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- Day Trips
Rose Bay General Store
Location: Lunenburg Region
We are a family-run business in Rose Bay, NS: our beloved community tucked among Hirtle's Beach and Gaff Point Hike, the Ovens Park, Sand Dollar Beach, Kingsburg, Riverport, and Bayport. We try to create a warm and welcoming space that reflects our German roots and country milieu, while providing every member of our diverse clientele with what they are looking for. We Sell: Groceries European delicacies In-house baked goodies Locally sourced…
Dale Forestry
Location: Lunenburg Region
Dale Forestry runs two local tree lots opening annually the first weekend in December.
Lot 1- 2472 Highway 332 in Bayport
Lot 2- 1223 Highway 3 Lunenburg
Both lots have a variety of sheared & natural trees and various sized wreathes. Both lots also have delivery services and the Lunenburg lot offers a wrapping service so it is easier to get your tree inside.
Cookville Provincial Park
Location: Lunenburg Region
Cookville Provincial Park is a small community-operated day-use picnic park located in the South Shore region. This small roadside park has picnic tables and access to the LaHave River for canoeing, kayaking and sport fishing. Explore the area’s wildlife, including bird watching.
Splinders Beach
Location: Lunenburg Region
Also called Feltzen South Beach to some, this quiet blue sand beach is a great sheltered beach for children to play as there is a calm surf. Parking along the road is limited. There are no services at the beach area.
Also provides a view across Lunenburg Harbour to Blue Rocks.
Second Peninsula Provincial Park
Location: Lunenburg Region
This large scenic picnic park on the ocean has tables scattered under a stand of spruce and fir trees and can easily accommodate group picnics. Access to cobble beach.
Located between Mahone Bay and Lunenburg,
Civic address: 781 Second Peninsula Road, Second Peninsula.
Charlie’s Burger & Pizza
Location: Lunenburg Region
Offering great food at competitive prices on the South Shore. Eat in or take out.
Civic Address: 5157 Highway 10 New Germany NS
Tastee Freeze- Seasonal
Location: Lunenburg Region
Take-Out
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts
Civic Address: 15390 Highway 3 Hebbville NS
Macleod’s Canteen- Seasonal
Location: Lunenburg Region
Known for homemade chowders, soups, sandwiches, local fish and clams, this seaside canteen can please your appetite.
Civic Address: 542 Green Bay Rd Green Bay 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
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
Shobac Cottages
Location: Lunenburg Region
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, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, and coffeemaker. The loft bedroom has a private deck with views of the land and sea. In addition, every cottage has a large deck off the living area facing the sea to…
Salty Rose Oceanfront Cottages
Location: Lunenburg Region
Each Cape Cod style cottage has it’s own individual character.
Cottages range in size from cozy studios… perfect for couples, to spacious two bedrooms, ideal for families or weekend getaways with friends
Civic Address: 3299 Highway 332 Riverport NS
Rose Cape House
Location: Lunenburg Region
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). Available all year, The Rose Cape House offers you a home away from your own home, whatever the season, where…
Toba’s B&B
Location: Lunenburg Region
Thanks to the Ship Captain Sydney Corkum (left) and wife Maggie Wilkie (right) 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…
Lunenburg Oceanview Chalets
Location: Lunenburg Region
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. Located at the edge of Lunenburg, it makes your stay easy access to the many shop, galleries, museums and restaurants in Lunenburg. Come and stroll through the ages of Grand Architecture that gave Lunenburg…
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…
Beaches and more in Lunenburg Region
Download this Itinerary If the beaches in Nova Scotia had a VIP list, Hirtle’s Beach would be near the top. With three kilometres of white sand perfect for strolling, fresh sea air to clear your mind, rolling surf that sounds like nature’s symphony and breathtaking views that rejuvenate the spirit, Hirtle’s Beach is much-loved by locals and visitors alike. For the true enthusiast, take the unforgettable hike to the protected wilderness park, Gaff Point. Offering stunning views, the Gaff…
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…
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…
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…