NOVA SCOTIA’S
EASTERN SHORE
Enjoy the simplicity
Take advantage of the coastal beauty Hiking trails
Fresh seafood
& kayak access points to the St. Mary's River
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Pristine coastline with stunning sunsets, soothing gentle breezes, peaceful havens and sanctuaries designed by Mother Nature that will uplift your spirit and nourish your soul. This is what awaits you on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore. We have an unspoiled beauty that visitors can see and feel. For those who truly want to understand life by the sea there are experiences to deeply savour the stories, music, charm, and cuisine that are all an important part of our historic coastal communities. The Eastern Shore offers a unique opportunity to experience the natural unspoiled beauty of miles and miles of coastline, glorious rivers, and tranquil lakes, plus the stirring music and inspiring arts and culture that resonate with the personality, character, and mosaic of our people.
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Table of Contents Welcome 3 General Information 6 Visitor Information Centres 6 Ports EV Plug (j1772) 6 Important Numbers 7 Hospitals 7 Veterinarians 7 Environment Canada Weather 7 Stay Connected 7 How to Get Here 8 Approximate touring distances 8 Ferry Information 9 Information for drivers 9 How to cook scallops 10-11 Each of the following sections contain information regarding Services, Heritage and Culture, Arts & Entertainment, Galleries, Shops, Artisans & Artists, Outdoor Adventures, Beaches & Provincial Parks, Trails, Marinas, Food & Drink, Where to Stay
DARTMOUTH TO MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR TO MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY
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HEAD OF JEDDORE TO SHEET HARBOUR TO LISCOMB
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SHERBROOKE TO HALF ISLAND COVE CANSO TO GUYSBOROUGH TO MULGRAVE
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GENERAL INFORMATION Regional Destination Marketing Organization Destination Eastern and Northumberland Shores Association P.O. Box 55, New Glasgow 902-396-8408 coastlanovascotia.ca marketing@coastalnovascotia.ca
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General Information VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES* Call the numbers listed below or visit easternshorens.ca. Musquodoboit Harbour. . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-889-2689 Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum 7895 Highway 7 Sheet Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-885-2092 MacPhee House Museum 22404 Highway 7 Sherbrooke. . . . . . 902-522-2400 | 1-888-743-7845 Inside Sherbrooke Village 42 Main Street Canso. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-366-2170 Whitman House Museum 1297 Union Street Guysborough. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-533-4008 Old Court House Museum 106 Church Street Mulgrave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-747-2788 Mulgrave Heritage Centre 54 Loggie Street *Most seasonal visitor information centres are open from mid-May to mid-October (subject to change).
PORTS EV PLUG (J1772) Memory Lane Heritage Village . . . . . . 902-845-1937 5435 Clam Harbour Road, Lake Charlotte heritagevillage.ca The Deanery Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-845-1888 751 W. Ship Harbour Road, Lake Charlotte thedeaneryproject.com Henley House Pub & Restaurant . . . . . 902-885-3335 22478 Highway 7, Sheet Harbour henleyhouse.ca Goldboro Interpretive Centre . . . . . . . 902-387-2454 12881 Highway 316, Goldboro Canso Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-366-2955 169 Main Street, Canso Cyril Ward Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-533-3586 24 Hours, PlugScore 9.0 27 Pleasant Street, Guysborough Located in the rear parking lot 6
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS Emergency, DIAL 911 Non-emergency Medical Information, dial 811 Environment Canada Weather Information 902-426-9090 | weatheroffice.gc.ca HOSPITALS Middle Musquodoboit 492 Archibald Brook Road . . . . . . . . . . 902-384-2220 Musquodoboit Harbour 7704 Highway 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-889-2200 Sheet Harbour 22637 Highway 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-885-2554 Sherbrooke 91 Hospital Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-522-2882 Guysborough 10560 Route 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-533-3702 Canso 746 Union Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-366-2794 VETERINARIANS Eastern Shore Veterinary Hospital. . . 902-827-4257 Porters Lake Shopping Centre, Chezzetcook petfocus.ca Highland Veterinary Clinic. . . . . . . . . . 902-533-2659 9996 Highway 16, Guysborough ENVIRONMENT CANADA WEATHER INFORMATION 902-426-9090 | weatheroffice.gc.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.
