EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF MAHONE BAY

CULINARY EXPERIENCE

Outdoor view of Betty's restaurant with a hanging sign, string lights, and diners seated outside on a patio, with a bright and cozy ambiance.
A plate with a salad, a slice of toast topped with greens, and a fried egg with bacon. In the background, there is a bowl of fries garnished with microgreens, on a white plate, on a dark bar counter.
A food truck named 'Oh My Cod' is serving vegan fish and seafood dishes. A woman is ordering at the counter, while the staff inside behind the window is preparing the order. The truck is decorated with maritime-themed graphics, including an anchor and a rope circle logo.
Baked salmon fillets topped with black sesame seeds on a baking sheet.

OH MY COD!

🍴Casual seafood takeout - chowder, fish tacos and lobster rolls.

FAMOUS PIE SHOP

🍴Sweet & savory hand pies, coffee, and custom cakes.

RICARDO’S PIZZA

🍴Pizzeria with thin-crust pizza, pasta, wings, and gluten-free options.

REBECCA’S RESTAURANT

🍴Seaside restaurant with local dishes and dietary-friendly options.

Exterior of a restaurant with signage for Fireworks Texas BBQ, Certified Angus Beef, and a satellite dish on the wall.
Close-up of a cheeseburger with lettuce and a bun, with a restaurant logo and text overlay reading 'The Mug & Anchor'.

FIREWORKS TEXAS BARBECUE

🍴Texas-style BBQ take-out offering ribs, tacos, and sandwiches.

THE MUG & ANCHOR

🍴English-style pub with local taps, hearty food, and a relaxed patio.

LUCKETT VINEYARDS

🍴Nova Scotia vineyard with cool-climate wines and Bay of Fundy views.

BENJAMIN BRIDGE

🍴Prestigious Nova Scotia winery, famed for sparkling wines and scenic views.

Six tins of Spill the Tea flavored black tea on a wooden surface with a blurred background of jars on a shelf.
Multiple boxes of assorted pies with various flavors and toppings.

SPILL THE TEA

🍴Artisan tea shop with handcrafted blends, cozy drinks, and local treats.

JO-ANN’S DELI MARKET

🍴Deli and bakery with fresh sandwiches and baked goods.

A cup of ice cream with rainbow sprinkles and a waffle cone on top, held in a person's hand at an ice cream shop with a chalkboard menu in the background.
Three people holding ice cream cones with colorful and vanilla flavored ice cream outside on a sunny day.

SEASIDE CREAMERY

🍴Ice cream shop with premium scoops and waterfront views.

MACONE BAY ICE CREAM

🍴Seasonal ice cream stand with soft serve, hard scoops, and pup cones.

Fresh oysters on a bed of crushed ice with lemon wedges, accompanied by cocktail sauce and lemon slices, at The Naked Oyster bistro and bar.
Split image of two dishes on a wooden table at Maileus Bistro, Mahone Bay, NS. Left side features a bowl of salad with leafy greens, microgreens, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Right side shows a rectangular plate with fried food, a small cup of dipping sauce, a side salad with greens and cherry tomatoes, and a glass of beer.

THE NAKED OYSTER

🍴Seafood grill specializing in
oysters and seasonal dishes.

MATEUS BISTRO

🍴Upscale bistro - seasonal dishes, smoked meats, and local seafood.

ELI x TRIX

🍴All-day café and bar serving food, coffee, and cocktails with a cozy vibe.

BETTY’S AT THE KITCH

🍴Wine bar with wood-fired pizza
and live music

Plate with a burger topped with a fried egg, side salad, and a tall glass of beer on a red and purple patterned tablecloth.
Exterior view of Recardo's Pizza restaurant with signage, yellow umbrellas, and flags, on a street with residential buildings in the background.
A pint glass of hazy, golden craft beer with a white foam head, featuring the Saltbox Brewing logo, on a bar counter with a chalkboard menu in the background.
Close-up of a breakfast sandwich with fried egg, cheese, and bacon in toasted bread on red checkered paper.

SALTBOX BREWING COMPANY

🍴Craft brewery serving small-batch beer and cider in a laid-back taproom.

THE NOSY CROW BITES

🍴Casual café with sandwiches, pizza, coffee, and local brews.

