District of Lunenburg - Nova Scotia - Canada
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Shoreline in Blue Rocks, Nova Scotia.
The waterfall at Indian Falls Park in Newburne, Nova Scotia. The LaHave Bakery in LaHave, Nova Scotia. The LaHave River Ferry. A section of the LaHave River trail. Cows and farmland in Petite Riviere, Nova Scotia. Rose Bay General Store & Bistro in Rose Bay, Nova Scotia. Hirtle's Beach in Kingsburg, Nova Scotia. Gaff Point trail in Kingsburg, Nova Scotia. Kayaking with Cape LaHave Adventures.

Come to Your Senses

Smell the crisp coastal air and fragrant forest trails within Lunenburg Region. Touch the hand-crafted creations of local artists and learn about their inspirations and motivations. See wildlife in its natural habitat, such as our white-tailed deer and grey seals. Taste food fresh from the land and the sea while enjoying coastal and rural atmospheres. Hear the crash of the curling waves and the laughter of locals and tourists on the shore. Welcome to the Lunenburg Region!

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Mushamush Beach Park

Mushamush Beach Park

Location: Lunenburg Region
Mushamush Beach Park is a municipal treasure! Located on Mushamush Lake in Sweetland, it is a pleasant drive from anywhere in our Municipality.The park is open May through to October from 9 am until dusk for swimming, picnicing, paddling; or a leisurely walk. The lake is shallow with a very low grade making it an excellent swimming area for little ones and those not comfortable in deep water.  The LCLC run swimming lessons at this location.  Call 902-530-4100 for information.…
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Robert Danielis Folkworks Studio Gallery

Robert Danielis Folkworks Studio Gallery

Location: Blue Rocks & Area
Folk art is the personal artistic expression of people who are untrained in the principles and techniques of professional academic art. It is work based on imaginative skill. These artists are generally self taught, visionary and intuitive. By appointment only. Civic Address: 17 The Lane, Blue Rocks, NS Facebook
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Haresign Photo Works

Haresign Photo Works

Location: Lunenburg Region
Haresign Photo Works features the fine art photography of Paul Haresign Williams. They offer matted prints of his work for sale, framed or unframed. Print sizes range from 4”x 6” to 17”x 22”. They also offer a large selection of original greeting cards and post cards; most featuring Nova Scotia scenery. They also do custom printing and framing of your own photos or other art projects. Haresign Photo Works operates by appointment only/or by chance. Civic Address: 5082 Highway 332 East…
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United Communities Marine Park

United Communities Marine Park

Location: Lunenburg Region
​United Communities Marine Park is located at 8809 Hwy 331 in Voglers Cove. This stunning seaside park offers visitors a place to stop, rest, and enjoy the views along the waterfront. There is also a dock for you to launch canoes and kayaks with a small stabilizing platform to assist with access for those with mobility impairments. Picnic tables and wooden deck chairs are placed in the park during the summer season. There is also usually a wheelchair accessible porta-potty available during the…
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T-Ernst Forestry Products

T-Ernst Forestry Products

Location: Lunenburg Region
T. Ernst Forest Products located 11 km (7 mi) up Woodstock Road from the Mahone Bay Tourist Information Centre in the South Shore region is a sustainable forest management organization co-existing with outdoor recreation. We have 28 km (17 mi) of walking and hiking trails on a Christmas tree/silviculture lot. Enjoy cross-country skiing in the winter months! There is lake access for canoeing; we also offer an orienteering course. Bus tours are welcome! Trail length: 23.00 km / 6.00 hrs Trail…
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McDonalds- Walmart Location

McDonalds- Walmart Location

Location: Lunenburg Region
Offering their famous Big Mac sandwich, Fries, Chicken McNuggets and McCafé. Civic Address:60 Pinegrove Road Cookville NS
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Ol’ Miner Diner- Seasonal

Ol’ Miner Diner- Seasonal

Location: Lunenburg Region
This seasonal fully-licensed Cafe, located in Ovens Natural Park, is open to serve Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner and offers family dining in a magnificent oceanfront setting. The menu features locally sourced produce and some of the tastiest dishes on the South Shore. Specialties include renowned Fish and Chips, Chowders and daily specials. Reservations for evening dining are highly recommended as during the season you can also catch live music seven days a week! Take-out window for ice-cream…
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Carolyn’s Restaurant (Tancook Island)- Seasonal

Carolyn’s Restaurant (Tancook Island)- Seasonal

Location: Big Tancook Island
Carolyn’s is a seasonal Eat-in or Take-out fully licensed restaurant located on Big Tancook Island, specializing in fresh seafood, burgers, sandwiches, salads, chowders, pies and of course ice-cream! You will also find a variety of handmade crafts. Bicycle rentals available too! Bus tours and large groups should call ahead and ask her to prepare a delicious chowder luncheon, just for you and your friends…made with only the freshest seafood available. Civic Address: 656 Tancook Island Road…
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Wiles Lake Farm Market- Cafe- Seasonal

Wiles Lake Farm Market- Cafe- Seasonal

Location: Lunenburg Region
We have a unique combination of greenhouses, farm market, cafe, market kitchen and bakery. A great spot to enjoy locally grown produce from our farm and others in the area, get some freshly baked bread and sweets, comfort food to take home from our kitchen and shop for flowers for your garden. We now have a Market Cafe where we serve breakfast sandwiches and lunch until 4 pm daily. Great coffee too! Civic Address: 3254 Highway 325 Wileville NS Facebook Instagram Trip Advisor
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Tastee Freeze- Seasonal

