Sightseeing
This is a beautiful look off over a tall cliff, complete with lighthouse. Great place to take a picnic! This is a very scenic 25 minute drive from the loft, and is sometimes called "the mini Cabot Trail."
8 locals recommend
Cape George Point
This is a beautiful look off over a tall cliff, complete with lighthouse. Great place to take a picnic! This is a very scenic 25 minute drive from the loft, and is sometimes called "the mini Cabot Trail."
Big Island is a really cute little island, and is a beautiful drive on a sunny day. To get to the island you drive along a 5 km sandbar, where you can pass some beach hours, often in perfect isolation and serenity. Drive down the island (watch for the folk art carvings) and visit the fishing wharf. There is also another sandy beach at the far end of the island, but please be respectful of where you park.
Big Island
Big Island is a really cute little island, and is a beautiful drive on a sunny day. To get to the island you drive along a 5 km sandbar, where you can pass some beach hours, often in perfect isolation and serenity. Drive down the island (watch for the folk art carvings) and visit the fishing wharf. There is also another sandy beach at the far end of the island, but please be respectful of where you park.
This scenic riverside walking trail follows the bed of an the first-ever railroad in Canada. Named for Samson, the first steam engine to operate on Canada!
Samson Trail
Samson TrailThis scenic riverside walking trail follows the bed of an the first-ever railroad in Canada. Named for Samson, the first steam engine to operate on Canada!
Essentials
This country store is the only store nearby, and is the go-to place for gas, snacks, canned goods, milk, etc. Has all the essentials covered. Also has a large beer cooler, and is a popular meeting spot for locals.
L B R Gas Bar NSLC & Variety
3138 Shore RdThis country store is the only store nearby, and is the go-to place for gas, snacks, canned goods, milk, etc. Has all the essentials covered. Also has a large beer cooler, and is a popular meeting spot for locals.
Drinks & Nightlife
This distillery is known for it's gin, and has a tasting room. Great views of the shore, and the owner is an interesting character too if you chance to meet him!
16 locals recommend
Steinhart Distillery
5963 NS-245This distillery is known for it's gin, and has a tasting room. Great views of the shore, and the owner is an interesting character too if you chance to meet him!
Shopping
Open from 8:30 til 1pm on Saturdays only. Great opportunity to stock up on local produce and baked goods, as well as local handicrafts. Fresh coffee and takeout available too.
16 locals recommend
Antigonish Farmer's Market
20 Exhibition LnOpen from 8:30 til 1pm on Saturdays only. Great opportunity to stock up on local produce and baked goods, as well as local handicrafts. Fresh coffee and takeout available too.
Arts & Culture
This museum details the industrial history of Pictou County. Covers coal mining, steel production, electronics manufacture and more. Often has interactive exhibits for children.
16 locals recommend
Museum of Industry
147 N Foord StThis museum details the industrial history of Pictou County. Covers coal mining, steel production, electronics manufacture and more. Often has interactive exhibits for children.
Everything Else
This seasonal food truck is famous in the area for it's fish and chips. Turn right off the Big Island road and drive for 7-10 mins and you'll see it on your left. Sometimes there, sometimes not, but worth a try!
1684 Shore Road
Merigomish, Nova Scotia B0K1G0
Mac Donald Forage Broker Ltd
171 Southside Harbour RdThis seasonal food truck is famous in the area for it's fish and chips. Turn right off the Big Island road and drive for 7-10 mins and you'll see it on your left. Sometimes there, sometimes not, but worth a try!
1684 Shore Road
Merigomish, Nova Scotia B0K1G0
This seasonal food truck is famous in the area for it's fish and chips. Turn right off the Big Island road and drive for 7-10 mins and you'll see it on your left. Sometimes there, sometimes not, but worth a try!
1684 Shore Road
Merigomish, Nova Scotia B0K1G0
Mac Donald Forage Broker Ltd
171 Southside Harbour RdThis seasonal food truck is famous in the area for it's fish and chips. Turn right off the Big Island road and drive for 7-10 mins and you'll see it on your left. Sometimes there, sometimes not, but worth a try!
1684 Shore Road
Merigomish, Nova Scotia B0K1G0