Off The Beaten Trail
Region: Rose Bay & Area
Welcome to Off the Beaten Trail
A pet friendly accommodation
Found on the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia, near the famous U.N.E.S.C.O Town of Lunenburg, making us a great central location.
We offer a glamping experience that will be hard to beat. Offering unique full service units, tent and RV sites. Open year round, for those who enjoy winter camping.
Near by you’ll find Sea Glass beach (aka Spindlers Beach), The Ovens Natural Park, Sand Dollar Beach, Hirtles Beach, Oxners Beach (usually peaceful), Gaff Point Hiking Trail, Indian Path Common Trails, and Kingburg beach to name a few.
For shopping locally we have The Rose Bay General Store and Bistro with NSLC Outlet. You’ll find convenience items, seasonal produce, fresh baked goods, take out and dine in eating, a great selection of imported Specialty items, and authentic Nova Scotian products. A great spot to stop on the way back from the beach for a bite to eat and supplies. We also have the Bayport Pub at the beginning of Feltzen South Road. With Great pub classics and fresh hot fish and chips, you’ll want to let them handle the cooking for a night. Look up these great places and more online for hours and specials.
Nearby attractions
- Things to Do
- Places to Eat
- Day Trips
Gaff Point
Location: Lunenburg Region
Unique, unspoiled coastline awaits! Gaff Point consists of 124 acres of marine, terrestrial and wetland ecosystems. This rugged footpath is pedestrian use only. Both sides of the point have steep cliffs; there are tidal pools where topography becomes gentler; and sand and gravel beaches along the shoreline. To access the trail head for Gaff Point, you must walk across Hirtle’s Beach. PLEASE BE ADVISED: If using GPS, the destination “Gaff Point” leads you to a private property. Type…
Hirtle’s Beach
Location: Lunenburg Region
This well known local beach is a favorite of many residents and visitors. It also acts as the “gateway” to the Gaff Point Trail system managed by the Kingsburg Coastal Conservancy and the Nature Conservancy of Canada. The District of Lunenburg maintains the parking area and washrooms at Hirtle’s Beach during the summer months. The beach itself is managed by the Province of Nova Scotia under the Beaches Act. Categorized as a living beach because the beach moves and shifts at the whim of the…
LaHave River Berry Farm
Location: Lunenburg Region
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…
Oxner’s Beach
Location: Lunenburg Region
Welcome to Oxner’s Beach, a private 63 acre beach and marsh owned by the surrounding landowners. You are encouraged to use the beach and marsh for personal recreation only – swimming, bird watching, nature walks. Do not walk or park vehicles on dunes or grasses as they provide nesting for birds and prevent the sand from shifting. No commercial enterprises allowed. Removal of materials of any kind from this area is prohibited. No vehicles over ½ ton allowed past this point. Please respect…
Pleasant Paddling
Location: Lunenburg RegionLocation: Blue Rocks & Area
At Pleasant Paddling they believe that Blue Rocks has some of the best coastline in the world. Their goal is to show you that the way to explore Nova Scotia’s amazing shoreline is by sea kayak. This destination is calm and protected from the wind making it an excellent choice for a relaxing day on the water. They offer kayak rentals to give you a chance to explore on your own or you can reserve a spot on one of their tours. All skill levels are encouraged - from people who have never seen a…
Rose Bay General Store
Location: Lunenburg Region
Rose Bay General Store and Bistro is a family-run business in Rose Bay, NS: a sweet community tucked among Hurtle’s Beach and Gaff Point Hike, the Ovens Park, Sand Dollar Beach, Kingsburg, Riverport, and Bayport. The owners have created a warm and welcoming space that reflects their German roots and country milieu, while providing every member of their diverse clientele with what they are looking for. They sell groceries, European delicacies, in-house baked goodies, locally sourced bread,…
Haresign Photo Works
Location: Lunenburg Region
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…
Kingsburg Beach
Location: Lunenburg Region
A long sheltered beach known for nice calm waves and warm waters.
Trip Advisor
Ol’ Miner Diner- Seasonal
Location: Lunenburg Region
This seasonal fully-licensed Cafe, located in Ovens Natural Park, is open to serve Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner and offers family dining in a magnificent oceanfront setting. The menu features locally sourced produce and some of the tastiest dishes on the South Shore. Specialties include renowned Fish and Chips, Chowders and daily specials. Reservations for evening dining are highly recommended as during the season you can also catch live music seven days a week! Take-out window for ice-cream…
A Day in Rose Bay
Today’s exploration begins at the Ovens Natural Park, a park that preserves the old sea caves dating back to the 1861 Gold Rush. Spend your morning kayaking along the shoreline and caves with a guide, trying your luck at panning gold on their rocky beach, and hiking the trail to see the dramatic cliffside of the caves from above. To find the Ovens Natural Park, follow the Highway 332 out of Lunenburg toward Riverport for approximately 12km until you encounter the Feltzen South Rd, turn down…