Jeff’s Guidebook
Beaches
Rissers Beach Provincial Park
5366 Highway 331Crescent Beach
Cherry Hill Beach
Across the river bridge and to the left at the intersection by the store. Drive until you stop. Green Bay is old cottage country with little beaches everywhere. There is MacLeods Canteen that serves fast food as well as ice cream.
Beach Road
Beach RoadAcross the river bridge and to the left at the intersection by the store. Drive until you stop. Green Bay is old cottage country with little beaches everywhere. There is MacLeods Canteen that serves fast food as well as ice cream.
Sperry’s Beach is the local favourite as most people new to the area don’t know how to access it except from Risser’s Beach. It is the small beach across the river from Risser’s, so you can swim across the river channel or you can drive toward Green Bay and across from Mariner Craft, a lovely artisan shop of pottery and other home made crafts, there is a road going to the left. Keep going straight toward the water where the road turns into a dirt road. Be careful as it’s a one way road and traffic may be coming out of the beach area. A bit more private and they say the water is warmer, too
Sperrys Beach
Sperry’s Beach is the local favourite as most people new to the area don’t know how to access it except from Risser’s Beach. It is the small beach across the river from Risser’s, so you can swim across the river channel or you can drive toward Green Bay and across from Mariner Craft, a lovely artisan shop of pottery and other home made crafts, there is a road going to the left. Keep going straight toward the water where the road turns into a dirt road. Be careful as it’s a one way road and traffic may be coming out of the beach area. A bit more private and they say the water is warmer, too
Hirtle’s Beach is a HUGE beach with good surfing waves. If you are into hiking be prepared to to be amazed by Gaff Point which is a 7km walk starting on the beach and accessing the bluff at the end of the beach. Considered a moderate walk, it is a protected area owned by the province and the Nature Conservancy of Nova Scotia. Stunning views.
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Hirtle's Beach
Hirtle Beach RoadHirtle’s Beach is a HUGE beach with good surfing waves. If you are into hiking be prepared to to be amazed by Gaff Point which is a 7km walk starting on the beach and accessing the bluff at the end of the beach. Considered a moderate walk, it is a protected area owned by the province and the Nature Conservancy of Nova Scotia. Stunning views.
Museums
A church converted to a museum, it contains many artifacts and interesting pieces pertaining to the local fishing industry and area. again, more stunning views as you pass by Crescent beach and head out onto the LaHave Islands
LaHave Islands Marine Museum
Lahave Islands RoadA church converted to a museum, it contains many artifacts and interesting pieces pertaining to the local fishing industry and area. again, more stunning views as you pass by Crescent beach and head out onto the LaHave Islands
Located on a picturesque point at the mouth of the LaHave River, the ocean-side views are breath taking. This National Historic Site was the first capital of New France in 1632, the beginning steps of Acadian history in Canada. The quaint building on site was once a lighthouse keeper’s home and is part of Nova Scotia’s proud lighthouse heritage.
Today, the museum celebrates the LaHave community from the first inhabitants to the present day, with treasures, activities and stories that bring our past to life.
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Fort Point Museum
Located on a picturesque point at the mouth of the LaHave River, the ocean-side views are breath taking. This National Historic Site was the first capital of New France in 1632, the beginning steps of Acadian history in Canada. The quaint building on site was once a lighthouse keeper’s home and is part of Nova Scotia’s proud lighthouse heritage.
Today, the museum celebrates the LaHave community from the first inhabitants to the present day, with treasures, activities and stories that bring our past to life.
Food scene
Great homemade breads and pastries, and also a fabulous place to go for a lunch as they make mini pizzas, hamburgers, soups, and homemade lemonade. Sit outside on one of the picnic tables or Adirondacks and watch the traffic on the LaHave River go by. You are right next to the LaHave Ferry which runs every 1/2 hour unless there is heavy traffic in which case it takes off when full. A pleasant way to explore the other side of the river and it’s communities including the UNESCO World Heritage Town Of Lunenburg
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LaHave Bakery
Nova Scotia 331Great homemade breads and pastries, and also a fabulous place to go for a lunch as they make mini pizzas, hamburgers, soups, and homemade lemonade. Sit outside on one of the picnic tables or Adirondacks and watch the traffic on the LaHave River go by. You are right next to the LaHave Ferry which runs every 1/2 hour unless there is heavy traffic in which case it takes off when full. A pleasant way to explore the other side of the river and it’s communities including the UNESCO World Heritage Town Of Lunenburg
If you’ve run out of something, I’m sure you’ll find it here. They sell it all including alcohol and ice cream. They stock local produce when it’s available, including organic meats, sausages and the like. Chips, dairy, canned goods, touristy T-shirts and big scoops of ice cream.
