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VISITOR & ACTIVITY GUIDE 2020-21 NOVA SCOTIA’S South Shore novascotia.com/southshore BARRINGTONMUNICIPALITY.COM 2.5 hours from Halifax, 2 hours from Digby & less than an hour from Yarmouth, Exits 29 & 30 on Hwy 103 novascotia.com/southshore • 3 See the Best of the South Shore from the Best possible angles. The Best vantage point to begin exploring the South Shore is from the comfort and modern convenience of Best Western Plus Bridgewater and Liverpool. Fill up on our hot breakfast before heading out to paddle, bike, golf, whale watch, wine taste, or hike at Keji Seaside. You could poke around local galleries, explore UNESCO sites, or stretch out on one of our many pristine beaches. Be sure and eat your fill of fresh, local seafood before heading back to our spacious rooms. Just park, unwind, swim, sleep, wake up, and go at it again from the BEST angles. • Free HOT breakfast • Free wifi • Indoor pool • Pets welcome • Fitness Centre Best Western Plus Best Western Plus Liverpool Hotel & Bridgewater Hotel & Conference Centre Conference Centre Liverpool, Nova Scotia Bridgewater, Nova Scotia 1.877.354.2377 1.877.665.0101 bestwesternliverpool.com bestwesternbridgewater.com Guide South Shore 2020 CONTENTS Dark Skies at Kejimkujik Photo: Parks Canada/Jerry Black All photos courtesy of Tourism Nova Scotia unless otherwise indicated. On the cover: Lobster Trap Tree, Cape Sable Island Photo: Ken Chetwynd novascotia.com/southshore • 5 Guide South Shore 2020 6 New Trail atKejimkujik Trail New •novascotia.com/southshore Photo: Parks Canada / Nicole Boutilier Guide South Shore 2020 Whynot Adventure Photo: Submitted WELCOME The vibe of Nova Scotia’s South Shore is undeniably contagious. You will be kissed by the sun, immersed in the ocean, tickled by the wind, nourished by our seafood, and energized by the smiles of each passerby. Home to the “Lobster Capital of Canada” and rated one of the top coastal destinations by National Geographic Traveler, you will discover a coastline rich in sandy beaches, working fishing ports, World Heritage Sites, and historic lighthouses. Whether you are arriving on the ferry in Yarmouth, or exploring via Halifax, you will have the opportunity to explore the scenic Lighthouse Route to discover the best of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to offer you this comprehensive visitor guide to help you make the most of your time along our shore. Welcome to our region. Explore, sip, savour, and stay a while. Our region boasts four distinct seasons, Spring, Summer, Fall and Lobster, offering unique experiences and outdoor adventures. Our weather is moderate. Daily temperatures fluctuate according to proximity to the ocean. We hope you will experience your best adventures and make lasting memories on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Our tourism website, novascotia.com/southshore, is packed with attractions, festivals and events, outdoor adventures, getaways, and places to eat and drink. We’d love to hear from you! Join the chatter by checking out our social media pages. Stay up-to-date and browse through videos and photos and be sure to use #novascotiasouthshore and #lobstercrawl to share your experiences. novascotiasouthshore & novascotialobstercrawl @LucyLobsterNS @visitnovascotiasouthshore Nova Scotia South Shore Tourism Thank you to South Shore Tourism Co-operative partners for contributing to this guide. novascotia.com/southshore • 7 Guide South Shore 2020 GENERAL INFORMATION Sandhills Beach South Shore Tourism Tourism Nova Scotia (TNS) If you have feedback about this guide or 902-798-6700 your experiences in our region, contact [email protected] [email protected]. novascotia.com Visitor Information Centres Lunenburg Municipality of Chester 11 Blockhouse Hill Road 902-634-8100 Multiple Tourism Ambassadors locations. tourismchester.ca Mahone Bay Barrington 165 Edgewater Street 2447 Highway 3 902-624-6151 902-637-2015 Peggy’s Cove Town of Bridgewater & 109 Peggy’s Point Road District of Lunenburg 902-823-2253 125 Cornwall Road Shelburne 902-530-4677 43 Dock Street Caledonia 902-875-4547 9874 Highway 8 Most Visitor Information Centres are open from 902-682-2470 mid-May to mid-October (subject to change). Clark’s Harbour For more information call the above numbers or 2634 Highway 330 1-800-565-0000 or visit novascotia.com. 902-745-258 Halifax Waterfront Nova Scotia Halifax Webcams 902-424-4248 Peek through our window on Nova Scotia Liverpool Webcams. Visit novascotiawebcams.com seven-days-a-week, 24-hours-a-day all 32 Henry Hensey Drive year long to see locations all along the 902-354-5421 South Shore. Webcam sites include: Cape Lockeport Sable Island, Chester Ferry, Chester Golf Club, Chester Harbour, Chester Yacht Club, 157 Locke Street Liverpool, Lunenburg Harbour, Peggy’s Cove 902-656-3123 Lighthouse, Peggy’s Cove Village, Sandy Point Lighthouse, Shelburne Harbour, Tancook Island Wharf, White Point Beach, and White 8 • novascotia.com/southshore Point Golf Course. Lunenburg Walking Tour Guide South Shore 2020 CHART YOUR COURSE Approximate touring distances along scenic route Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia / Wally Hayes Halifax to Liverpool ....................................................................................... 