Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore

Pjila’si. Weltasualuleg. Fáilte. Bienvenue. Welcome … to the beautiful Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia.

This region is the ancestral home of the Mi’kma’ki First Nations people, the traditional knowledge keepers, and is also rich in the history and traditions of Gaelic, Acadian and African Nova Scotians. Evidence of the love of all of these traditions beats strongly in the hearts of all who call this area home, and is sure to capture the love and attention of all who take in its beauty.

Breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, endless beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see, unspoiled wilderness, historically-themed attractions, and authentic fishing communities await visitors to the Eastern Shore.

Grab your surf board and ride the waves or explore the cool waters of the area’s sheltered lakes by kayak or walk endless miles of sandy beaches. Hike along the area’s trails or learn about the arts and culture of the area.

Nourish your tastebuds and your soul with the best cuisine the sea has to offer at five-star restaurants or quench your thirst at a local brewery. Take a trip back in time and experience what life was like in settled villages some 250

years ago at living history museums. All of these adventures and more await!

A virtual vista of greens and browns and yellows of our forests, marshes and fields – originally home to indigenous people thousands of years ago – is breathtaking to behold. Combined with the riotous colour of flora and fauna that populate this area, visitors are sure to return here season after season to drink in the colour and charm that Mother Nature displays in areas from Dartmouth to Mulgrave and points in between.

No matter where you travel on the Eastern Shore, visitors are afforded an opportunity to experience the arts and culture that resonate in the hearts and homes of our people and revel in natural beauty – whether it is the pounding waves of the coastline that beat like the ancient drums of our First Nations people, or the soothing sounds of water gently moving in our rivers and lakes, or the stirring music heard from Mother Nature and local musicians.

The Eastern Shore will call you back again, and again, and again …

Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore

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Norse Cove Camping

Photo: Alexa Cude

General Information

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES*

* Most seasonal visitor information centres are open from mid-May to mid-September (subject to change).

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IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Emergency, DIAL 911

Non-emergency Medical Information, dial 811

Environment Canada Weather Information 902-426-9090 | weather.gc.ca

HOSPITALS

VETERINARIANS

Eastern Shore Veterinary Hospital .. 902-827-4257 Porters Lake Shopping Centre, Chezzetcook petfocus.ca

STAY CONNECTED

Watch for Wi-Fi signs when visiting our local tourism properties. If you are having difficulty connecting, check your settings as you may be better served switching to 3G along our shore.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Regional Destination Marketing Organization Destination Eastern and Northumberland Shores Association

P.O. Box 55, New Glasgow

902-396-8408

coastalnovascotia.ca

kara@coastalnovascotia.ca

The Eastern Shore has 325 kilometres of winding, coastal highway. It is best enjoyed at a leisurely pace. Here are some approximate driving distances to help you plan your visit:

Dartmouth to Musquodoboit Harbour 39 km (33 minutes)

Musquodoboit Harbour to Musquodoboit Valley 39 km (31 minutes)

Musquodoboit Harbour to Sheet Harbour 73 km (56 minutes)

Sheet Harbour to Sherbrooke 81 km (1 hour, 2 minutes)

Sherbrooke to Canso 135 km (1 hour, 55 minutes)

Canso to Guysborough 48 km (39 minutes)

Guysborough to Canso Causeway 54 km (39 minutes)

Guysborough to Mulgrave (route 344) 58 km (44 minutes)

Mulgrave to Canso Causeway 8 km (8 minutes)

CANSO CAUSEWAY MULGRAVE

SHEET HARBOUR

EASTERN SHORE, NOVA SCOTIA

HALIFAX

AMHERST YARMOUTH

CAPE BRETON CARIBOU

Ferry Info

The Country Harbour Ferry, named the Theodore O’Hara, after the first lighthouse keeper in Port Bickerton, is a 12-car cable ferry which connects Port Bickerton with Country Harbour. In summer, the ferry departs every 15 minutes. During the rest of the year, the ferry departs on the hour from the Country Harbour side and on the half hour from the Port Bickerton side. Signs are posted to notify travellers if the ferry is not running or you may phone 902-387-2200. This ferry is all part of the Eastern Shore experience, so feel free to get out of your car, stretch your legs, and talk to the crew during this short crossing.

If you’ve missed the ferry, or prefer to drive, coming from Halifax, continue along Highway 7 until you reach Highway 348 at Melrose-Country Harbour Cross Roads. Turn right onto Highway 348 and continue for about 10 minutes until you reach Highway 316.

CATCHING SOME WAVES

Photo: Coastal Nova Scotia

Information for drivers

• Speed limits and distances are in metric (1 km = 0.62 miles).

• Unless otherwise posted, it is legal to turn right on a red light after making a full stop.

• The use of seat belts and daytime running lights is compulsory.

• Driving under the influence of alcohol is against the law.

• Nova Scotian law prohibits using a mobile phone while operating a motor vehicle, unless with a hands-free device.

• It’s illegal to smoke in vehicles carrying children or youths under 19.

• Child safety seats are required for children under 18 kg (40 lbs) while booster seats are required for children under age nine or less than 4’9” in height.

• The use of helmets is mandatory for anyone riding a bicycle or motorcycle.

Refer to gov.ns.ca/tran for more information

511-Nova Scotia | 511.novascotia.ca

While visiting Nova Scotia you can dial 511 on your phone or visit their website for updated road conditions. A great way to plan accordingly for weather, road work, and accidents. You can also find out about the smaller ferry services in the province and view local highway webcams.

Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia, Proptonics

AUTHENTIC SEACOAST

Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia, @daveyandsky

MARMALADE MOTEL

Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia, @daveyandsky

STONEY BEACH

Photo: Destination Halifax

Seawind Landing’s Pan Seared Scallops with Basque Sauce

With a nod to Basque Captain Savalette, credited with founding the dry cod fishery on these very shores, Seawind Landing takes simple seriously with this treatment of one of Nova Scotia’s most prized seafood specialties, succulent fresh scallops. Letting the freshness speak for itself, this is an example of how Seawind likes to treat seafood with a light touch. Properly preparing the scallops and a hot heavy pan are essential to getting that caramelized finish and bringing out the natural sweetness of these saltwater gems. The rest, as they say, is as easy as pie.

How to Cook Scallops

• Remove the small side muscle from the scallops

• Thoroughly pat dry

• Add butter and oil to a 12-inch to 14-inch saute pan on high heat

• Salt and pepper the scallops

• Once the fat begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching each other

• Sear the scallops for 1 ½ minutes on each side. The scallops should have a ¼-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center

• Serve immediately

Basque Sauce

INGREDIENTS METHOD

½ cup good quality olive oil

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

2 or 3 (or 7) dashes of hot sauce

2 or 3 garlic cloves, minced

½ tsp tarragon, fresh, shredded

½ tsp basil

½ tsp chives, chopped

• Mix all ingredients together at least an hour before serving. Drizzle sparingly over finished scallops and enjoy.

