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The Eastern Shore
This page includes all listings in The Eastern Shore from all categories by default.
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3 Moonlight Beach suites
The Scotsman Inn built in 1865 is situated in the heart of historic Pictou.
Simply Ducky Farm
The big city feel with small town charm. We offer a wide array of menu options to meet any preference. Come experience it for yourself.
Sea Sister Doula Company
The big city feel with small town charm. We offer a wide array of menu options to meet any preference. Come experience it for yourself.
Hart’s of Boylston General Store
The big city feel with small town charm. We offer a wide array of menu options to meet any preference. Come experience it for yourself.
Guysborough Waterfront Development Society
The big city feel with small town charm. We offer a wide array of menu options to meet any preference. Come experience it for yourself.
Artworks East
The big city feel with small town charm. We offer a wide array of menu options to meet any preference. Come experience it for yourself.
The Front Porch
The big city feel with small town charm. We offer a wide array of menu options to meet any preference. Come experience it for yourself.
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum Gift Shop
Gift shop featuring works of local makers and artisans, children's books and farm and garden-themed toys and souvenirs.
Sherbrooke Village Inn and Family Restaurant
12 unit motel, 1 guest house, 3 cabins, 2 efficiency rooms. Restaurant on-site.
The Marmalade Motel
We are a 9 room, Oceanside motel catering to Nova Scotians and Maritime tourists.
Smokey Hollow General
Smokey Hollow General is a small community convenience store offering most of your essential items.
McDaniel’s Tea Room and Restaurant
Located within Sherbrooke Village, McDaniel's Tea Room & Restaurant provides homemade, traditional light meals for visitors.
Nimrod’s Campground
Sixty sites, 52 with water and electric, Wi-Fi, canteen, swimming, and playground.
Murphy’s Inn Bed and Breakfast
Located in Larry's River, Murphy's Inn is a painter or photographers dream come true.
Old Fashioned Christmas at Sherbrooke Village
SHERBROOKE VILLAGE OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS – Celebrating 25 years in 2021!
Country Harbour Ferry
A 12-car cable ferry, connecting Port Bickerton with Country Harbour on the Eastern Shore.
Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
The Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library is the hub of Musquodoboit Harbour, an artistic and active community.
Sheet Harbour Public Library
The Sheet Harbour Public Library is a cornerstone of the communities along the beautiful Eastern Shore.
Halifax County Exhibition
Cancelled in 2021, due to Covid-19 restrictions and the safety of spectators.
This 4-day Agricultural Exhibition, known as the “Family Fun Fair” offers the excitement of an old-fashion country fair.
Annual Clam Harbour Sand Castle Competition
An annual sandcastle and sand sculpturing contest in Calm Harbour.
Friends of Taylor Head Natural History Walk
The park provides spectacular views and unspoiled coastline.
Guysborough Come Home Week
Celebrate by inviting family, friends and new acquaintances to special events in the area.
St. Mary’s River Day
We’re celebrating good old-fashioned outdoor FUN for the whole family, taking place along the St. Mary’s River at Sherbrooke Village!
Gaelic/Scottish Heritage Days
A celebration of Gaelic and Scottish language and culture, song and arts.
River Oaks Country Lodge Restaurant
The clubhouse is the perfect place to enjoy great homemade meals, snacks and drinks.
Fairwinds Restaurant
A licensed dining room with a dining deck overlooking the harbour, located at Fairwinds Motel.
The Loft Gallery
Beautiful works by local artists, oil paintings, photography, seaglass creations, folk art, cards and posters.
Mulgrave Visitor Information Centre
This visitor information centre is located in the Mulgrave Heritage Centre.
Whitman House Museum & Visitor Information Centre
Illustrates the history of Canso Town and eastern Guysborough County, with exhibits from Canso Harbour.
Sober Island Brewing Company Ltd.
Beer that will quench your thirst, warm your heart, and fuel your next trek into the wild blue yonder.
MacPhee House Community Museum & Visitor Information Centre
This heritage building features a museum and visitor information centre.
Barry Colpitts Folk Art
The artist's home and outbuildings will stand out as they are adorned with his colourful folk art.
Harbour Breezes Daylilies
A gardener's delight featuring over 800 varieties of daylilies and 100 varieties of rare Japanese irises.
