Angela’s guidebook
Things to experience
while booking this spot can be challenging as the demand is quite high - the value for the day pass is great!
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SENSEA Nordic Spa
40 Sensëa Rdwhile booking this spot can be challenging as the demand is quite high - the value for the day pass is great!
one of my favourite beaches - early morning walks are the best. watch the tides for best beach experience.
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Bachman's Beach
2 Peninsula Roadone of my favourite beaches - early morning walks are the best. watch the tides for best beach experience.
fabulous beach to walk and listen to the waves - the water is much more vibrant than local beaches. Also can access the Gaff Point trail at the end of the beach.
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Hirtle’s Beach
Hirtle Beach Roadfabulous beach to walk and listen to the waves - the water is much more vibrant than local beaches. Also can access the Gaff Point trail at the end of the beach.
another great beach - if your driving down the south shore!
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Rissers Beach Provincial Park
5366 Highway 331another great beach - if your driving down the south shore!
About a 10-minute drive from Lunenburg along the scenic southern shore, is the old fishing village of Blue Rocks. The picturesque little harbor is almost completely free of commercial incursions, apart from a general store and an artist's studio or two. For cycling, hiking or especially kayaking this quaint fishing area offers stunning ocean vistas.
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Blue Rocks
About a 10-minute drive from Lunenburg along the scenic southern shore, is the old fishing village of Blue Rocks. The picturesque little harbor is almost completely free of commercial incursions, apart from a general store and an artist's studio or two. For cycling, hiking or especially kayaking this quaint fishing area offers stunning ocean vistas.
Crescent Beach
1 Crescent Beach Roadbeautiful long sandy beach - cars are actually permitted to drive on this beach!
nice little hidden gem close to home - beach is rocky - but on a hot sunny day you cant beat the views
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Second Peninsula Provincial Park
781 Second Peninsula Rdnice little hidden gem close to home - beach is rocky - but on a hot sunny day you cant beat the views
Guided kayak tours leave from both Blue Rocks and Mahone Bay, where there are also kayak rentals for exploring independently.
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Pleasant Paddling
245 The Point RdGuided kayak tours leave from both Blue Rocks and Mahone Bay, where there are also kayak rentals for exploring independently.
The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival is a 4 day music festival from August 4-7th 2022! Get your toes tappin’, grab your camera and get ready for four days of folk music fun for the whole family! Some of the best artists representing traditional and contemporary folk music, from both near and far, will grace stages throughout picturesque Lunenburg. Between salty breezes and sweet harmonies, you will quickly discover why we’re Nova Scotia’s longest running folk music festival.
Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival
125 Montague StThe Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival is a 4 day music festival from August 4-7th 2022! Get your toes tappin’, grab your camera and get ready for four days of folk music fun for the whole family! Some of the best artists representing traditional and contemporary folk music, from both near and far, will grace stages throughout picturesque Lunenburg. Between salty breezes and sweet harmonies, you will quickly discover why we’re Nova Scotia’s longest running folk music festival.
The best spot on the shore for your biking needs and also offer rentals for your stay!
Sweet Ride Cycling
523 Main StThe best spot on the shore for your biking needs and also offer rentals for your stay!
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. Mostly flat, perfect or cycling/walking.
Bay to Bay Trail
Bay to Bay TrailA 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. Mostly flat, perfect or cycling/walking.
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.
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Ovens Natural Park
326 Ovens RoadA 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.
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
Gaff Point Trail
Gaff Point TrailUnique, 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
Cape LaHave Adventures
14 Bells Cove Rda great day out on the inlets of Lahave
City/town information
Mahone Bay
very welcoming town with incredible ocean views
wonderful walking town, although a bit hilly, with significant history, offers plenty of interesting food options, and stunning ocean vistas
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Lunenburg
wonderful walking town, although a bit hilly, with significant history, offers plenty of interesting food options, and stunning ocean vistas
Food scene
love the vibe in this little spot - tapas and cocktails are delicious. Makes a nice "Pre" dinner spot or simply a place to have light fare if you've overindulged at lunch !
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Bar Salvador
125 Montague Streetlove the vibe in this little spot - tapas and cocktails are delicious. Makes a nice "Pre" dinner spot or simply a place to have light fare if you've overindulged at lunch !
The best fish tacos and homemade fries!! The menu offerings are pretty diverse and consistently served with great flavour and care by the two owners Harmony and Paul! Can get busy at peak times and no reservations are taken.
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Oh My Cod!
567 Main StThe best fish tacos and homemade fries!! The menu offerings are pretty diverse and consistently served with great flavour and care by the two owners Harmony and Paul! Can get busy at peak times and no reservations are taken.