• Keep refrigerated for up to a week. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before using.

MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR TO MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY

While sinking your toes in the soft sand at the longest sandy beach in the province (Martinique), you’ll find it hard to believe you’re just a little over a 40-minute drive from the hustle and bustle of downtown Halifax. This section of the Eastern Shore boasts several other beautiful beaches as well, including Lawrencetown Beach, an international surfing destination. On this shore, enjoy as much or as little activity as you like. Hunt for beach treasures in the sand or search for the best waves out in the cool waters of the Atlantic. The adventure, or the relaxation, is yours to enjoy.

Venture onto Highway 357 and you’ll discover the Musquodoboit Valley. Enjoy a bit of live theatre or fine musical entertainment at the Bicentennial Theatre and be sure to take a selfie with the giant hummingbird sculpture, believed to be the largest in North America.

The Wild Islands Coast represents communities from Musquodoboit Harbour to Sherbrooke, a unique network of wild islands and coastal headlands.

Services

Gas Stations

SHELL GAS (Tim Horton’s and Convenience)

7868 Highway 7, Musquodoboit Harbour

ULTRAMAR PORTERS LAKE

5204 Highway 7, Porters Lake

NEEDS CONVENIENCE & GAS (Shell)

Highway 7, Porters Lake

HARBOUR PARKER’S ESSO

Highway 224, Middle Musquodoboit

Pharmacies

FOREST HILL DRUG MART 4 Peter Court, Mineville

SUPERSTORE PHARMACY

5240 Highway 7, Porters Lake

LAWTON’S 5228 Highway 7, Porters Lake

FOREST HILL DRUG MART

Highway 7, Musquodoboit Harbour

LAWTON’S 8003 Highway 7, Musquodoboit Harbour

HAVERSTOCK PHARMASAVE

Highway 224, Middle Musquodoboit

WILD ISLANDS

Photo: Patrick Rojo

FISHERMAN’S COVE

4 Government Wharf Road, Eastern Passage 902-465-6093

fishermanscove.ns.ca

Explore a restored 200-year-old fishing village, walk the boardwalk, sample seafood, shop for souvenirs, and book a tour to go whale watching or deep-sea fishing.

COLE HARBOUR

FARM MUSEUM

471 Poplar Drive, Cole Harbour, (Route 207) 902-434-0222

coleharbourfarmmuseum.ca

This community museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting Cole Harbour’s agricultural past, while developing understanding of plants, animals and farming today.

ACADIAN HOUSE MUSEUM

L’ACADIE DE CHEZZETCOOK

79 Hill Road, Highway 207, Grand Desert 902-827-5992

Experience Acadian life in this circa 1850 house offering local heritage displays.

ICELANDIC MEMORIAL

380 Caribou Road, Markland 902-860-3551

nova-scotia-icelanders.ednet.ns.ca/ markland.htm

A memorial to Nova Scotia’s little-known Icelandic settlers.

AND

MOOSE RIVER

GOLD MINES MUSEUM

6990 Moose River Road, off Hwy 224

Middle Musquodoboit

902-384-2484

Browse photos, news clippings, and tapes of the first live on-the-scene radio broadcasts by reporter Frank Willis of the 1936 Moose River mining disaster.

MUSQUODOBOIT RAILWAY

MUSEUM AND VISITOR

INFORMATION CENTRE

7895 Highway 7, Musquodoboit Harbour

902-889-2689

mhrailwaymuseum.com

Photos, maps, and artifacts (all housed in railway cars and the former Canadian National Railway station) tell the story of Nova Scotia’s railways.

FISHERMAN’S COVE, EASTERN PASSAGE

Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia, Ian Selig

Photo: John Musick

GIANT HUMMINGBIRD SCULPTURE, MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY

COLE HARBOUR FARM MUSEUM

471 Poplar Drive, Cole Harbour, (Route 207)

902-434-0222

coleharbourfarmmuseum.ca

Seasonally inspired sandwiches, soups and desserts, made in the farmhouse kitchen daily and featuring our own garden ingredients.

EASTERN SHORE’S GALLERY

40 East Chezzetcook Road, Head of Chezzetcook

902-414-6117

easternshoresgallery.com

The gallery showcases art from 65+ resident artists and crafters and promotes the wild coast, ocean sea life and wildlife. You will find an art gallery, flower shop, small indoor market with South African baked goods. Visit their website for opening hours. The Eastern Shores Gallery celebrates shore living on the Eastern Coast of Nova Scotia.

Photo: Dean Casavechia

RAILWAY MUSEUM AND VIC

MACDONALD HOUSE

4144 Lawrencetown Road, Lawrencetown

902-434-7985

MacDonald House offers a great mixture of local businesses open year round.

MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR FARMERS’ MARKET

Summer: Railway Museum

7895 Hwy 7

Winter: Eastern Shore Community Centre (“The Rink”)

67 Park Rd.

Musquodoboit Harbour

902-220-9114

mhfarmersmarket.ca

Range of vendors offering local meat and produce, home-baked treats, and handcrafted products.

Open Sundays.

OLD SCHOOL ART GALLERY

7895 Highway 7, Musquodoboit Harbour

902-889-2735

theoldschool.ca

Browse through the large collection of paintings by local artists before deciding on the perfect souvenir.

Arts & Entertainment

MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY BICENTENNIAL THEATRE AND CULTURAL CENTRE

12390 Highway 224, Middle Musquodoboit

902-384-2819

bicentennialtheatre.ca

A 230-seat theatre with raked seating and raked stage. The Theatre is home to the last remaining example of Canadian William Gill’s stage art left in North America.

GIANT HUMMINGBIRD SCULPTURE

Cornerstone Park, 2 Elm Drive, Middle Musquodoboit

Measuring almost three metres from its beak to the tip of its tail, the hummingbird is believed to be the largest outdoor hummingbird sculpture in North America.

HOPE FOR WILDLIFE

5909 Highway 207, Seaforth 902-407-9453

hopeforwildlife.net

Rehabilitation facility for injured and orphaned wildlife. Education centre, educational animals, and wildlife garden.

NATURE LEARNING AND PLAY SPACE

10246 Highway 224, Middle Musquodoboit novascotia.ca/natureplayspace/ This outdoor play space helps kids of all ages explore, experience, and connect with nature.