Person holding a glass of white wine next to a bottle of bubbly wine on a counter.
Person pouring red wine into a glass on a marble surface.
Assorted pastries on display including caramel pecan tarts, croissants, and a chocolate cupcake.
Bakery products with wheat stalks, flour, and baked goods, featuring a logo for Boulangerie La Vendéenne.

THE BARN COFFEE HOUSE

🍴Café in a heritage barn with fresh coffee, pastries, and local goods.

BOULANGERIE LA VENDÉENNE

🍴French bakery with organic breads, pastries, and coffee.

TOP SHOPPING SPOTS

A small boutique storefront called 'Northern Sun Gallery & Gifts' with purple signage, flower planters with purple flowers, signs indicating it is open, and a chalkboard sign listing jewelry, boutique, art and craft, and gifts.
Hand holding a box with a necklace featuring a map of Ireland near a marina with boats and water in the background.
Display table filled with autumn-themed home decor, including ceramics, candles, plates, bowls, and books, with fall leaves and a large gold vase with a silver lampshade on top in a boutique store.
Storefront with the sign "SUTTLES and SEAWINDS" above large windows decorated with white paper cutouts of leaves and animals, including birds and deer.
Set of colorful quilt vests hanging on a clothesline outdoors among fall leaves.
A sign for Flipped Marketplace, a resale store, is displayed outdoors next to a river. The sign has a circular logo with the words "ReSTYLE" and "Marketplace," and the store name "Flipped" in the center. A black and white patterned flag is waving nearby, and there are people sitting by the river in the background. The scene is bright and sunny, with green trees and clear blue sky.

PEARL’S VINTAGE

Curated preloved clothing—vintage finds and vests in 60s–70s styles.

FLIPPED RESTYLE MERCANTILE

Consignment boutique with fashion, décor, and handmade goods.

Pair of shiny ankle boots, one in dark red and one in black, displayed on a white box labeled AQUA-Flex Canada.
Wooden and cardboard merchandise on wooden shelves, including carved wooden containers, boxes, and jars, with some products labeled and packaged, suggesting a gift or home decor display.
A collage of four images: a dining table set with white plates, gold utensils, and glasses; bottles of olive oil and vinegar; a pair of copper pepper mills; and a breakfast scene with yogurt, bread, and other breakfast items. In the center, there's a circular logo for Oak & Fern Home, established 2025, located in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.
A garden center with various flowering plants in bloom, including white and purple flowers, under a clear blue sky with a tree on the right and a building with a red roof in the background.

OAK & FERN HOME

Home and lifestyle boutique with skincare, candles, and décor.

OCEANVIEW HOME

Consignment boutique with fashion, décor, and handmade goods.

Painting of a sailing ship with multiple white sails on calm blue water, under a cloudy sky.
Reception area of Cocoa Organic Spa & Boutique with a black countertop, skincare products on the shelves, and a logo on the wall behind the counter.

LIGHTHOUSE MARKET

Gift shop with local art, home décor, and Nova Scotia souvenirs.

COCOA ORGANIC SPA

Eco-friendly spa with organic treatments and skincare boutique.

Aerial view of a marina with boats, a large building, parking lot, and a swimming pool, surrounded by trees and nearby roads.

SHORE CYCLE AND MARINE

Powersports $ Marine dealership

AMOS PEWTER

Handcrafted pewter jewelry, ornaments, and gifts.

NORTHERN SUN GALLERY

Artisan gifts, home décor, and local crafts.

SUTTLES & SEAWINDS

Boutique with curated fashion, jewelry, and homewares.

TEAZER FINE GIFTS

Unique gifts, homewares, and coastal accessories.

BRINDLE BOSTON ANTIQUES

Antiques and vintage gift shop with unique finds.

MAHONE BAY TRADING CO.

Footwear boutique with curated, quality shoes.

COZY PLACES TO STAY

A white signboard with the text "kitch'inn" and a website link "www.kitchinn.com" is hanging outside a building. A small snow-covered evergreen tree is in the foreground.
Interior view of a modern hotel room featuring a bed with white linens and pillows saying 'Relax', a patterned armchair with a pillow, a mini fridge with a coffee maker on top, and nautical decor including a whale and a lighthouse.

THE KITCH’INN

Modern boutique inn with cozy suites and a wine bar.

THE SHIPS INN

Cozy inn with sea-view rooms, private baths, and a central location.

