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Have you ever ridden a flume ride, or been thrilled by a trip on a wooden roller coaster? Seen monkeys, lions, camels, and huge snakes up close and personal? Sailed on the schooner found on the back of every Canadian dime? All these experiences and more are waiting for you in Southwest Nova Scotia.

We have community-owned museums and centres celebrating firefighting, hockey, country music, photography, farming and dory making, as well as 14 different branches of the provincial Nova Scotia Museum. Our museums feature exciting collections and historical characters demonstrating the skills of bygone eras. We have wildlife parks and a remarkable zoo, the uniquely entertaining Upper Clements Theme Park, and a host of festivals celebrating our agricultural and sea going heritage. Depending on the time of your visit, you can check the oldest agricultural fair in North America in Windsor (and the fabulous Pumpkin Regatta), Bear River’s Cherry Festival, the world famous Apple Blossom Festival throughout the Annapolis Valley, and the Fisheries Exhibition in Lunenburg.

A La Maison D'Amitie B&B

Yarmouth, Yarmouth County

Phone: (902) 645-2601

Web Address: www.houseoffriendship.ca

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Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival

Kentville, Kings County

Phone: 1-(902)-678-8322

Web Address: www.appleblossom.com

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Beach Breeze Motel

Grand Pre, Kings County

Phone: (902) 542-5588

Web Address: www.beachbreezemotel.com

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Bethany Bed & Breakfast

Bridgewater, Lunenburg County

Phone: (902) 527-2778

Toll Free: 1-877-883-2533

Web Address: www.bethanyorphansbb.com

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Birch Villa Cottages

Smiths Cove, Digby County

Phone: (902) 245-4945

Toll Free: 1-800-748-8769

Web Address: www3.ns.sympatico.ca/birchvilla/

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Boulder Cove Cottages Ltd.

Churchover, Shelburne County

Phone: (902) 3 Old Blue

Toll Free: 1-866-732-7867

Web Address: www.bouldercove.com

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Boulderwood Stables

Ardoise, Hants County

Phone: (902) 499-9138

Toll Free: 1-866-499-9138

Web Address: www.boulderwood.com

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Caledonia Visitor Information Centre

Caledonia, Annapolis County

Phone: 902-682-2470

Web Address: www.caledoniavic.funtigo.com

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Churchill Mansion Country Inn

Darlings Lake, Yarmouth County

Phone: (902) 649-2818

Toll Free: 1-888-453-5565

Web Address: www.churchillmansion.com

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Clyde River Cottages & Campground

Clyde River, Shelburne County

Phone: (902) 637-3481

Toll Free: 1-800-565-0000

Web Address: www.clyderivercottages.com

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Cornwallis Reunion Association

Cornwallis, Annapolis County

Phone: 825-0504

Web Address: www.cornwallisreunion.ca

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Cove Oceanfront Campground

Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County

Phone: (902) 532-5050

Toll Free: 1-866-226-2683

Web Address: www.oceanfront-camping.com

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Crescent Beach Development Association

Lockeport, Shelburne County

Phone: (902) 656-3123

Web Address: www.geocities.com/beachcentre

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Deep Roots Music Co-Operative Ltd.

Wolfville, Kings County

Phone: 902-542-0297

Web Address: www.deeprootsmusic.ca

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DesBrisay Museum

Bridgewater, Lunenburg County

Phone: (902) 543-4033

Web Address: www.bridgewater.ns.ca/debrisay-museum.htm

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Digby Scallop Days Association

Digby, Digby County

Phone: 902-245-6035

Web Address: www.digbyscallopdays.com

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Discover Shelburne County

Shelburne, Shelburne County

Phone: (902) 875-2331

Web Address: www.discovershelburnecounty.com

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Festival Acadian de Wedgeport

Wedgeport, Yarmouth County

Phone: 902-663-2908

Web Address: www.tusket.com

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Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic

Lunenburg, Lunenburg County

Phone: (902) 634-4794

Toll Free: 1-866-579-4909

Web Address: www.museum.gov.ns.ca/fma

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Fisherman's Cove R.V. & Campground