KAYAKING NEAR THE WILD ISLANDS ON THE EASTERN SHORE
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CAPE BRETON AMHERST
HALIFAX
YARMOUTH
CANSO CAUSEWAY
GUYSBOROUGH
MULGRAVE
CANSO
SHERBROOKE
DARTMOUTH
MUSQUODOBOIT LISCOMB VALLEY SHEET HARBOUR MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR EASTERN SHORE, NOVA SCOTIA
How to Get Here 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 Sherbrooke to Canso
81 km (1 hour, 2 minutes) 135 km (1 hour, 55 minutes)
Canso to Guysborough
48 km (39 minutes)
Guysborough to Canso Causeway
54 km (39 minutes)
Mulgrave to Guysborough (route 344) 58 km (44 minutes) Mulgrave to Canso Causeway 8
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8 km (8 minutes)
Ferry Info The Country Harbour Ferry is a 12-car cable ferry named Stormont 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. There is a $7 toll (cash only—no debit service available on the ferry). 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 (about 10 minutes). Turn right onto Highway 348 and continue for about 10 minutes until you reach Highway 316.
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. coastalnovascotia.ca
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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. Find out more about Seawind Landing on page 43 and 46
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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
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
METHOD
• 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.
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DARTMOUTH TO 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.
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LAWRENCETOWN BEACH
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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
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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 HERITAGE 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.
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FISHERMAN’S COVE, EASTERN PASSAGE
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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. 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 novascotiatrailwayheritage.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.
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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 Eastern Shore Community Centre (“The Rink”) 67 Park Road, 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. 16
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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. coastalnovascotia.ca
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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.
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MARTINIQUE BEACH PROVINCIAL PARK 2389 East Petpeswick Road, Musquodoboit Harbour 5-km white sand beach with open and wooded, picnic areas behind the dunes. Supervised in summer. 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
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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 902-384-2033 902-384-3033 riveroaksgolfclub.ca 18-hole, par 70 course plus smaller south 9-hole course. 20
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FOOD & DRINK DOBBIT BAKEHOUSE 7896 Highway 7, Musquodoboit Harbour 902-889-2919 facebook.com/Dobbit.Bakehouse Artisan bakery offering breads, muffins, cookies, pastries, pies, cakes made with natural and certified organic ingredients. RIVER OAKS GOLF CLUB 3909 Highway 357, Meagher’s Grant Road, Meagher’s Grant 902-384-2033 riveroaksgolfclub.ca 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. TIN ROOF MERCANTILE & CAFÉ 6321 Highway 7, Head of Chezzetcook 902-827-5313 tinroof.ca This cozy café features a madefrom-scratch lunch menu that includes an array of homemade goodies. 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. coastalnovascotia.ca
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STAY Accommodations 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. CHANGING TIDES B&B 6627 Highway 207, Grand Desert 902-827-5134 changingtides.ca Two spacious rooms with four- piece ensuite baths; full homestyle breakfast. 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. THE IN HOUSE MUSICAL B&B AND GALLERY 5315 Highway 7, Porter’s Lake 902-827-2532 A beautiful country Victorianstyle home.
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WILD ISLANDS
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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.
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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.
