stretches out from the shore to Georges Island and provides a popular beach destination for tourists throughout the summer. While on your way, grab lunch at Beach Side Pizza and Market
Directions to Crescent Beach are very Scenic. Follow King Street south out of the Beautiful town of Bridgewater. This street is also Route 331, part of the Lighthouse Route. About 20 minutes from the town is Crescent Beach. You will be following the lovely LaHave River to the ocean and seeing lots of artisans and the LaHave Bakery where you can stop for lunch or a coffee and a snack.
Whether you want to swim, search for sea shells, or just spend the day relaxing in the sun, Rissers Beach Provincial Park offers every kind of recreational opportunity available at the seaside. Some of the features of the park include a kilometer long white sand beach and a boardwalk along an inland marsh. Directions to Risser’s Beach are scenic. From the Town of Bridgewater follow King Street South which is Route 331 for 25 minutes.
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Rissers Beach Provincial Park
5366 Highway 331Whether you want to swim, search for sea shells, or just spend the day relaxing in the sun, Rissers Beach Provincial Park offers every kind of recreational opportunity available at the seaside. Some of the features of the park include a kilometer long white sand beach and a boardwalk along an inland marsh. Directions to Risser’s Beach are scenic. From the Town of Bridgewater follow King Street South which is Route 331 for 25 minutes.
Carters Beach is simply one of the most beautiful beaches in Nova Scotia. It is essentially three beaches in one, with three crescent areas one after another. All three are made up of soft white sand. The kids love walking the beach in search of sand dollars as much as they enjoy playing in the water.
The parking area for this beach is not large so it can appear crowded even when the beaches are not.
There are no change areas or washrooms at Carters Beach.
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Carters Beach
89 Carters Beach RdCarters Beach is simply one of the most beautiful beaches in Nova Scotia. It is essentially three beaches in one, with three crescent areas one after another. All three are made up of soft white sand. The kids love walking the beach in search of sand dollars as much as they enjoy playing in the water.
The parking area for this beach is not large so it can appear crowded even when the beaches are not.
There are no change areas or washrooms at Carters Beach.
Just five minutes away on Crouse Settlement Rd! This lake is the areas favorite swimming hole and fishing spot.
Beck's Lake is very accessible to boaters with a limited shoreline for those wanting to wade. If one is to take care, there is a rough boat launch to use. It shares a beach with swimmers so remember to be very courteous. Many people reconize Beck's Lake as it has a rope swing hanging from a huge oak tree on the shore. This is very popular among kids and those still pretending to be. Beck's Lake is stocked regularly with brook trout and it has a resident population of small mouth bass. It is a very small lake, canoes and float tubes are quite at home on its waters. This is not to say that a larger boat would not be adequate. You must be aware of launching limitations however. Large aluminum boats should have no problems. Bass boats are probably not a good idea.
Much of the lake is located over a clay bottom. Wading can be a real chore as you tend to sink. Also the stirring of the bottom makes wading visibilty near zero. If you are looking for a lake to wade in try another. Weedy bays and lilly pad pods take up a lot of its area as summer approaches. However these areas provide good cover and help keep water temperatures cool.
Gettin There
From Bridgewater you take trunk #3. That road runs down the east side of the LaHave river. About 10 minutes from town you will come upon the Riverport road on your right. Follow this until you come to the Crouse's Settlement Road. It is approximately 11 kms from Bridgewater. Turn left on to the Crouse's Settlement road and go about two kms and you should see the lake. It is right by the road. The rope swing is where you can launch a boat. Other's launch at the fire department fill site. If you use the latter be sure to park elsewhere.
Beck Lake
Just five minutes away on Crouse Settlement Rd! This lake is the areas favorite swimming hole and fishing spot.
Beck's Lake is very accessible to boaters with a limited shoreline for those wanting to wade. If one is to take care, there is a rough boat launch to use. It shares a beach with swimmers so remember to be very courteous. Many people reconize Beck's Lake as it has a rope swing hanging from a huge oak tree on the shore. This is very popular among kids and those still pretending to be. Beck's Lake is stocked regularly with brook trout and it has a resident population of small mouth bass. It is a very small lake, canoes and float tubes are quite at home on its waters. This is not to say that a larger boat would not be adequate. You must be aware of launching limitations however. Large aluminum boats should have no problems. Bass boats are probably not a good idea.
Much of the lake is located over a clay bottom. Wading can be a real chore as you tend to sink. Also the stirring of the bottom makes wading visibilty near zero. If you are looking for a lake to wade in try another. Weedy bays and lilly pad pods take up a lot of its area as summer approaches. However these areas provide good cover and help keep water temperatures cool.
