Welcome To Prospect & Area

Inhabited by fishermen for over 200 years, the community of Prospect has a deep connection to the sea. Let the gigantic granite outcroppings from which the ocean carved this area set the backdrop as you experience all that the Propect area has to offer. Explore a shipwreck, visit a miniature town, or picnic on a lakeside beach. Learn to kayak or fine-tune your golfing skills all while soaking in the culture of this colourful seaside region.

Hidden Gems

• Kayak our secluded Coves and Inlets. Kayak around Betty Island to see the lighthouse. Guided tours and rental equipment are available from East Coast Outfitters and NovaShores Adventures.

Things to Do

• Explore the S.S. Atlantic Heritage Interpretation Park. Discover a shipwreck without donning a wetsuit. Interpretive centre, waterfront, boardwalk
• Don’t miss the Folk Art Village. Take a keepsake photo of this handcrafted miniature seaside town.
• Hike the dramatic headlands and rugged barrens in the Terrance Bay Wilderness. Trails are informal and unmaintained.
• Go hiking, Prospect style. Explore the footpath or rocky shore, where you can walk, crawl and climb along gigantic granite outcrops at Prospect Village.
• Have a picnic. Pick up a lobster roll at a local café and picnic on the beach.
• Go golfing o Goodwood Family Golf Course. Featuring mini golf and a driving range, this course is great for the whole family
• Indian Lake Golf Course. Featuring 18 well manicured golf holes, this course appeals to golfers of all skill levels.
• Granite Springs Golf Club. Amid scenic seaside vistas this challenging 18-hole course features many granite outcroppings to foil your game.
• Launch your boat and fish from the bay. When you fish for mackerel from a local government wharf, you’re sure to meet some of our friendly folk. o Prospect Village Government Wharf. Located near the end of Prospect Bay Road in Prospect Village.
• Shad Bay Government Wharf. 3962 Hwy#333, Shad Bay
• Terence Bay Boat Launch. Located on the Terence Bay Road in Terence Bay. o Lower Prospect Government Wharf. Located at the end of Lower Prospect Road, Lower Prospect.
• Scuba dive to discover our undersea world. Over 200 years of fishing in our small harbours and bays has created interesting dive sites. Bring your own gear or guided tours, dive training and rental equipment are available from Torpedo Rays in Halifax.
• Sand Cove Beach. Sandy Cove beach is close to the wreck of the S.S. Atlantic. Located at the end of Sandy Cove Road in Terence Bay.