Sightseeing
Home of the highest tides in the world! Walk the ocean floor when the tide is out. For more info, click on the link, https://www.burntcoatheadpark.ca/plan-your-visit/
23 locals recommend
Burntcoat Head Park
45 Faulkner LaneHome of the highest tides in the world! Walk the ocean floor when the tide is out. For more info, click on the link, https://www.burntcoatheadpark.ca/plan-your-visit/
Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre
9865 Hwy 236Prepare to be amazed!
Walton Lighthouse
119 Lorne Smith RdNice little walking trail there too.
Anthony Provincial Park
6889 NS-215Great place to have a picnic!
In 1874, William D. Lawrence secured his place in marine history by constructing the largest wooden-hulled, fully-rigged ship ever built in Canada.
Come explore his bright Victorian home, featuring photographs, exhibits and the Lawrence family’s heirlooms. Discover the era of shipbuilding and hear tales of the Golden Age of Sail in Maitland; Nova Scotia’s first designated Heritage Conservation district.
Lawrence House Museum
8660 Nova Scotia 215In 1874, William D. Lawrence secured his place in marine history by constructing the largest wooden-hulled, fully-rigged ship ever built in Canada.
Come explore his bright Victorian home, featuring photographs, exhibits and the Lawrence family’s heirlooms. Discover the era of shipbuilding and hear tales of the Golden Age of Sail in Maitland; Nova Scotia’s first designated Heritage Conservation district.
50 minute drive.
Within the Shubenacadie (pronounced "Shoo-ben-ack-a-dee") Wildlife Park's 40 hectares is all the wonder and excitement millions of visitors have enjoyed for over sixty years.
This facility places special emphasis on providing a wide range of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities to Nova Scotians and visitors alike.
24 locals recommend
Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park
149 Creighton Rd50 minute drive.
Within the Shubenacadie (pronounced "Shoo-ben-ack-a-dee") Wildlife Park's 40 hectares is all the wonder and excitement millions of visitors have enjoyed for over sixty years.
This facility places special emphasis on providing a wide range of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities to Nova Scotians and visitors alike.
Rafting
For the adventurous, try rafting!
https://www.tidalboreadventures.ca/contact
11 locals recommend
Fundy Tidal Bore Adventures
45 Hwy 236For the adventurous, try rafting!
https://www.tidalboreadventures.ca/contact
Tidal Bore Rafting Shubie River Wranglers
90 Phillips RdFood scene
Walton Pub & Eatery
39 Shore RdCute little pub!
Frieze & Roy General Store
8787 NS-215Oldest general store in Canada!
Anthony's Freshmart
6203 NS-354less than 20 minutes away
Locally Sourced Honest Food and Culinary Education
https://www.flyingaproncookery.com/
Flying Apron Inn, Summerville
3 Summerville Wharf RoadLocally Sourced Honest Food and Culinary Education
https://www.flyingaproncookery.com/
Cup of Soul Cafe
1-7 Horne RdCute little cafe
http://thecupofsoulcafe.ca/
Snappers Bar & Grill
Local pub within a 15 minute drive
Beer, wine, spirits
Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
11 Cole DrThere is one NSLCs in Kennetcook, and a smaller one in Walton
Restaurant, tasting bar, retail shop, vineyard, and more! 46 minute drive.
26 locals recommend
Avondale Sky Winery
80 Avondale Cross RdRestaurant, tasting bar, retail shop, vineyard, and more! 46 minute drive.
43 minute drive.
With 186 acres, the farm features a microbrewery, cidery, retail shop, hopyard, rows of lavender, lush gardens, Hants County’s tallest waterfall, and seasonal livestock. The farm produces seasonal brews and ciders, and handmade products from farm resources.
6 locals recommend
Meander River Farm & Brewery
906 Woodville Rd
43 minute drive.
With 186 acres, the farm features a microbrewery, cidery, retail shop, hopyard, rows of lavender, lush gardens, Hants County’s tallest waterfall, and seasonal livestock. The farm produces seasonal brews and ciders, and handmade products from farm resources.
Gift Stores
Gallery 215
8247 NS-215EXHIBITING AND SELLING THE ART OF MORE THAN 35 NOVA SCOTIAN ARTISTS
34 minute drive.
Beautiful lavender farm that sells many products
https://www.nslavender.com/
Homestead Lavender
11640 highway34 minute drive.
Beautiful lavender farm that sells many products
https://www.nslavender.com/
An emporium of locally handcrafted items including collectibles, pottery, stained & fused glass, and all-natural body care products. Fibre arts such as rug hooking & felting, weaving, knit & crochet, up-cycled mittens and wool socks. You'll also find art cards and wooden decor along with delicious Nova Scotia oatcakes, jams, pickles & jellies, local honey and beeswax related items.
Beyond The Wharf Artisans
An emporium of locally handcrafted items including collectibles, pottery, stained & fused glass, and all-natural body care products. Fibre arts such as rug hooking & felting, weaving, knit & crochet, up-cycled mittens and wool socks. You'll also find art cards and wooden decor along with delicious Nova Scotia oatcakes, jams, pickles & jellies, local honey and beeswax related items.
Located 23 minutes away, River View Herbs is a year round family-run greenhouse operation specializing in fresh-cut culinary herbs as well as over 150 varieties of herb transplants. We produce our own brand of basil pesto, as well as a line of specialty greens. Our products are available to the public every Saturday throughout the year at the Alderney and Seaport Markets.
Riverview Herbs
Located 23 minutes away, River View Herbs is a year round family-run greenhouse operation specializing in fresh-cut culinary herbs as well as over 150 varieties of herb transplants. We produce our own brand of basil pesto, as well as a line of specialty greens. Our products are available to the public every Saturday throughout the year at the Alderney and Seaport Markets.
Pet friendly
Travelling with your dog and looking to do some non-pet friendly activities? Reach out to Shelley. She is located across the street from Raven's Rest Retreat and offers daily socialization and boarding.
Sampson & Son Dog Boarding
Travelling with your dog and looking to do some non-pet friendly activities? Reach out to Shelley. She is located across the street from Raven's Rest Retreat and offers daily socialization and boarding.