Gettin There
From Bridgewater you take trunk #3. That road runs down the east side of the LaHave river. About 10 minutes from town you will come upon the Riverport road on your right. Follow this until you come to the Crouse's Settlement Road. It is approximately 11 kms from Bridgewater. Turn left on to the Crouse's Settlement road and go about two kms and you should see the lake. It is right by the road. The rope swing is where you can launch a boat. Other's launch at the fire department fill site. If you use the latter be sure to park elsewhere.
Guided sea-kayak adventures and yoga in the renowned LaHave Islands Archipelago on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Paddle among the islands and experience pristine beaches, coastal wildlife, and signature Maritime fishing settlements. Multi-day, Full-day, and half-day tours. Located on Dublin Shore off of the Lighthouse Route (Highway 331) between the LaHave Bakery and Crescent Beach.
Civic Address: 90 Bells Cove Road, Dublin Shore NS
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Cape LaHave Adventures
14 Bells Cove RdGuided sea-kayak adventures and yoga in the renowned LaHave Islands Archipelago on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Paddle among the islands and experience pristine beaches, coastal wildlife, and signature Maritime fishing settlements. Multi-day, Full-day, and half-day tours. Located on Dublin Shore off of the Lighthouse Route (Highway 331) between the LaHave Bakery and Crescent Beach.
Civic Address: 90 Bells Cove Road, Dublin Shore NS
Start your hike at Hirtle Beach and walk the shore up to the trail. It is certainly off the beaten path but offers up some great scenery with a mixture of beach, estuary, forest and rugged coastline complete with some unique geology and a variety of wildlife. Round trip @ 1 hr 20 min.
Gaff Point Trail
Gaff Point TrailStart your hike at Hirtle Beach and walk the shore up to the trail. It is certainly off the beaten path but offers up some great scenery with a mixture of beach, estuary, forest and rugged coastline complete with some unique geology and a variety of wildlife. Round trip @ 1 hr 20 min.
At Pleasant Paddling they believe that Blue Rocks has some of the best coastline in the world. Their goal is to show you that the way to explore Nova Scotia’s amazing shoreline is by sea kayak. This destination is calm and protected from the wind making it an excellent choice for a relaxing day on the water. They offer kayak rentals to give you a chance to explore on your own or you can reserve a spot on one of their tours. All skill levels are encouraged.
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Pleasant Paddling
245 The Point RdAt Pleasant Paddling they believe that Blue Rocks has some of the best coastline in the world. Their goal is to show you that the way to explore Nova Scotia’s amazing shoreline is by sea kayak. This destination is calm and protected from the wind making it an excellent choice for a relaxing day on the water. They offer kayak rentals to give you a chance to explore on your own or you can reserve a spot on one of their tours. All skill levels are encouraged.
Categorized as a living beach because the beach moves and shifts at the whim of the ocean, Hirtle’s Beach is ever changing. Here you will find more than three kilometers of white sand, rolling surf, fresh sea air, drumlin cliffs and breathtaking views.
Hirtle’s Beach appeals to the whole family, as there are 2 small lakes for kids to swim in, and those not up to the chill of the Atlantic ocean waves!
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Hirtle's Beach
Hirtle Beach RoadCategorized as a living beach because the beach moves and shifts at the whim of the ocean, Hirtle’s Beach is ever changing. Here you will find more than three kilometers of white sand, rolling surf, fresh sea air, drumlin cliffs and breathtaking views.
Hirtle’s Beach appeals to the whole family, as there are 2 small lakes for kids to swim in, and those not up to the chill of the Atlantic ocean waves!
Food scene
Delicious experience and the food is great too!
From our authentic turn-of-the century shop, choose from a wide variety of breads, rolls, cakes and cookies, made only with traditional ingredients.
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LaHave Bakery
Nova Scotia 331Delicious experience and the food is great too!
From our authentic turn-of-the century shop, choose from a wide variety of breads, rolls, cakes and cookies, made only with traditional ingredients.
A craft brewery in the heart of Mahone Bay featuring tours, tastings and a community experience like no other!
Saltbox Brewery hosts various food trucks and live music.
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Saltbox Brewery
363 Main StA craft brewery in the heart of Mahone Bay featuring tours, tastings and a community experience like no other!
Saltbox Brewery hosts various food trucks and live music.
With a fresh caught Atlantic lobster as its centerpiece, the Shore Club’s lobster suppers are world famous. After serving more than one million suppers, we’re a Maritime “must-do” experience. Enjoy a lobster tradition at the same tables where Prince Charles and Lady Diana dined in 1983.
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Shore Club
250 Shore Club RdWith a fresh caught Atlantic lobster as its centerpiece, the Shore Club’s lobster suppers are world famous. After serving more than one million suppers, we’re a Maritime “must-do” experience. Enjoy a lobster tradition at the same tables where Prince Charles and Lady Diana dined in 1983.