A bedroom with a vaulted wooden ceiling, white shiplap walls, a large bed with decorative pillows and a blue quilt, two bedside tables with lamps, a small white sofa by the window with cushions, and a glass door leading outside. There's a window with a view of trees and a rug on a wooden floor.
Living room with large windows, gray sofa with cushions, a desk with a wicker chair, a wall mural of trees, and a ceiling fan.

BLACK FOREST CABINS

Secluded cabins and farmhouse with sauna, kitchenettes, and king beds.

MAGNOLIA INN

Charming Victorian inn with ensuite rooms and garden views.

Living room with white sofas, black and white pillows, a glass coffee table with green plants, a zebra-print rug, abstract black and white artwork, a fireplace with black trim, and large windows with white curtains.
Bright bedroom with a large bed, painting above, small table with glases and bottles, small TV on dresser, desk with flowers, cozy chair, and large windows letting in sunlight.
Cozy bedroom with a white bed featuring blue floral bedding, two armchairs with patterned pillows, and a window showing a view of trees and sky.

BAYVIEW PINES COUNTRY INN

Seaside inn with ocean-view rooms, breakfast, and nature trails.

RIVER RIDGE LODGE

Cozy lodge with river views and modern rooms for a peaceful stay.

MAHONE BAY B&B

Boutique B&B with modern ensuite rooms and downtown location.

CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS

Scenic view of a colorful autumn landscape with two churches and their reflections in the calm water in the foreground.

THE THREE CHURCHES

Iconic churches with a scenic seaside walking path.

A blue house with white trim and a bay window, a small front porch with stairs, and a vintage blue pickup truck parked in front. A flag and a no parking sign are visible near the house.

MAHONE BAY MUSEUM

Local history museum in a charming heritage home.

Colorful buildings along a waterfront with trees and church steeples in the background.

LUNENBERG

UNESCO town with colorful buildings, shops, and waterfront charm.

Three scarecrow figures dressed in plaid, denim, and overalls with straw and fabric faces, wearing hats, standing outdoors near a gazebo and water. One holds a small wooden sign, another holds a stick, and the third holds a banjo.

SCARECROW FESTIVAL

Whimsical scarecrows, local fun, and festive fall vibes.

RECREATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

RUM RUNNERS TRAIL

Easy trail for walking
or biking with coastal views.

SALTY DOG SEA TOURS

Discover the allure of Nova Scotia’s pristine waters onboard of triton boat.

HELICOPTER TOURS

Aerial tours over Mahone Bay and the South Shore.

HIRTLE'S BEACH

Ocean waves, soft sand, and scenic coastal views.

A narrow strip of land separates a body of water from the ocean, with a road running along the top edge and some greenery in the distance.
A beach with a sandy shoreline, a small boat on the sand, and a clear blue sky with some clouds.
A sandy beach with people relaxing under umbrellas, next to a large lake with calm blue water, surrounded by green trees and houses under a partly cloudy sky.
Sandy beach with large rocks and green plants in the foreground, blue ocean water, and a partly cloudy sky with a few small white clouds.

BAYSWATER BEACH PROVINCIAL PARK

Quiet, sandy beach with clear waters and scenic picnic areas.

QUEENSLAND BEACH PROVINCIAL PARK

Popular beach with soft sand, warm waters, and easy roadside access.

A calm beach with golden sand leading to the water, and a bright sun in the sky with some clouds, during sunset or sunrise.
A lighthouse on rocky coastline during sunset with colorful sky and calm ocean

CARTERS BEACH

Popular beach with soft sand, warm waters, and easy roadside access.

PEGGY’S COVE

Picturesque rural community located along the South Shore.

View of a rocky coastal cave with natural arch formations and blue ocean water, partly open sky visible through openings in the rocks.

THE SEA CAVES

Naturally formed caves along the coastline, primarily sculpted by the erosive power of waves.

A motorboat named 'Salty Dog' sailing on a calm body of water, with several other boats docked nearby and a rocky shoreline in the background.
Four people riding mountain bikes on a wooden trail beside a calm lake with reflections of clouds and trees.
A scenic view of a pebbly beach with gentle waves, a grassy pathway with a wooden fence, and houses on a hill in the distance under a clear blue sky.
Passenger in aircraft cockpit taking a photo through the window with a smartphone, wearing headphones.

RISSERS BEACH PROVINCIAL PARK

A family-friendly beach with soft sand, picnic spots, and coastal trails.

CRESCENT BEACH

A long sandy beach you can drive on, perfect for a relaxing day by the sea.