Guidebook for Port Mouton
Parks & Nature
1 Mile long white sand beach. A provincial beach so has bathrooms/outhouses; it's a long sandy beach, you will love evening walks there. There is a river at the end of the beach during high tide you will see kids (young and old) jumping off an old rail bridge into the water. http://www.novascotia.com/see-do/outdoor-activities/summerville-beach-provincial-park/1959 Tip: do not stop at the first parking lot, keep going there is lots of parking.
Summerville Centre
1 Mile long white sand beach. A provincial beach so has bathrooms/outhouses; it's a long sandy beach, you will love evening walks there. There is a river at the end of the beach during high tide you will see kids (young and old) jumping off an old rail bridge into the water. http://www.novascotia.com/see-do/outdoor-activities/summerville-beach-provincial-park/1959 Tip: do not stop at the first parking lot, keep going there is lots of parking.
Amazing beach. This one is my favourite and very close (you can actually see it from the backyard of the cottage). It is really 3 white sandy beaches in 1, if you are lucky you might even find a sand dollar or 2 in the water. http://nsbeaches.com/beaches/carters-beach.php. (has a small parking lot so go early, if parking on the road only park on one side and do not block the road, they do ticket).
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Carters Beach
89 Carters Beach RdAmazing beach. This one is my favourite and very close (you can actually see it from the backyard of the cottage). It is really 3 white sandy beaches in 1, if you are lucky you might even find a sand dollar or 2 in the water. http://nsbeaches.com/beaches/carters-beach.php. (has a small parking lot so go early, if parking on the road only park on one side and do not block the road, they do ticket).
Nice hike to a beautiful beach. The AirBNB Map isn't locating this correctly so please verify directions. It is in Port Joli on the Saint Catherine River road.
Part of Parks Canada (but free of charge) this is a beautiful walk (about 25 mins), to the most beautiful beaches, don't stop at the first beach keep along the path and climb some rocks, the view is worth it, you will most likely see many sea lions sunbathing on the rocks close to shore. Wear good shoes, the path can get a little rugged, and if a hot sunny day take water and a hat, there is little to no shade. http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ns/kejimkujik/visit/seaside-bord%20de%20mer.aspx
3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway
3005 Kejimkujik Main ParkwayNice hike to a beautiful beach. The AirBNB Map isn't locating this correctly so please verify directions. It is in Port Joli on the Saint Catherine River road.
Part of Parks Canada (but free of charge) this is a beautiful walk (about 25 mins), to the most beautiful beaches, don't stop at the first beach keep along the path and climb some rocks, the view is worth it, you will most likely see many sea lions sunbathing on the rocks close to shore. Wear good shoes, the path can get a little rugged, and if a hot sunny day take water and a hat, there is little to no shade. http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ns/kejimkujik/visit/seaside-bord%20de%20mer.aspx
White Point is a resort community with a big lodge and cottages; however you are still allowed to use the beach as all beach property is public property in Canada. The surf has more waves here and there is a surf school that you can take lessons, as well as they have paddle boards, etc. for rent. The resort has a nice restaurant with bar, gift shop, and golf course. It's worth going to White Point even if it is just to go see their bunny colony, there are a lot of little bunnies running around near the lodge. http://www.whitepoint.com/
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White Point Beach Resort Road
White Point Beach Resort RoadWhite Point is a resort community with a big lodge and cottages; however you are still allowed to use the beach as all beach property is public property in Canada. The surf has more waves here and there is a surf school that you can take lessons, as well as they have paddle boards, etc. for rent. The resort has a nice restaurant with bar, gift shop, and golf course. It's worth going to White Point even if it is just to go see their bunny colony, there are a lot of little bunnies running around near the lodge. http://www.whitepoint.com/
It is about 30 minute drive from the cottage, it is a beautiful crescent shaped (as the name suggests). There are facilities there including bathrooms, snack bar and interpretive centre, (If the weather is not that nice it’s still a nice drive and little town to explore). http://www.lockeport.ns.ca/
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Crescent Beach Centre
157 Locke StIt is about 30 minute drive from the cottage, it is a beautiful crescent shaped (as the name suggests). There are facilities there including bathrooms, snack bar and interpretive centre, (If the weather is not that nice it’s still a nice drive and little town to explore). http://www.lockeport.ns.ca/
