Guidebook for Springfield
Food Scene
Delicious food! Gastropub style, the indoor seating area is rather small and warm in the summer (no air-conditioning?); however, they have a deck with lovely views and the food does not disappoint!!
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Salt Shaker Deli
124 Montague StDelicious food! Gastropub style, the indoor seating area is rather small and warm in the summer (no air-conditioning?); however, they have a deck with lovely views and the food does not disappoint!!
If you just don't feel like cooking but don't want to travel too far for a restaurant, Vittles is probably the closest. This is a take-out style dinner. The atmosphere could be improved, but the food is good if you are looking for simple fair! Our favourites include the club sandwich, vittles western, and certainly the milkshakes!! Beware that this place can be booming at times (lots of cottagers and New Ross locals enjoy Vittles!), and the service can be slow (we often call ahead to place our order :) )
Vittles cafe
4821-4831 NS-12If you just don't feel like cooking but don't want to travel too far for a restaurant, Vittles is probably the closest. This is a take-out style dinner. The atmosphere could be improved, but the food is good if you are looking for simple fair! Our favourites include the club sandwich, vittles western, and certainly the milkshakes!! Beware that this place can be booming at times (lots of cottagers and New Ross locals enjoy Vittles!), and the service can be slow (we often call ahead to place our order :) )
This spot is famous to the locals for their burgers and their ice-cream! If you plan to go to the zoo, stop here for a treat before heading back to the cottage :) (Small eat-in area but largely takeout)
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Jonny's Cookhouse
4287 Evangeline TrailThis spot is famous to the locals for their burgers and their ice-cream! If you plan to go to the zoo, stop here for a treat before heading back to the cottage :) (Small eat-in area but largely takeout)
If you are in Wolfville, I highly recommend this little crepe bistro famous to the locals! They are all popular, but favourites in our house include "Hangover Cure," "The Mexican," and "Fruit Medley."
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The Naked Crepe Bistro Inc
402 Main StIf you are in Wolfville, I highly recommend this little crepe bistro famous to the locals! They are all popular, but favourites in our house include "Hangover Cure," "The Mexican," and "Fruit Medley."
This tag shows Union Street, but I was trying to tag the Union Street Cafe. Great local food- try the wonton nachos! They also have live music some nights.
Union Street
Union StreetThis tag shows Union Street, but I was trying to tag the Union Street Cafe. Great local food- try the wonton nachos! They also have live music some nights.
Green Elephant Cafe
687 Main StGreat lattes, treats, waffles, sandwiches, etc!
Parks & Nature
This is an easy hike (we did it with our 2 year old), with some interesting caves and breathtaking views! There is also a public pool onsite, so feel free to take your bathing suit :)
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Ovens Natural Park
326 Ovens RoadThis is an easy hike (we did it with our 2 year old), with some interesting caves and breathtaking views! There is also a public pool onsite, so feel free to take your bathing suit :)
About 4 hours total (up and back), with iconic views at the top!
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Cape Split Trailhead
About 4 hours total (up and back), with iconic views at the top!
Arts & Culture
This is a cool take on a museum! If you have little ones I definitely recommend it! They can make a small craft in the old school house, sample a baked good in the old farm house, visit the farm animals, and take a horse-and-wagon ride :)
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Ross Farm Museum
4568 NS-12This is a cool take on a museum! If you have little ones I definitely recommend it! They can make a small craft in the old school house, sample a baked good in the old farm house, visit the farm animals, and take a horse-and-wagon ride :)
Entertainment & Activities
Oaklawn Farm Zoo
1007 Ward RdThe best zoo in Nova Scotia!! :)
Sightseeing
The Lookoff
Beautiful views of the valley!
Essentials
This is close to the cottage and has all the essentials- gas, laundry facilities, milk and eggs, ice cream bars, etc. (Note: the tag on the map is misleading. This is actually located about 1 km east of Lakeside Dr, towards New Ross).
Borden's In The Woods
1225 East Dalhousie RoadThis is close to the cottage and has all the essentials- gas, laundry facilities, milk and eggs, ice cream bars, etc. (Note: the tag on the map is misleading. This is actually located about 1 km east of Lakeside Dr, towards New Ross).