2004 REGISTER www.nsbedandbreakfast.com 1 ’ve been told We we have the best seafood chowder in the Maritimes! LE GABRIEL RESTAURANT Seafood – Acadian Dishes Unsurpassed Acadian hospitality and cuisine. The dining room offers seating for 125 people, and many traditional dishes. Enjoy our fresh local seafood, sizzling steaks, fresh baked bread and sinfully delicious desserts. Watch for our specials on fresh lobster and crab. • Non Smoking • Fully Licensed • Air Conditioning • Bilingual Service Cheticamp, Cabot Trail • Tel: (902) 224-3685 • Fax: (902) 224-1178 Website: www.legabriel.com TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST IN SWISS CUISINE AT RESTAURANT LE CAVEAU. FOR MORE CASUAL DINING, ENJOY A A PLACE MEAL OUTSIDE ON THE PERGOLA OR JUST RELAX WITH A FLAVOUR WITH A GLASS OF OUR AWARD WINNING WINE. COMPLETE YOUR VISIT WITH A STOP BY THE WINE ALL ITS OWN. SHOP AND A STROLL AROUND THE BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED GROUNDS. WINNER OF THE 2002 TIANS TOURISM SERVICES AWARD 3KM EAST OF WOLFVILLE. TEL. 902 542 1753 FAX. 902 542 0060 “…a splendour comparable to the great wineries of the world.” TOLL FREE. 1 866 GPWINES WWW.GRANDPREWINES.NS.CA Studio tours • Gift wrapping • Bridal registry • Lay-away (VS/MC) 9 Pottery Lane, Antigonish, NS B2G 2Y9 Tel: 902-863-6970 Fax: 902-863-8170 [email protected] www.lyncharm.com Glooscap Trail Learn about the Mi’kmaq legend of Glooscap, visit the Anne Murray Centre, tour a coal mine and spend your days in the great outdoors Glooscap Trail enjoying the fossil cliffs. — page 19 Evangeline Trail Experience this scenic trail with its apple orchards, historic sites and local festivals and Evangeline quaint little villages. Trail — page 9 Ferry to Saint John Glooscap Trail Evangeline Trail Ferrys to Maine Lighthouse Route Metro Halifa Founded in 1749, history awa capital of Nova Scotia. Tour C Halifax Dartmouth as it was then. Shop at Histori ferry ride across the world’s second large LighthouseLighthouse RouteRoute dine in one of several first-class establishm Experience how the sea has influenced life in Nova Scotia. Enjoy the sight of many lighthouses along the Lighthouse route, tour the Fisheries Museum in Lunenburg, visit Route the famous “three Churches” in Mahone Bay, rough it in the backwoods of Kejimkujik National Park. — page 44 Cover Photo: Fishing Village, Aspotogan Peninsula 4 Cape Breton Ceilidh Cabot Marconi Fleur- -lis Bras d’Or Lakes Trail Trail Trail Trail Scenic Drive So much to see, so much to do... travel the Sunrise Trail beautiful and rugged Cabot Trail, dance to Follow the coast from the New the music of fiddles and pipes, experience Brunswick Border to the Canso the wonder of the outdoors by hiking, Sunrise Trail Causeway. Swim in the warmest waters walking, boating, or cycling the many trails north of the Carolinas, dine on berries or just relax and enjoy the view. from the Blueberry Capital of the World and enjoy — the rich Scottish heritage found in the local festivals. page53 — page 25 Cabot Trail Ceilidh Trail Ferrys Sunrise to Nfld. Trail Bras d’Or Lakes Scenic Drive Marconi Trail Marine Fleur- -lis Drive Trail Marine Drive ax Travel the rugged coastline and enjoy the beaches aits you as you visit the and villages that dot the route. Visit Sherbrooke Citadel Hill and see life Marine Village, a 19th Century working town and c Properties, take a Drive experience life as it was many years ago. est natural harbour and — ments. page 29 — page 34 Cover: A-1 Lakeview B&B, The Pepperberry B&B, Hébert House B&B, Nature’s Cottage B&B 5 Welcome to our province and the Nova Scotia Bed and Breakfast Association. When you choose an Association property, you will be staying in a traditional bed and breakfast where your hosts reside. There are four rooms or fewer in an Association home. Breakfast is included at no additional cost and is the only meal served. The member properties of NSBBA are inspected and licensed by Tourism Nova Scotia and are found throughout the province in our cities, towns, villages, and rural areas. A variety of choices is offered from heritage properties to contemporary homes. Some of our properties subscribe to private companies that rate accommodations. Rating systems determine the extent of the facilities, guest services, and amenities. Our members are committed to unexcelled hospitality and look forward to welcoming you into their homes. Our accommodations and services are consistent with our advertising. Jan Wheeler, President 6 7 Nova Scotia Wine Award Winning Taste Malagash, NS 1-800-565-4567 Visit our website: www.jostwine.com Bed & Breakfast Symbols Open Year-round No Pets Fair & Friendly Exchange Seasonal Operation Pet in Residence