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.

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.

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.

Ovens Natural Park

A privately owned 190 acre pristine reserve of coastal forestry. Some of the highlights of the park season are the annual Chapin Music Festival, the unique sea caves, tours, gold panning on Cunard’s beach, the miner’s museum and nightly entertainment by the fire.

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.

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.

Adventure Trail

This 14 km trail runs between the Towns of Mahone Bay and Bridgewater and connects with the Dynamite Trail to the East and the Centennial Trail in the Town of Bridgewater to the West. Access includes hikers, bicycles, ATV’s, snowmobiles, skies, and horses.

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.

Old Black Forest Restaurant

Full service restaurant in Maders Cove.

Boston Pizza

Lunch, Dinner & Evening Entertainment

Den Mart

Local Family Restaurant

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.

Swiss Chalet/Harvey’s

Family Restaurant.

Blarney Stone Restaurant Ltd.

The Blarney Stone Restaurant is a small family owned establishment featuring local seafood and hearty meals.  We are located on Highway 103 just west of Exit 14 at Hebb’s Cross.  From our famous seafood chowder to our clams and fries our extensive menu has something to offer everyone.

The Platter House

2817 HWY 325, Wileville
just off Exit 13 of Highway 103

Where Breakfast Never Ends!

Aft Cabin

Cabin on Heckman’s Island

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.

Buttercup Lane Cottages

Lunenburg Region Cottages

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.

Little Lake Campground

Dear Campers!
We would love to see you and the family come to Little Lake Campground for one of your summer camping trips!

Our Weekends are always full of fun with many activites. We have dances with Local talent, bands and a DJ every second weekend. We dance and sing from 8:30 pm until 12:00 am. We also have magic shows, fireworks and many special theme weekends like Christmas in July, Halloween, Pot luck meals, yummy Breakfast meals etc. A men’s Talent show (now thats a must to see) Don’t miss out on the good times, for young and old.

Little Lake has an outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end and a deep end. We have a canteen where bundles of wood for your own campfire   can also be purchased; lots of candy and kool aid slushies. and also other small grocery items.We have a Landry room as well   as toilets & showers. We have a playground for kids, where Basketball and Badminton can also be played. We have a games room with a pool table and a Jubebox.

Little Lake is a Tenting,and RV park we will take any shape and size of a tralier!  Hope to see you at our campground.

Mason Beach Cottage

Perched near the water’s edge with over 300 ft. of a sand beach frontage in Lunenburg,  this pristine 3 bedroom + guesthouse offers a lovely residence, great views and water frontage. A mix of tall trees and lawn on 6 acres complete the picture of this traditional Nova Scotia home.

Beautifully maintained and upgraded, this classic 100 year old home with Lunenburg bump features a separate living and dining area, spacious country kitchen, 3 bedrooms upstairs and a full bath down stairs.  The main house is complemented with an additional 1 bedroom guesthouse with ensuite bath overlooking the ocean.

Walk across the lawn to a sand beach for swimming, scuba diving or snorkeling.  Take an ocean kayak or have a picnic by the water. Deep-Sea fishing, golf, whale-watching tours, lobster dinners and festivals are all within minutes away. Set on the sunny South Shore in a vibrant, artistic community with a rich seafaring history, this Lunenburg treasure is a great find. 

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

Second Paradise

Welcome to The Second Paradise Retreat

Kayaking out to greet the seals… watching the deer from your own front porch… hiking through fields, woods, and along the shore… sitting in an Adirondack chair, gazing up at the star-filled night sky.
Whether it’s activity or inactivity you seek, you need look no further for your Nova Scotia vacation rental. Second Paradise retreat has it all. Spread out over 27 ocean-side acres on a pastoral peninsula just outside historic Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Second Paradise Retreat is the perfect location for a romantic getaway, a group gathering, or a family vacation

And for those who want the best in Nova Scotia eco-tourism, Second Paradise is the natural choice, with its Audubon Green Leaf™ Eco-Rating of four out of five leaves.