A very busy spot in Lunenburg! Broad menu with local seafood, gourmet pizzas and friendly staff...little bit of a bar scene if you need to wait for a table! dont take reservations but are excellent at calling you when a table is ready!
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Salt Shaker Deli
124 Montague StA very busy spot in Lunenburg! Broad menu with local seafood, gourmet pizzas and friendly staff...little bit of a bar scene if you need to wait for a table! dont take reservations but are excellent at calling you when a table is ready!
local favorite in Mahone Bay. The outdoor patio offers great ocean views ! interesting menu options with everything from seafood to vegetarian fare. Reservations are recommended in the evenings.
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Rebecca's Restaurant
249 Edgewater Stlocal favorite in Mahone Bay. The outdoor patio offers great ocean views ! interesting menu options with everything from seafood to vegetarian fare. Reservations are recommended in the evenings.
This long-time hangout with nautical decor offers classic pub grub, a full bar & dart boards. If you watch The Sinner on Netflix this pub was used in season 4!
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The Knot Pub
4 Dufferin StThis long-time hangout with nautical decor offers classic pub grub, a full bar & dart boards. If you watch The Sinner on Netflix this pub was used in season 4!
a local favourite in Chester with healthy food and unique grocery offerings across the street in their sister store The Kiwi Pantry - perfect for charcuterie boards or appetizers on the beach !!
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The Kiwi Cafe
19 Pleasant Sta local favourite in Chester with healthy food and unique grocery offerings across the street in their sister store The Kiwi Pantry - perfect for charcuterie boards or appetizers on the beach !!
The most amazing authentic French bakery in Mahone Bay! Breads, pastries, Devine croissants and more! take on a picnic or if your planning breakfasts int he cabin, make a stop here !!
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Boulangerie La Vendéenne
500 NS-325The most amazing authentic French bakery in Mahone Bay! Breads, pastries, Devine croissants and more! take on a picnic or if your planning breakfasts int he cabin, make a stop here !!
A seasonal restaurant, the Beach Pea serves unique, elegant dishes made from premium, local products.
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The Beach Pea Kitchen & Bar
128 Montague StA seasonal restaurant, the Beach Pea serves unique, elegant dishes made from premium, local products.
The Half Shell Oyster Bar in Old Town Lunenburg features a menu that is hyper-focused on local seafood. Oysters are just the start. The oyster bar serves any seafood dish you could desire from ceviche to mussels and from paella to lobster rolls. All of our dishes are prepared with the freshest fish.
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The Half Shell Oysters & Seafood
108 Montague StThe Half Shell Oyster Bar in Old Town Lunenburg features a menu that is hyper-focused on local seafood. Oysters are just the start. The oyster bar serves any seafood dish you could desire from ceviche to mussels and from paella to lobster rolls. All of our dishes are prepared with the freshest fish.
A brewery and tap room with the best view of Lunenburg situated at the end of the harbour! Check out their website to see if they have any scheduled concerts during your stay!
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Lightship Brewery
93 Tannery RoadA brewery and tap room with the best view of Lunenburg situated at the end of the harbour! Check out their website to see if they have any scheduled concerts during your stay!
If you dont feel like making your own coffee check out this spot!
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No 9 Coffee Bar
135 Montague StIf you dont feel like making your own coffee check out this spot!
stop in for a break in your sightseeing for a coffee and fabulous baked goods in the heart of Mahone Bay
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The Barn Coffee & Social House
458 Main Ststop in for a break in your sightseeing for a coffee and fabulous baked goods in the heart of Mahone Bay
The Quarterdeck Resort
5 Lighthouse Rtebeautiful location on the ocean
necessities
closest larger town on the LaHave river - pretty much has all your shopping needs
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Bridgewater
closest larger town on the LaHave river - pretty much has all your shopping needs
Sightseeing
The second oldest Anglican church in North America, St. John's is one of the most outstanding examples of the Carpenter Gothic style in North America. What you see today is a meticulous reconstruction after the church was nearly destroyed by fire in 2001.
St. John's Anglican Church
64 Townsend StThe second oldest Anglican church in North America, St. John's is one of the most outstanding examples of the Carpenter Gothic style in North America. What you see today is a meticulous reconstruction after the church was nearly destroyed by fire in 2001.
Sightseeing must if you want to be in a kayak either on your own or with a guide!
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Pleasant Paddling
245 The Point RdSightseeing must if you want to be in a kayak either on your own or with a guide!
Porady dla podróżnych
Poruszanie się po okolicy
Mercers cab service
If you need a cab in the evening, Bobby Mercer is a local legend. Phone # 9025290232