Hunts Point, Queens County

Phone: (902) 683-2772

Web Address: www.fishermanscoverv.netfirms.com

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Fox Hill Cheese House

Port Williams, Kings County

Phone: (902) 542-3599

Web Address: www.foxhillcheesehouse.com

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Freeport Whale & Seabird Tours

Freeport, Digby County

Phone: (902) 839-2177

Web Address: www.explorenovascotia.com

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Freewheeling Adventures Inc

Hubbards, Lunenburg County

Phone: (902) 857-3600

Toll Free: 1-800-672-0075

Web Address: www.freewheeling.ca

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Friends of the Yarmouth Light Society

Yarmouth, Yarmouth County

Phone: 902-742-4522

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

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Glorious Mud Studio/Creative Holidays Nova Scotia

Liverpool, Queens County

Phone: (902) 677-2899

Web Address: www.gloriousmud.net

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Halifax & South-Western Railway Museum

Lunenburg, Lunenburg County

Phone: (902) 634-3184

Web Address: www.hswrymuseum.com

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Hall's Harbour Lobster Pound Ltd.

Kentville, Kings County

Phone: (902) 679-5299

Web Address: www.hallsharbourlobster.ns.ca

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Harmony Bazaar

Lockeport, Shelburne County

Phone: 902-656-2793

Web Address: www.womensfishnet.com

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Historic Gardens

Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County

Phone: 532-7018

Web Address: www.historicgardens.com

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Islands Historical Society

Freeport, Digby County

Phone: (902) 839-2068

Web Address: www.islandhistoricalsociety.piczo.com

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J & C Ottoview Cabins

Digby Neck, Digby County

Phone: 834-2040

Web Address: www.ottoviewcabins.com

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Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site Maitland Bridge

Maitland Bridge, Annapolis County

Phone: (902) 682-2772

Toll Free: 1-877-737-3783

Web Address: www.pccamping.ca

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La Baronnie Motel, Cottages and campground

West Pubnico, Yarmouth County

Phone: (902) 762-3388

Web Address: www.labaronnie.ca

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Le Réveil de Pompcoup

West Pubnico, Yarmouth County

Phone: 1-(902)-762-2829

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Le Village Historique Acadien

Pubnico, Yarmouth County

Phone: (902) 762-2530

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

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Lockeport Cottages & Campground

Lockeport, Shelburne County

Phone: (902) 656-2876

Toll Free: 1-866-656-2876

Web Address: www.lockeportcottages.ns.ca

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Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society

Lunenburg, Lunenburg County

Phone: 902-634-3180

Web Address: www.folkharbour.com

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Lunenburg Inn

Lunenburg, Lunenburg County

Phone: (902) 634-3963

Toll Free: 1-800-565-3963

Web Address: www.lunenburginn.com

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Mahone Bay Classic Boat Festival

Mahone Bay, Lunenburg County

Phone: 902-624-0348

Web Address: www.woodenboatfestival.org

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Mariner Cruises Whale & Seabird Tours

Brier Island, Digby County

Phone: (902) 839-2346

Toll Free: 1-800-239-2189

Web Address: www.novascotiawhalewatching.ca

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Mersey River Chalets

Annapolis County

Phone: (902) 682-2443

Toll Free: 1-877-667-2583

Web Address: www.merseyriverchalets.ns.ca

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Milton Heritage Society

Milton, Queens County

Phone: (902) 350-0268

Web Address: www.qcis.ns.ca/blacksmith/index.html

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Mullen's Bayside Farm & Cottages

Weymouth North, Digby County

Phone: 902-837-5353

Web Address: www.baysidefarm.com

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Musee Acadien & Reseach Centre

Pubnico, Yarmouth County

Phone: (902) 762-3380

Web Address: www.museeacadien.ca

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North Queens Visitors Information Centre

Caledonia, Annapolis County

Phone: 902 682-2470

Web Address: www.caledoniavic.funtigo.com

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Northern Diver Adventure Birding

Liverpool, Queens County

Phone: (902) 354-7250

Web Address: www.birdingfieldtrips.com

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Nova Scotia Guides Association

