Accessible Lunenburg Region
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Explore
Spend a day on Crescent Beach (Crescent Beach Road, Crescent) driving over white sand while listening to the crashing waves. This beach is the only beach in Lunenburg Region where you are allowed to drive a vehicle directly on the sand!
Alternatively, enjoy some time outside on the flat terrain trails at Miller Point Peace Park (13905 Trunk 3, Dayspring). Smooth and level trails not only allow for a leisurely stroll, but also ensure that the trails are accessible to everybody!
Did you know that MODL loans adaptive equipment? We have a Hippocampe All-Terrain Wheelchair with beach ballon wheels and ski attachments available. Towed, pushed, or self-propelled, the Hippocampe chair offers autonomy to its user. Follow the link below to fill out our equipment loan form. It is recommended to fill out your form at least 24 hours prior to planned usage.
April through August, please bring your filled out form to 33 Leary Fraser Drive, Dayspring (MARC), Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm.
September through March, please bring your filled out form to 10 Allee Champlain Drive, Cookville (Municipal Services Building), Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm, or email your form to tissy.bolivar@modl.ca.
Dine
27 South Restaurant and Catering: +1 (902) 530-0101
Enjoy a delicious meal at 27 South Restaurant and Catering (527 Trunk 10, Cookville). This location has a paved parking lot and automatic sliding doors. The restaurant is located inside of the Best Western Plus Hotel, so please consider making a reservation!
Osprey’s Nest Public House: +1 (902) 693-6378
If dining coastal is more your style, check out the Osprey’s Nest Public House (39 John Rieser Drive, Atlantic Breezes Subdivision, Hwy 331, Petite Rivière). Although there is no paved parking, there are accessible parking spaces conveniently located near the ramp into the restaurant.
Dear Emma, Pizza & Wine Bar: +1 (902) 764-3327
Another option to check out is Dear Emma, Pizza & Wine Bar (3017 NS-332, Rose Bay). This restaurant, although having no paved parking, has a ramp that is accessible to all leading to the interior of the building.
Shop
Spend the day shopping at a few of our local farm markets! Start at Wile’s Lake Farm Market (3254 NS-325, Wileville), where you will find freshly baked treats, locally made goods, and even ice cream! This location is accessible through a paved parking lot and a flat entrance.
Next, cruise the 103 towards Hebbville, turning left at exit 14. Nearby you will find Indian Garden Farms (119 Hodge Podge Dr, Hebbville), which has operated as a family farm since 1856! This location also has paved parking and a flat entrance to the market.
If art and jewelry are more your style, try visiting Heart to Hand Studio/Gallery along the LaHave River (3440 Hwy 331, LaHave). One of the owners, Monica, tells that their “driveway, door access, and counter height were all made with accessibility in mind.”