Riverport Inn
Region: Rose Bay & Area
Built in 1906, The Myrtle Hotel was created to meet the needs of Riverport’s booming fishing industry. Located in a protected bay, it was ideal for serving both fishermen and later, rum-running sea captains who were willing to help circumvent American prohibition.
In 2020, The Myrtle Hotel was reborn as The Riverport Inn B&B, an adult only accommodation which includes a dining room, salon, sitting room and a guest-only private Myrtle Bar, all echoing the Inn’s original speakeasy vibe and history. Warm hospitality welcomes discerning guests, providing an easy, comfortable and memorable stay.
Rich in history yet energetic and vital, Riverport is located within minutes of beautiful public beaches, such as Sand Dollar, Oxners, Hirtle’s Beach and Gaff Point Hike. Stop in at the Rose Bay General Store and Bistro for provisions or spend a little longer and enjoy a delightful meal. The LaHave ferry within sight and minutes, is the gateway east to Rissers, Crescent and Cherry Hill Beaches, and the LaHave Bakery, the West Dublin Market and beloved Ploughman’s Lunch.
Other nearby destinations include the Ovens Natural Park and the UNESCO Heritage town of Lunenburg. Slightly longer drives take you to Bridgewater, Mahone Bay, or Halifax, for a city fix. Riverport is roughly 90 minutes from the Halifax International Airport.
Nearby attractions
- Things to Do
- Places to Eat
- Day Trips
Bay to Bay Trail
Location: Lunenburg Region
A 10 km trail along the “Lunenburg Spur” that connects the Towns of Lunenburg and Mahone Bay. Also a short 1 km section from the end of the Back Harbour Trail in Lunenburg to Garden Lots.
Access includes hikers, bicycles, ATV’s, snowmobiles, skies, and horses. Parking is available at access points along the trail.
Chocolate River Yarns & Fibres
Location: Lunenburg Region
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…
Dynamite Trail
Location: Lunenburg Region
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.
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Indian Path Common
Location: Lunenburg Region
Length: (all one way)
Green Trail: 2.0 km
Blue Trail: 0.5 km
Yellow Trail: 30 min
Rules: no motorized use or bicycles
Trailhead civic address: 365 Fish Peddler Road
Notes: Monitored and maintained by Indian Path Common Committee.
Indian Path Common has three recreational hiking trails with access and parking on Fish Peddler’s Road which branches off Indian Path Road from Route 332.
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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…
Ovens Natural Park
Location: Lunenburg Region
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…
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,…
Blue Rocks
Location: Lunenburg Region
A small village about a six minute drive from the Town of Lunenburg. The little community of Blue Rocks is advertised as “Lunenburg’s answer to Peggy’s Cove”. Still a working fishing village with blue slate rocks on the edge of the ocean making it an artisan and photographers muse. The fish shack sitting in the water is the most photographed building in the county.
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Exotic Fruit Nursery
Location: Lunenburg Region
Exotic Fruit Nursery is a small and unique organic nursery business located on our 33 sunny acres in Lunenburg on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. We specialize in the sourcing, sale, propagation, and growing of hardy uncommon and easy-to-care-for fruit trees and other unusual edible fruit and perennial plants suited for the climate of the South Shore. Everything we do at our nursery is guided by sustainability and permaculture principles.…
Henkelart Studio
Location: Lunenburg Region
A Canadian artist who uses acrylics to create whimsical, surreal, and stylized acrylic pours!
"Heather has an ability to create art that draws you in. Her work is thoughtful and creative." - Anonymous Business Reviewer
Civic Address: 12337 Hwy 3, Rhodes Corner, NS, B4V 5M9
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…
Rose Bay General Store & Bistro
Location: Rose Bay & Area
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 aim 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… European delicacies, in-house baked goodies, locally sourced bread, produce, meats, eggs, beer, wine, and spirits,…
Blue Hog Gallery Food Stand
Location: Blue Rocks & Area
Blue Hog Gallery Food Stand is located in one of the most spectacular settings. An area well known to artists who want to capture the essence of Nova Scotia.
Located in the heart of beautiful Blue Rocks - a coastal town located just down the road from Lunenburg (UNESCA World Heritage Site).
Civic Address: 1241 Blue Rocks Road Blue Rocks NS
Boulangerie La Vendeenne
Location: Lunenburg Region
Quality Ingredients, Slow Fermented And Artisanal Craftsmanship. Baking The Way Nature Intended Us To Do. We love baking and delighting our customers. Our day starts when your ends, and we bake through the night to deliver fresh, crusty bread and buttery pastries for the next day. The way our customers react to the smell of our freshly baked products, and always coming for more is both humbling and satisfying. For us, baking with love is much more than a slogan! We take great care…
Chicory Blue General Store
Location: Blockhouse & Area
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. Our bakery is at the heart of our General Store operation with fresh baked goods being prepared daily.…
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…
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…
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…