UPPER MUSQUODOBOIT WOODEN PLAYGROUND

8747 Highway 224, Upper Musquodoboit musquodoboitvalley.ca

Nova Scotia’s largest wooden playground is made up of giant old-school, castle-like structures.

RIVER OAKS GOLF CLUB

Beaches and Provincial Parks

MCCORMACKS BEACH PROVINCIAL PARK

1641 Shore Road, Eastern Passage

Extensive boardwalk provides beautiful views of McNab’s, Lawlor’s, and Devil’s islands.

LAWRENCETOWN BEACH PROVINCIAL PARK

4348 Lawrencetown Road, Route 207, Lawrencetown

Sand and cobble beach with high Atlantic surf. Boardwalks, change houses, showers, canteen, trails. Supervised during the summer.

CONRAD’S BEACH

End of Conrad Road, off Highway 207, Lawrencetown

No services on-site.

PORTERS LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK

1160 West Porter’s Lake Road, Porter’s Lake

A large freshwater lake great for fishing, swimming, and boating. Camping sites are available.

For more information on parks and beaches, visit: parks.gov.ns.ca

LAWRENCENTOWN WINTER SURFING

Photo: Adam Cornich, Acorn Art & Photography

MARTINIQUE BEACH PROVINCIAL PARK

2389 East Petpeswick Road, Musquodoboit Harbour

One of Nova Scotia’s longest white sand beaches with open and wooded picnic areas behind the dunes.

DOLLAR LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK

5265 Old Guysborough Road, Route 212, Wyse Corner

A large freshwater beach park with camping, canteen, picnicking, playground, trails. Supervised in summer.

RAINBOW HAVEN BEACH

2249 Highway, 322 Cow Bay Road, Cow Bay

A large sand-and-cobble beach that has boardwalks, change houses, and showers. Supervised swimming July and August.

For detailed trail descriptions and maps, visit trails.gov.ns

For snowmobile trails visit snowmobilersns.com

RAINBOW HAVEN

Photo: Dean Casavechia

Trails

SALT MARSH AND SHEARWATER FLYER TRAILS

(various distances) From Shearwater to Cole Harbour to Lawrencetown, multi-use linked trails on former rail bed stretch

7 km inland and 6.5 km on a causeway through the Cole Harbour salt marsh.

THE GREAT TRAIL-ATLANTIC VIEW TRAIL

thegreattrail.ca

(10 km) From Lawrencetown Beach, through woodland and salt marshes and across wooden bridges.

THE GREAT TRAIL-BLUEBERRY RUN TRAIL

thegreattrail.ca

(10 km) A popular section of The Great Trail that connects Three Fathom Harbour to Porters Lake Provincial Park.

CROWBAR LAKE HIKING TRAILS

Porters Lake trails.gov.ns.ca

Trail head is located at 1800 Myra Road (9 km down)

18 km of backcountry trails with 2-to-10-hour loops that lead to Dollar Lake Provincial Park.

THE GREAT TRAIL-ACADIAN MARSH TRAIL

Chezzetcook

thegreattrail.ca

(2.5 km) Abandoned railway bed that offers wonderful views of the salt marsh in Chezzetcook.

THE GREAT TRAIL-MUSQUODOBOIT TRAILWAY

thegreattrail.ca

(16 km) This section of The Great Trail offers picnic shelters and three backcountry look-offs from the main trail.

Golf

RIVER OAKS GOLF CLUB

3909 Highway 357, Meagher’s Grant 902-384-3033

riveroaksgolfclub.org

18-hole, par 70 course plus smaller south 9-hole course.

FOOD & DRINK

COLE HARBOUR FARM MUSEUM

471 Poplar Drive, Cole Harbour, (Route 207) 902-434-0222

coleharbourfarmmuseum.ca

Seasonally inspired sandwiches, soups and desserts, made in the farmhouse kitchen daily and featuring our own garden ingredients.

RIVER OAKS GOLF CLUB

3909 Highway 357, Meagher’s Grant 902-384-2033

riveroaksgolfclub.org

Homemade meals and snacks.

ROSE & ROOSTER CAFE

6502 Highway 207, Grand Desert 902-827-1042

roseandrooster.com

Good – Local – Food

Offering breakfast, lunch or special weekend brunches near Lawrencetown Beach.

UPROOTED MARKET & CAFÉ

7992 Highway 7, Musquodoboit Harbour

902-889-9189

uprootedmarketcafe.ca

A must stop café serving up the freshest local ingredients and market items.

UPROOTED MARKET & CAFÉ

Photo: Dean Casavechia

Accommodations STAY

COASTAL WATERS ACCOMMODATIONS B&B

16 Emerald Drive RR#2, Three Fathom Harbour

Head of Chezzetcook

902-827-4223

coastalwatersbnb.ca

Two spacious guestrooms with ensuite baths plus a fully equipped one-bedroom apartment suite with full kitchen.

MOONLIGHT BEACH SUITES

2 Wydenfog Lane, East Lawrencetown

902-827-2712

moonlightbeachinn.com

3 oceanview suites at Lawrencetown Beach. Open year round.

RIVER OAKS COUNTRY LODGE

3909 Meagher’s Grant Road, Meagher’s Grant 902-384-3033

riveroaksgolfclub.ca

Eight air-conditioned units (some with kitchenette), TV, pool.

WILD ISLANDS

Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia, Patrick Rojo

Campgrounds

DOLLAR LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK

Route 212, Wyse Corner

888-544-3434

novascotiaparks.ca

119 sites. Wooded campground and picnic area with sandy beaches on the shores of a large lake.

PORTERS LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK

1160 West Porter’s Lake Road, Porter’s Lake

888-544-3434

novascotiaparks.ca

80 overnight sites with open campground on large lake. Open May to October.

COASTAL WATERS B&B

Walking trail

Photo: Dean Casavechia

HEAD OF JEDDORE TO SHEET HARBOUR TO LISCOMB

This is a place where quaint fishing villages beckon from side roads, urging you to stop and breathe in the fresh salt air. Invigorating, isn’t it?

As you meander along this section of the Eastern Shore, you’re sure to sense the history coming to life all around you. While several of the area’s museums focus their exhibits on the past, you’ll also find a sense of history in our very way of life. The oldfashioned pleasures are still valued here: community picnics, church suppers, fishing right off the wharf. And just because you’re visiting doesn’t mean you can’t take part.

Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia, Acorn Art Photography

Services

Gas Stations

ULTRAMAR

Highway 7, Head of Jeddore

WILSON’S GAS STOPS

Highway 7, Sheet Harbour

IRVING

Highway 7, Sheet Harbour

CHURCH POINT VARIETY AND GAS

Sheet Harbour

Grocery Stores

SOBEYS

Highway 7, Head of Jeddore

FOODLAND

22579 Main Street, Sheet Harbour

Pharmacies

LAWTON’S

Highway 7, Sheet Harbour

saint-marys.ca

The Wild Islands Coast represents communities from Musquodoboit Harbour to Sherbrooke, a unique network of wild islands and coastal headlands.

Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia, Acorn Art Photography

FISHERMAN’S LIFE MUSEUM

58 Navy Pool Loop, Jeddore Oyster Pond

902-889-2053

fishermanslife.novascotia.ca

Here you’ll hear stories about the land, the sea, and life from people on the Eastern Shore. Please check the website prior to visiting as renovations are ongoing.

MEMORY LANE

HERITAGE VILLAGE

Highway 7, Lake Charlotte

5435 Clam Harbour Road

902-845-1937 | 877-287-0697

visitmemorylane.ca

Immerse yourself in the nostalgia of the 1940s as you stroll back in time to an authentically restored village.

MACPHEE HOUSE

COMMUNITY MUSEUM AND VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

22404 Highway 7, Sheet Harbour

902-885-2092

Discover the history of Sheet Harbour and its lumber-related industries.

MEMORY LANE HERITAGE VILLAGE

BARRY COLPITTS FOLK ART

15359 Highway 7, East Ship Harbour 902-772-2090

barrycolpitts.ca

The artist’s home and outbuildings will stand out as they are adorned with his colourful folk art.

BLACK SHEEP

FOLK ART GALLERY

1689 West Jeddore Road, Head of Jeddore 902-889-5012

blacksheepart.com

This colourful gallery is located in a converted 1,200-square-foot fish plant. Featuring the work of over 40 Nova Scotian folk artists, including Barry Colpitts and Maud Lewis.

HOSKING GENERAL STORE

AT MEMORY LANE

HERITAGE VILLAGE

5435 Clam Harbour Road, Lake Charlotte

902-845-1937 | 877-287-0697

visitmemorylane.ca

Built in 1894, this year-round general store displays merchandise typical of the 1940s.

MURPHY’S CAMPING AND SCENIC BOAT TOURS

308 Murphy’s Road, Tangier 902-772-2700 | 800-565-0000

murphyscamping.ca

Welcome aboard the Murphy’s Legacy, a Cape Island-style wooden boat offering coastal island tours, fishing tours, sunset cruises, and an island drop-off service.

COASTAL ADVENTURES

84 Mason’s Point Road, Tangier 902-772-2774 | 877-404-2774

coastaladventures.com

Over 30 years offering guided sea kayaking tours and coastal paddling excursions. Guided adventures available for every interest and skill level.

THE DEANERY PROJECT

751 West Ship Harbour Road, Lower Ship Harbour 902-845-1888

thedeaneryproject.com

Explore the trails, take in the waterfront, or attend a workshop on topics ranging from permaculture and maple tree tapping, to guitar building and straw bale construction.

NORSE COVE CAMPING N o r s e C o v e AND KAYAK CENTRE

51 Dewolfes Road, Tangier 902-430-4559

norsecovecamping.com

Norse Cove is your one stop destination on the Eastern Shore for small footprint, eco-friendly camping and kayak exploration of the Eastern Shore Wild Islands. A full-service kayak centre with exceptional sea kayak equipment, guides and Paddle Canada Instructors with a fresh and innovative approach to kayak training and exploration.

Murphys Boat Tours

Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia, Ian Selig

HARBOUR BREEZES DAYLILIES

10099 Highway 7, Head of Jeddore

902-889-3179

harbourbreezes.ca

A gardener’s delight featuring over 800 varieties of daylilies and 100 varieties of rare Japanese irises. Gift shop on site.

SOBER ISLAND BOAT TOURS

73 Levy Road, Sober Island, Sheet Harbour

902-885-5389

Facebook: Sober Island Boat Tours

Sightseeing boat tours; also lobster fishing tours mid-May to mid-June. Sightseeing tours are weather and tide-dependent; for tour times and reservations call or use Facebook messenger.

LISCOMBE LODGE MARINA

2884 Highway 7, Liscomb Mills

902-779-2307

liscombelodge.ca

Service dock, water. Electric, fuel, washroom, showers. Resort facilities available to visiting boaters.

For further marina information contact Harbour Authorities, visit: dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Sober Island Boat Tours

Photo: @daveyandsky

Beaches and Provincial Parks

CLAM HARBOUR BEACH PROVINCIAL PARK

158 Beach Road, Clam Harbour

A long sandy beach and a picnic area in a field atop a bluff. Supervised on weekends only.

TAYLOR HEAD PROVINCIAL PARK

20140 Highway 7, Spry Bay

A beautiful picnic park with boardwalks to white sand beach and several backcountry hiking trails (2 km to 8 km) along the Mushaboom Harbour.

CLAM HARBOUR

Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia, Ryan Williams

Photo: Adam Cornich, Acorn Art & Photography

LISCOMBE LODGE MARINA

Head of Jeddore to Sheet Harbour to Liscomb 2023

Trails

OYSTER POND (1.5 km)

A short walk leads from the dam at Oyster Pond along an old loop highway to a war memorial.

TAYLOR HEAD PROVINCIAL PARK TRAIL

(various distances)

Off Highway 7 in Spry Bay

Several backcountry hiking trails, ranging from 2 km to 8 km along Mushaboom Harbour and the end of the peninsula.

LISCOMB RIVER TRAIL SYSTEM

Liscomb Mills (various distances)

Over 20 km of trails, from 1 km to 9.5 km, the system features inland and coastal hiking, waterfalls, swinging bridge.

TAYLOR HEAD PROVINCIAL BEACH

Photo: @daveyandsky

FOOD & DRINK

THE COOKHOUSE AT MEMORY LANE

HERITAGE VILLAGE

5435 Clam Harbour Road, Lake Charlotte

902-845-1937 | 877-287-0697

visitmemorylane.ca

Cookhouse chow is served buffet style in the 60-seat replica of a 1940s cookhouse between 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily while the Museum is open. All food is prepared on-site and features baked beans, soup, homemade brown bread, gingerbread, cookies, coffee, tea, and lemonade.

THE HENLEY HOUSE PUB & RESTAURANT

22478 Highway 7, Sheet Harbour

902-885-3335

henleyhouse.ca

Located in a 96-year-old former inn, the Henley House Pub & Restaurant features live music, local seafood, and a full-service bar.

Opens at 12 p.m.

FAIRWINDS MOTEL & RESTAURANT

22522 Highway 7, Sheet Harbour

902-885-2502

fairwindsmotelsheetharbour.ca

Casual licensed dining with harbour view.

