Where To Eat & Stay

Posted by Sarah Hrdlicka on

Wondering where to stay and eat on Nova Scotia's South Shore before and after your paddling adventures? There are great options nearby, depending on your preferences. Here’s what we recommend:

 

LaHave and Petite Riviere Area


These rural coastal communities boast beautiful coastline and an incredible concentration of sandy beaches to enjoy. The LaHave Islands in particular offer incredible camping and glamping opportunities for those who want to experience a few memorable nights on Nova Scotia's incredible coastal islands. Accommodation on the mainland is mostly self-catering cottage rentals, as well as camping at Risser’s Beach Provincial Park (book well ahead during summer months!).

The area has a bustling farmer’s market in West Dublin. The Petite Riviere General Store also stocks farm fresh produce and cooking essentials. Lovers of delicious sourdough breads and decadent butter croissants MUST stop by Ploughman’s Lunch in West Dublin, which also supply us with our treats for our tours. The LaHave Bakery - a longstanding cornerstone of the community - is also famous for their delicious baked goods, serving up brunches, lunch fair and deserts from the historic outfitter building in LaHave. They also have a great grocery section. Make sure you check out the bookstore, craft coop and skateboard manufacturer also housed in this incredible oceanfront hive of activity. For dinners out, there are a few take-out restaurants that make for great evening picnic on the beach, or try a fully catered beachside lobster dinner with our Glamping chef! We also recommend the scallops and fries from MacLeod Canteen, nachos at the Osprey’s Nest or a freshly baked pizza from Beachside Pizza.

 

Accommodations

 

Camping

 

Getting Around

Car rental is available in nearby Bridgewater. Rhumb Line Bicycle Rentals (in Lunenburg) also rents bikes, and will deliver to the area.

 

Riverport & Rose Bay 

A quick 5min ferry crossing of the LaHave River brings you to Riverport & Rose Bay. These coastal communities offer you the beauty of our tranquil coastline, along with some great food and accommodation options. Grab a meal made with fresh local ingredients on the dog-friendly patio at the Rose Bay General Store & Bistro and pick up a few treats for later while you're there. Just a few minutes further down the road you'll find some of the best thin-crust pizza in Nova Scotia at Dear Emma - Pizza & Wine Bar.

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Camping

 

Mahone Bay & Lunenburg


The nearby historic seaside towns of Mahone Bay (35min drive to LaHave) and Lunenburg (25min drive to LaHave) are also great places. Each town offers a wide selection of B&Bs, restaurants, museums and unique shops. They are both very walk-able towns, full of colourful historic streetscapes that make for a pleasant stroll. Of course, you can also rent bicycles from Sweet Ride Cycling in Mahone Bay, or Rhumb Line Bicycle Rentals in Lunenburg. There are great trails to check out too!

 

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Restaurants

Bridgewater


The nearby town of Bridgewater is located just off of highway 103, on the beautiful LaHave River. There are several B&Bs, as well as larger name brand hotels. It's also home to the bigger grocery stores in the area, and it's a great place to stock up on supplies. Don't forget to grab a bite at Fancy Pants Café, sample some local microbrew at FirkinStein Brewing or King Street Beer Co. & check out the newly developed Pijinuiskaq Park on King Street.

You can find more Bridgewater travel planning resources here. We look forward to welcoming you to our stretch of coast. Sea you soon!

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