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Petite Riviere General Store
5752 NS-331If you’ve run out of something, I’m sure you’ll find it here. They sell it all including alcohol and ice cream. They stock local produce when it’s available, including organic meats, sausages and the like. Chips, dairy, canned goods, touristy T-shirts and big scoops of ice cream.
Open from Thursday to Sunday inclusive, Osprey’s Nest has a nice selection of entrees, appetizers, and desserts. Licenced, it also has live entertainment on Saturday evenings
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Osprey's Nest Public House
Nova Scotia 331Open from Thursday to Sunday inclusive, Osprey’s Nest has a nice selection of entrees, appetizers, and desserts. Licenced, it also has live entertainment on Saturday evenings
Risser’s is a jewel of a place to spend some time. Beach, camping, change rooms, outdoor shower, canteen, walks, and waves.
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Rissers Beach Provincial Park
5366 Highway 331Risser’s is a jewel of a place to spend some time. Beach, camping, change rooms, outdoor shower, canteen, walks, and waves.
Decades in the making and running, it became one of the first vineyards in Nova Scotia when wine making was revived here. Of course the French made wine here! One just needed to rediscover the type of grape they used historically. With climate change it was an even better area to grow, and the right acidity in the soil, the industry has flourished in this province
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Petite Rivière Vineyards
1300 Italy Cross RdDecades in the making and running, it became one of the first vineyards in Nova Scotia when wine making was revived here. Of course the French made wine here! One just needed to rediscover the type of grape they used historically. With climate change it was an even better area to grow, and the right acidity in the soil, the industry has flourished in this province
Arts and Crafts.
Local pottery, jewelry and leather works are amongst the things you’ll find in this shop located just 1/2km on the Green Bay Rd.
Mariner Craft
161 Drews Hill RdLocal pottery, jewelry and leather works are amongst the things you’ll find in this shop located just 1/2km on the Green Bay Rd.
Internationally known for their quality pottery, you’ll find everything here to take home with you to remember the area
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Westcote Bell Pottery
3447 NS-331Internationally known for their quality pottery, you’ll find everything here to take home with you to remember the area
Just a walk through these 2 floors of incredible handiwork made by artist that transplanted themselves form the British Isles, will dazzle you. And the artisans love to speak with visitors
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Westcote Bell Pottery
3447 NS-331Just a walk through these 2 floors of incredible handiwork made by artist that transplanted themselves form the British Isles, will dazzle you. And the artisans love to speak with visitors
This art studio is one the great finds for local art including both of the owner’s. They also display and sell other local artists products
Wavewood Designs
90 Kingsburg RdThis art studio is one the great finds for local art including both of the owner’s. They also display and sell other local artists products
Tom and Peter have created a beautiful setting to display each of their unique styles of art. Whimsical yet beautifully done. You’ll see their cute little signs on the power poles coming into and away from Petite Riviere.
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Maritime Painted Saltbox Gallery
265 Petite Riviere RdTom and Peter have created a beautiful setting to display each of their unique styles of art. Whimsical yet beautifully done. You’ll see their cute little signs on the power poles coming into and away from Petite Riviere.
Medical
A local vet clinic can come in handy. Dr.Shirleen Guest has established herself here a few years, and loves it. Ready to handle any pet problems and equipped for most minor surgeries, if needed, she has become a welcome resident.
Petite Pet Hospital & Wellness Centre
15 Petite Riviere RdA local vet clinic can come in handy. Dr.Shirleen Guest has established herself here a few years, and loves it. Ready to handle any pet problems and equipped for most minor surgeries, if needed, she has become a welcome resident.
Located in Bridgewater, the SSRH is the medical hub of the western region of Nova Scotia
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South Shore Shopping Centre
421 Lahave StLocated in Bridgewater, the SSRH is the medical hub of the western region of Nova Scotia
Fire Hall
Located across from the store, prior to Covid it hosted a dance almost every month in the summer with live bands and licenced for alcohol. And the monthly Fireman’s Breakfast? Well, there was such a selection and a means to see the neighbours it was standing room only. Hopefully, we’ll get back to that point
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Petite Riviere General Store
5752 NS-331Located across from the store, prior to Covid it hosted a dance almost every month in the summer with live bands and licenced for alcohol. And the monthly Fireman’s Breakfast? Well, there was such a selection and a means to see the neighbours it was standing room only. Hopefully, we’ll get back to that point