Memory Lane Heritage Village Cookhouse

Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia, Acorn Art Photography

IL PORTO RESTAURANT

22808 Highway, Sheet Harbour

902-885-3111

facebook.com/ilporto

Enjoy homemade food in a casual atmosphere.

MARMALADE CAFE & COFFEE BAR

22808 Hwy 7, Sheet Harbour

902-885-2700

marmaladecafe.ca

Inspired meals and delicious treats made with the freshest ingredients from muffins and cookies to savoury soups and salads.

RIVERSIDE DINING ROOM

AT LISCOMBE LODGE RESORT

2884 Highway 7, Liscomb Mills

902-779-2307 | 800-665-6343

liscombelodge.ca

Relaxed fine dining featuring fresh seafood, local produce, and Nova Scotia wines. Planked salmon is prepared the traditional way, slow-roasted outdoors.

SLIPPERY OYSTER RESTAURANT

22715 Highway 7, Sheet Harbour

902-885-2293

Under new ownership, this rebranded restaurant is housed in the Sheet Harbour Motel. Enjoy the view while choosing a dish from their new menu.

MARMALADE CAFE

Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia, Acorn Art and Photography

Craft Beverages

SOBER ISLAND BREWING

COMPANY LTD.

22462 Highway 7, Sheet Harbour

902-719-9463

soberislandbrewing.ca

You can find Sober Island ales in your favourite local eateries along the Eastern Shore or you can visit them at their location beside Henley House Pub & Restaurant.

Specialty Foods

HARDYWARES PRESERVES

hardywares.com

info@hardywares.com

facebook.com/ hardyWaresPreserves

Small-batch traditional recipes for jams, jellies, pickles and relishes all made in Necum Teuch.

TANGIER LOBSTER

172 Lawlors Point Road, Tangier

902-772-2130

tangierlobster.com

Tangier Lobster is a leading Canadian exporter of live lobster.

SOBER ISLAND BREWING

HENLEY HOUSE

Photo: Nova Scotia Tourism, Cailin O’Neil

Photo: James Ingram

STAY Accommodations

PADDLER’S RETREAT B&B

84 Mason’s Point Rd, Tangier 902-772-2774

coastaladventures.com

Circa 1860 fisherman’s home offers four rooms with shared and private baths. Full breakfast included. Sea kayaking tours and rentals available.

FAIRWINDS MOTEL & RESTAURANT

22522 Highway 7, Sheet Harbour 902-885-2502

fairwindsmotelsheetharbour.ca 10 air-conditioned units, TV, licensed dining room.

JEDDORE LODGE & CABINS AND BY THE SEA RESTAURANT

9855 Hwy 7, Head of Jeddore 902-889-3030

jeddorelodge.com

Discover the true definition of escaping and finding tranquility by choosing a stay at one of the arrays of properties from the J’ADORE collection, including the Jeddore Lodge & Cabins and By the Sea Restaurant on site- Breakfast served Wednesday-Sunday 8am10am from May to October. We do cater for training, workshops, events or dinner but only on pre-booking. Open to non-accommodation guests.

MARMALADE MOTEL

Photo: @daveyandsky

LISCOMBE LODGE RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTRE

2884 Highway 7, Liscomb Mills

902-779-2307 | 800-665-6343

liscombelodge.ca

This Nova Scotia Signature Resort offers rustic chalets, spacious four-bedroom cottages, and luxury-lodge guest rooms with private balconies.

MARMALADE MOTEL

25658 Nova Scotia Highway 7, Port Dufferin 782-285-0095

themarmalademotel.com

Each one of 8 rooms is individually decorated with a Modern BoHo vibe. Every room offers a private balcony with westward facing ocean views, perfect for catching afternoon rays or watching the sunset.

SHEET HARBOUR MOTEL

22715 Hwy 7, Sheet Harbour 902-885-2293

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WEBBER’S LAKE CHARLOTTE MOTEL

11470 Highway 7, Lake Charlotte 902-440-6731

webbersmotel.com

Local charm at reasonable rates, the motel is located minutes from Clam Harbour Beach and on an extensive trail system that is used by hikers, mountain bikes, and ATVs.

Sober Island Brewing Taproom

Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia, Acorn Art and Photography

42 Head of Jeddore to Sheet Harbour to Liscomb 2023

Campgrounds

MURPHY’S CAMPING ON THE OCEAN

308 Murphy’s Road, Murphy Cove, (Tangier)

902-772-2700 | 800-565-0000

murphyscamping.ca

25 unserviced, 13 serviced, 4 rental units, Wi-Fi and laundry, situated on a peninsula overlooking the ocean. Marina, boat tours, and canoe rentals available.

NORSE COVE CAMPING

N o r s e C o v e AND KAYAK CENTRE

51 Dewolfes Road, Tangier

902-430-4559

norsecovecamping.com

Far from the ordinary….

A beautiful, oceanside campground with unique tent platforms, micro-cabins, RV sites, access to the Wild Islands and beautiful beaches! Enjoy one of the best headland ocean views in Nova Scotia only an hour and fifteen minutes’ drive from Halifax.

SPRY BAY CAMPGROUND AND CABINS

19867 Highway 7, Spry Bay, (Tangier)

902-772-2554 | 866-229-8014

sprybaycampground.ca

43 overnight sites; 19 sites, 24 unserviced and two campers cabins. Open and wooded sites. Beautiful spacious tenting area. Showers, laundromat, fire pits, wood, ice, payphone. Convenience store and pizza shop. Playground, above ground swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, communal campfires.

MURPHY’S CAMPING ON THE OCEAN

Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia, Acorn Art and Photography

SHERBROOKE TO HALF ISLAND COVE

As you make your way into this section of the Eastern Shore, you’ll find Nova Scotia’s largest museum site at Sherbrooke Village. Dating back to 1860 through to the First World War, you’ll walk through a typical Nova Scotian village in those times and gain a unique sense of history. Stroll the Main Street where you’ll find dining experiences in a relaxed atmosphere. As you continue along the shore, you’ll want to stop and capture more memories of beautiful St. Mary’s River.

Continue your journey by car, or a short ferry ride, where you’ll appreciate the natural wonders as you wind your way around the dips and bends in the road that give way to incredible coastal vistas. You may want to take along your rod because you’ll encounter several great fishing spots along the way. Plan to spend the night, enjoy the hospitality, and the view of a sunrise or a sunset along a hidden treasure of this shore.

SHERBROOKE VILLAGE

Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia, Ian Selig

BAIRD’S TRADESMEN MUSEUM

12455 Highway 7, Aspen

Large collection of tools used by the fine craftsmen of many nowforgotten trades: cobbler, cooper, farrier, blacksmith, woodturner, carpenter/joiner, leatherworker, wheelwright, typesetter, saw filer/ fitter, weaving and spinning.