Set in the heart of the Annapolis Valley, our Farm has been family-owned and operated since 1760. We pride ourselves on growing delicious fruit, including Nova Scotia’s first apricots and nectarines. In the fall, enjoy a family-fun atmosphere with our 8 acre corn maze, tractor rides, and u-picks for apples, pumpkins, flowers, and herbs.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will introduce you to our selection of local produce, meats, dairy, bakery items and prepared foods!
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Noggins Corner Farm Market
10009 Nova Scotia Trunk 1Set in the heart of the Annapolis Valley, our Farm has been family-owned and operated since 1760. We pride ourselves on growing delicious fruit, including Nova Scotia’s first apricots and nectarines. In the fall, enjoy a family-fun atmosphere with our 8 acre corn maze, tractor rides, and u-picks for apples, pumpkins, flowers, and herbs.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will introduce you to our selection of local produce, meats, dairy, bakery items and prepared foods!
The Salt Shaker Deli is one of Lunenburg's most beloved destinations for local residents and visitors alike. Award winning dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients. From scallops to pizza, this is my favorite restaurant!
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Salt Shaker Deli
124 Montague StThe Salt Shaker Deli is one of Lunenburg's most beloved destinations for local residents and visitors alike. Award winning dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients. From scallops to pizza, this is my favorite restaurant!
Neighbourhoods
Lunenburg’s harbor-side streets are lined with unique shops and award-winning restaurants that blend with the well-preserved and colorfully painted historic homes, much of it like a living museum from the 18th century.
While on a tour discover Nova Scotia’s maritime heritage when you visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to explore wharf-side vessels and their extraordinary aquarium, and the famous Bluenose II, a replica of the original world famous racing schooner. Drop by the Lunenburg Academy, a National Historic Site, home of the Lunenburg Academy. There are also walking tours and horse and buggy tours or sailing and fishing tours to choose from!
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Lunenburg
Lunenburg’s harbor-side streets are lined with unique shops and award-winning restaurants that blend with the well-preserved and colorfully painted historic homes, much of it like a living museum from the 18th century.
While on a tour discover Nova Scotia’s maritime heritage when you visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to explore wharf-side vessels and their extraordinary aquarium, and the famous Bluenose II, a replica of the original world famous racing schooner. Drop by the Lunenburg Academy, a National Historic Site, home of the Lunenburg Academy. There are also walking tours and horse and buggy tours or sailing and fishing tours to choose from!
Mahone Bay boasts a simple yet extraordinary way of life. Experience it all from history to unique shops, artisans to culinary experiences, along the colorful and quaint streets. Mahone Bay is a must-see town famous for its picture perfect Three Churches photo-op. This town is also home to the annual Scarecrow Festival.
Explore the calm waters of Mahone Bay, home to hundreds of islands and numerous birds and marine life. Enjoy an easy paddle on your own or guided tour around the sheltered bay.
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Mahone Bay
Mahone Bay boasts a simple yet extraordinary way of life. Experience it all from history to unique shops, artisans to culinary experiences, along the colorful and quaint streets. Mahone Bay is a must-see town famous for its picture perfect Three Churches photo-op. This town is also home to the annual Scarecrow Festival.
Explore the calm waters of Mahone Bay, home to hundreds of islands and numerous birds and marine life. Enjoy an easy paddle on your own or guided tour around the sheltered bay.
Home of the annual Chester Race Week, Canada's largest keel racing regatta, Chester is also well known for its outdoor activities including kayaking and 18-hole golf course.
Fo’c’sle Tavern, the oldest pub in Nova Scotia, built in 1760 oozes with history. The name Fo’c’sle refers to the forward part of the ship, below the deck, traditionally utilized as the crew’s living quarters.
Residents and guests alike continue to be attracted to the island picnics, summer yacht races during Chester Race Week, garden parties, band concerts as well as marvelous restaurants, boutiques, art galleries and craft shops.
Access the nearby Tancook Islands via an eight-kilometre ferry ride departing from Chester's waterfront. Explore this charming coastal community by foot or by bike.
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Chester
Home of the annual Chester Race Week, Canada's largest keel racing regatta, Chester is also well known for its outdoor activities including kayaking and 18-hole golf course.
Fo’c’sle Tavern, the oldest pub in Nova Scotia, built in 1760 oozes with history. The name Fo’c’sle refers to the forward part of the ship, below the deck, traditionally utilized as the crew’s living quarters.
Residents and guests alike continue to be attracted to the island picnics, summer yacht races during Chester Race Week, garden parties, band concerts as well as marvelous restaurants, boutiques, art galleries and craft shops.
Access the nearby Tancook Islands via an eight-kilometre ferry ride departing from Chester's waterfront. Explore this charming coastal community by foot or by bike.
This town has all your essentials such as groceries, bakeries, cannabis/liquor stores and many eateries like The River Pub and Jacks!
Bridgewater is home to King St craft beer pub and Firkenstein brewery.
