We sure are proud of our home province! Between the spectacularly beautiful scenery, the fantastically delicious food, the incredible culture, the rich heritage and the oh-so-amazing music, Nova Scotia is truly the best place to live and an extraordinary place to visit. People from all over the world rave about our East Coast hospitality, and in case you haven’t heard, we’re Canada’s Ocean Playground too. So you bet we’ve got some incredible beaches, but truth be told, no matter where you are in the province, you’re never more than 6km/ 3 ¾ miles from a body of water (ocean, lake, pond) – how’s that for a fun fact!
Lunenburg is considered part of Nova Scotia’s South Shore, a region that runs from picturesque Peggy’s Cove to Barrington, the Lobster Capital of Canada. We’re right around the mid-point, which means you’re never too far away should you wish to head out for a morning, afternoon or full day trip. And if you do decide to go for a spin, we highly recommend taking the Lighthouse Route – a series of highways that run for over 360 km/ 223 ½ miles all along the coastline. That’ll take you through all kinds of communities and, as you might imagine, showcase lots of lighthouses. For a complete list of lighthouses here on the South Shore click here. If you’ve been dreaming of white sands and blue ocean waves, then be sure to check out the complete list of over 30 beaches to be found on the South Shore by clicking here.
We’re just a hop, skip and jump away from Mahone Bay with its legendary 3 Sisters (otherwise known as the 3 Churches) and just a wee bit up the road from there, you’ll find the legendary Oak Island (yes, the one with all the mystery and missing treasures). Island Tours have returned during the summer season, or you can take a tour by water with one of the stars of the TV show “The Curse of Oak Island,” as Captain Tony Sampson hosts his Salty Dog Sea Tours.
If you’re looking for the ‘big city vibes’, you’ll want to head to Halifax – the capital of Nova Scotia. It’s about an hour’s drive from Shorty’s Place and packed with all the regular big city stuff plus some pretty great sights to see, including the amazing reenactments at Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, the beautiful flowers and tremendous trees at the Halifax Public Gardens and the historically rich Maritime Museum of of the Atlantic which includes all a terrific exhibit on the Titanic. Definitely take a stroll along the Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk, and if you’re up for it – take a ride on the Halifax Harbour Hopper – a fun, fast-paced adventure by land and sea!
All you nature lovers should make tracks to Ovens Natural Park to explore their captivating sea caves and inspiring oceanside trails. For a bigger excursion head to Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site where you can “Paddle, hike, bike, camp and connect with nature and Mi’kmaw culture. Explore Mi’kmaw petroglyphs, traditional encampment areas, and canoe routes dating back thousands of years. Experience the night sky in Nova Scotia’s only Dark-Sky Preserve.”
We could go on and on but how about we just share a few more links and leave it to you to click through to wherever your heart wants to take you! Just promise to have a wonderful time.
Shubenacadie River Tidal Bore Rafting