GOLDBORO INTERPRETIVE CENTRE

12881 Highway 316, Goldboro

Learn about the local area, past (fishing, forestry, mining and ship building) and present.

GOLDENVILLE GOLD MINING INTERPRETIVE CENTRE

199 Goldenville Road, Goldenville

On the site of what was once a working gold mine, this restored turn-of-the century church now houses a gold mining interpretive centre.

PARC DE NOS ANCÊTRES

Larry’s River, Highway 316

A peaceful, historic park that features handpainted rocks and plaques that movingly tell the story of the Acadian settlers in the area.

La Société Acadienne de Torbé

PLACE SAVALETTE

Highway 316, Port Felix

Interpretative panels and paintings bring to life the amazing story of this Basque Captain who fished these waters many years ago and welcomed such notable visitors as Samuel de Champlain.

PORT BICKERTON LIGHTHOUSE

INTERPRETIVE CENTRE

Marine Drive, Route 211 902-364-2007

portbickertonlighthouse.ca

This restored lighthouse is accessible by car from the Village of Port Bickerton and displays story boards, pictures, and directories on all of Nova Scotia’s remaining lighthouses.

SHERBROOKE VILLAGE

PROVINCIAL MUSEUM

42 Main Street, Sherbrooke 902-522-2400 | 888-743-7845

sherbrookevillage.novascotia.ca facebook.com/sherbrookevillage

Every day is a trip back in time as Nova Scotia’s 19th-century heritage is brought to life for visitors of all ages by costumed interpreters in 25 original heritage buildings including blacksmiths, potters, weavers and printers.

ST. MARY’S RIVER ASSOCIATION

SALMON MUSEUM

8404 Highway 7, Sherbrooke 902-522-2099

stmarysriverassociation.com

Displays of fishing exhibits from the St. Mary’s River. Learn about the lifecycle of an Atlantic salmon and enjoy exhibits on local wildlife.

PARC DE NOS ANCÊTRES

La Société Acadienne de Torbé

BY THE TIDES KITCHEN/KNICKLES STUDIO & GALLERY

2981 Hwy 211, Port Hilford

902-440-0269

FORGOTTEN SHORE FARM

2925 Hwy 211, Port Hilford 902-318-1965

SHERBROOKE VILLAGE AMBROTYPE STUDIO

42 Main Street, Sherbrooke

902-522-2400

Get outfitted in period costume (1860–1900) and have your photo taken at Canada’s only ambrotype photo studio.

SHERBROOKE VILLAGE TREASURES AND GIFTS

42 Main Street, Sherbrooke

888-743-7845

902-522-2400

museum.gov.ns.ca/sv

Handmade items produced in Sherbrooke Village, including woodturning products, pottery, blacksmith pieces, hand cream, and candles.

THE SOAP COMPANY OF NOVA SCOTIA LTD.

8000 Highway 7, Sherbrooke 844-522-2114 | 902-522-2114

soapnovascotia.com

Find small batch products for your family, your pets and your home.

SANCTUARY SHORE GENERAL STORE

8000 Highway 7, Sherbrooke 844-522-2114 | 902-522-2114

soapnovascotia.com

it is also a cyclist rest area.

FOOD & DRINK

BEANIE’S BISTRO

27 Main St, Sherbrooke 902-522-2044

Handmade, locally sourced food served with a little local love on every plate.

MCDANIEL’S TEA ROOM AND RESTAURANT

42 Main Street, Sherbrooke Village 902-522-2423

Tea room providing light meals for visitors, just as it did when the McDaniel family operated the hotel from the 1860s until 1918.

MCDANIEL’S TEA ROOM AND RESTAURANT

SEAWIND LANDING COUNTRY INN

159 Wharf Road, Highway 316, Charlos Cove

902-525-2108 | 800-563-4667

seawindlanding.ca

Seaside country gourmet dining at breakfast and dinner. Open year round. (October 15 to May 31, call ahead). Reservations are recommended.

SHERBROOKE VILLAGE INN RESTAURANT

7975 Highway 7, Sherbrooke

902-522-2228

sherbrookevillageinn.com

A number of dining options, a full service menu breakfast, luncheons, high tea and dinner by the fire. Or if you need to be on the road, they offer take away options for your convenience.

SMOKEY HOLLOW GENERAL STORE

17490 highway 316, Cross Roads

Country Harbour

902-328-2576

Delicious homemade meals with convenience items.

WHITNEY’S CORNER STORE

4955 Highway 211, Port Bickerton

902-364-2017

Great food and warm hospitality.

Take the road less travelled.

1-800-563-4667 • www.seawindlanding.ca

Your Eastern Shore destination, half-way between Halifax and the Cabot Trail

50 Sherbrooke to Half Island Cove 2023

NOVANATURE ADVENTURES

598 Isaac Harbour Road, Isaac Harbour

902-387-2089

NovaNatureAdventures.com

Launching from Seawind Landing Country Inn, we offer a variety of half-day adventures that include special nature encounters, art experiences, history and culture moments, a spectacular boat tour of Tor Bay and dark sky events.

Beaches and Provincial Parks

SALSMAN PROVINCIAL PARK

Highway 316, Country Harbour

888-544-3434

novascotiaparks.ca

A picnic park with a view of the harbour. The facility has a boat launch and can accommodate tents and RVs for overnight guests. Great area for swimming.

SHERBROOKE PROVINCIAL PARK

8407 Highway 7, Sherbrooke

Small picnic park on the banks of the St. Mary’s River.

LOCHIEL LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK

13575 Highway 7, Lochiel

Quiet picnic park under mixed- wood trees. Lake is suitable for boating and swimming.

PORT BICKERTON BEACH PARK

Route 211, 640 Lighthouse Road

A naturalist’s paradise, this beach is a quiet one that stretches along 3.7 km of maintained trails with interpretive panels describing the local flora.

TOR BAY BEACH PROVINCIAL PARK

650 Highway 316, Tor Bay

Picturesque picnic area on a rocky point looks out to the open Atlantic. Sand beaches, boardwalk, interpretive displays.

Trails

visitguysborough.ca

PORT BICKERTON LIGHTHOUSE BEACH PARK AND TRAIL

Off Route 211 (various distances) A boardwalk meanders through flora to a sandy beach. A great family trail featuring a lighthouse museum.

UNITED EMPIRE LOYALIST TRAIL

On Highway 316, Stormont (2.2 km) This trail acknowledges the Loyalists who settled in the area.

RADAR BASE TRAIL

turn right onto Hwy 316 near Cole Harbour

This trail, that leads you to the Queensport Road Trail in Guysborough, highlights the remains of a Second World War airforce radar base, huge glacial erratics (rocks left from the last ice age) and panoramic views from the top.

