Sim & Megan’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A museum and interpretive centre, featuring mementos and pictures from the 1930s to the '70s of the Sport Tuna Fishing Capital of the World. Fishing exhibits, fish tank, touch tank, Acadian history, Wedgeport general history & videos. Nature trail.
Just a minute down the road!
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Wedgeport Sport Tuna Fishing Museum and Interpretive Centre
57 Tuna Wharf RoadA museum and interpretive centre, featuring mementos and pictures from the 1930s to the '70s of the Sport Tuna Fishing Capital of the World. Fishing exhibits, fish tank, touch tank, Acadian history, Wedgeport general history & videos. Nature trail.
Just a minute down the road!
Located near the extreme southwest portion of Nova Scotia, on Canada's East Coast and voted Best Ocean View & Best Experience for Visitors the Cape Forchu Lighthouse is a must see! The lighthouse movie starring William Dafoe and Robert Pattinson was filmed on this location.
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Cape Forchu Lightstation
Located near the extreme southwest portion of Nova Scotia, on Canada's East Coast and voted Best Ocean View & Best Experience for Visitors the Cape Forchu Lighthouse is a must see! The lighthouse movie starring William Dafoe and Robert Pattinson was filmed on this location.
From Yarmouth take Hwy 3 to Arcadia, turn R onto Hwy 334 to Wedgeport.
Starting Point: End of paved road (Hwy 334); wooden signs “Sentier”. Parking. Trail goes E to shore, along shore, turn R to dirt road, cross over, trail to W shore, along shore to Wedge Point, ends on same dirt road, return to Parking.
Distance: 5 km
Time: 1hr 20 mins.
Description: Loop. Flat, grassy, rocky, wet spots. Attractions: Ocean shore E and W, wetland, muskrat houses, look-off, pebble and sand beaches.
Wedgeport Nature Trail
Wedgeport Nature TrailFrom Yarmouth take Hwy 3 to Arcadia, turn R onto Hwy 334 to Wedgeport.
Starting Point: End of paved road (Hwy 334); wooden signs “Sentier”. Parking. Trail goes E to shore, along shore, turn R to dirt road, cross over, trail to W shore, along shore to Wedge Point, ends on same dirt road, return to Parking.
Distance: 5 km
Time: 1hr 20 mins.
Description: Loop. Flat, grassy, rocky, wet spots. Attractions: Ocean shore E and W, wetland, muskrat houses, look-off, pebble and sand beaches.
Port Maitland Beach in the Yarmouth and Acadian Shores region offers a 1-km sand and cobble beach backed by a grassy picnic area and dunes. The park has supervised swimming in the summer months of July and August.
The nearby wharf and fishing boats are favourite subjects for painters and photographers.
Park amenities include change houses and vault toilets.
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Port Maitland Beach
Port Maitland Beach in the Yarmouth and Acadian Shores region offers a 1-km sand and cobble beach backed by a grassy picnic area and dunes. The park has supervised swimming in the summer months of July and August.
The nearby wharf and fishing boats are favourite subjects for painters and photographers.
Park amenities include change houses and vault toilets.
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Western Branch continues to bring the art of the world to Nova Scotia and the art of Nova Scotia to the world.
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Art Gallery of Nova Scotia - Western Branch
341 Main StThe Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Western Branch continues to bring the art of the world to Nova Scotia and the art of Nova Scotia to the world.
Step across the threshold and back in time. Explore the Sweeney marine heritage through unique exhibits: a simulation of a traditional fishing wharf, complete with fishing, processing and ship repair sheds, wharf decks and even a coastal freighter.
W. Laurence Sweeney Fisheries Museum
112 Water St Step across the threshold and back in time. Explore the Sweeney marine heritage through unique exhibits: a simulation of a traditional fishing wharf, complete with fishing, processing and ship repair sheds, wharf decks and even a coastal freighter.
