Experiences

Cuisine Cruising

Ever eat rappie pie? Blueberry grunt? Solomon gundy? There’s a world of flavour awaiting you in Southwest Nova Scotia.

We’re famous for our seafood, from smoked salmon and mackerel to marinated herring, or Solomon Gundy, as well as the scallops of Digby to the lobsters of Barrington, known as the Lobster Capital of Canada. We can’t tell you where to find the best fish and chips in the province, but you’ll find plenty of restaurants that offer this favourite dish.

If you’re interested in unique ethnic cuisine, try some Lunenburg sausage or pudding, perhaps served with a side dish of sauerkraut from Tancook Island. Savour the rich flavour of a traditional Acadian stew or fricot, or the unique texture and taste of rappie pie, or rapure.

Enjoy fresh produce at farmers' markets, roadside stands, or enjoy a U-pick experience, picking everything from strawberries and flowers to pears and pumpkins.

Sample gouda, havarti and other fresh cheeses at Fox Hill Cheese House, located on a working dairy farm in Port Williams. Try the unique breads and pastries made at one of LaHave Bakery’s several locations. Your visit to Southwest Nova Scotia wouldn’t be complete without a stop at one of our vineyards where you can sample everything from ice wine to fine maple wine.

Best Western Aurora Inn

Kingston, Kings County

Phone: (902) 765-3306

Toll Free: 1-800-780-7234

Web Address: www.bestwestern.com/ca/aurorainn

Between the Bushes (Nova Agri Inc.)

Centreville, Kings County

Phone: (902) 582-1445

Web Address: www.novaagri.com

Bonnie's Down Home Country B&B

Lunenburg, Lunenburg County

Phone: (902) 634-3908

Web Address: www.bonniesbandb.com

Captain Kelley's Restaurant

Yarmouth, Yarmouth County

Phone: (902) 742-9191

Toll Free: 1-800-772-2774

Web Address: www.captainkellys.com

Carolyn's Café and Crafts

Tancook Island, Lunenburg County

Phone: (902) 228-2749

Web Address: www.tancookislandrestaurantandcrafts.ca

Charlotte Lane

Shelburne, Shelburne County

Phone: (902) 875-3314

Web Address: www.charlottelane.ca

Churchill Mansion Country Inn

Darlings Lake, Yarmouth County

Phone: (902) 649-2818

Toll Free: 1-888-453-5565

Web Address: www.churchillmansion.com

Dennis Point Café

Middle West Pubnico, Yarmouth County

Phone: 902-762-1220

Web Address: www.dennispoint cafe.com

Discover Shelburne County

Shelburne, Shelburne County

Phone: (902) 875-2331

Web Address: www.discovershelburnecounty.com

Falcourt Inn Lodging & Dining

Middleton, Annapolis County

Phone: (902) 825-3399

Toll Free: 1-800-464-8979

Web Address: www.falcourtinn.ns.ca

Fleur de Sel Restaurant

Lunenburg, Lunenburg County

Phone: (902) 640-2121

Toll Free: 1-877-723-SALT

Web Address: www.fleurdesel.net

Fox Hill Cheese House

Port Williams, Kings County

Phone: (902) 542-3599

Web Address: www.foxhillcheesehouse.com

Friends of the Yarmouth Light Society

Yarmouth, Yarmouth County

Phone: 902-742-4522

Web Address: www.district.yarmouth.ns.ca

Fundy Restaurant

Digby, Digby County

Phone: (902) 245-4950

Toll Free: 1-866-445-4950

Web Address: www.fundyrestaurant.com

Grand Pre Wines

Grand Pre, Kings County

Phone: (902) 542-1753

Toll Free: 1-866-GPWINES

Web Address: www.grandprewines.com

Hall's Harbour Lobster Pound Ltd.

Kentville, Kings County

Phone: (902) 679-5299

Web Address: www.hallsharbourlobster.ns.ca

Hillsdale House Inn B&B

Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County

Phone: 902-532-2345

Toll Free: 877-539-2821

Web Address: www.hillsdalehouseinn.ca

Lanes Privateer Inn

Liverpool, Queens County

Phone: (902) 354-3456

Toll Free: 1-800-791-3332

Web Address: www.lanesprivateerinn.com

Le Restaurant Cape View

Cape St. Mary's, Digby County

Phone: (902) 645-2519

Le Village Historique Acadien

Pubnico, Yarmouth County

Phone: (902) 762-2530

Web Address: www.acadianvillage.museum.gov.ns.ca.

