River Ridge Common
Region: New Germany & Area
Spanning both side of the South Shore Annapolis Valley Trail, River Ridge Common offers scenic opportunities to view Indian Brook Falls and a ravine down to Ross Brook.
Phase One of this 115 acre nature park includes trails that meet accessibility guidelines and a large natural playground with features that encourage exploration, adventure and skills development.
Phase Two, coming in November 2019, will include washrooms, single track mountain bike trails, additional accessible trails, an Off Highway Vehicle pull off and picnic area next to the rail trail. Phase Three will include a lookoff and naturalized gardens.
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Indian Falls
Location: Lunenburg Region
Runs: Newburne
Length: 120 m (one way)
Duration: 15 minutes (one way)
Rules: No motorized use or bicycles. Dogs on leash.
To commemorate the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg’s 125th anniversary in 2004, Indian Falls was designated as a Municipal Park.
The park offers a picnic area, on-site privies, walking trails, rock beach and look off points.
Village Glassworks
Location: Lunenburg Region
On site at Village Glassworks, we design and craft stained glass panels, lamps, mirrors and many sun-catcher patterns. We also feature other Canadian Maritime made gifts including pottery, pewter, candles and cards.
Civic Address: 4928 Highway 10 RR#2, New Germany
2 Papa’s Restaurant
Location: Lunenburg Region
Drop in to 2 Papa’s Restaurant in New Germany for a slice of pizza for the road or a sit down dinner. Pizza, Donairs, Pasta, Salads. Home to the “World Famous Doughboys”
Open year round (closed on Mondays)
Civic Address: 5257 Highway 10 New Germany NS
Charlie’s Pizza
Location: Lunenburg Region
Charlie’s Pizza & Convenience has been serving pizza lovers in the Bridgewater area for over 15 years and offers a wide selection of delicious food in addition to their pizza.
Civic Address: 487 Upper Branch Road Upper Branch NS
Best Western Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre
Location: Lunenburg Region
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A Day in LaHave
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Beaches and more in Lunenburg Region
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Perfect Petite Riviere
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Tancook Island Adventure
Download this Itinerary A ferry ride away from the frantic pace of your city life awaits the rustic and gentle charm of Tancook Island. $7 buys you bicycle an 8 km trip across the water from Chester for a step back in time and a step closer to nature. Shaped like a fish hook and named after the Mi’kmaq word for “facing the open sea”, Tancook Island is only 3 miles long and 1.5 miles at the widest point. With only 125 year-round residents, it’s true island life, Nova Scotia-style. Choose…