- Things to Do
- Places to Eat
- Places to Stay
- Day Trips
Gryphon Hill Farms
Location: Lunenburg Region
Gryphon Hill Farms located in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, was purchased by the current owners in late 2012. At the time the property had no formal name, was a mere 300m wide, and spanned approximately 1.6km in length. It is, accessible by well travelled gravel roads called Big Lots and Hirtle Road, at either end of the property. Thirty acres of the property included an active albeit tired Christmas tree operation on Hirtle road. The remaining property consisted of cut over forest, two natural…
Tillicum Adventure Tours
Location: Lunenburg Region
Join us as our guests on the fishing schooner Tillicum in the sheltered waters of the LaHave River. Listen to tales and adventures while visiting this historic area. Try your hand at hoisting sails or tillering. Sing a shanty or two. Immerse yourself in nature. Make friends and memories! Bring your family or friends or sail alone, Tillicum is always ready to create an adventure. Perfect for celebrations, day events, and fun times! Afternoon picnic and sail from 1pm to 5pm with refreshments and…
Henriette’s Fibre Art Studio/Gallery
Location: Lunenburg Region
Hand hooked and wet felted pieces for your home crochet pieces mounted on driftwood.
Civic Address: 2142 Hwy 331 West LaHave NS
Wavewood Design Fine Art Gallery
Location: Lunenburg Region
Wavewood Designs has been developed through the hard work of Bono and her partner Kim. Both have the same outlook and creativity and can come up with some pretty interesting art whether it be on canvas or the beautiful cuts from the driftwood found along our Nova Scotian coastlines. Any type of art should be fun and when its NOT “walk away”. There will always be another inspiring day and it will approach when you least expect it. The uniquely shaped driftwood, washed upon the shores all…
Sawpit Wharf
Location: Lunenburg Region
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.
Twenty Seven South- Best Western Plus Bridgewater
Location: Lunenburg Region
Twenty Seven South is a stylish lounge offering casual dining; perfect for business lunches, early morning buffet or late night cocktails and wine. Twenty Seven South proudly serves an eclectic mix of local and international cuisine with some new twists on old classics.
Civic Address: 527 Highway 10 Cookville NS (inside the Best Western Plus)
Beachside Pizza and Market- Seasonal
Location: Lunenburg Region
Beachside Pizza & Market is a locally owned restaurant and general store, selling a variety of convenience and grocery items alongside a specialized menu.
Civic Address: 5048 Highway 331 Crescent Beach NS
Turkey Burger
Location: Lunenburg Region
Specializing in award winning chowder, sensational seafood, the best fish and chips on the south shore, best homemade pies and more. All ingredients are fresh caught or made. No frozen products and all made from scratch.
The restaurant was established in 1953.
Catering and private parties, party trays, on and off site.
Civic Address: 1671 Highway 10 West Northfield NS
2 Papa’s Restaurant
Location: Lunenburg Region
Drop in to 2 Papa’s Restaurant in New Germany for a slice of pizza for the road or a sit down dinner. Pizza, Donairs, Pasta, Salads. Home to the “World Famous Doughboys”
Open year round (closed on Mondays)
Civic Address: 5257 Highway 10 New Germany NS
Little Red Barn Restaurant
Location: Lunenburg Region
Only the freshest ingredients go into our Pizza, Pasta and Oven Baked Subs. Serving up the following:
Old Fashioned Oven-Baked Subs
Pizza
Spaghetti
Lasagna
“Delly” Cakes
Cookies
Sticky Buns
Civic Address: 3099 Highway 325 Wileville NS
Lighthouse Motel & Cottages
Location: Lunenburg Region
Open from May 1st through October 31st. The Lighthouse is the ideal Nova Scotia vacation destination, just 5 minutes from Bridgewater yet close to sandy beaches, stunning lighthouses, museums, shops and the charming and historic towns and villages along Nova Scotia’s Lighthouse Route (Route 331). We feature a variety of accommodation choices ranging from classic retro-style motel rooms (with or without kitchenettes), to Boathouse Studios and Riverfront Cottage. The Lighthouse is a three acre…
Bayview Pines Country Inn
Location: Lunenburg Region
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 and decks to enjoy.
Civic Address: 678 Oakland Road Mahone Bay NS
Little Lake Campground
Location: Lunenburg Region
Our Weekends are always full of fun with many activities.
Check out our website for more information and amenities.
Civic Address: 11677 Highway Centre NS
Petite Villa Guest Cottage
Location: Lunenburg Region
The Petite Villa Guest Cottage is spacious and luxurious, exquisitely furnished and decorated. Petite Villa has hardwood floors, a fully equipped kitchen and bath, private patio and lawn, soaring cathedral ceiling, magnificent floor-to-ceiling fireplace; and with two bedrooms and a pull-out sofa bed in the living room, can sleep six comfortably. The luxury and charm of the Petite Villa make it particularly suitable for romantic honeymoon or anniversary celebrations, yet it’s great for families…
Ovens Cottages and Campground
Location: Lunenburg Region
The unique geology and dramatic beauty of the Ovens Park has drawn a diverse group of people to this lovely destination year after year. People seem to find their own resonance and releases here at the home of Nova Scotia’s oldest legend (Indian Cave), here among the 150 year-old scars and implements of the 1861 gold rush, where the sea still echoes of vague references to rum-running (not so rare in this area) and Captain Kidd, and where the Cunard family laid claim to most our beach and then…
A Day in LaHave
Download this Itinerary Venturing down Highway #3 from Bridgewater will reward you with a scenic drive along the winding LaHave River. Your destination: the LaHave Ferry on Highway 332. As one of the last remaining cable ferries in Nova Scotia, this unique 5 minute journey gives you a perfect 360° view of life on the river. Turning left as you drive off the ferry, a stop at LaHave Bakery is a must. Housed in a Victorian-era sea-trading centre in the 17th century French settlement of LaHave, the…
Family Fun in Lunenburg Region
Download this Itinerary 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. The whole family will relive the exciting hubbub of life on the South Shore railway in its heyday of the 1950s. Experience the command of the stationmaster at his post and the thrill of the traveler as they enjoyed their unique view of the countryside from the comfort of a passenger car. Plus the true-to-life…
Exploring in Lunenburg Region
Never start an adventure without your map and listings of the various artisans and local attractions! Stop at the local Visitor Information Centre just off Exit 11 in Blockhouse to get ready for a day of exploring. 30 minutes along Highway 324 north, take a tour of Lunenburg County Winery. Sample and savour their award-winning fruit wines made using traditional aging methods and the best locally grown fruit. The winery is located on a berry farm, so be sure take home some of that fresh Nova…
Perfect Petite Riviere
Download this Itinerary Your adventure starts by taking Highway 103 past Bridgewater and turning down Italy Cross Road. Save your trip to Petite Riviere Vineyard for later in the day and start off with a visit to the Maritime Painted Saltbox. Meet local artists Tom Alway and Peter Blais, browsing through their gallery of handmade furniture, contemporary fine art and whimsical folk art. Don’t miss “The Coop”, where you’re sure to find a quirky treasure to take home with you. The beauty…
Tancook Island Adventure
Download this Itinerary A ferry ride away from the frantic pace of your city life awaits the rustic and gentle charm of Tancook Island. $7 buys you bicycle an 8 km trip across the water from Chester for 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”, Tancook Island is only 3 miles long and 1.5 miles at the widest point. With only 125 year-round residents, it’s true island life, Nova Scotia-style. Choose…