Essentials
Atlantic Superstore
50 Milton Rd Large grocery store with a liquor store attached.
If there is a medical issue, go to the Queens General Hospital in Liverpool- the emergency room- is treated more like a walk-in clinic. If there is an emergency, ambulance service is available, call 911
The South Shore is a known tick area, check yourself, children and any pets if you have been anywhere with high grass/wooded area. If you have been bitten by a tick or believe you have been bitten by a tick, go to the hospital to be treated as soon as possible. For more information on ticks please check: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/diseases-conditions-maladies-affections/disease-maladie/lyme/index-eng.php
Queens General Hospital
175 School StIf there is a medical issue, go to the Queens General Hospital in Liverpool- the emergency room- is treated more like a walk-in clinic. If there is an emergency, ambulance service is available, call 911
The South Shore is a known tick area, check yourself, children and any pets if you have been anywhere with high grass/wooded area. If you have been bitten by a tick or believe you have been bitten by a tick, go to the hospital to be treated as soon as possible. For more information on ticks please check: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/diseases-conditions-maladies-affections/disease-maladie/lyme/index-eng.php
One of the two grocery stores in town (they are right across from each other). We do fine that the meat & seafood selection is better here.
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Sobeys Liverpool
180 Bristol AveOne of the two grocery stores in town (they are right across from each other). We do fine that the meat & seafood selection is better here.
Sightseeing
Fort Point Lighthouse Park
5-21 Fort Point RdGreat view and climb the lighthouse!
Arts & Culture
Walk to the back of Cosby's Garden Centre to view some awesome garden sculptures. They are really something to see!!! Do not miss.
http://www.concretecreations.info/
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Concrete Creation (Cosby's Garden Centre)
Nova Scotia Trunk 3Walk to the back of Cosby's Garden Centre to view some awesome garden sculptures. They are really something to see!!! Do not miss.
http://www.concretecreations.info/
Entertainment & Activities
Local theater usually play movies on the weekends; check out the schedule: http://www.astortheatre.ns.ca/inside.php?type=Film
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Astor Theatre
219 Main StLocal theater usually play movies on the weekends; check out the schedule: http://www.astortheatre.ns.ca/inside.php?type=Film
Food Scene
The Airbnb map is not locating this correctly. The local 3-in-1 restaurant, convenience store, and liquor store. Walkable only a few minutes. Perfect place to order out some supper, pick up your milk and beer for the weekend, all in one stop.
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Seascape Restaurant
8426 Lighthouse RteThe Airbnb map is not locating this correctly. The local 3-in-1 restaurant, convenience store, and liquor store. Walkable only a few minutes. Perfect place to order out some supper, pick up your milk and beer for the weekend, all in one stop.
Renovated in 2016, this is a more pricy restaurant, if in high season on a weekend you will want to make a reservation. Great view!
http://www.quarterdeck.ca/
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The Quarterdeck Resort
5 Lighthouse RteRenovated in 2016, this is a more pricy restaurant, if in high season on a weekend you will want to make a reservation. Great view!
http://www.quarterdeck.ca/
This is our favourite restaurant in the area, and it is worth the drive to Shelburne (about 45 mins). A reservation is a must, and is on the pricey side but well worth it. http://www.charlottelane.ca/
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Charlotte Lane Cafe
13 Charlotte LnThis is our favourite restaurant in the area, and it is worth the drive to Shelburne (about 45 mins). A reservation is a must, and is on the pricey side but well worth it. http://www.charlottelane.ca/
Local dairy treat! great soft serve ice cream, and local greasy spoon .
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Seaside Seafoods
6943 Nova Scotia Trunk 3Local dairy treat! great soft serve ice cream, and local greasy spoon .
Shopping
Known to the locals as ''The School'', has a hostel, art gallery, Internet, inside garage sale, craft sale. http://www.wqccda.com/PMhostel/. If you are lucky to be there on the first Saturday of the month there is usually a bake sale too.
Coastal Queens Place
8100 Lighthouse RteKnown to the locals as ''The School'', has a hostel, art gallery, Internet, inside garage sale, craft sale. http://www.wqccda.com/PMhostel/. If you are lucky to be there on the first Saturday of the month there is usually a bake sale too.