Eastern Shore REGION MAP
Musquodoboit Harbour
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BEACHES + TRAILS
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8 Uprooted Market & Cafe
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Atlantic View Trail
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Lawrencetown
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Lake Charlotte Visiting in August? Check out the annual Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition.
MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY
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The Old School Community Gathering Place
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Porters Lake
PEGGY’S COVE COASTAL REGION 329
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Martinique Desserterie & Delicatessen
Musquodoboit Harbour 2 Farmers’ Market
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Musquodoboit Trailway
Help protect Nova Scotia’s coastal ecosystems:
Porters Lake Provincial Park
Steeple Green 7 Books
Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum
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The Old School Community Gathering Place
Polar Bear Express Ice Cream
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Musquodoboit Harbour Farmers’ Market (summer location)
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Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum
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Polar Bear Express Ice Cream
Steeple Green Books
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
1 Martinique Desserterie & Delicatessen
Beer Garden (seasonal)
Cole Harbour – Lawrencetown
Some of the best coastal hiking in the region.
West River Falls Boardwalk
LEGEND
Accessible
L’ACADIE DE CHEZZETCOOK
West Chezzetcook Step into the daily customs and cultural heritage of Acadian descendants at this living history museum celebrating the lives of 17th- and 18th-century French settlers.
East River Lodge
The Marmalade Motel
Sheet Harbour Located along the Atlantic coast, Sheet Harbour offers a chance to experience the community through its locally owned accommodations, restaurants, and small businesses. 1 MacPhee House Museum
Cascades Thrift Shop
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Pre-loved books, clothing, jewellery, and household items. 2
5 The Marmalade Cafe & Coffee Bar
East River Lodge Campground
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3 Henley House Pub & Restaurant
Classic pub-style fare and Welsh Afternoon Tea. 4
Sheet Harbour Motel & The Slippery Oyster Restaurant
MacPhee House Museum & Visitor Information Centre
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Heritage building featuring a museum and visitor information centre. 5
The Marmalade Cafe & Coffee Bar
Cascades Thrift Shop
Fresh, seasonal menu with handmade sandwiches and baked goods. 6
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The Marmalade Motel
Uniquely designed rooms, with private balconies and ocean views.
PADDLE THE REGION: Rent a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard and discover the coast at your own pace, or join a scenic guided paddling tour led by a local expert.
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Sheet Harbour Public Library
A community hub with public computers and WiFi. 3 Henley House Pub & Restaurant
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Sheet Harbour Motel and The Slippery Oyster Restaurant
Fresh local seafood with an oceanview patio.
Martinique Beach Provincial Park
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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.
Serviced and unserviced campsites along the pristine East River.
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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LEARN TO SURF:
PADDLE
Coastal Adventures | Rentals, Tours | Tangier E&F Webber’s Lakeside Park | 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
The Marmalade Motel
The region has several great surf schools offering lessons and equipment rentals.
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 nearby Clam Harbour and annual events, including the Cold Waters Seafood Festival (June) and the Nova Scotia Forest Festival (October).
Learn more at nsnt.ca.
Seasonal
Sheet Harbour
As the heart of Canada’s Ocean Playground, the Eastern Shore is a favourite destination for surfers of all levels. Its long, unspoiled coastline makes it an ideal place to catch a wave.
MEMORY LANE HERITAGE VILLAGE
Public Washrooms
Campground
SURF
East Coast Surf School | Lawrencetown Beach Halifax Surf School | Martinique Beach Kannon Beach Wind & Surf | Lawrencetown Beach
Report rare species. Share sightings on iNaturalist.ca to help protect them.
Trail
Beach Beer Garden
ATTRACTIONS YOU’LL LOVE
HOPE FOR WILDLIFE
Check for ticks during and after your visit.
Sheet Harbour
8 Uprooted Market & Cafe
Seaforth Connect with Nova Scotia wildlife at this charitable rehabilitation and education centre, home to more than 40 resident animals. Seasonal tours are free, and pre-booking is not required.
Give birds space. Shorebirds rely on these areas to rest and nest.
Taylor Head Provincial Park
Spry Bay
Local food market and café, featuring seasonal ingredients.
Head of Jeddore Immerse yourself in vibrant gardens featuring hundreds of daylilies and Japanese irises, all available for purchase.
Stay off sand dunes. They are fragile and easily damaged.
Salt Marsh Trail
Books, gifts, and live music in a former church building.
HARBOUR BREEZES DAYLILIES
Leave no trace. Pack out what you bring in.
Porters Lake
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
A hub for arts, culture, and community wellness in Musquodoboit Harbour. 6
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Respect the Coastline
Musquodoboit Harbour Local tip: Rent bicycles from At Your Own Pace Bicycle Rentals down the road from Musquodoboit Trailway.
(winter location)
Musquodoboit Harbour Farmers’ Market
Summer hotspot for ice cream and cold treats.
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East Petpeswick
Nova Scotia’s longest sandy beach.
Former railway station preserving the history of railways. 5
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Martinique Beach Provincial Park
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Library with public computers, WiFi, fitness centre, and community events. 4
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Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Weekly farmers’ market open year-round with local produce and artisan goods. 3
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Lawrencetown
Polish bakery and deli serving coffee, pastries, meats, and more.
ATARAXY FARM
DARTMOUTHCOLE HARBOUR
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Crowbar Lake Hiking Trail System
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Lawrencetown A mental health therapy farm offering farm visits with goats and horses. Free tours can be booked online.
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HALIFAX
Just 40 minutes from Downtown Halifax, Musquodoboit Harbour is a vibrant Eastern Shore community known for its local businesses, outdoor adventures, and proximity to Martinique Beach, the longest sandy beach in Nova Scotia, and a great place to unwind.
West Chezzetcook
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AIRPORT AREA
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Lawrencetown
Musquodoboit Harbour
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Conrad’s Beach
Uprooted Market & Café
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Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park
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