Food scene
New pop-up café in the back of the old train station with great coffee and café drinks as well as food prepared and served by farmers’ market vendors. Different offerings daily and hours vary, but often open for lunch from 10-2. Check Pugwash Farmers Market FB page for menus and open times!
The Market Hub
New pop-up café in the back of the old train station with great coffee and café drinks as well as food prepared and served by farmers’ market vendors. Different offerings daily and hours vary, but often open for lunch from 10-2. Check Pugwash Farmers Market FB page for menus and open times!
It’s a treat to walk over for an ice cream and enjoy it in the park! Full service dairy bar, candy and beach toys.
The Inside Scoop
118 Water StreetIt’s a treat to walk over for an ice cream and enjoy it in the park! Full service dairy bar, candy and beach toys.
Chase's Lobster Limited
7905 NS-6Pick up local lobster!
Sheryl's Bakery & Cafe
10480 Durham StCoffee, lunch specials and delicious baked goods!
If you'd like a nice dinner or Sunday brunch during your stay, Inn the Elms is lovely. Open for dinner Thurs, Fri & Saturday reservations required. Please call ahead! 902-243-2885
Tell them Marsha from The Tides sent you :)
Inn the Elms
10340 Durham StIf you'd like a nice dinner or Sunday brunch during your stay, Inn the Elms is lovely. Open for dinner Thurs, Fri & Saturday reservations required. Please call ahead! 902-243-2885
Tell them Marsha from The Tides sent you :)
Nelly's Grill and Dairy Bar
8890 RT-6Pick up some take-out and head for the beach or park!
New restaurant at the motel (we haven’t been yet!) open late with live music.
What's For Dinner Route 6 Bar & Grill
New restaurant at the motel (we haven’t been yet!) open late with live music.
Shopping
Don't miss the Pugwash Farmers Market on Saturdays May-Oct (8:30am - 1pm)
10 locals recommend
Pugwash Farmer's Market
10222 Durham StDon't miss the Pugwash Farmers Market on Saturdays May-Oct (8:30am - 1pm)
Our favourite gift shop! Locally produced pewter and much more.
Basic Spirit Fine Craft & Gift Gallery
9828 NS-6Our favourite gift shop! Locally produced pewter and much more.
Forgot your swimsuit? Shelly has your beach wear needs covered, also Pugwash-branded items and souvenirs.
SeaShell BeachWear & Gifts
Forgot your swimsuit? Shelly has your beach wear needs covered, also Pugwash-branded items and souvenirs.
Things to do
The new public library is just a block away with great views and lots of books, magazines, puzzles etc to borrow. Visitors can access services too, just bring your photo ID. Great for a rainy day!
Cumberland Public Libraries - Pugwash Branch
10182 Durham StThe new public library is just a block away with great views and lots of books, magazines, puzzles etc to borrow. Visitors can access services too, just bring your photo ID. Great for a rainy day!
Friends of the Pugwash Estuary
2169 Crowley RoadNature trails
Northumberland Links
1776 Gulf Shore RdLovely golf course on the water.
Seagrape Cafe at Jost Vineyards
A lovely spot to enjoy lunch and a glass of wine.
Sightseeing
Thinkers' Lodge National Historic Site
249 Water StTraveler advice
Don't miss
Pugwash Open Air Gallery
Art by local artists is displayed on the exterior of buildings throughout the village. Can you find them all?
https://pugwashart.com/
Don't miss
Beaches
Dinghy Beach, right below the property has a dock in the summer and deep water for swimming at high tide.
A short walk to the other end of Water Street will take you to Crescent Beach which is excellent for walking at low tide.
If you want to hop in the car, we also love the beach at Gulf Shore Provincial Park for beach walks.
Heather Beach is a quick drive in the other direction - they have a lifeguard in the summer months.