Tastee Freeze- Seasonal

Location: Lunenburg Region
Long established take-out restaurant offering renowned ice-cream treats, burgers and shakes. Conveniently located in Hebbville, close to Bridgewater. Civic Address: 15390 Highway 3 Hebbville, NS Facebook Trip Advisor
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Riverport Inn

Riverport Inn

Location: Rose Bay & Area
Built in 1906, The Myrtle Hotel was created to meet the needs of Riverport’s booming fishing industry. Located in a protected bay, it was ideal for serving both fishermen and later, rum-running sea captains who were willing to help circumvent American prohibition. In 2020, The Myrtle Hotel was reborn as The Riverport Inn B&B, an adult only accommodation which includes a dining room, salon, sitting room and a guest-only private Myrtle Bar, all echoing the Inn’s original speakeasy vibe and…
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Best Western Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre

Best Western Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre

Location: Lunenburg Region
This Bridgewater, Nova Scotia hotel offers a personal touch. With modern, pet-friendly, non-smoking accommodations and just minutes from Bridgewater’s town centre and convenient access to some of Nova Scotia’s most renowned cultural and scenic landmarks the BEST WESTERN PLUS Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre is the place to stay. This Bridgewater hotel offers convenient access to many local attractions, businesses and shopping. Each beautifully appointed guest room at the BEST…
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River Ridge Lodge

River Ridge Lodge

Location: Lunenburg Region
Relax and Renew at River Ridge Lodge – a Bed and Breakfast in a newly renovated riverside historic farmhouse on 10 pastoral acres, located on Martin’s River, 6 kilometres from the town of Mahone Bay and close to famous Oak Island. They offer well-appointed and comfortable accommodations, with modern amenities and calming views of the pastures and river. A great spot to relax, or get acquainted with the outdoors: immerse yourself in the amazing offshore playground and start a guided kayak…
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Shobac Cottages

Shobac Cottages

Location: Lunenburg Region
The four Shobac Cottages, designed by internationally celebrated architect Brian MacKay-Lyons and newly renovated, are overlooking Hirtle’s Beach, Gaff Point and a stunning architecturescape. Each of the four cottages offers an open second level loft with a queen bed and a bedroom with two twin beds on the main floor. Two additional overflow sleeping places exist on the living room raised plinth. Each unit has one bathroom with shower. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, cook-top,…
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Toba’s Bed and Breakfast

Toba’s Bed and Breakfast

Location: Lunenburg Region
Thanks to the Ship Captain Sydney Corkum and wife Maggie Wilkie who built this home in 1912, guests can relax and rejuvenate while they enjoy breathtaking waterfront views. This beautiful historic home has been upgraded with modern amenities filling it with warmth, joy and laughter. Toba’s Bed & Breakfast creates a luxurious experience with newly renovated bedrooms, each with an updated private ensuite, spacious rooms with full access to living room, family room and dining room, fine…
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A Day in Historic LaHave

A Day in Historic LaHave

Download an Itinerary Make your way to the LaHave River Cable Ferry. The cable ferry service across this river has been active since the 1800s, connecting East LaHave on the Lunenburg side of the LaHave River to the LaHave and Petite Riviere region. The ferry is free to all members of the public, and is accessible to cars, trucks, RVs, bikes, walkers, and more. Upon crossing the Ferry from the Northern Side to the Southern side, stop at the LaHave Bakery for a delicious brunch. This bakery has…
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Big Tancook Island Adventure

Big Tancook Island Adventure

Download this Itinerary The rustic and gentle charm of Big Tancook Island is only a passenger ferry ride away from the mainland. The 8 km (1 hour) trip across the water from Chester is free and provides a step back in time and a step closer to nature. Shaped like a fish hook and named after the Mi’kmaq word for “facing the open sea”, Big Tancook Island is only 3 miles long and 1.5 miles at the widest point. With only 150 year-round residents, it’s true island life, Nova Scotia-style.…
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Accessible Lunenburg Region

Accessible Lunenburg Region

Image Description: A total of eight smiling women. Three of the women are in wheelchairs. They are in the front. Three women are standing in the background making hearts with their hands. The remaining two women are slightly crouched behind two of the women in wheelchairs. Download a Summarized Itinerary Explore Spend a day on Crescent Beach (Crescent Beach Road, Crescent) driving over white sand while listening to the crashing waves. This beach is the only beach in Lunenburg Region where you…
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Rural Gems in New Germany

Rural Gems in New Germany

New Germany and the surrounding area is filled with rural gems! Take a tour of the local winery and u-pick, visit the falls, check out the museum, and do so much more! Start your day trip in Newburne visiting Lunenburg County Winery (813 Walburne Road, Newburne, NS). Situated on a drumlin approximately 25 minutes inland from Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, and Bridgewater, the winery is located at Hackmatack Farm (1980), a commercial highbush blueberry farm. Take a pleasant drive into the country and…
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Antiques, Artisans, and Appetites in Blockhouse

Antiques, Artisans, and Appetites in Blockhouse

Welcome to Blockhouse, Nova Scotia! Here you will find two vintage and antique stores, a trading store, two cafe’s, and Canada’s first art maze! Whether you like to shop, explore, eat… or do all three, Blockhouse, Nova Scotia is the place to be! Coming from either direction on Highway 103, take exit 11, turning towards Blockhouse, and follow the road until you reach the four-way stop. Just slightly before the four-way stop, make a left turn into a small parking lot and visit Blockhouse…
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