Sightseeing
Take the time to stop in for a tour and have a traditional Acadian meal at the cafe. Picnic baskets also available.
22 locals recommend
Le Village Historique Acadien de la Nouvelle-Ecosse
91 Old Church RdTake the time to stop in for a tour and have a traditional Acadian meal at the cafe. Picnic baskets also available.
Musee des Acadiens des Pubnicos & Research Center
898 NS-335Acadian history
Walking trail that wraps around the tip of Pubnico with shore access.
7 locals recommend
Pubnico Point Trail
Nova Scotia 335Walking trail that wraps around the tip of Pubnico with shore access.
Best beach around for walking, sunbathing and napping. Water is a little cold. Stop at Dan's ice cream in Barrington on your way and pick up one of their wraps. You don't want to miss out!
9 locals recommend
Stoney Island Beach
Kenny RoadBest beach around for walking, sunbathing and napping. Water is a little cold. Stop at Dan's ice cream in Barrington on your way and pick up one of their wraps. You don't want to miss out!
Cape Forchu Lighthouse
Nova Scotia 304Lighthouse and gift shop.
18 hole golf course. The first one to open in the area.
8 locals recommend
West Pubnico Golf Club Association
238 Greenwood Rd18 hole golf course. The first one to open in the area.
Just 30 minutes away. Spend an evening star gazing and looking into a huge telescope at several planets. Bring a warm blanket & layers.
16 locals recommend
Deep Sky Eye Observatory
338 Frotten RdJust 30 minutes away. Spend an evening star gazing and looking into a huge telescope at several planets. Bring a warm blanket & layers.
Dennis Point Wharf
One of the largest lobster fishing fleets in the country.
Food scene
I highly recommend their pan fried scallops or haddock in lobster sauce.
12 locals recommend
Red Cap Restaurant and Motel
1034 Route 335 SI highly recommend their pan fried scallops or haddock in lobster sauce.
Next to one of the largest lobster fishing fleets in the country.
14 locals recommend
Dennis Point Café
214 Dennis Point RdNext to one of the largest lobster fishing fleets in the country.
Boatskeg Distilling Co
23 Chemin du Pont du MaraisGreat place to listen to live music and have a cocktail.
Rudder's Seafood Restaurant-Brew
96 Water StJust 30 minutes away on the Yarmouth waterfront.
Wild Roots Restaurant
4200 Nova Scotia 308Just 20 minutes away in Tusket.
Best wraps around. Home made soups, bread and of course ice cream.
11 locals recommend
Dan's Ice Cream Shoppe
3724 Nova Scotia Trunk 3Best wraps around. Home made soups, bread and of course ice cream.
Fresh & frozen seafood for sale to bring home and cook for a great Atlantic dinner.
Skipper Fisheries Ltd.
380 Abbotts Harbour RoadFresh & frozen seafood for sale to bring home and cook for a great Atlantic dinner.
Brewery with small menu and great food. Often live entertainment.
20 locals recommend
Tusket Falls Brewing Company
20 Slocomb CrescentBrewery with small menu and great food. Often live entertainment.
Resting place.
A beautiful quiet picnic area in the shade of hardwood trees with a view of Rickers Lake. Access for swimming and kayaking.
Glenwood Provincial Park
Route 3 & Highway 103A beautiful quiet picnic area in the shade of hardwood trees with a view of Rickers Lake. Access for swimming and kayaking.