Wishing Stones Studio & Gallery

Wishing Stones Studio & Gallery is located in the old general store building at 151 Southeast Cove Road, Big Tancook Island, NS. Proprietor Hillary Dionne is a full-time island resident and self-taught nature photographer. At Wishing Stones you will find many interesting photos of Tancook Island and vicinity, as well as a small selection of beach glass treasures such as earrings and pendants also created by Hillary. Located approximately one mile from the ferry’s berth, Wishing Stones is a charming and peaceful place to stop as you explore beautiful Tancook Island.

Tancook Museum

The museum was officially opened in 1995 and features articles on the Island with old tools and items from the Island.

Parkdale Maplewood Museum

Located inland from the Lighthouse Trail on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, this museum has a wealth of local heritage to share with you. Take a walk through our Museum and Heritage gardens to see how the ancestors of our communities lived. From the Country Store to the Library to the Cobbler’s Shop, we show how the people of yesteryear survived and flourished.

Nature Point of View

Nature’s Point of View was set up to offer the unique ‘Nova Scotia experience’ through year round professionally guided wilderness and adventure tourism activities.

Indian Falls

To commemorate the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg’s 125th anniversary in 2004, Indian Falls was designated as a Municipal Park. The park offers a picnic area, on-site privies, walking trails, rock beach and look off points.

EIEIO Farm

E.I.E.I.O Farm is a family run farm, with a wide variety of products. Our three daughters help run it, by each one concentrating on different aspects. The greenhouses are open daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm starting on Mother’s day weekend until the first weekend in July. The farm also sells government inspected beef and pork along with compost for your gardens.

27 South Restaurant, Lounge & Catering

27 South Restaurant is a stylish lounge offering casual dining, perfect for business lunches or late night cocktails and wine. 27 South proudly serves an eclectic mix of local and international cuisine with some new twists on old classics. The main dining area seats 28 with more seating available at the bar along with booths along the side wall. There is also a private patio for your next outdoor dining experience. Catering your next special event or convention is another side to this South Shore restaurant. See you soon!

Ricardo’s Pizza and Donair

The best pizza and donairs in Mahone Bay, located right on Main Street.

Boston Pizza

Lunch, Dinner & Evening Entertainment

Dockside Lobster and Seafood Restaurant

Enjoy lobster and seafood while savoring one of the best views of the Lunenburg harbour.

Fleur de Sel Restaurant

The Fleur de Sel Restaurant offers innovative French cuisine highlighting local ingredients served in an elegant setting.

Grand Banker Bar and Grill

The Grand Banker Bar and Grill offers great meals and snacks on an extensive menu, a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, and a great view of the Lunenburg Harbour.  The Grand Banker is also attached to the Brigantine Inn.

La Vista Dining Room, Atlantica Hotel and Marina Oak Island

Choose to dine in the elegant dining room, on the panoramic ocean view patio, or in the fireside lounge. Chef Conrad creates delicious gourmet cuisine for you to enjoy.

Magnolia’s Grill

Magnolia’s Grill is a cozy, funky spot featuring yummy dishes prepared by hand and changed daily on the chalkboard menu.  Has been featured on the Food Network.  Seafood, seafood, seafood….

Mug and Anchor Pub

The deck on the waterfront is the most popular spot in town.  A wide variety of beers on tap, pub fare, and check the website for evening entertainment as well.

Old Black Forest Cafe and Gasthof

The Black Forest Cafe and Gasthof serves authentic German cuisine and excellent desserts.  Located between Mahone Bay and Lunenburg on Route 3.  Closed Monday.

Pizza Delight

Pizza Delight is the place for pizzas, oven-baked pasta, donairs, panzerottis, and fresh salads too.  Dine in or take out.

Rum Runner Restaurant

At the Rum Runner Restaurant, the foundation of our food begins with the best ingredients.  Partnering with local food growers, our chef Rob Bruce offers a menu true to the “Farm-to-Fork” philosophy of freshness, seasonality, and local availability.  Menu items do change frequently to incorporate the best from the field, farm, forest and waters.

From the fish and seafood caught only miles from the restaurant, to local, sustainably farmed produce, we invite you to come along on this culinary journey through the Maritimes.

Salt Shaker Deli

The Salt Shaker Deli is a friendly, cozy family diner.  Innovative pizzas are their specialty. Seafood and other delicious entrees. 

Sweet Indulgence Cafe

Kate’s Sweet Indulgence Cafe is a popular breakfast and lunch spot offering tempting, home-made, tasty treats. Organic Coffee, catering available, wedding/ all occasion cakes available to special order.

Swiss Chalet/Harvey’s

Family Restaurant.

The Knot Pub

The Knot Pub is always a popular choice with its sea-side shanty-esque charm.  This is the place to relax and enjoy the home-made food and maybe a pint to boot.

The Old Fish Factory

Located directly on the Lunenburg waterfront in the unique site of a former fish processing plant, The Old Fish Factory offers something for everyone in their dining room, bar, and wharf side patio.  The menu ranges from a variety of seafood dishes to steaks and vegetarian options too.  Check their website for the schedule of live Maritime music as well.

The River Pub

Is the sun out?  Then it’s a perfect day to relax on the licensed patio of the River Pub, directly on the LaHave River.  All the pub classics are on the menu, as well as a bar well-stocked with domestic and international beers.  Take out is available if you’d like to take your fish and chips with you.