Eastern Shore REGION MAP
Musquodoboit Harbour 9
Uprooted Market & Cafe
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The Old School Community Gathering Place
Assuage Wellness Centre
Lawrencetown
HOPE FOR WILDLIFE
L’ACADIE DE CHEZZETCOOK
Chezzetcook At this living history museum, step into the daily customs and cultural heritage of Acadian descendants—French settlers from the 17th and 18th centuries—and experience their daily lives.
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Assuage Wellness Centre
Polar Bear Express Ice Cream
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Musquodoboit Harbour Farmers’ Market (summer location)
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Musquodoboit Railway Museum
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Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
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Beer Garden (seasonal)
Crowbar Lake Hiking Trail System
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PEGGY’S COVE COASTAL REGION 3
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NORTH END HALIFAX DOWNTOWN HALIFAX WEST END HALIFAX
Reminders for Visiting our Coastline Please keep these recommendations in mind when visiting ecologically sensitive coastal locations in Nova Scotia: Leave no trace. Take only photos, and pack out what you pack in. Dunes are delicate. Avoid walking and driving on sand dunes.
Taylor Head Provincial Park
Spry Bay
Some of the best coastal hiking in the region.
Travelling with a small group? Book the Rugged Peninsula Playground guided tour with Great E.A.R.T.H. Expeditions.
West River Falls Boardwalk Sheet Harbour
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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. Report rare species. Sharing your findings on iNaturalist.ca helps identify and safeguard their homes. To learn more, please visit nsnt.ca.
discoverhalifaxns.com
Welcome to the
Eastern Shore
As the heart of Canada’s Ocean Playground, the Eastern Shore is a top destination for surfers of all levels. Its long, unspoiled coastline makes it an ideal place to catch a wave. LEARN TO SURF: The region has several great surf schools offering lessons and equipment rentals.
East River Lodge
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2 Campground Sheet Harbour West River Falls
Sheet Harbour
East Coast Surf School | Lawrencetown Beach Halifax Surf School | Martinique Beach Kannon Beach Wind & Surf | Lawrencetown Beach
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Cascades Thrift Shop
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Pre-loved books, clothing, jewellery, and household items. 2
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East River Lodge Campground
Serviced and unserviced campsites along the pristine East River.
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Accommodations located on the oceanfront in Sheet Harbour. 4
Sheet Harbour Motel & The Slippery Oyster Restaurant
Henley House Pub & Restaurant
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Classic pub-style fare and Welsh Afternoon Tea. 5
MacPhee House Museum & Visitor Information Centre
Cascades Thrift Shop
Heritage building featuring a museum and visitor information centre. 6
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The Marmalade Cafe & Coffee Bar
Fresh, seasonal menu with handmade sandwiches and baked goods. 7
Sheet Harbour Public Library
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A community hub with public computers and WiFi.
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Sheet Harbour Motel and The Slippery Oyster Restaurant (Licensed)
Fresh local seafood with an oceanview patio. 9
Sober Island Brewing Company
Taproom and beer garden serving up warm hospitality and craft beer.
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.
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.
Lawrencetown Beach
Norse Cove Camping
DARTMOUTHCOLE HARBOUR
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Beer Garden
SURF
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 SUP Mushaboom | Rentals, Lessons | Mushaboom
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Porters Lake
Uprooted Market & Cafe
PADDLE THE REGION: Rent a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard and discover the coast at your own pace—or let a local guide lead you on a scenic paddling tour.
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HALIFAX
Cole Harbour – Lawrencetown
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Polar Bear Express Ice Cream
With a rugged Atlantic coastline, sparkling lakes, and the untouched Wild Islands Coast, paddling is one of the most unforgettable ways to explore the Eastern Shore.
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Salt Marsh Trail
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The Old School Community Gathering Place
PADDLE
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BEDFORD101 SACKVILLE
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Porters Lake
Musquodoboit Railway Musuem
Lake Charlotte An award-winning living history museum showcasing coastal rural life in 1940s Nova Scotia. Don’t miss their unique clam-digging adventure at the nearby Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park.
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AIRPORT AREA
Porters Lake Provincial Park
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
MEMORY LANE HERITAGE VILLAGE
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Musquodoboit Harbour Local tip: Rent bicycles from At Your Own Pace Bicycle Rentals next to Musquodoboit Trailway.
(winter location)
Musquodoboit Harbour Farmers’ Market
ATTRACTIONS YOU’LL LOVE
Seaforth A charitable organization dedicated to wildlife rehabilitation and education.
MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY
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Lake Charlotte Visiting in August? Check out the annual Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition.
Local food market and café, featuring seasonal ingredients.
Head of Jeddore Immerse yourself in vibrant gardens featuring hundreds of daylilies and Japanese irises, which are available for purchase.
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Musquodoboit Trailway
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Books, gifts, and live music in a former church building.
HARBOUR BREEZES DAYLILIES
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East Petpeswick
Martinique Desserterie & Delicatessen
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ATARAXY FARM
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Nova Scotia’s longest sandy beach.
Summer hotspot for ice cream and cold treats.
Lawrencetown Mental health therapy farm offering free farm visits with goats and horses.
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Martinique Beach Provincial Park
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A hub for arts, culture, and community wellness in Musquodoboit Harbour.
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Atlantic View Trail
Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Former railway station preserving the history of railways.
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Lawrencetown
Library with public computers, WiFi, fitness centre, and community events.
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BEACHES + TRAILS
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Weekly farmers’ market open year-round with local produce and artisan goods.
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Eastern European bakery and deli serving coffee, pastries, meats, and more.
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Lawrencetown
Massage therapy and aesthetics services.
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Conrads 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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Musquodoboit Harbour
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Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park
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