Parks & Nature
Great beach for families. Swimming area with lifeguard during the summer months. Canteen.
Very scenis with many walking trails and a boardwalk through marsh lands.
71 locals recommend
Rissers Beach Provincial Park
5366 Highway 331Great beach for families. Swimming area with lifeguard during the summer months. Canteen.
Very scenis with many walking trails and a boardwalk through marsh lands.
Nice breezy walk in the open air! Often host to kite and wind surfers.
57 locals recommend
Crescent Beach
Nice breezy walk in the open air! Often host to kite and wind surfers.
Green Bay
Spectacular and serene beach with walking trails.
Cherry Hill beach is a unique, out-of-the-way beach retreat. Home to hundreds of Piping Plovers.
9 locals recommend
Cherry Hill Beach
Cherry Hill beach is a unique, out-of-the-way beach retreat. Home to hundreds of Piping Plovers.
Arts & Culture
Open May 1st to September 1st.
Located at the mouth of the LaHave River.
In 1632 the museum’s site housed the first capital of New France, later becoming home to one of Nova Scotia’s iconic lighthouses.
Access to sand and rock beach.
6 locals recommend
Fort Point Museum
100 Fort Point RoadOpen May 1st to September 1st.
Located at the mouth of the LaHave River.
In 1632 the museum’s site housed the first capital of New France, later becoming home to one of Nova Scotia’s iconic lighthouses.
Access to sand and rock beach.
The LaHave Islands Marine Museum is a museum with artifacts and information on the history of the in-shore fisheries and life on the LaHave Islands in Nova Scotia.
LaHave Islands Marine Museum
Lahave Islands RoadThe LaHave Islands Marine Museum is a museum with artifacts and information on the history of the in-shore fisheries and life on the LaHave Islands in Nova Scotia.
Colorful! The painted saltbox features paintings, folk art and heritage furniture. Off the road and off the wall!
8 locals recommend
Maritime Painted Saltbox Gallery
265 Petite Riviere RdColorful! The painted saltbox features paintings, folk art and heritage furniture. Off the road and off the wall!
Westcote Bell Pottery
3447 NS-331Ceramic studio with large showroom. Winter classes.
Getting Around
Enjoy a short trip on the Lahave River! Take the ferry across to East Lahave, Riverport and Lunenburg.
Paid fares with cars. Free for cyclists and walk ons!
11 locals recommend
LaHave Ferry station
Nova Scotia 331Enjoy a short trip on the Lahave River! Take the ferry across to East Lahave, Riverport and Lunenburg.
Paid fares with cars. Free for cyclists and walk ons!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Winery building is a picturesque setting for wine tastings and events, such as parties, weddings, art shows, corporate outings and everyday picnics.
Petite Riviere Vineyards also hosts concerts in the summer featuring local musicians.
25 locals recommend
Petite Rivière Vineyards
1300 Italy Cross RdThe Winery building is a picturesque setting for wine tastings and events, such as parties, weddings, art shows, corporate outings and everyday picnics.
Petite Riviere Vineyards also hosts concerts in the summer featuring local musicians.
Food Scene
Stop in for a late breakfast, Sunday brunch (9am-1pm), or lunch? European style coffees - cappuccinos, espressos, and more!
82 locals recommend
LaHave Bakery
Nova Scotia 331Stop in for a late breakfast, Sunday brunch (9am-1pm), or lunch? European style coffees - cappuccinos, espressos, and more!
Macleod’s Canteen
542 Green Bay RdFresh catch - fish and chips... and then it's off to the beach!
Everything Else
Handcrafted skateboards, screen printed clothing. This one-of-a-kind skateboard shop is located on top of the Lahave Bakery. It is a unique shop with a indoor bowl.
Homegrown Skateboards
Route 331Handcrafted skateboards, screen printed clothing. This one-of-a-kind skateboard shop is located on top of the Lahave Bakery. It is a unique shop with a indoor bowl.
Shopping
For everything from food, drinks and essentials to ice cream, wine or beer. Gas bar on sight.
12 locals recommend
Petite Riviere General Store
5752 NS-331For everything from food, drinks and essentials to ice cream, wine or beer. Gas bar on sight.