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This 15 km trail runs between the Towns of Mahone Bay and Bridgewater and connects with the Dynamite Trail to the East and the Centennial Trail in the Town of Bridgewater to the West. Access includes hikers, bicycles, ATV’s, snowmobiles, skies, and horses.

Through a partnership with the Best Western Cookville, the Arthur Young Trail was officially opened in 2012. Arthur Young served 42 consecutive years as Councillor for the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg. The name was chosen by a student at Newcombville Elementary to recognize Councillor Young’s last year of service prior to retirement. There is ample parking at the trailhead, adjacent to the Best Western on Trunk 10 at civic number 523. At first, the trail follows a ridge high above…

Come visit the Farmer’s Market at the South Shore Waldorf School. It is conveniently located in Blockhouse just one minute from exit 11 off Hwy 103 at 64 School Road. Every Saturday 9am to 1pm from November to May! Products include: Local meats (Grass Fed Beef, Pork, Chicken), local vegetables (ALL WINTER!), premium local honey, local apples, handmade crafts & toys, Boulangerie La Vendeene bread and baked goods, Just Us! - Fair Trade Coffee. Civic Address: 64 School Road Blockhouse NS…

Curated vintage items and giftware. This shop carries a little bit of everything but specializes in treasures for the dog lover. Open everyday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Civic Address: 531 Highway 325, Blockhouse, NS Facebook Instagram

The century-old General Store that served Blockhouse and community for decades has been revived with an entirely new vision while paying homage to its venerable past. Inside you will find an unsurpassed array of local organic products and produce, spices and pantry items from around the world, locally grown seeds, fresh store-baked breads and pastries, espresso coffee and delicious meals. There’s plenty of room on Chicory Blue’s front verandah to sit with a coffee in an Adirondack chair and…

Chocolate River Yarns & Fibres is a bricks & mortar store located in Upper LaHave, NS on the Lighthouse Route, only 7 minutes from Bridgewater and close to Lunenburg and Mahone Bay. We’re 10 minutes from the LaHave Ferry on the east side of the River. They are Canada’s largest retailer of Henry’s Attic Yarns and offer an extensive range of undyed, natural yarns, spinning and weaving fibres and alpaca batts. Their stock of hand dyed and painted yarns, felting fibres, pre-felts…

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. Facebook Trip Advisor

Runs: Mahone Bay to Martins River ​Length: 10km (one way) Duration: 2 hours (one way) Rules: shared-use trail, expect to see OHV’s, skiers, bikes, snowshoers, walkers, dogs on leash, horses. This 10 km trail runs between the Chester Connection Trail to the East and the Bay to Bay and Adventure Trails in the Town of Mahone Bay. Facebook

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…

At Lahave River Berry Farm, in Nova Scotia, Chris & Melissa Berry grow a little bit of everything and a lot of organic haskap berries. They follow a philosophy that plants can be grown organically without the use of any chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. It is all about the health of the soil. Their mission is growing healthy, nutrient rich, natural, organic food, beautiful flowers, shrubs, and trees. They started in 2013 and have been steadily growing ever since! In addition…

Ma Bell’s COUNTRY CONDIMENTS is a small food business, operated by Meredith Bell, on a scenic four acres overlooking Little Mush-a-mush Lake in the community of Middle New Cornwall, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia. Meredith shares her passion for food — from farm to table — in many ways. Ma Bell’s Country Condiments products are only one of the ways she hopes to inspire others to participate in an edible adventure.Once you have tasted Ma Bell’s Country Condiments, there is no going back.…

The Municipal Activity and Recreation Complex in Dayspring, better known as the MARC, is a year round outdoor recreation facility free for public usage. With 100 acres of open space, including fields, woods, ponds, and trails, the MARC is perfect for flying a kite, having a picnic, stargazing, and more! You can even book a softball field for a friendly game of ball. In the winter, the MARC is used for cross country skiing, skating, and tobogganing. With so many offerings, the MARC is ideal to…

A seasonal privately owned 190-acre pristine reserve of coastal forestry. Admission Charged. Some of the highlights of the park are the unique sea caves, coastal walk, gold panning on Cunard’s beach, the miner’s museum, kayaking, nightly entertainment by the fire, the annual Chapin Music Festival and some fantastic camping! Come for the day, or stay for a while and rent a cabin or bring your camper/tent. You won’t want to leave. Facebook Trip Advisor Civic Address: 326 Ovens Road, Feltzen…