Halifax and Southwest Railway Museum

Halifax & Southwestern Railway Museum is dedicated to preserving the rich railroading heritage of the area.

Hirtle’s Beach

A nature enthusiast’s paradise.  Categorized as a living beach because the beach moves and shifts at the whim of the ocean.  Hirtle’s Beach is ever changing.  Here you will find more than three kilometers of white sand, rolling surf, fresh sea air, drumlin cliffs and breathtaking views.

Bay to Bay Trail

This 10 km trail along the “Lunenburg Spur” connects the Towns of Lunenburg and Mahone Bay and links with both the Adventure Trail and the Dynamite Trail.  Access includes hikers, bicycles, ATV’s, snowmobiles, skies, and horses.  Parking is available at access points along the trail.

Gaff Point

Unique, unspoiled promontory of 124 acres separates the LaHave estuary and Hartling Bay. It consists of marine, terrestrial and wetland ecosystems. Both sides of the point have steep cliffs; there are tidal pools where topography becomes gentler; and sand and gravel beaches along the shoreline.

Masons Beach

One of Nova Scotia excellent Beaches just outside the UNESCO Town of Lunenburg.

Miller Point Peace Park

Located just off Hwy 3 in Dayspring, this is a 3km. looping trail system with interpretive stations, picnic tables, benches and outdoor washroom facilities. Trails are level, smooth and wide with plenty of parking available at the park entrance. Beautiful views of the LaHave River are an attractive feature of this trail system. Use of these trails is limited to hikers, bicycles and skiers.

Osprey Ridge Golf Course

Osprey Ridge Golf Course
18 Hole Championship Golf Course
Home of the 2009 N.S. Men’s Amateur and The Royale Canadian Senior Women’s Championship

Sand Dollar Beach

Sand Dollar Beach in Rose Bay offers a spectacular opportunity for strolling along the shoreline and collecting sand dollars and other sea treasures.

This shallow sand bar gets completely covered by the ocean at high tide, but as the water recedes, the wide stretch of sandy beach invites you to begin searching for new treasures that may have been uncovered by the waves.  Take your time though- the tide is in no hurry.

Finding your own sand dollars:

Start your search at low tide- The lower the tide, the better chance you have of finding perfect sand dollars.

Watch at the edge of the water as it recedes.

The sand will wash away the buried shells.

Collect only dead sand dollars.

Live sand dollars are brown and fuzzy.

Sand dollars are great for decorating, collecting or making ornaments and jewelry.

Sawpit Wharf

Located in Garden Lots, Sawpit Park is a waterfront area that allows water access to Lunenburg’s Back Harbour and the Atlantic Ocean.

The park has a boat launch, picnic and parking areas, benches, a privy and a wharf that you can walk out on.

The wharf at Sawpit is for “day-use” and short term berthing. For any overnight use, the owner(s) of a vessel must apply to the Municipality for a permit allowing the vessel to be left at Sawpit Wharf for up to 48 hours.

Tancook Island

Big Tancook and little Tancook are 2 islands located 6 miles off the southern coast of Nova Scotia in Mahone Bay.  These two islands are accessible by passenger ferry - the William G. Ernst is stationed at Big Tancook and makes daily runs to and from the historic yachting community of Chester.

Beaches and more in Lunenburg Region

If the beaches in Nova Scotia had a VIP list, Hirtle’s Beach would be near the top.

A Day for the Kids in Lunenburg Region

Start the perfect family day on the right track with a visit to Halifax & Southwestern Railway Museum, located on Highway #3, just outside the Town of Lunenburg.

Boston Pizza

Lunch, Dinner & Evening Entertainment

Happy Cooker Restaurant

The Happy Cooker is a family oriented restaurant, located on Highway 103 on Exit 11. Our emphasis is Home Style Cooking with an extensive menu.
To dine in or take out. We are open year round and are fully licensed. 1-902-624-0238

Ol’ Gold Miner Diner

Restaurant at the Ovens Nature Park.

LaHave Bakery

From our authentic turn-of-the century shop, choose from a wide variety of breads, rolls, cakes and cookies, made only with traditional ingredients.

Old Black Forest Restaurant

Full service restaurant in Maders Cove.

Swiss Chalet/Harvey’s

Family Restaurant.

Atlantic View Motel and Cottages

A peaceful seaside destination in a woodland setting; just one minute from historic Lunenburg.

You’ll hear the waves lapping at the shoreline from your choice of accommodation - a cozy cottage, housekeeping unit, or comfortable motel room. In the morning have coffee on the beach or in our pond-site sitting area while the sea gulls and red-winged blackbird greet the day.
Families will love the Atlantic View’s ample green space and beach where children can run, play in the waves ands swim. Small pets are welcome.

Bayview Pines Country Inn

Welcome to our charming seaside Inn with lovely views over Mahone Bay.
Kayak or sail among the islands, hike the trails, cycle the quiet roads,
or simply relax and enjoy the scenery. A peaceful place with comfortable,
spacious rooms all with ocean views.

Kip & Kaboodle Backpacker Hostel

Looking for comfortable-yet-affordable accommodation on Nova Scotia’s Bluenose Coast/Lighthouse Route, near Mahone Bay and Lunenburg on Nova Scotia’s South Shore? Look no further! Come and stay at our small backpackers hostel located on the main road between Mahone Bay and Lunenburg, only one hour from Halifax. Clean, comfortable beds for only $25 per night—and that includes taxes and breakfast. Second & subsequent nights are only $20pp/pn.

Lunenburg Ocean Chalet

We offer six log chalets, three are one bedroom and three are two bedrooms, (one being Wheelchair Accessible).  These units have full housekeeping, full kitchen, 4-pc bath, air jet tubs, queen beds, double foldout sofas, TV, VCR, DVD, High Speed Internet.  Relax in front of a cozy wood fireplace.

Oakhill Pines Camp & Trailer Park

60 total RV sites, can accommodate RV’s up to 45ft, full hookups, 20/30-amp service, WiFi, Restrooms with hot showers, laundromat, picnic tables, fire pits, public telephones, game room with pool table, canteen, ice, wood, mail service, swimming pool, playground, tenting sites, horseshoe pit, basketball area, mini-golf, theme weekends, and hiking trails. Located eight miles from Lunenburg and one mile from Bridgewater.

Ovens Natural Park

The park features nine housekeeping cabins ranging from our two bedroom log cabins with fireplaces and full baths, to comfortable two bedroom family cabins and pine lined kitchenette studios for couples and small families.

Princes Inlet Retreat

When visiting Nova Scotia’s historic Lighthouse Route, on the shores of Prince’s Inlet you will discover a beautiful seaside holiday retreat perfectly situated between Historic Lunenburg & Beautiful Mahone Bay. This picture postcard seaside getaway offers a tranquil setting of terraced hillsides, meadows and a periwinkle rocky shoreline with breath-taking vistas of
Prince’s Inlet.

Prince’s Inlet Retreat is the ideal destination location when visiting Nova Scotia’s scenic south shore… and at your cottage you can lounge around and enjoy a whirlpool bath, the warmth of the fireplace and take life easy.

Salty Rose Oceanfront Cottages

Cape Cod cottages with all the conveniences of home…
the ocean at your doorstep, the scent of roses,

unique details, thoughtful touches describe the decor…

each cottage has a glass front wood stove and

all are equipped for housekeeping (well

equipped kitchens), all linens, wireless

internet, CTV, DVD, gas BBQ

on your screened deck ...

enjoy hydra massage whirlpool baths

.....just bring the groceries