Ol’ Gold Miner Diner

Ol’ Gold Miner Diner

Region: Coves & Inlets

Restaurant at the Ovens Nature Park.

Phone 902-766-4621
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Terra Beata Farms

Welcome to Terra Beata, a Maritime cranberry farm nestled next to the Atlantic Ocean near Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Founded in 1998 by David and Evelyn Ernst, Terra Beata cranberry farm serves a range of customers, from families who visit the U-pick and Bog Store for cranberries and farm-made cranberry gourmet preserves, to businesses looking for top-quality frozen cranberries and cranberry products. You’ll find our cranberry products in stores throughout Eastern Canada and our frozen berries used as ingredients around the world.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Masons Beach

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

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Indian Point Marine Farms

Indian Point Marine Farms Ltd. has been growing mussels in the waters of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia since 1982. We are a small family-owned business that takes pride in the quality of our mussels. We work hard to ensure the sustainability of our business and to maintain the water quality that produces our fine products. Our goal is to produce good, safe and nutritious food while minimizing the impact on the marine environment that makes this production possible.

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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.

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Halifax and Southwest Railway Museum

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

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Gone To Pieces Puzzles & Gallery Canvas Images

We are located on the South Shore of Nova Scotia at Riverport. We are inspired by the environment and able to capture unique interpretations of the wonderful land and seascapes that surround us – from the old world charm of the Town of Lunenburg (UNESCO World Heritage site) to Peggy’s Cove and inland to the Annapolis Valley and indeed far beyond around the world!

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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.

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Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic

The Fisheries Museum is the ultimate waterfront experience in our UNESCO World Heritage Town. While at the Museum, you will experience life in a fishing community and explore up-close, life at sea. Learn about Rum Running, whales and August Gales. Have a yarn with old salts, get to know the lobsters and enjoy Bluenose memorabilia. Walk the docks and refresh in the salt air as you immerse yourself in one of the best maritime moments in the world. Explore our magnificent aquarium and wharf-side vessels. Take a boat ride or make your way to the Ice House Theatre where films are shown throughout the day. Visit the Salt Store Gift Shop or dine at the Old Fish Factory Restaurant. Browse at your leisure or take a guided tour. Come rain or shine, relax and enjoy! The entire family will surely enjoy their fun visit with us!

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Blue Rocks

A small village about a six minute drive from the Town of Lunenburg.  The little community of Blue Rocks is advertised as “Lunenburg’s answer to Peggy’s Cove”.

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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.

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Amber Rose Art Gallery

The Art Gallery & Shop features only South Shore artist and crafts.

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Beaches and more in Lunenburg Region

Beaches and more in Lunenburg Region

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

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A Day for the Kids in Lunenburg Region

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.

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Salty Rose Oceanfront Cottages

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

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Rose cape House

Rose cape House

Relax on our expansive deck enjoying sunrise and sunset. Have your camera or sketch pad ready to capture the ever changing views of the islands and water of Rose Bay. Soak in the whirlpool bath before retiring to the comfort of one of three charming bedrooms.

A five minute drive will take you to two of the most beautiful sandy beaches in Nova Scotia (Hirtles Beach and Sanddollar Beach). On a rainy day visit the quaint towns of Mahone Bay (20 min.) and Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (10 min.). Both provide excellent restaurants, antique and craft stores, museums and artists’ studios. If the excitement of the city attracts you, Halifax is just 90 min. away.

Available all year, The Rose Cape House offers you a home away from your own home, whatever the season, where you can unwind and experience this exquisite part of the world.

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Ovens View and Guest Cottage

Ovens View and Guest Cottage

The fishing village of Blue Rocks is one of the prettiest, most photographed, and painted areas on the south shore. Named for the slate rocks that form the 185 feet of bold rocky shoreline, it is a great place to watch the surf, walk the common land and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Only a five-minute drive to historic downtown Lunenburg. The headland of Rose Head and the Ovens Natural Park is easily viewed from the deck(s) of this charming home.

The main house is comprised of 3 bedrooms and 1 bath.  A separate guesthouse and bath have been added. Ovens View offers you a comfortable yet simple decor, with comfortable furnishings and a well equipped kitchen, separate laundry room and fabulous waterfront views. The location is extraordinary.  The property is delightfully surrounded by mature trees and shrubs. Ovens View offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

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Ovens Natural Park

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.

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Little Lake Campground

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.

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Lily Front Motel & Cottages

Lily Front Motel & Cottages

The Lily Front Motel & Cottages, only four minutes away from the historic Town of Lunenburg, is situated on its own private peninsula. We offer our guests a choice of two spacious cottage units, four motel units, or escape to the “Romantic Suite”. All units contain fridge, CBTV, clock radio,  microwave, toaster, and coffee maker, kitchen and cooking utensils. Pets are welcome (deposit may apply). Weekly & monthly rates available. Enjoy your stay!

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Great Ridge Chalets

Great Ridge Chalets

Three excellent quality 2 bedroom chalets with spectacular view from large decks overlooking beautiful Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. All chalets have full kitchen, electric fireplace, barbeque, cable TV and wireless internet service.

There are 40 acres of land with walking trails that connect to “Rails to Trails” for terrific hiking and biking as well as a trout stream and salt water access.

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Edgewater B&B

Edgewater B&B

Sea, Serenity
Sunrise to Sunset

Toll Free 1-866-816-8688

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Cranesbill Cottage

Cranesbill Cottage

Style, Charm and Quality abound in this 3 bedroom 1.5 bath seaside property, located in the most desirable area of Ritcy Cove, just 15 minutes from Lunenburg, a UNESCO Heritage Site and 1.5 hours from Halifax. This heritage home has been loving renovated and updated this year with modern amenities.

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Barrett’s Bed & Breakfast on Lunenburg Bay

Barrett’s Bed & Breakfast on Lunenburg Bay

A charming oceanfront Captain’s House located just outside of Lunenburg.

Minutes from; the Ovens, Sanddollar Beach & Hirtle’s Beach

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Atlantic View Motel and Cottages

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.

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