Th'yarc (the Yarmouth Arts Regional Centre) is the largest multi-function performance centre in southwestern Nova Scotia. Th'yarc presents both professional and amateur artists, including dramas, comedies and musicals.
Th'Yarc Playhouse and Arts Center
76 Parade StTh'yarc (the Yarmouth Arts Regional Centre) is the largest multi-function performance centre in southwestern Nova Scotia. Th'yarc presents both professional and amateur artists, including dramas, comedies and musicals.
In this early 1900s Acadian village, situated on a beautiful 17-acre site overlooking Pubnico Harbour, experience a language, culture and way of life that has thrived along this shore for more than 350 years. Be welcomed into our homes, experience our traditional ways of farming and fishing and savour home-cooked Acadian cuisine in our café.
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Le Village Historique Acadien de la Nouvelle-Ecosse
91 Old Church RdIn this early 1900s Acadian village, situated on a beautiful 17-acre site overlooking Pubnico Harbour, experience a language, culture and way of life that has thrived along this shore for more than 350 years. Be welcomed into our homes, experience our traditional ways of farming and fishing and savour home-cooked Acadian cuisine in our café.
A memorial for those 'Lost to the Sea' has been completed in Yarmouth to commemorate all the sons and daughters of Yarmouth County who have died at sea.
Lost to the Sea Memorial - Overton
1045 Yarmouth Bar RdA memorial for those 'Lost to the Sea' has been completed in Yarmouth to commemorate all the sons and daughters of Yarmouth County who have died at sea.
Rare collection of firefighting equipment and memorabilia, including one of Canada's oldest steam pumpers, an 1863 Amoskeag; examples of almost every type of fire engine ever used in Nova Scotia; many smaller items e.g. antique toy fire engines.
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Firefighters’ Museum
451 Main StRare collection of firefighting equipment and memorabilia, including one of Canada's oldest steam pumpers, an 1863 Amoskeag; examples of almost every type of fire engine ever used in Nova Scotia; many smaller items e.g. antique toy fire engines.
Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park is one of the regions gems, with camping, swiming, canoeing/kayaking and trails there is something for everyone. Camping open from mid-May to October.
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Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park
1888 Mood RdEllenwood Lake Provincial Park is one of the regions gems, with camping, swiming, canoeing/kayaking and trails there is something for everyone. Camping open from mid-May to October.
This guided tour will take you out onto Lobster Bay with Coach Becky to witness tides, seabirds and more. Explore the coastline and nearby islands. Kayak rentals available daily.
Lobster Bay Sea Kayaking Adventures
52 Ye Old Argyle RdThis guided tour will take you out onto Lobster Bay with Coach Becky to witness tides, seabirds and more. Explore the coastline and nearby islands. Kayak rentals available daily.
Food scene
Indulge in acadian cuisine and fresh seafood at the local restaurant, Small fry's. The clams are a must, their BBQ chicken is their signature dish and my personal favorite is the Mozza Burger! Lots of Kid friendly options as well.
Small Fry's Restaurant
57 Tuna Wharf RdIndulge in acadian cuisine and fresh seafood at the local restaurant, Small fry's. The clams are a must, their BBQ chicken is their signature dish and my personal favorite is the Mozza Burger! Lots of Kid friendly options as well.
located roughly 20 minute drive away, The Heritage Brewing Company, located in Yarmouth, N.S., specializes in making small batches of high quality craft beer. If you enjoy a cold one this is a must! The Ocean Breeze is my personal fave.
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Heritage Brewing Co.
250 Main Stlocated roughly 20 minute drive away, The Heritage Brewing Company, located in Yarmouth, N.S., specializes in making small batches of high quality craft beer. If you enjoy a cold one this is a must! The Ocean Breeze is my personal fave.
Soak up the ambience as you dine on fresh seafood and sip premium brewed beers, brewed on-site at South West Nova’s only microbrewery restaurant.