Liverpool, Queens County

Phone: 902-682-2782

Web Address: www.nsguides.ca

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Oaklawn Farm Zoo

Aylesford, Kings County

Phone: (902) 847-9790

Web Address: www.oaklawnfarmzoo.ca

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Osprey Arts Centre

Shelburne, Shelburne County

Phone: (902) 875-2359

Web Address: www.ospreyartscentre.com

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Petit Passage Whale Watch

Digby, Digby County

Phone: (902) 834-2226

Web Address: www.ppww.ca

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Pirates Cove Whale Cruises

Tiverton, Digby County

Phone: (902) 839-2242

Toll Free: 1-888-480-0004

Web Address: www.piratescove.ca

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Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill

Summerville, Queens County

Phone: (902) 683-2998

Toll Free: 1-800-565-1119

Web Address: www.quarterdeck.ns.ca

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Raven Haven Beachside Family Park

Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County

Phone: (902) 532-7320

Web Address: www.annapoliscounty.ns.ca/rec/ravhav/ravhav.htm

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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

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Ross Farm Museum

New Ross, Lunenburg County

Phone: (902) 689-2210

Toll Free: 877-689-2210

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

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Rossignol Surf Shop & Beachouse

White Point, Queens County

Phone: (902) 354-7100

Toll Free: 1-877-990-3733

Web Address: www.surfnovascotia.com/index.html

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Sable River View Cottages

Sable River, Shelburne County

Phone: (902) 656-3071

Web Address: www.cottagerentals.info

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Shelburne County Lobster Festival

Shelburne, Shelburne County

Phone: 902-875-3544

Web Address: www.municipalityofshelburne.ca

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Shelburne Harbourside Cottages

Shelburne, Shelburne County

Phone: (902) 875-4555

Web Address: www.shelburneharboursidecottages.com/

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Silver Shoe Bed & Breakfast

Canard, Kings County

Phone: (902) 679-6400

Toll Free: 1-800-362-1566

Web Address: www.bbcanada.com/silvershoe

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Sou'Wester Adventures Sailing School

Western Shore, Lunenburg County

Phone: (902) 627-4004

Toll Free: 1-877-665-4004

Web Address: www.souwesteradventures.com

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Southwest Paddlers Association

Throughout Yarmouth County, Yarmouth County

Phone: 643-2247

Web Address: www.swpaddlers.com

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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

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The Shag Harbout Incident Society

Shag Harbour, Shelburne County

Phone: ((902) 723-0174

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The West House Society

Liverpool, Queens County

Phone: 902-354-3067

Web Address: www.rossignolculturalcentre.com

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The Wharf Rat Rally Motorcycle Association

Digby, Digby County

Phone: (902) 245-4702

Web Address: www.wharfratrally.com

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Two Lakes Retreat Chalets

Hampton, Annapolis County

Phone: (902) 665-2291

Web Address: www.twolakesretreatchalets.com

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Upper Clements Cottages

Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County

Phone: (902) 532-0269

Toll Free: 1-800-717-6549

Web Address: www.upperclementscottages.ca

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Upper Clements Park

Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County

Phone: (902) 532-7557

Toll Free: 1-888-248-4567

Web Address: www.upperclementsparks.com

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Vaughn Lake B&B

Tusket, Yarmouth County

Phone: (902) 648-3122

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Water Wood B&B

Carleton, Yarmouth County

Phone: (902) 761-2101

Web Address: www.waterwoodcanada.com

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White Point Beach Resort

White Point, Queens County

Phone: (902) 354-2711

Toll Free: 1-800-565-5068

Web Address: www.whitepoint.com

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Whitman Inn & Retreat

Caledonia, Annapolis County

Phone: 682-2226

Toll Free: 800-830-3855

Web Address: www.whitmaninn.com

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Wolfville Farmers Market

Wolfville, Kings County

Phone: (902) 678-8568

Web Address: www.wolfvillefarmersmarket.com

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Yarmouth Ocean Racing Association

Yarmouth, Yarmouth County

Phone: 902-742-7520

Web Address: www.yarmouthcup.com

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Ye Olde Argyler Lodge

Argyle, Yarmouth County

Phone: (902) 643-2500

Toll Free: 866-774-0400

Web Address: www.argyler.com

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Zipping Zodiac Whale Tours

Freeport, Digby County

Phone: 839-2064

Toll Free: 888-855-6062

Web Address: www.zippingzodiac.com

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