Outdoor Adventures (Petite Riviere)
Date July 19, 2023
TIME 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Region Petite Riviere & Area
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- Kid Friendly
- Outdoor Activity
Do you enjoy the outdoors, getting dirty, and playing in nature? Come and join us as we discover what our backyard has to offer. Together we can learn, grow, and share our love for the outdoors. Ages 3-5. This event is free.
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- Things to Do
- Places to Eat
- Places to Stay
- Day Trips
Broad Cove Beach
Location: Lunenburg Region
Broad Cove Beach has a nice private sand area, and the cove is partially protected so the water stays relatively calm. With more well-known beaches close by, this beach is much quieter with fewer visitors.
Bull Run Trail
Location: Lunenburg Region
A 27km trail connecting the Centennial Trail in the Town of Bridgewater and to the Region of Queens. This trail features a covered bridge in the community of Hebbville along with various restaurants and services along the route.
Parking is available at access points along the trail. Access includes hikers, bicycles, ATV’s, snowmobiles, skies, and horses.
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Cherry Hill Beach
Location: Lunenburg Region
Cherry Hill Beach offers a direct route to happiness via its empty curve of fine grey sand, exposed water and endless sky.
A wonderful beach for surfers or a nice place to walk on the rocks and enjoy an afternoon.
This beach is located off the 331 Highway in the community of Cherry Hill.
Directions: Turn at the firehall. Beach access isn’t marked.
Crescent Beach
Location: Petite Riviere & Area
Connecting the historic LaHave Islands to the mainland, this beach stretches like a sandy road beaconing sunseekers, beach explorers, and wave splashers. It is also the only beach in Lunenburg Region where you are allowed to drive a vehicle directly on the sand!
Whether you’re a first-time explorer or returning visitor, you’ll easily see why this gem and the surrounding coastal beauty inspire the work of the area’s many artists.
Please keep pets on leash. No camping permitted onsite.
Fort Point Museum

Location: Lunenburg Region
Located on a picturesque point at the mouth of the LaHave River, the ocean-side views are breath taking. This National Historic Site was the first capital of New France in 1632, the beginning steps of Acadian history in Canada. The quaint building on site was once a lighthouse keeper’s home and is part of Nova Scotia’s proud lighthouse heritage. Today, the museum celebrates the LaHave community from the first inhabitants to the present day, with treasures, activities and stories that bring…
Heart to Hand Studio
Location: Lunenburg Region
Open weekends only, this gallery features handcrafted silver and copper jewelry as well as textiles.
Civic Address: 3440 Highway 331 LaHave NS
Homegrown Skateboards
Location: Lunenburg Region
Come out to Lahave to enjoy an indoor skate bowl. Skateboards and clothes are sold here. Located above the Lahave Bakery just a short drive from Bridgewater on Highway 331 along the beautiful LaHave River!
Civic Address: 3421 Highway 331 LaHave NS
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LaHave Island Marine Museum
Location: Lunenburg Region
The LaHave Islands Marine Museum is a museum with artifacts and information on the history of the in-shore fisheries and life on the LaHave Islands in Nova Scotia. In the past, the LaHave Islands was a small fishing community about 30 kilometers from Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. It relied on fishing, both in-shore and off-shore, for its prosperity and it was hard to find someone who wasn’t involved in the fishing industry in their day to day lives. Today, the fishing industry has died down and…
LaHave River Books
Location: Lunenburg Region
A beautiful and comfortable room with stunning views. A totally welcoming place with new AND used books.
Attached to the renowned LaHave Bakery (eat-in or take-away) and, seasonally, a charming craft co-op. And just a delightful ferry ride across the river from Lunenburg.
Who could ask for anything more?
Civic Address: 3421 Highway 331 LaHave NS
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Melissa Morrison Jewellery
Located in the small seaside village of Petite Riviere, on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, Melissa’s studio is a place where beautiful things are imagined, cultivated, and created. Working under the mantra, ‘Explore, Create & Connect’, Melissa describes her designs as wild hearted, modern heirlooms with meaning beyond adornment. Inspirations for her designs are often sparked by the spirit of a distinct moment, interpretations of natural forms, or based on intuition, resulting in an…
Petite Riviere Community Park
Location: Lunenburg Region
A quaint stopping point for travelers in Petite Riviere. Nearby is the Risser’s Beach Provincial Park and several local artist and artisan shops.
Civic Address: 2 Petite Riviere Road Petite Riviere
The Maritime Painted Saltbox

Location: Lunenburg Region
A Unique Artists' Studio Featuring Artwork by Tom Alway & Peter Blaisin Petite Riviere, Nova Scotia. Using original artwork, Tom Alway & Peter Blais have introduced into the gallery a new method of creating reproductions of our images-metal prints. Using a process called dye sublimation, they now print their images on aluminum. After more than 20 years, the Painted Saltbox Gallery continues to showcase their work... now almost exclusively acrylic paintings on canvas. Their diverse client…
Beachside Pizza and Market- Seasonal
Location: Lunenburg Region
Beachside Pizza & Market is a locally owned restaurant and general store, conveniently located close to both Crescent Beach and Rissers Beach. The menu includes pizza, baked goods and fair trade coffee.
Seasonal hours.
Civic Address: 5048 Highway 331 Crescent Beach NS
https://www.restaurantji.com/ns/lahave/beachside-pizza-/
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LaHave Bakery
Location: Lahave & Area
LaHave Bakery, since opening in July 1985, has been steadfast in its mission to rise above the ordinary by embracing what was good in the past and adapting for the health and food security of the future. The first, and most important value is food. We strive to make a quality product with quality ingredients. We make everything from scratch. Our ingredient sources from Nova Scotia are farms that share our values in a respect for the land as well as animals. We want our bread to be…
Osprey’s Nest Public House
Location: Petite Riviere & Area
Tucked away in the gem of Nova Scotia’s Southern Shore - Petite Riviere! The Osprey’s Nest offers a true community pub atmosphere with a menu for every taste and a drink for every need!
Steps away from Risser’s Beach and it’s seasonal campgrounds!
Civic Address: 39 John Rieser Drive, HWY 331,Petite Rivière, NS
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Atlantic View Motel and Cottages
Location: Lunenburg Region
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 and play in the waves. Small pets…
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…
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…
MacLeod Cottages
Location: Petite Riviere & Area
Looking for a truly relaxing place to get away from the busy day to day demands of work and family? Come to MacLeod Cottages in Green Bay, just moments along the coastline from Petite Riviere, Nova Scotia. Internet access/Wi-Fi is available at MacLeod’s Canteen. Passwords are provided to guests. Guests arriving on Saturday are usually outside sitting on a picnic table in the mornings until they discover the wonderful soups, chowders, local fish, clams and scallops, pies and desserts served…
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…
Blue Rocks and Beaches
Blue Rocks is a hidden gem of the region, located just minutes out of Lunenburg. Often advertised as “Peggy’s Cove without the lighthouse”, Blue Rocks is a must-see when visiting Lunenburg area. A traditional fishing community with unique natural features, Blue Rocks is a favorite among amateur and professional artists and artisans of all types. During high tide the Old Fish House appears to be floating amidst the Atlantic Ocean and the contrast of the “blue” rocks and yellow and red…