148 km ............................1 hr 30 mins Halifax to New Ross .........................................................................................90 km ............................1 hr Halifax to Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site....... ............................................................................. 163 km ............................1 hr 55 min Halifax to Peggy’s Cove ..................................................................................45 km ............................45 mins Peggy’s Cove to Chester ..............................................................................100 km ............................1 hr Chester to Mahone Bay ..................................................................................25 km ............................25 mins Peggy’s Cove to Mahone Bay ...................................................................120 km ............................1 hr 25 mins Mahone Bay to Lunenburg .............................................................................11 km ............................10 mins Lunenburg to Liverpool ..................................................................................75 km ............................1 hr Liverpool to Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site... ................................................................................... 68 km ............................55 mins Liverpool to Shelburne ................................................................................... 64 km ............................45 mins Shelburne to Barrington .................................................................................34 km ............................25 mins Barrington to Clark’s Harbour ................................................................... 20 km ............................20 mins Clark’s Harbour to Shag Harbour .............................................................22 km ............................20 mins 12 UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere 10 Ross Farm Maitland Museum Bridge Kejimkujik National Park 14 and National Historic Site Head of of Canada McGowan St. Margaret’s Caledonia Hubbards Bay Lake Fish 103 Tobeatic Wilderness Area Hatchery Wile Carding Mill Museum Mahone Bay Chester Ferry Bridgewater Blandford Kejimkujik Big Tancook Scenic Drive 3 Island Greenfield Peggy’s Halifax DesBrisay Lunenburg Fisheries Cove Museum Ferry Museum William 8 103 UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Nova Southwest UNESCO of the Atlantic E. DeGarthe Memorial Perkins House Risser’s Ross-Thomson Port Beach Atlantic Ocean House and Store Museum Medway Museum Liverpool Shelburne Queens Port Joli County 3 Museum 103 White South Shore Point Lower Charlesville 3 Barrington Woods Shag Kejimkujik Thomas Harbour Harbour National Park Lockeport Raddall Barrington Seaside Park Cape Sable I. Woolen Mill Clark’s Museum & Harbour The Old Meeting Cape Sable House Museum novascotia.com/southshore • 9 BLUENOSE II Guide PEGGY’S COVE OAK ISLAND South Shore 2020 Nova Scotia’s world-famous sailing ambassador Bluenose II, a replica of the original schooner depicted on the The most-photographed in Canadian dime, has drawn Istock/Adwo Canada, this iconic white- thousands of visitors to the The Oak Island mystery refers to and-red lighthouse lashed Lunenburg waterfront. You stories of buried treasure and by sea spray proudly marks can experience the iconic ship unexplained objects. Explore the entrance to the sheltered yourself with a two-hour cruise Oak Island, where one of the cove that’s filled with gently when she’s in port. world’s most famous mysteries bobbing fishing boats. It’s awaits. Tours must be booked a Nova Scotian image for online ahead of time, as access every visitor’s photo album. to the island is otherwise It’s postcard-perfect, even prohibited due to the ongoing shrouded in mist. treasure hunt. TOP ICONIC7 LAN DMARKS 10 • novascotia.com/southshore BLACK LOYALIST Guide HERITAGE CENTRE South Shore ROSS FARM MUSEUM 2020 Enjoy the view of Birchtown Bay CRESCENT BEACHES when you climb up the Shaw Turret, which commemorates all Black Loyalist communities. Visit the Lindsay Gallery for a Step back in time at Ross Farm multimedia presentation of Museum and explore 60 acres the Black Loyalist Journey from of rolling farmland to discover Africa to