Local Guidebook
Food scene
Reservations recommended for dinner
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Dickie-Baxter Taproom & Bistro
9809 Main StreetReservations recommended for dinner
The Port Pub Bistro
980 Terrys Creek RdGreat casual atmosphere for lunch or dinner
Check their hours before heading out as they vary by season but great food and great views of Scots Bay
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The Long Table Social Club
5611 Nova Scotia 358Check their hours before heading out as they vary by season but great food and great views of Scots Bay
Great seafood with outdoor seating. If you're going for lunch, either go early or late to get good seating and avoid the line.
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Halls Harbour Lobster Pound
1157 W Halls Harbour RdGreat seafood with outdoor seating. If you're going for lunch, either go early or late to get good seating and avoid the line.
Hiking
Moderately challenging backcountry hike of about 13.2 km round trip with beautiful views of the Split at the end.
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Cape Split
Moderately challenging backcountry hike of about 13.2 km round trip with beautiful views of the Split at the end.
Various hiking trails of easy top moderate rating
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Blomidon Provincial Park
3138 Pereau RdVarious hiking trails of easy top moderate rating
Easy trails in the heart of Kentville with an abundance of birds and wildlife.
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Miner's Marsh
Barclay StreetEasy trails in the heart of Kentville with an abundance of birds and wildlife.
Lesser known hiking trail leading to Falls and to rocky beach at the shore. Details at scotiasites dot com and look for Black Hole under Trails.
Black Hole
Lesser known hiking trail leading to Falls and to rocky beach at the shore. Details at scotiasites dot com and look for Black Hole under Trails.
Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries
Luckett Vineyards
1293 Grand Pré RdBlomidon Estate Winery
10318 NS-221Benjamin Bridge
1966 White Rock RdL'Acadie Vineyards
Planters Ridge Winery
1441 Church StGaspereau Vineyards
2239 White Rock RdThe Inn at Grand Pre Winery
11625 Nova Scotia Trunk 1The Church Brewing Co
329 Main StMillstone Harvest Brewhouse: Home of Sea Level Brewing
9146 Nova Scotia 221Wayfarers' Ale Society
1116 Kars StBarrelling Tide Distillery
1164 Parkway DrAnnapolis Cider Company
388 Main StHorton Ridge Malt & Grain
2504 Ridge RdLightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards
11143 Evangeline TrailBeaches
One of the few sandy beaches in the area. It’s a red sand so beware your feet (and the puppy’s paws) will be a little on the red side after your visit
Houston's Beach
Stewart Mountain RoadOne of the few sandy beaches in the area. It’s a red sand so beware your feet (and the puppy’s paws) will be a little on the red side after your visit
Another sandy beach with canteen serving hot food and ice cream.
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Kingsport Beach
Nova Scotia 221Another sandy beach with canteen serving hot food and ice cream.
Sightseeing
Farm market with gift shop, ice cream, cookhouse, and petting zoo
Great for shopping, eating, ice cream, and a petting zoo
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Imarike yaseHennigar's Farm
10272 Nova Scotia Trunk 1Great for shopping, eating, ice cream, and a petting zoo
Gardens and tea room with retail shop selling jams, jellies, infused oils, vinegars, and liqueurs.
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Tangled Garden
11827 Nova Scotia Trunk 1Gardens and tea room with retail shop selling jams, jellies, infused oils, vinegars, and liqueurs.
Great views of the Minas Basin from the parking area. Snack shop with ice cream and other items as well.
Look Off Family Camping Park
3369 NS-358Great views of the Minas Basin from the parking area. Snack shop with ice cream and other items as well.
Golfing
Eagle Crest Golf Course
2075 Lakewood RdGood quality longer yardage course with reasonable green fees.
Ken-Wo Golf Club
9514 Commercial StGreat quality moderately challenging course between New Minas and Wolfville.
Short-yardage course but moderately challenging and very reasonable green fees.
Island Green Golf Club
Short-yardage course but moderately challenging and very reasonable green fees.