STONEWALL PARK

Highway 7 – across from Sherbrooke Provincial Park

It is the perfect place to get outside and experience nature in the heart of the community of Sherbrooke. The park has graveled walking trails, boardwalks, platforms over-looking the beautiful rapids of the St. Mary’s River and picnic tables.

Boating

ST. MARY’S BOAT CLUB

Located behind Sherbrooke Village Museum

Floating dock, four berths for small boats, launch way, no services. For more information phone Don Dunbar at 902-522-2572.

For further marina information contact Harbour Authorities, visit: dfo-mpo.gc.ca

STAY

Accommodations

DAYSAGO B&B

15 Cameron Road, Sherbrooke 902-522-2811 | 902-328-7600

bbcanada.com/daysago

Three guest rooms. Relax in the sun porch with view of St. Mary’s River.

LONELY ROCK SEASIDE BUNGALOWS

150 New Harbour Road, New Harbour

902-387-2668 | 866-248-1877

lonelyrock.com

Six fully equipped cottages nestled in a wooded area overlooking a sandy beach with fire pit, playground, and ocean views.

MURPHY’S INN B&B

6163 Highway 316, Larry’s River

902-525-2411 | 902-476-8687

murphysinn.ca

Located by the river in the historical Acadian fishing village of Larry’s River, Murphy’s Inn is a painter or photographers dream come true. Four rooms.

SEAWIND LANDING COUNTRY INN

159 Wharf Road, Highway 316, Charlos Cove

902-525-2108 | 800-563-4667

seawindlanding.ca

Located on a 20-acre peninsula overlooking the sheltered waters of Tor Bay and the vast Atlantic Ocean, enjoy your perfect seaside getaway. They welcome your furry family as well. Open year round. (October 15 to May 31, call ahead).

SHERBROOKE VILLAGE INN

7975 Highway 7, Sherbrooke 902-522-2228

866-522-3818

sherbrookevillageinn.ca

Fourteen comfortable guest rooms with private baths, efficiency units, and housekeeping chalets.

WINE HARBOUR VILLAGE RESORT

215 Wine Harbour Raod, Wine Harbour 902-921-3832

facebook.com/wineharbourvillageresort

Settled along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, this is the perfect place to relax, entertain and explore.

Campgrounds

NIMROD’S CAMPGROUND

159 Highway 211, Stillwater 902-522-2441

nimrodscampground.ca

Sixty sites, 52 with water and electric, Wi-Fi, canteen, swimming, and playground. Canoe rentals and rec hall, washer toss, darts, dump station, hiking trails.

SALSMAN PROVINCIAL PARK

Highway 316, Country Harbour 888-544-3434

novascotiaparks.ca

A picnic park with a view of the harbour. The facility has a boat launch and can accommodate tents and RVs for overnight guests. Great area for swimming.

SEAWIND LANDING

CANSO TO GUYSBOROUGH TO MULGRAVE

Your appreciation for the natural wonders of the world will increase by leaps and bounds as you wind your way around the dips and bends in the roads that give way to incredible coastal vistas. This is Chedabucto Bay, one of Nova Scotia’s best kept secrets. Your prize at the end of this beautiful drive is the hospitality that awaits you in one of the picturesque communities.

Lining the colourful Guysborough waterfront on Wednesday nights during the summer months you’ll enjoy a weekly ceilidh that features the talents of several young musicians and dancers. The community pride swells along this section of the Eastern Shore. Take in an annual festival or experience one of the many outdoor events. Community pride is evident in the preservation of the area’s history that can be found in community-run museums like the Mulgrave Heritage Centre by taking Route 344. As you travel along this stretch of the Eastern Shore, you will enjoy breathtaking views and stunning sunsets and you’ll realize this was a truly beautiful way to end your tour of the mainland.

CANSO WATERFRONT

Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia, Matthew Bailey

CANSO ISLANDS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

1465 Union Street, Canso

902-295-2069 | 902-366-3136

(summer)

pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/canso/index.aspx

The site commemorates the significant role the fishery played in international commerce since the early 1700s. Visit the ruins of 18th-century fortifications and then explore the interpretive trail system. Enjoy a free 15-minute ride on a fishing boat that shuttles guests from the mainland to Grassy Island.

WHITMAN HOUSE MUSEUM & VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

1297 Union Street, Canso

902-366-2170

visitguysborough.ca/whitmanhouse-museum

Whitman House illustrates the history of Canso Town and eastern Guysborough County, with exhibits from Canso Harbour.

OUT OF THE FOG

LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM

4291 Highway 16, Half Island Cove

902-358-2108

902-358-2290 (off season)

lighthousemuseum.ca

Exhibits showcase the lightkeeper’s way of life and demonstrate the operations of the light station. The Museum is lovingly run by the Keepers of the Beacon.

QUEENSPORT LIGHTHOUSE

Rook Island, Queensport

The lighthouse’s crisp white clapboard and red tower offers a cheerful beacon to vessels passing tiny Rook Island in Chedabucto Bay. Built in 1936, this lighthouse is an example of the evolution in the design of traditional lighthouses.

PRINCE HENRY

SINCLAIR MONUMENT

Highway 16, Halfway Cove Commemorating the landing of the Prince Henry Sinclair Expedition (c. 1398). The monument is a fifteen-ton granite boulder with a black granite narrative plaque offering a panoramic view of Chedabuto Bay.

OLD COURT HOUSE MUSEUM

106 Church Street, Guysborough 902-533-4008

guysboroughhistoricalsociety.ca

Built in 1842-43 the museum offers a large selection of books and reference materials, including numerous complete and incomplete genealogies for use within the museum.

MULGRAVE HERITAGE

CENTRE

54 Loggie Street, Mulgrave

902-747-2788

The Heritage Centre and Cenotaph was built in the form of a replica to the former Scotia Ferry and is a must see stop on the Eastern Shore. The town’s rich history from the building of the Canso Causeway, to memorabilia from the First and Second World Wars, to the railroad, and the fishing industry are on display at this unique centre.

MULGRAVE HERITAGE MUSEUM

AWE SUMMER!

80 Main Street, Guysborough

artworkseast.ca

The summer gallery of the artists and crafters of ArtWorks East, located right on the Guysborough Marina, featuring paintings, prints, photography, jewelry, quilts, wood carvings, gift cards and more. Visit their website for hours of operation.

GUYSBOROUGH COMMUNITY MARKET

Jost Building, Guysborough Waterfront 902-358-2061

A community gathering place, the market cooperative is where you will find many local wares to purchase. Visit their website for hours of operation.