Lunenburg Inn

Lunenburg, Lunenburg County

Phone: (902) 634-3963

Toll Free: 1-800-565-3963

Web Address: www.lunenburginn.com

Mackinnon Cann Inn

Yarmouth, Yarmouth County

Phone: 902-742-9900

Toll Free: 1-866-698-3142

Web Address: www.mackinnoncanninn.ca

Marco's Grill & Pasta House Ltd.

Tusket, Yarmouth County

Phone: (902) 648-0253

Mersey River Chalets

Annapolis County

Phone: (902) 682-2443

Toll Free: 1-877-667-2583

Web Address: www.merseyriverchalets.ns.ca

North Queens Visitors Information Centre

Caledonia, Queens County

Phone: 902 682-2470

Web Address: www.caledoniavic.funtigo.com

Oak Island Resort

Western Shore, Lunenburg County

Phone: (902) 627-2600

Toll Free: 1-800-565-5075

Web Address: www.oakislandresortandspa.com

Old Orchard Inn & Spa

Wolfville, Kings County

Phone: (902) 542-5751

Toll Free: 1-800-561-8090

Web Address: www.oldorchardinn.com

Paddy's Pub & Brewery

Kentville, Kings County

Phone: (902) 678-3199

Web Address: www.paddyspub.ca

Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill

Summerville, Queens County

Phone: (902) 683-2998

Toll Free: 1-800-565-1119

Web Address: www.quarterdeck.ns.ca

Red Cap Restaurant & Motel

Middle West Pubnico, Yarmouth County

Phone: (902) 762-2112

Web Address: www.redcapmotel-rest.com

Rodd Grand Yarmouth

Yarmouth, Yarmouth County

Phone: (902) 742-2446

Toll Free: 1-800-565-7633

Web Address: www.roddvacations.com/ourhotels/ns/roddgrand/dining.asp

Royal Fundy Market and Eatery

Digby, Digby County

Phone: 245-6528

Toll Free: 888-245-6528

Web Address: www.oneilfisheries.com

Rudders Seafood Restaurant & Brew Pub

Yarmouth, Yarmouth County

Phone: (902) 742-7311

Web Address: www.ruddersbrewpub.com

Sainte Famille Wines Ltd.

Falmouth, Hants County

Phone: (902) 798-8311

Toll Free: 1-800-565-0993

Web Address: www.st-famille.com

Salt Shaker Deli

Lunenburg, Lunenburg County

Phone: (902) 640-3434

Web Address: saltshakerdeli.com

Shelburne Harbourside Cottages

Shelburne, Shelburne County

Phone: (902) 875-4555

Web Address: www.shelburneharboursidecottages.com/

Silver Shoe Bed & Breakfast

Canard, Kings County

Phone: (902) 679-6400

Toll Free: 1-800-362-1566

Web Address: www.bbcanada.com/silvershoe

Sou'Wester Restaurant & Gifts Ltd.

Peggys Cove, Halifax County

Phone: 902-823-2561

Toll Free: 1-866-NSGIFTS

Web Address: www.peggys-cove.com

The Lunenburg Inn

All Southwest Nova Scotia, All Southwest Nova Scotia County

Phone: (902) 634-3963

Toll Free: 1-800-65-3963

Web Address: www.lunenburginn.com

The Rope Loft Dining Room

Chester, Lunenburg County

Phone: (902) 275-3430

Web Address: www.ropeloft.com

Village of Kingston

Kingston, Kings County

Phone: 902-765-2800

Web Address: www.kingstonnovascotia.ca

Wheelhouse Motel and Dning Room

Lunenburg, Lunenburg County

Phone: (902) 634-3353

Toll Free: 877 997 972

Web Address: www.wheelhouse.ns.ca

White Point Beach Resort

White Point, Queens County

Phone: (902) 354-2711

Toll Free: 1-800-565-5068

Web Address: www.whitepoint.com

Ye Olde Argyler Lodge

Argyle, Yarmouth County

Phone: (902) 643-2500

Toll Free: 866-774-0400

Web Address: www.argyler.com

Yesteryear's B&B

Pubnico, Yarmouth County

Phone: (902) 762-2969

Web Address: www.yesteryears.ca