Things To Do in Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore
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Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore Attractions
Take a look at the "scenic drive" recommendations for the Eastern Shore to read write ups of the other attractions along this fascinating coast.
And if you're a surfer, know that word that the surf is up spreads like a fever in these parts. Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park (tel. 888/544-3434), supervised by the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service, is an internationally famous surf destination. A south-facing stretch of sand unfurls for nearly 1.5km (almost 1 mile) along the Atlantic Ocean. It’s positioned perfectly for exceptionally high surf, resulting from tropical storms and hurricanes. Beach conditions are recorded daily by lifeguard staff and can be accessed July and August by calling the Beach Line at tel. 902/429-0635 or viewing surfline.com/surf-reports-forecasts-cams/canada/nova-scotia/6091530.
But you don’t have to be a pro to enjoy the beach. Swimming and body boarding is possible here but be cautious of undertows, and stay in the areas with lifeguards. Hikers and mountain bikers love the trail system near the beach. Nature enthusiasts will find the area home to lots of watchable wildlife, especially seabirds, and enjoy outings such as guided flora and fauna walks.
For lessons or all the gear you’ll need, these three recommended outfitters can set you up: Kannon Beach Wind and Surf (tel. 902/434-3040) at 4144 Lawrencetown Rd. in East Lawrencetown overlooks fab surf spots and one of the more popular windsurf and kite spots (Stoney Beach). Open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm; Saturday 9am to 5pm. Happy Dudes Surf Emporium (tel. 902/827-4962) is at 4891 Hwy. 207 in Three Fathom Harbour, just 3km (almost 2 miles) east of Lawrencetown Beach, and open 9am to dusk daily. But you don’t have to go all the way there. When the surf is up, look for their rental van on the head bank overlooking the beach. Finally, there’s East Coast Surf School (tel. 902/449-9488), located right on the beach at 4348 Lawrencetown Rd, and started by Nova Scotia’s first professional surfer, Nico Manos, more than 20 years ago. They’ll gladly match any rate you find in the province on either surf lessons or rentals.
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Memory Lane
For a change in the Victorian-era obsessed Maritimes, the recent past is celebrated at this 1940s heritage village museum. (The interpretation period includes World War II.) The village encompasses a school, a church, barns, houses, and a fascinating gold miners’ shack and work shed… - Neighborhood
Sherbrooke Village
Another historic village, but this one is like a Victorian greeting card, a window to a time in the past when horses moved people, and when small communities were self-sufficient. Sherbrooke is the largest restored village in all of Nova Scotia, and is unique in several respects. For…