THE LOFT GALLERY

102 Main Street, Guysborough 902-533-2851

loftgalleryart.com

theloftguysborough@gmail.com

Beautiful works by local artists, oil paintings, photography, seaglass creations, folk art, cards and posters.

QUEENSPORT BEACH

5420 Route 16, Queensport

A small sand and cobble beach overlooking historic Queensport Lighthouse. Interpretive display, picnic tables.

BOYLSTON PROVINCIAL PARK

11131 Highway 16, Boylston

Picnic area on Guysborough Harbour, with a short bridge to a small offshore island.

PORT SHOREHAM BEACH PROVINCIAL PARK

1720 Highway 344, Port Shoreham

A sand beach with picnic tables and change houses.

CHEDABUCTO LIFESTYLE COMPLEX

60 Green Street, Guysborough municipality.guysborough.ns.ca

902-533-2015

The CLC houses the Chedabucto Fitness Centre, community meeting and event space, an elementary sized gymnasium that can be converted into community space for weddings or other larger events. In Winter, lace up your skates and go for a spin on the 1000ft figure-eight loop or shoot the puck on the shinny rink. In Summer, a four lane running track around the soccer field offers a great place to do laps.

GUYSBOROUGH COMMUNITY MARKET

Jost’s Building, Guysborough Waterfront

902-358-2061

A community gathering place, the market cooperative is where you will find many local wares to purchase.

Trails

visitguysborough.ca

BLACK DUCK TRAIL

1409 Little Dover Road, Little Dover (3.5 km) Shoreline accessible walking trail with change houses, vault toilets with boardwalk and crushed rock trails. Roofed shelters and picnic tables with bird watching and beachcoming.

CHAPEL GULLY TRAIL, Canso

(10 km) A short loop around a saltwater estuary leads via a bridge to a full two-hour hike along shoreline and woodland.

GRASSY ISLAND TRAIL, Canso

(1 km loop) At the Interpretive Centre, visitors will see photographic and video displays, models, and 18thcentury artifacts.

QUEENSPORT ROAD TRAIL, Queensport

(9 km one-way) This trails takes you through forests of spruce and fir. It leads to the remains of a Second World War airforce radar base displaying huge rocks left from the last ice age.

THE GREAT TRAIL—GUYSBOROUGH NATURE TRAIL

(50 km) The first section of The Great Trail to open in Nova Scotia, it extends from Guysborough to Country Harbour, offering spectacular views of wilderness, a suspension bridge, and waterfalls.

GUYSBOROUGH WATERFRONT TRAIL

(2 to 3 km return) Leave your vehicle at the Old Courthouse Museum and walk along the sidewalk towards the water. You may see eagles and other forms of waterfowl.

SCOTIA FERRY LOOK-OFF, Mulgrave

A beautiful 1.7-km maintained trail with a perfect location to view the routes that boats used to travel on the Strait of Canso. The lookoff features a walking path with benches and documented history along the path.

Marinas

CAPE CANSO MARINA

1639 Union Street, Canso

902-366-2937

Short-term docking is subject to availability.

GUYSBOROUGH MARINA

106 Main Street Guysborough

902-533-2052

Fuel, water, power, washrooms, showers. Within walking distance of stores and restaurants.

VENUS COVE MARINA

16 Loggie Street, Mulgrave

902-747-2788

Serviced docks to accommodate 15 boats. Water, power, guest moorings. Washrooms.

FOOD & DRINK

HART’S OF BOYLSTON

GENERAL STORE

11771 Main Street, Boylston

902-533-3431

Offering a variety of grocery items and take away deli counter foods.

BIG G’S PIZZA & RESTAURANT

111 Main Street, Guysborough

902-533-1886 | biggspizza.ca

Big G’s Pizza serves affordable homemade meals with fast and friendly service.

ROBIN’S DONUTS COOK’S GAS BAR AND CAFÉ

10016 Highway 16, Guysborough

902-533-2993

Eat-in or take-out/drive-thru. Coffee, ice cappuccino, all day breakfast options, homemade baked goods including donuts and muffins.

AUTHENTIC SEACOAST

80 Main St. Guysborough

902-533-2078

authenticseacoast.com

Located in the heart of Guysborough, Authentic Seacoast offers a multitude of experiences and products for visitors, from the historic DesBarres Manor Inn, craft beverages, full steam coffee to distillery tours.

THE FRONT PORCH

39 Loggie street, Mulgrave, The Front Porch (square.site)

F the front porch

A local licensed café & ice cream barn.

DESBARRES MANOR INN, GUYSBOROUGH

Photo: @daveyandsky

STAY

Accommodations

DESBARRES MANOR INN

90 Church Street, Guysborough 902-533-2099 | 1-888-933-2099

desbarresmanor.com

Genuine maritime hospitality await you with elegant common spaces, large guest rooms with original art and fine antiques.

DISTILLERY HOUSE

75 Ferry Road, Guysborough 902-533-3904

Distillery House is part of Authentic Seacoast’s hospitality of offerings in historic Guysborough offering affordable comfort at its newly renovated facilities.

YURTS IN THE VINEYARD

75 Ferry Road, Guysborough 902-533-3904 | seacoaststay.ca

A one of a kind glamping adventure in authentically Canadian made yurts. Settled within a private oceanside vineyard you will enjoy an experience that is unique to the Eastern Shore.

Campgrounds

BOYLSTON PROVINCIAL PARK

11087 Highway 16, Boylston

35 overnight sites (unserviced), with a picnic area, interpretive display, and a stocked lake. Park amenities include vault toilets, disposal station, fire grills, and wood. Leashed pets are permitted.

SEABREEZE CAMPGROUND AND COTTAGES

230 Fox Island Road, Canso 902-366-2352

50 open and wooded sites for tents or RVs, on a 7.2-hectare property overlooking Chedabucto Bay. Swimming, boating, recreation opportunities. Four fully equipped housekeeping cottages also available.

AUTHENTIC SEACOAST

Photo: Nova Scotia Tourism, @daveyandsky

Photo: Municipality of the District of Guysborough

Greg Morrow

MLA, Guysborough-Tracadie

9996 Hwy. 16 Chedabucto Centre, Unit P-1, Guysborough, NS, B0H 1N0 902-533-2777 • gregmorrow4gt@gmail.com

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Guysborough-Tracadie has the advantage of four coastlines: the Eastern Shore, the Chedabucto Bay, the Strait of Canso, and St. George’s Bay. In this area, you will find beautiful beaches to stroll, rivers to paddle, hiking trails to explore and so much more. Prepare to capture the beautiful scenery you discover, be it with your camera, on canvas or forever in your memory. We welcome everyone to visit this scenic part of the province, where you will be welcomed by those of us who call it home.