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LISCOMBE LODGE
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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
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FISHERMAN’S LIFE MUSEUM 58 Navy Pool Loop, Jeddore Oyster Pond 902-889-2053 fishermanslife.museum.gov.ns.ca Here you’ll hear stories about the land, the sea, and life from people on the Eastern Shore. MEMORY LANE HERITAGE VILLAGE Highway 7, Lake Charlotte 5435 Clam Harbour Road 902-845-1937 | 877-287-0697 heritagevillage.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 H222404 Highway 7, Sheet Harbour 902-885-2092 Discover the history of Sheet Harbour and its lumber-related industries. 26
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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 heritagevillage.ca Built in 1894, this year-round general store displays merchandise typical of the 1940s. coastalnovascotia.ca
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MURPHY’S CAMPING AND SCENIC BOAT TOURS 308 Murphy’s Road, Tangier 902-772-2700 | 800-565-0000 murphyscamping.ca Welcome aboard the Ryan, 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. WILD ISLAND BOAT TOURS AT NORSE COVE 15643 Highway 7, East Ship Harbour (902) 430-4559 norse-cove.com Welcome aboard the Whaly for an unforgettable experience. Walk off the boat onto the white sand beaches of Wolfes or Borgles Island. Enjoy the natural habitat of the local birds and sea-life. Have a picnic on the beach or on the rocks near the rainforest at Shelter Cove. 28
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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 information contact Harbour Authorities, visit:
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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
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OUT ON THE WATER WITH LISCOMBE LODGE
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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
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FOOD & DRINK THE COOKHOUSE AT MEMORY LANE HERITAGE VILLAGE 5435 Clam Harbour Road, Lake Charlotte 902-845-1937 | 877-287-0697 heritagevillage.ca Cookhouse chow is served buffet style in the 60-seat replica of a 1940s cookhouse between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily. All food is prepared on-site and features baked beans, soup, homemade brown bread, gingerbread, cookies, coffee, tea, and lemonade. NORSE COVE CAFÉ, SUPPLY, CAMPING AND RECREATION 15643 Highway 7, Tangier 902-430-4559 norse-cove.com facebook.com info@norsecovecamping.com The perfect stop for coffee, homemade snacks and light homemade meals, convenience items, local artisanal offerings, campground bookings, and check-in. 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.
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FAIRWINDS MOTEL & RESTAURANT 22522 Highway 7, Sheet Harbour 902-885-2502 fairwindsmotelsheetharbour.ca Casual licensed dining with harbour view. IL PORTO RESTAURANT 22808 Highway, Sheet Harbour 902-885-3111 facebook.com/ilporto Enjoy homemade food in a casual atmosphere. THE RIVERSIDE DINING ROOM AT LISCOMBE LODGE RESORT 2884 Highway 7, Liscomb Mills 902-779-2307 | 800-665-6343 liscombelodge.ca Relaxed fine featuring fresh seafood, local produce, and Nova Scotia wines. Planked salmon is prepared the traditional way, slow-roasted outdoors.
LISCOMBE LODGE
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SOBER ISLAND BREWING
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.
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COLD WATERS SEAFOOD FESTIVAL, MEMORY LANE HERITAGE VILLAGE
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. coastalnovascotia.ca
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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. 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.
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MURPHY’S CAMPING ON THE OCEAN, TANGIER
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 CAMPGROUND 51 Dewolfes Road, Tangier 902-430-4559 norse-cove.com Tents, pop-ups, Westfalia, and Boler styles. wash house, ocean-side rest areas, Wi-Fi and charging stations, and a small boat launch that’s less than one kilometre away from the 100 Wild Islands. Adjacent to Norse Cove Café and Supply. SPRY BAY CAMPGROUND AND CABINS 19867 Highway 7, Spry Bay, (Tangier) 902-772-2554 | 866-229-8014 sprybaycampground@msn.com 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. coastalnovascotia.ca 37
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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.
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Services Gas Stations SHERBROOKE GARAGE LTD 8152 Highway 7, Sherbrooke 902-522-2881 Service station, 24-hour emergency towing RHYNOLDS GAS BAR & CONVENIENCE STORE 15048 Highway 316, Stormont 902-328-2496 Open Monday to Saturday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Convenience Store WHITNEY’S CORNER STORE 4955 Highway 211, Port Bickerton 902-364-2017 Convenience, takeout, groceries, wine, beer, and spirits. Monday to Saturday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
Pharmacy SHOPPERS DRUG MART 14 Main St, Sherbrooke 902-522-2010 Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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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. 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. 40
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AND 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. INDIGENOUS ART GALLERY 42 Main Street, Sherbrooke 888-743-7845 Located in Sherbrooke Village, the centre exhibits and interprets art with a particular focus on the works of Indigenous artists. 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. coastalnovascotia.ca
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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 COMPANY STORE 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. (STUDIO & SHOP) 330 Highway 211, RR 2 Sherbrooke 844-522-2114 | 902-522-2114 soapnovascotia.com Find small batch products for your family, your pets and your home.
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FOOD & DRINK SEAWIND LANDING 159 Wharf Road, Highway 316, Charlos Cove 902-525-2108 | 800-563-4667 seawindlanding.ca Seaside country gourmet dining at breakfast and dinner. Sheltered motorcycle parking. Open year round. (October 15 to May 31, call ahead). MCDANIEL’S TEA ROOM AND RESTAURANT 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.
