Local Attractions
13km away on East Petpeswick Road
MARTINQUE BEACH
3.7 km white sand beach with open and wooded picnic areas. Boardwalks and hard surface paths for walking. Supervised swimming July - August
11km away on East Petpeswick Road
HALIFAX SURF SCHOOL & SHOP
Offers surfing lessons as well as surf equipment sales and rental.
30 km away in Lawrencetown
LAWRENCETOWN BEACH
Noted for its surf, and is a mainstay of surfers. Surfing instruction and outfitters near the park. Strong rip tides. Supervised swimming (July – August).
27km away on Clam Harbour Road
CLAM HARBOUR BEACH
Long wide sand beach known for its famous Sand sculpting contest held in August that draws crowds of over 10,000 people. See Sandcastle Contest
16 km away in Lake Charlotte
MEMORY LANE HERITAGE VILLAGE
Award winning living history museum depicting 1940's coastal rural life in Nova Scotia. Their Antique car show is held on Fathers Day weekend each year.
1km away in Musquodoboit Harbour
MUSQUODOBOIT RAILWAY MUSEUM
Enjoy the story of Nova Scotia railways at the Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum in the restored Canadian Northern Railway station of 1918.
21 km away in Meaghers Grant
RIVER OAKS GOLD CLUB
Golfers, come experience the best of nature and golf at River Oaks Golf Club! With lush green fairways and stunning views, our course offers the perfect combination of challenge and relaxation.
43 km away in Halifax
MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE ATLANTIC
From the Days of Sail to the Age of Steam, the Titanic to the Halifax Explosion, you’ll discover the stories, events and people that have come to define Nova Scotia and its relationship with the sea.
12km away in Oyster Pond
MUSQUODOBIT TRAILWAYS
The Musquodoboit Trailway offers over 41 km of non-motorized, world class hiking opportunities. Offering 15km of easy trail and 26 km of varying difficulty.
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RESTAURANTS
Many local restaurants and take out within the area offering everything from seafood to pizza to pub foods and fine dining from .5 km to 45 km.
various locations
SHOPPING
Within 10 km either direction are grocery chains and NSLC and 45 km from the famous Dartmouth Crossing and MicMac Mall, both filled with shops.
30km away in Lawrencetown
EAST COAST SURF SCHOOL
Offers surfing lessons since 2005, experienced instructors get mot students up on their boards after only one session.
1km away in Musquodoboit Harbour
FARMERS MARKET
Held Sundays outside near the Railway Museum and winters indoor at the Rink. Local vendors offering everything from fresh vegetables to handmade soaps.
1 km away in Musquodoboit Harbour
BEER GARDEN
Seasonal event held Thursday- Sunday from June - September outdoor at the Railway Museum. Local beer makers and food offered. Trivia and entertainment.
1 km away in Musquodoboit Harbour
SPA - ASSAUGE WELLNESS CENTER
Offering massage therapy, skin & body care, esthetics, reflexology., Botox, nail and eyelash application. Full and Half Day Spa Packages.
53km away in Shubenacadie
SHUBENACADIE WIDLIFE PARK
40 hectares of wildlife either born in captivity or were pets. The goal being to release back into the wild if possible.
within 45 km