Super Host Property Number of Rooms No Smoking Visa Accepted Number of Private Baths Smoking Permitted MasterCard Accepted Number of Shared Baths Ici on parle français program American Express Accepted Wheelchair Accessible Working Farm Diners Club Accepted Pets Welcome Check In Nova Scotia Interac Accepted The 2004 Nova Scotia Bed and Breakfast Register is published for the Nova Scotia Bed and Breakfast Association in partnership with the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS). Tel: (902) 465-8199 Fax: (902) 469-7422 146 Windmill Rd. Dartmouth NS B3A 1E5 Publisher: Ryan Burkitt Designer: George Inglis Project Manager: Kathy MacPherson 8 Cape Split Harbourville Margaretsville Halls 358 Port George 360 Harbour 359 EvangelineEvangeline TrailTrail 362 Blomidon 221 Canning Minas Ba Delaps Cove Kingston Berwick Middleton 341 Bridgetown Aylesford Annapolis Royal Greenwood 1 Wolfville 1 201 Kentville Port Royal New Grand Pré 217 Digby 101 Sandy Cove Upper Clements Minas Smiths Clementsport Hantsport Gilbert Cove Cove Long Island Bear River 12 Windsor Church Weymouth Westport Point Martock 8 Brier Island 101 10 14 Comeauville 101 1 1 Meteghan Mount niacke 340 Maitland Bridge U Mavilette Kejimkujik Cape St. Mary National Park National Historic Site of Canada Darling Lake Hebron Carleton Yarmouth A listing of all the NSBBA members on the Evangeline Trail (bold indicates they have a detailed listing in this register) A Turning Point B&B Deep Brook B&B Hidden Gardens B&B Annapolis Royal, 902-665-4513 Deep Brook, 902-638-3556 Berwick, 902-538-0813 Angel’s Garden B&B Delft Haus B&B Lobster Wharf B&B Coldbrook, 902-678-3104 Centreville, 902-678-4333 Granville Ferry, 902-532-2858 Ashberry House B&B Dolphins Rest B&B Marshdale B&B Clementsport, 902-638-3261 Centreville, 902-679-4451 Waterville, 902-538-7477 At the Turret B&B Fiddlehead B&B Meander Inn B&B Annapolis Royal, 902-532-5770 Windsor, 902-798-2659 Windsor, 902-798-2514 AudaLee B&B Fundy Bay B&B Murray Manor B&B (The) Granville Ferry, 902-532-0218 Aylesford, 902-847-1114 Yarmouth, 902-742-9625 Beach House at Kingsport B&B Garden House B&B Noble House B&B Canning, 902-582-1350 Wolfville, 902-542-1703 Upper Canard, 902-678-3771 Blue Shutters B&B Gazebo B&B (The) Old Rectory B&B (The) Wolfville, 902-543-3363 Annapolis Royal, 902-532-7378 Port Williams, 902-542-1815 Boegel’s B&B Golden Anchor B&B Pleasantrees B&B Windsor, 902-798-4183 Granville Ferry, 902-532-2960 Hantsport, 902-684-3166 Browning’s B&B Grand Pré House B&B Rambling Rowes B&B Centreville, 902-582-7062 Grand Pré, 902-542-4277 East Ferry, 902-834-2321 Candle Inn the Window B&B Grand Street Inn B&B Seacliff B&B Berwick, 902-538-0698 Kentville, 902-679-1991 Tiverton, 902-839-2241 Carriage House B&B Guest-Lovitt House B&B Tulip Tree B&B Annapolis Royal, 902-532-5156 Yarmouth, 902-742-0372 Annapolis Royal, 902-532-0151 Carwarden B&B Harmony B&B Water Wood B&B Port Williams, 902-678-7827 Digby, 902-245-2817 Carleton, 902-761-2101 Charles C. Richards House Harwood House B&B Wickwire House B&B Historic B&B Wolfville, 902-542-5707 Kentville, 902-679-1188 Yarmouth, 902-742-0042 Hearth House B&B Wylde Heather B&B (The) Country Charm & Comfort B&B Kentville, 902-679-3615 Woodville, 902-538-7829 Middleton, 902-825-2566 Hébert House B&B Yellow Meadow Yoga B&B Croft House B&B Annapolis Royal, 902-532-7936 New Minas, 902-681-0111 Granville Ferry, 902-532-0584 9 CHARLES C. RICHARDS HOUSE B&B (902) 742-0042 • 1-866-798-0929 “The Charles C. Richards House, one of Nova Scotia’s most distinctive 17 Collins St. Yarmouth B5A 3C7 B&B’s” (FODOR’S 2001-2002 Canada Guide) is open year round for the www.charlesrichardshouse.ns.ca travelling community. Recipient of the 2001 Provincial Historic Restoration Award, this home is one of two brick Queen Anne Mansions in the Province. Built by a wealthy industrialist in 1893, all materials were imported from the New England area. Interior features include a 3-storey hand-carved quartersawn oak staircase flanked by stained glass. Parlors are outfitted in Pennsylvania Cherry. We offer 3 gracious guest suites with private bath, cable TV in rooms, and an inviting verandah overlooking the heart of the historic district. Located across from the Yarmouth County Museum, we are steps from all downtown attractions Evangeline Trail and the historic waterfront. Our full breakfast is an elegant affair in sterling and crystal that offers a substantial menu. Step back in time and treat yourself to the best in Southwestern Nova Scotia. Neil Hisgen & Michael Tavares Rates: $125 - 210 O/S rates, CXL policy GUEST - LOVITT HOUSE B&B (902) 742-0372 • 1-866-742-0372 Enjoy your stay in this unique Italianate Registered Heritage 12 Parade St.