Musquodoboit Railway Museum & Visitor Information Centre
The building houses a museum and a visitor information centre with a picnic area outside.
Musquodoboit Harbour Farmers’ Market
A vibrant community meeting place that connects the communities of the Eastern Shore.
Fisherman’s Cove
Explore a restored 200-year old fishing village, walk the boardwalk, sample seafood, and do some shopping!
Norse Cove Campground
An oceanside campground with unique tent platforms, micro-cabins, RV sites, access to the Wild Islands and isolated beaches.
Spry Bay Campground & Cabins
Variety of overnight accommodations including RV sites, tent sites, and two rustic cabins equipped with basic utilities.
Murphy’s Camping on the Ocean
Variety of serviced and unserviced sites available at one of the most scenic and interactive campgrounds in Nova Scotia.
East River Lodge Campground & Trailer Park
Accommodations include 22 overnight sites (serviced and unserviced), and 18 seasonal sites, located in Sheet Harbour.
E & F Webber Lakeside Park
Located on the shore of Lake Charlotte, this resort has a variety of overnight accommodations.
Seabreeze Campground & Cottages
Choose from unserviced (tent) sites , serviced (RV) sites, many with ocean views, or cozy cottage and RV rentals.
Boylston Provincial Park Camping
The wooded hilltop campground, with unserviced sites, offers a spectacular view of Guysborough Harbour.
Salsman Provincial Park Camping
Located on a small peninsula on the east side of Country Harbour. The Park offers campers a quiet setting to relax.
Riverside Dining Room at Liscombe Lodge Resort
Relaxed fine dining featuring fresh seafood, local produce, and Nova Scotia wine.
Il Porto Restaurant
Grab a bite to eat, and try their fresh salads, soups, panini sandwiches, pastas and homemade desserts.
The Henley House Pub & Restaurant
The pub features live music, local seafood, and a full-service bar.
Cookhouse at Memory Lane Heritage Village
Cookhouse Chow is served buffet style in the 85 seat replica of a 1940s cookhouse.
Dobbit Bakehouse Cafe
Artisan bakery offering breads, muffins, cookies, pastries, pies, cakes, and hot drinks.
The Rose & Kettle Tea Room
The tea room, located at Cole Harbour Heritage Farm, uses fresh produce to create home cooked meals.
Seawind Landing Country Inn
Seawind Landing Country Inn is your destination of choice for a perfect sea-side getaway.
Lonely Rock Seaside Bungalows
Six fully equipped cottages nestled in a wooded area overlooking a sandy beach, located in New Harbour.
Daysago B&B
Three bedrooms in the B & B and chalet are open year-round, with two bedrooms open during the winter season.
Liscombe Lodge Resort & Conference Centre
Rustic chalets, spacious four-bedroom cottages, and luxury-lodge guest rooms, located in Liscomb.
Paddler’s Retreat B&B
This circa 1860 fisherman’s home offers four rooms with shared and private baths, located in Tangier.
Webbers Lake Charlotte Motel
Vintage roadside motel offers extremely clean rooms with modern amenities, located in Lake Charlotte.
River Oaks Country Lodge
Offers a relaxing stay for the entire family, as well as a convenient location for the golf enthusiast.
Coastal Waters Accommodations B&B
Situated on Porter's Lake in Three Fathom Harbour, Nova Scotia, we are your lakeside retreat.
HardyWares Preserves
Small-batch traditional recipes for jams, jellies, pickles and relishes all made in Necum Teuch.
Hosking General Store at Memory Lane Heritage Village
Built in 1894, this year-round general store displays merchandise typical of the 1940s.
Black Sheep Folk Art Gallery
This colourful gallery features the work of over 40 Nova Scotian folk artists, including Barry Colpitts and Maud Lewis.
The MacDonald House
Previously a private home, The MacDonald House offers a great mixture of local businesses.
The Soap Company of Nova Scotia Ltd.
Gluten-free and nut-free natural soaps, skincare, and cleaning products both unscented and scented with essential oils.
Village Treasures & Gift Shop
Located at Sherbrooke Village, Village Treasures & Gift Shop has crafts made at the village, and more.
