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EASTERN SHORE ROAD MAP
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BEACHES + TRAILS
Uprooted Market & Cafe
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Atlantic View Trail Lawrencetown
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Visiting in August? Check out the annual Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition.
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Martinique Desserterie
Musquodoboit Harbour Farmers’ Market
PEGGY’S COVE COASTAL REGION 329 349
Crowbar Lake Hiking Trail System
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Porters Lake
Reminders for Visiting our Coastline Please keep these recommendations in mind when visiting ecologically sensitive coastal locations in Nova Scotia:
Musquodoboit Trailway
Leave no trace. Take only photos, and pack out what you pack in.
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Porters Lake Provincial Park Porters Lake
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Dunes are delicate. Avoid walking and driving on sand dunes.
Salt Marsh Trail
Cole Harbour – Lawrencetown Assuage Wellness Centre
Taylor Head Provincial Park
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Old School Community Gathering Place
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Polar Bear Express Ice Cream
Polar Bear Express Ice Cream
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Musquodoboit Harbour Farmers’ Market (summer location)
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The Musquodoboit Railway Museum
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Books, gifts, and live music in a former church building. 9
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Nova Scotia’s longest sandy beach
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The Musquodoboit Railway Musuem
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HALIFAX
East Petpeswick
Harbour 3 Musquodoboit Farmers’ Market
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
Summer hotspot for ice cream and cold treats.
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Martinique Beach Provincial Park
A hub for arts, culture, and community wellness in Musquodoboit Harbour. 7
DARTMOUTHCOLE HARBOUR
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Lawrencetown
Former railway station preserving the history of railways. 6
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Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Assuage Wellness Centre
Library with public computers, WiFi, fitness centre, and community events. 5
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AIRPORT AREA
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Weekly farmer’s market open year-round with local produce and artisan goods.
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
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Uprooted Market & Cafe
Local food market and café, featuring seasonal ingredients.
Spry Bay
Some of the best coastal hiking in the region
West River Falls Boardwalk
Steer clear of the birds. Shorebirds and seabirds use the coastline as nesting habitats and migration stopovers to rest. Check for ticks. Ticks can transmit Lyme Disease, so check yourself during and after exploring.
Sheet Harbour
LEGEND Accessible
Trail
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Public Washrooms
Campground
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Report rare species. If you spy a rare plant or animal, log onto iNaturalist.ca to report your sighting! This helps us identify and protect the places they call home. To learn more, please visit nsnt.ca.
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ATTRACTIONS YOU’LL LOVE
Sheet Harbour
ATARAXY FARM
Lawrencetown Mental health therapy farm offering free farm visits with goats and horses.
HOPE FOR WILDLIFE
East River Lodge
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Seaforth A charitable wildlife rehabilitation and education organization.
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Memory Lane Heritage Village visitmemorylane.ca
MEMORY LANE HERITAGE VILLAGE
Lake Charlotte An award-winning living history museum depicting coastal rural life in Nova Scotia during the 1940s.
SURF
As the capital of Canada’s Ocean Playground, the Eastern Shore is a popular destination for surfers of every skill level. The region is an idyllic surf destination thanks to its long, pristine coastline. LEARN TO SURF: There are several great surf schools that offer lessons and equipment rentals on the Eastern Shore. East Coast Surf School | Lawrencetown Beach Halifax Surf School | Martinique Beach Kannon Beach Wind & Surf | Lawrencetown Beach
Located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, Sheet Harbour is a gateway to coastal adventure. Explore local history, stay the night at a cozy getaway, and discover the many local businesses. 1
Cascades Thrift Shop
Pre-loved books, clothing, jewelry, and household items. 2
East River Lodge Campground
Serviced and unserviced campsites along on the pristine East River.
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Accommodations located on the oceanfront in Sheet Harbour. 4
Henley House Pub & Restaurant
Classic pub-style fare and Welsh Afternoon Tea. 5
The Sheet Harbour Motel & The Slippery Oyster Restaurant
Il Porto Restaurant
Italian cuisine in a white-tablecloth setting with homey touches. 6
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MacPhee House Museum & VIC
Cascades Thrift Shop
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The Marmalade Café & Coffee Bar
Fresh, seasonal menu with handmade sandwiches and baked goods. 8
Sheet Harbour Public Library
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A community hub with public computers and WiFi. 9 The Sheet Harbour Motel and The Slippery Oyster Restaurant
Fresh local seafood with an oceanview patio. 10 Sober Island Brewing Company
Taproom and beer garden serving up warm hospitality and craft beer.
Welcome to the
Eastern Shore Land Acknowledgement Halifax is in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. The people of the Mi’kmaw Nation have lived on this territory for millennia, and we acknowledge them as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land. Kjipuktuk na etek Mi’kmaq maqmikewmuow, wo’kmawaq sa’qewe’ki’k wikultipnik. Na wla lnu’k telui’tujik Mi’kmaq, sa’q wikultipnik wla maqmikek. Pituimtlnaqn te’sipunq~k tetuji sa’q. Na nike’ tel nmiu’kik wejkwa’tekemk, nike’, aq elmi’knikewaq, nekmoq na nuji anko’tmi’tij wla wsitqamu.
Heritage building featuring a museum and visitor information centre.
Coastal Adventures | rentals, tours | Tangier E.F. Webber Campground | rentals | Upper Lakeville Murphy’s Camping on the Ocean | rentals | Murphy Cove Norse Cove Kayak Centre | rentals, tours | East Ship Harbour
MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY
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Lawrencetown
Bakery with pastries, bread, coffee, and more.
PADDLE
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Conrad's Beach
Musquodoboit Harbour is a vibrant community of local businesses located on the pristine Eastern Shore, only 40 minutes from Downtown Halifax. Home to the longest sandy beach in Nova Scotia, Musquodoboit Harbour is a great place to unwind and explore the outdoors.
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Massage therapy and aesthetics services.
With a vast Atlantic coastline, dozens of beautiful lakes and and the untouched Wild Islands, paddling is a unique and unforgettable way to explore the Eastern Shore. PADDLE THE REGION: Rent a kayak or canoe and explore the coast at your own pace or have a local show you around with a guided paddling tour.
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Hope for Wildlife 10 hopeforwildlife.net
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Lake Charlotte
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