Tips and Trips for Your Eastern Shore Stay
Sightseeing
For a nice walk with lakeside views, the rail trail is broad and graveled for walking and biking. Suitable for all skills.
For more hiking and great views, we love the Admiral Lake Loop. Search their website for trail information, wear good shoes, and be prepared to take some amazing photos at the outlooks! https://www.mta-ns.ca/
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Musquodoboit Trailway trailhead
90 Park RdFor a nice walk with lakeside views, the rail trail is broad and graveled for walking and biking. Suitable for all skills.
For more hiking and great views, we love the Admiral Lake Loop. Search their website for trail information, wear good shoes, and be prepared to take some amazing photos at the outlooks! https://www.mta-ns.ca/
Lots to do and see in the Harbour, especially in summer! The Farmer's market runs on Sundays 10-2pm (times flex with season) outside the Train station museum. Check out the food trucks, the Whistle Stop for artisan shopping, and the Sober Island Beer Garden, often with live music. A local microbrewer, The Harbour, is just down the road.
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Musquodoboit Harbour
Lots to do and see in the Harbour, especially in summer! The Farmer's market runs on Sundays 10-2pm (times flex with season) outside the Train station museum. Check out the food trucks, the Whistle Stop for artisan shopping, and the Sober Island Beer Garden, often with live music. A local microbrewer, The Harbour, is just down the road.
Walk a shimmering sand beach for 5km and hear nothing but the wind and surf. Watch the surfers (and kite surfers) or connect with the Halifax Surf School (https://www.halifaxsurfschool.com/) ahead of time to get outfitted and/or some instruction. A favourite personal addition is to stop at Uprooted Market and Cafe (https://www.uprootedmarketcafe.ca/) in the Harbour first, for a fresh-made sandwich to-go for a delicious beach picnic.
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Martinique Beach
Martinique Beach RdWalk a shimmering sand beach for 5km and hear nothing but the wind and surf. Watch the surfers (and kite surfers) or connect with the Halifax Surf School (https://www.halifaxsurfschool.com/) ahead of time to get outfitted and/or some instruction. A favourite personal addition is to stop at Uprooted Market and Cafe (https://www.uprootedmarketcafe.ca/) in the Harbour first, for a fresh-made sandwich to-go for a delicious beach picnic.
Sea Kayaking is an amazing way to see our Wild Islands and beautiful coast. Worth the drive to Tangier (35min from our location).
https://www.norsecovekayaks.com/
Norse Cove Kayak Centre Nova Scotia
18 Dewolfes RoadSea Kayaking is an amazing way to see our Wild Islands and beautiful coast. Worth the drive to Tangier (35min from our location).
https://www.norsecovekayaks.com/
Memory Lane Heritage Village
5435 Clam Harbour RdWarm and sandy and great for a beach day! Check out social media to see when the annual sandcastle competition falls!
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Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park
158 Beach RdWarm and sandy and great for a beach day! Check out social media to see when the annual sandcastle competition falls!
Taylor Head Beach
20140 Hwy 755 min from our location
https://friendsoftaylorhead.com/
35 min from our location
https://www.riveroaksgolfclub.org/
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River Oaks Golf Club
3909 NS-35735 min from our location
https://www.riveroaksgolfclub.org/
Food scene
Lupin Dining & Pantry
1196 W Petpeswick RdLocal sports bar with great offerings. Often has live music (check social media for upcoming events).
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Old No 7 Restaurant and Sports Bar
8990 Nova Scotia Trunk 7Local sports bar with great offerings. Often has live music (check social media for upcoming events).
Don't miss out on the delicious offerings from our local bakery!
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Dobbit Bakehouse
7896 Nova Scotia Trunk 7Don't miss out on the delicious offerings from our local bakery!
Market, coffee, delicious sandwiches,
Fresh -- Local -- Sustainable.
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Uprooted Market & Cafe
7992 Nova Scotia Trunk 7Market, coffee, delicious sandwiches,
Fresh -- Local -- Sustainable.
Harbour Fish N' Fries
7884 Nova Scotia Trunk 7Neighbourhoods
Just past the turn off to our location on Ostrea Lake Rd you'll find great amenities at the Head of Jeddore. Up the hill from the bowling alley is the local Sobey's grocery, NSLC, Home Hardware, and Paul's Variety (Paul-mart; they have everything!). AND the Old-Number-7 Restaurant and Bar. Slightly further up the road yet is a gas station.
Head of Jeddore
Just past the turn off to our location on Ostrea Lake Rd you'll find great amenities at the Head of Jeddore. Up the hill from the bowling alley is the local Sobey's grocery, NSLC, Home Hardware, and Paul's Variety (Paul-mart; they have everything!). AND the Old-Number-7 Restaurant and Bar. Slightly further up the road yet is a gas station.
Trips more than 1 hour from us
Where to next? 2 hours east of our location.
https://sherbrookevillage.ca/
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Sherbrooke Village
42 Main StWhere to next? 2 hours east of our location.
https://sherbrookevillage.ca/
Where to next? 5 hours from our location
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/ns/louisbourg
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Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
259 Park Service RoadWhere to next? 5 hours from our location
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/ns/louisbourg
Where to next? 1h 35 min from our location.
A day trip to Wolfville and you can see the home of Acadia University, the green of the Valley, take in the wineries, and stop at Blomidon Park to experience a taste of the Fundy Tides.
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Wolfville
Where to next? 1h 35 min from our location.
A day trip to Wolfville and you can see the home of Acadia University, the green of the Valley, take in the wineries, and stop at Blomidon Park to experience a taste of the Fundy Tides.