The Mariners Landing ( pictured here) is a nice place to relax or picnic. The town has many rail to trails for walking and exploring.
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Bridgewater
This town has all your essentials such as groceries, bakeries, cannabis/liquor stores and many eateries like The River Pub and Jacks!
Bridgewater is home to King St craft beer pub and Firkenstein brewery.
The Mariners Landing ( pictured here) is a nice place to relax or picnic. The town has many rail to trails for walking and exploring.
This hip little town has wonderful shops and eateries, nearby wineries and craft beer venues.
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Wolfville
This hip little town has wonderful shops and eateries, nearby wineries and craft beer venues.
Fresh Seafood right in the neighbourhood! Buy your lobster right of the boat! Pick up at the docks in Lunenburg.
NS-103, Nova Scotia, 加拿大
Fresh Seafood right in the neighbourhood! Buy your lobster right of the boat! Pick up at the docks in Lunenburg.
Located in nearby Chester, discover our saunas, hammams, outdoor hot and cold baths, waterfall, relaxation area, spa rituals, massages & body treatment... You can also book accommodations on site for a complete immersion into nature!
Sensea Nordic Spa | Tourism Nova Scotia, Canada
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SENSEA Nordic Spa
40 Sensëa RdLocated in nearby Chester, discover our saunas, hammams, outdoor hot and cold baths, waterfall, relaxation area, spa rituals, massages & body treatment... You can also book accommodations on site for a complete immersion into nature!
Sensea Nordic Spa | Tourism Nova Scotia, Canada
Enjoy a few rounds while on a round trip of local craft breweries in the beautiful seafaring towns of Lunenburg and Mahone Bay. For the wine lovers on board, take a trip through the Annapolis Valley and its host of world-class wineries.
Seaweed Tours Lunenburg N.S.
Enjoy a few rounds while on a round trip of local craft breweries in the beautiful seafaring towns of Lunenburg and Mahone Bay. For the wine lovers on board, take a trip through the Annapolis Valley and its host of world-class wineries.
While Peggy’s Cove is the most popular of the lighthouses in Nova Scotia there are so many more to explore! Nova Scotia itself is home to 160 historic lighthouses—more than any province in Canada—including the oldest working lighthouse in North America on Sambro Island. Some of the more famous ones include the world-renowned and very photogenic Peggy’s Point Lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove, Cape Forchu in Yarmouth, and Cape d’Or overlooking the Bay of Fundy
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佩姬角燈塔
Peggys Point RoadWhile Peggy’s Cove is the most popular of the lighthouses in Nova Scotia there are so many more to explore! Nova Scotia itself is home to 160 historic lighthouses—more than any province in Canada—including the oldest working lighthouse in North America on Sambro Island. Some of the more famous ones include the world-renowned and very photogenic Peggy’s Point Lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove, Cape Forchu in Yarmouth, and Cape d’Or overlooking the Bay of Fundy
Art studios
Besides having beautiful flowers, shrubs and trees for sale in the garden center, it also has some very interesting mystical sculptures waiting to be discovered!
Liverpool Nova Scotia
4122 Sandy Cove Road, Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Brooklyn, NS B0J 1H0
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Concrete Creation (Cosby's Garden Centre)
Nova Scotia Trunk 3Besides having beautiful flowers, shrubs and trees for sale in the garden center, it also has some very interesting mystical sculptures waiting to be discovered!
Liverpool Nova Scotia
4122 Sandy Cove Road, Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Brooklyn, NS B0J 1H0
The Maritime Painted Saltbox Heritage Reproduction Furniture and Fine Art Gallery. Civic Address: 265 Petite Riviere Road Petite Riviere NS You might also be interested in the 2019 Art at the Maritime Painted Saltbox Fine Art Gallery
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Maritime Painted Saltbox Gallery
265 Petite Riviere RdThe Maritime Painted Saltbox Heritage Reproduction Furniture and Fine Art Gallery. Civic Address: 265 Petite Riviere Road Petite Riviere NS You might also be interested in the 2019 Art at the Maritime Painted Saltbox Fine Art Gallery
The studio and two showrooms are located in a 150 year old boat house that sits on the LaHave estuary. The building sits above the water on large pilings, creating a boat like feeling as you hear the waves crashing under the building. Beautifully situated, looking across the bay to Riverport, the studio welcomes visitors with daily demonstrations in various pottery techniques. The artwork and pottery displayed is all made on the premises and original pieces are available for purchase.
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Westcote Bell Pottery
3447 NS-331The studio and two showrooms are located in a 150 year old boat house that sits on the LaHave estuary. The building sits above the water on large pilings, creating a boat like feeling as you hear the waves crashing under the building. Beautifully situated, looking across the bay to Riverport, the studio welcomes visitors with daily demonstrations in various pottery techniques. The artwork and pottery displayed is all made on the premises and original pieces are available for purchase.