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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 Lake 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.
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Trails 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. OLD QUEENSPORT ROAD RADAR BASE TRAIL 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. 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.
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.
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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 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). 46
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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.
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.
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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 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 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 Scotia Ferry II Museum in Mulgrave 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.
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Services Gas Stations COOK’S GAS BAR AND CAFÉ 10016 Highway 16, Guysborough 902-533-2993 Open daily 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. HANHAM’S GARAGE Half Island Cove CANSO GARAGE Canso
Grocery Stores YOUR INDEPENDENT GROCER Guysborough CANSO COOP Canso
Pharmacies GUYSBOROUGH PHARMACHOICE Guysborough CANSO PHARMACY Canso
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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. 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. 50
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AND OUT OF THE FOG LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM 4291 Highway 16, Half Island Cove 902-358-2108 902-358-2290 (off season) outofthefog.ca Exhibits showcase the lightkeeper’s way of life and demonstrate the operations of the light station. 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.
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DAYS GONE BY BAKERY, RESTAURANT, ANTIQUES & GIFTS 143 Main Street, Guysborough 902-533-2762 | daysgoneby.ca A variety of indoor and outdoor décor items, children’s toys, and specially selected antiques grace the shelves of the store. THE LOFT GALLERY 102 Main Street Guysborough 902-533-2851 seashoredecor.ca theloftguysborough@gmail.com Beautiful works by local artists, oil paintings, photography, seaglass creations, folk art, cards and posters.
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Beaches and Provincial Parks BLACK DUCK PROVINCIAL PARK 1409 Little Dover Road, Little Dover A boardwalk leads to a beautiful sandy beach park and shoreline walking trail. 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. coastalnovascotia.ca
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CHEDABUCTO LIFESTYLE COMPLEX 60 Green Street, Guysborough municipality.guysborough.ns.ca 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. Additionally, outside the CLC there is a refrigerated shinny rink with removable boards and a refrigerated skating loop that measures 1,000ft in length. As well, a regulationsized artificial turf soccer field with a. Four lane running track with a seating area completes this modern facility. 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 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 (9 km one-way) Beginning at the Old Queensport Road Radar Base Trail 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. 54
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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 cormorants 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 102 Main Street Guysborough 902-366-2937 Short-term docking is subject to availability. GUYSBOROUGH MARINA 102 Main Street Guysborough 902-533-2052 Fuel, water, power, washrooms, showers. Within walking distance of stores and restaurants. VENUS COVE MARINA 102 Main Street Guysborough 902-631-2745 Serviced docks to accommodate 15 boats. Water, power, guest moorings. Washrooms. coastalnovascotia.ca
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FOOD & DRINK 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. DAYS GONE BY BAKERY & RESTAURANT 143 Main Street, Guysborough 902-533-2762 daysgoneby.ca Licensed restaurant serving all-day breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all made from scratch. 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.
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Accommodations PEPPERLANE MANOR B&B 22 Court Street, Guysborough 902-533-1884 pepperlane.ca A four-star B&B with outdoor sitting areas, fire pit access, and full gourmet breakfast. 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.
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.
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Trans Canada Trail: Guysborough Nature Trail Boylston Provincial Park Port Shoreham Beach Provincial Park Mulgrave Heritage Centre and Scotia Ferry Museum & Look-off and VIC Venus Cove Marina Whitehead Canal Historic Site Shephard Lake Municipal Park
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THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE IN ITS
Liscombe Lodge Resort and Conference Centre gets you up close and personal with Mother Nature, rooted on a graceful river, nestled in a forest of evergreens. • 68 comfortable guestrooms, located in cottages, private chalets and our main lodge • Heated indoor pool, hot tubs, sauna and recreation centre • Hiking trails, bicycling, kayaking, canoeing and tennis • Riverside Dining Room and Lone Cloud Lounge • Resort-famous planked salmon prepared by our award-winning chef
Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore Resort 2884 Highway 7, Liscomb Mills, NS B0J 2A0
www.signatureresorts.com • Only 2.5 hours from Halifax
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