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Rudder's Seafood Restaurant-Brew
96 Water StSoak up the ambience as you dine on fresh seafood and sip premium brewed beers, brewed on-site at South West Nova’s only microbrewery restaurant.
located only 3 minutes down the road Carl's store is focused on providing a large range of products to meet your grocery (including fresh vegetables and meats), hardware, paints, gardening supplies, hunting and fishing supplies, and an NSLC licence store with the coldest beer in the south west!
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Carl's Store
8175 Nova Scotia Trunk 3located only 3 minutes down the road Carl's store is focused on providing a large range of products to meet your grocery (including fresh vegetables and meats), hardware, paints, gardening supplies, hunting and fishing supplies, and an NSLC licence store with the coldest beer in the south west!
With a hometown feel, and a relaxing atmosphere, our new space along the Tusket river allows you and your friends a place to enjoy a fresh glass (or many!) of our varying styles of brew! Open 7 days a week and offering local weekend entertainment and a special events room, come join us at the Tusket Falls Brewing Company and experience some South West Nova Scotian culture.
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Tusket Falls Brewing Company
20 Slocomb CrescentWith a hometown feel, and a relaxing atmosphere, our new space along the Tusket river allows you and your friends a place to enjoy a fresh glass (or many!) of our varying styles of brew! Open 7 days a week and offering local weekend entertainment and a special events room, come join us at the Tusket Falls Brewing Company and experience some South West Nova Scotian culture.
Join us for a memorable dinner in one of the oldest homes in Tusket, dating back to 1793. You will not be disappointed!
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The Hatfield House Restaurant
8132 Nova Scotia Trunk 3Join us for a memorable dinner in one of the oldest homes in Tusket, dating back to 1793. You will not be disappointed!
Gaia offers a wide variety of globally inspired dishes, including many vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options, as well as some local favourites, burgers, poutines, fish & chips, & tacos. Take out available, we are licensed and air-conditioned.
My fave are the thai chicken tacos and the chicken burrito bowl!
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Gaia Global Kitchen
222 Main StGaia offers a wide variety of globally inspired dishes, including many vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options, as well as some local favourites, burgers, poutines, fish & chips, & tacos. Take out available, we are licensed and air-conditioned.
My fave are the thai chicken tacos and the chicken burrito bowl!
A European style coffee shop with over 100 loose leaf teas, indoor and outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi.
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Sip Cafe Yarmouth
357 Main StA European style coffee shop with over 100 loose leaf teas, indoor and outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi.
Specializing in homemade baked goods, soups and breakfast. Offering Greek sandwiches, snacks and cheeses. Vegetarian options available. Special orders are welcome with 24hr notice. Eat in or take out.
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Old World Bakery And Deli
381 Main StSpecializing in homemade baked goods, soups and breakfast. Offering Greek sandwiches, snacks and cheeses. Vegetarian options available. Special orders are welcome with 24hr notice. Eat in or take out.
Redo's Pizza Donair & Grill
Offering pizza, donairs, subs, chicken, fish & chips and burgers! The donair is my absolute fave!
Redo's Pizza Donair & Grill
54 Haley RdRedo's Pizza Donair & Grill
Offering pizza, donairs, subs, chicken, fish & chips and burgers! The donair is my absolute fave!
Honey Bee Ice Cream welcomes you to come and enjoy your favorite Ice Cream Treat. Definitely the smoothest ice cream around. Try the dips they are to die for!
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Honey Bee Ice Cream Parlour
409 Nova Scotia Trunk 1Honey Bee Ice Cream welcomes you to come and enjoy your favorite Ice Cream Treat. Definitely the smoothest ice cream around. Try the dips they are to die for!
A proud family pizzeria serving pizza, donairs and other items. Pizza by the slice. Catering and delivery available.
You must try the donair panzarotti!
Jake's Diner Pizzeria & Deli
375 Main StA proud family pizzeria serving pizza, donairs and other items. Pizza by the slice. Catering and delivery available.
You must try the donair panzarotti!