Gryphon Hill Farms
Region: Lunenburg Region
Gryphon Hill Farms located in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, was purchased by the current owners in late 2012. At the time the property had no formal name, was a mere 300m wide, and spanned approximately 1.6km in length. It is, accessible by well travelled gravel roads called Big Lots and Hirtle Road, at either end of the property.
Thirty acres of the property included an active albeit tired Christmas tree operation on Hirtle road. The remaining property consisted of cut over forest, two natural spruce / hemlock stands, and the site of an old farmstead that was completley taken over by an impenetrable forest of alders on Big Lots road. It took two years to clear away the alders in order to expose what remained of the farmstead. The foundation ruins of a house, barn and possibly one other outbuilding consisted predominantely of cut granite blocks. There was a field, and what may have been old cattle trails. There was also a small old apple orchard.
Fast forward to the present, there are three enterprises that the owners are currently engaged in, Christmas trees, a developing sugarbush for maple syruping, and a small Haskap (honeyberry) berry orchard.
Civic Address: 165 Hirtle Road Whynotts Settlement NS
Nearby attractions
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Bay to Bay Trail
Location: Lunenburg Region
Runs: Mahone Bay to Lunenburg
Length: 10 km (one way)
Duration: 2 hours (one way)
Rules: shared-use trail, expect to see OHV’s, bikes, skiers, snowshoers, walkers, dogs on leash, horses.
Parking is available at access points along the trail.
Crabapple Creek Crafts & Gifts
Location: Lunenburg Region
Visit us in the beautiful country and enjoy our displays and items which change weekly, with new items arriving several times a week. It’s a fun place to hang out with your girlfriends over a coffee and a piece of our famous cheesecake.
Check our website for hours of operation.
Civic Address: 3360 Barss Corner Road Parkdale NS
Fabulous Attic
Here at the Fabulous Attic, we offer a wide variety of home decor items, refurbished furniture, antiques, gifts, crafts made from driftwood and other natural materials and much more. We are a small shop, 2 km south on Hwy 331 from LaHave Bakery.
Civic Address: 3839 Highway 331 Dublin Shore NS
Halifax and Southwest Railway Museum
Location: Lunenburg Region
Located on the outskirts of historic Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, the Halifax & Southwestern Railway Museum is dedicated to preserving the rich railroading heritage of the area.
Civic Address: 11188 Highway 3 Centre NS
Parkdale Maplewood Museum
Location: Lunenburg Region
Located inland from the Lighthouse Trail on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, this museum has a wealth of local heritage to share with you. Take a walk through the Museum and Heritage gardens to see how the ancestors of our communities lived. From the Country Store to the Library to the Cobbler’s Shop, they show how the people of yesteryear survived and flourished.
Civic Address: 3005 Barss Corner Road Maplewood NS
Second Peninsula Provincial Park
Location: Lunenburg Region
This large scenic picnic park on the ocean has tables scattered under a stand of spruce and fir trees and can easily accommodate group picnics. Access to cobble beach.
Located between Mahone Bay and Lunenburg,
Civic address: 781 Second Peninsula Road, Second Peninsula.
Boulangerie La Vendeenne
Location: Lunenburg Region
Our mission is to offer our customers French authentic organic breads and viennoiseries using traditional artisanal baking methods. Our commitment to delivering fresh certified organic breads is matched with our desire to support the environment from beginning to end, offering healthy food, using high quality ingredients, following organic standards and procedures and supporting local farmers.
Civic Address: 500 Highway 325 Blockhouse NS
Little Red Barn Restaurant
Location: Lunenburg Region
Only the freshest ingredients go into our Pizza, Pasta and Oven Baked Subs. Serving up the following:
Old Fashioned Oven-Baked Subs
Pizza
Spaghetti
Lasagna
“Delly” Cakes
Cookies
Sticky Buns
Civic Address: 3099 Highway 325 Wileville NS
Old Black Forest Cafe and Gasthof
Location: Lunenburg Region
Authentic German Food since 1998.
Civic Address: 10117 Highway 3 Martins Brook NS
Wiles Lake Farm Market- Cafe- Seasonal
Location: Lunenburg Region
We have a unique combination of greenhouses, farm market, cafe, market kitchen and bakery. A great spot to enjoy locally grown produce from our farm and others in the area, get some freshly baked bread and sweets, comfort food to take home from our kitchen and shop for flowers for your garden. We now have a Market Cafe where we serve breakfast sandwiches and lunch until 4 pm daily. Great coffee too!
Civic Address: 3254 Highway 325 Wileville NS
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…
Bayview Pines Country Inn
Location: Lunenburg Region
Welcome to our charming seaside Inn with lovely views over Mahone Bay. Kayak or sail among the islands, hike the trails, cycle the quiet roads, or simply relax and enjoy the scenery. A peaceful place with comfortable, spacious rooms all with ocean views and decks to enjoy.
Civic Address: 678 Oakland Road Mahone Bay NS
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 center 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. Whether traveling on business or pleasure, the BEST…
LaHave River Campground
Location: Lunenburg Region
Lahave River Campground is centrally located in the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia, near Lunenburg, Mahone Bay and Bridgewater. A short drive to the scenic Annapolis Valley as well. Luc & Angela (along with the friendly campers), invite you to come camp with us in Newburne this summer! We offer you fun camping at our secluded 16 acre riverside campground. Located in Newburne on the north branch of the Lahave River, we lie at the foot of a hill 250m (700 ft.) away from the highway, so…
Lily Front Motel & Cottages
Location: Lunenburg Region
Featuring free WiFi and a hot tub, Lily Front Motel & Cottages offers pet-friendly accommodations in Lunenburg. Free private parking is available on site.
Each room is equipped with a TV. Certain rooms feature a sitting area where you can relax. Certain rooms include views of the sea or garden. Each room has a private bathroom equipped with a bathtub or shower.
Civic Address: 693 Masons Beach Road First South NS
Little Lake Campground
Location: Lunenburg Region
Our Weekends are always full of fun with many activities.
Check out our website for more information and amenities.
Civic Address: 11677 Highway Centre NS
The New-Found Guest House
Location: Lunenburg Region
The New-Found Guest House is located approximately 45 minutes from Halifax - Nova Scotia’s capital, 5 minutes from scenic Mahone Bay and 10 minutes from historic Lunenburg - home of the Bluenose. This completely renovated loft suite is a fully-equipped, self-contained unit. It has two double beds, a writing desk, a sofa, a rocker recliner and satellite television in the loft area. On the main level, there is a separate four-piece bathroom, a bright sitting area with a sofa and several chairs…
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Beaches and more in Lunenburg Region
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Exploring in Lunenburg Region
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Family Fun in Lunenburg Region
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Perfect Petite Riviere
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Tancook Island Adventure
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