Different people want different kinds of vacation experiences. We have a wealth of information about the area available in the office to help you plan the perfect days and relaxing evenings that will make your holiday experience memorable. The area offers something for everyone, and knowing your taste in recreational experiences will help you to ensure the activities you choose for you and your family will be JUST right. So what kind of vacationer are YOU, anyway?

Links to many of the numerous things to see and do in the area that are listed below are provided in the “Links” page at the top of the page…

Sports and the Great Outdoors

• Fishing–Bring a boat or throw a line in from shore, no license required for salt water fishing!
• Kayaking or Canoeing–River or Ocean!
• Boating–Sail or Motorboat!
• Hiking–Hit the beach, the road or the numerous trails nearby…
• Cycling–Ride the trails or the roads–very scenic!
• Waterfalls–We’re located on what is known as “Waterfall Alley” in Nova Scotia–grab your camera and your hiking shoes!
• Photography–Phenomenal sights to record!
• Beaches–Go for a stroll, collect some treasures, or gather some dulse.
• Walk the floor of the sea!
• Rockhounding–Check out the beaches and islands right in front of us or head for the shops in Parrsboro
• Fossils–Go on a fossil hunt–but if you find anything, leave it untouched and call the museum!
• Golf–Loads of golf courses nearby…ask for a complete list in the office!
• Lighthouses–several nearby
• Parks–Local and Provincial
• Picnicking–Lots of beautiful spots to enjoy!
• Swimming–Take  a dip in the pool or wade into the Ocean!
• Clamming–We have a commercial clam bed right out front!
• ATVs–Follow the river past the falls and head for the hills!
• Birding–Many species in the area!
• Star-gazing–You’ve NEVER seen stars like this!
• Flowers and Fauna–Everywhere!!
• Relax and enjoy the view, including the highest tides in the world, right from your site!
• Drive the Fundy Eco-Tour!
• Participate in, or grab a shore-side seat, to cheer on the runners in the renowned “Not Since Moses” race, the increasingly infamous annual race across the floor of the ocean when the waters part at low tide!! A grueling but memorable experience!

Family Fun

• Dutchman’s Cheese Farm
• Local Festivals
• Farmer’s Market
• Weekend activities for the kids, right at the campground! Special events for the adults, too! FUN!!
• Waterslide for the little ones!
• Swimming–Swim in the pool or wade in the ocean!
• Picnics
• Beachcombing
• Feel the squish of the mud between your toes when you walk the ocean floor!  Skin conditioner!
• Mini-Golf & Trout fishing pond nearby
• Tour the Lighthouses!
• Hiking
• Biking
• Treats–take the family for dinner or an icy treat!
• Check out the waterfalls!
• Rent a canoe or kayak
• Fish off the shore!
• Go Clamming!
• Go on a Berry Hunt–What’s in season?
• Search for some fossils or check out the dinosaur bones at the museum!
• Go on a rock hunt!
• Check out the MANY museums in the area!
• Tour a mine!
• Tour the Anne Murray Center–a musical icon!

The Local Flavor (Discover Nova Scotia)

• Lighthouses
• Dances & Jam Sessions
• Shop–Head into nearby Parrsboro, Springhill or Truro
• Cobequid Interpretation Centre
• Festivals–from blueberries to clams!
• Dining–from find dining on the ocean to a quick snack
• Flea Markets, Garage Sales & Farmer’s Markets!
• Fish Markets–or catch and gather your own seafood delights!
• Architecture–history and variety abound!
• Museums–lots of local history, from not so long ago to prehistoric times
• Antiques–great finds to be had in this historic part of the country!
• Live Theatre
• Art Galleries–check out our local artists and enjoy a cup of tea
• Flowers–Everywhere and every color!!
• Check out the Kipawo, the oldest, longest running ferry in Nova Scotia

History & Geology Buff

• Rockhounding–Go on a hunt and visit the shops in town; the area was renowned enough to be featured on a David Suzuki “Nature of Things” special!
• Fossils–Check out the biggest early Jurassic find in all of North America; tour the NEW Joggins Fossil Center, visit the shops in nearby Parrsboro or explore the beaches and trails yourself!
• Lighthouses–participate in our preservation efforts!
• Architecture–Stately homes and pristine gardens!
• Museums & Informational Centers:
  • Dinosaurs–take in the Fundy Geological Museum
  • Natural Wonders–Learn about the tides and the area at the Cobequid Interpretation Centre
  • Springhill Miner’s Museum–Tour a real mine!
  • Age of Sail Heritage Centre–Learn about shipbuilding and visit the blacksmith’s shop
  • Ottawa House By-The-Sea–Learn about shipbuilding, early education and the Victorian era, along with lots else about our local history!
  • Anne Murray Centre–A Tribute to a musical legend set in her hometown!

Livin’ the Good Life (R &R, your style!)

• Fine dining–Make reservations and enjoy a multi-course meal and a spectacular view of the bay
• Fresh seafood!–Check out the fish markets or head down to the docks
• Dining–Check out the local restaurants and head into town, perhaps try the pub!  Or call out for pizza delivery!
• Music–Community festivals, dances and jam sessions
• Theatre–Enjoy a night at the Ship’s Theatre
• Beach-comb–Great treasures to be found
• Swim–Take a dip in the pool or a dunk in the ocean!
• Fish–Drop a line from shore or from a boat
• Photography–INFINITE possibilities!
• Sketch/paint or draw–Spectacular scenery!
• Galleries–Discover the work of local artisans and enjoy a cup of tea
• Special Events–Join us for a potluck OR a campfire or washer toss mixer and enjoy the camaraderie of friendly people, fine food and great fun!  Or perhaps a dance or a fishing derby or a folk fest is on tap…check with the office for the current list of scheduled events; list of local kids that babysit also available in the office.
• Kick back in a lawnchair and take in the serenity as you enjoy the view and the feel of the sun on your skin
• Kidz Program–When the kids are happy, everyone’s happy