The Hansinger's Favorite Spots in the Area
Food scene
Beautiful and quiet back patio, delicious coffee and baked goods, family friendly
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
No 9 Coffee Bar
135 Montague StBeautiful and quiet back patio, delicious coffee and baked goods, family friendly
Healthy & delicious, vegan/veggie friendly, kid friendly, quick and great for taking with you to the beach
Rascals Run Burrito Bar - Take Away and Catering
139 Montague StreetHealthy & delicious, vegan/veggie friendly, kid friendly, quick and great for taking with you to the beach
Delicious!!! Take-out only, look up on Facebook for daily menu and hours, always a lineup down the block, we love this spot!
Lamprai & Spice Cafe
181 Lincoln StreetDelicious!!! Take-out only, look up on Facebook for daily menu and hours, always a lineup down the block, we love this spot!
Fast casual delicious take-out burgers, seafood, and ice cream. Great prices.
Mikiz Pitt Stop and Alex's Chill & Grill
103 Victoria RoadFast casual delicious take-out burgers, seafood, and ice cream. Great prices.
Great spot for a cocktail with friends or a date. Great atmosphere and cozy on a rainy day.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Salvador
125 Montague StreetGreat spot for a cocktail with friends or a date. Great atmosphere and cozy on a rainy day.
Something for everyone. Great view from the patio of the harbour. Fresh and yummy.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salt Shaker Deli
124 Montague StSomething for everyone. Great view from the patio of the harbour. Fresh and yummy.
Incredible service and delicious healthy breakfast and lunch options. Great coffee and treats too :)
Moontown Market
242 Lincoln StIncredible service and delicious healthy breakfast and lunch options. Great coffee and treats too :)
BBQ down on the waterfront. Great if you are looking for something different in town. Can get it to go and enjoy the view.
Smoke pitt bbq
152 Bluenose DriveBBQ down on the waterfront. Great if you are looking for something different in town. Can get it to go and enjoy the view.
Great spot on a daytrip to LaHave. Enjoy the beach and art galleries in the area as well. Skateboard shop in the building as well (seasonal)
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LaHave Bakery
Nova Scotia 331Great spot on a daytrip to LaHave. Enjoy the beach and art galleries in the area as well. Skateboard shop in the building as well (seasonal)
Great place to stop for pizza on your way to or from Hirtles beach :)
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rose Bay General Store
3452 NS-332Great place to stop for pizza on your way to or from Hirtles beach :)
Sweet little cafe in Blue Rocks run by our lovely neighbour. They also have kayaking trips.
The Point General
245 The PointSweet little cafe in Blue Rocks run by our lovely neighbour. They also have kayaking trips.
Sweet little market and cafe. Local, seasonal, and organic focus. Check Facebook for hours and menu offerings.
Chicory Blue General Store
27 School RoadSweet little market and cafe. Local, seasonal, and organic focus. Check Facebook for hours and menu offerings.
Live music in the summer. Beautiful view of Lunenburg. A great sunset or morning walk (or bike ride). Also home to a fantastic coffee shop.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lightship Brewery
93 Tannery RoadLive music in the summer. Beautiful view of Lunenburg. A great sunset or morning walk (or bike ride). Also home to a fantastic coffee shop.
Yummy local seafood. Very busy in the summer, but a lovely spot with views of the harbour if you can get in (the do not take reservations)
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shuck Seafood + Raw Bar
5120 Salter StYummy local seafood. Very busy in the summer, but a lovely spot with views of the harbour if you can get in (the do not take reservations)
Beaches & Outdoors
Hirtle's Beach
Hirtle Beach RoadBeautiful beach with hike at the end
Fun for the kiddos as there are lots of shallow pools to explore. Also close to Rose Bay General Store.
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Sand Dollar Beach
Fun for the kiddos as there are lots of shallow pools to explore. Also close to Rose Bay General Store.
Close to LaHave Bakery and a great beach for families. Has a canteen and bathroom facilities in the summer.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rissers Beach Provincial Park
5366 Highway 331Close to LaHave Bakery and a great beach for families. Has a canteen and bathroom facilities in the summer.
A bit of a longer drive for those looking to explore. Beautiful beach and usually quieter. Close to cute town of Liverpool.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beach Meadows Beach
A bit of a longer drive for those looking to explore. Beautiful beach and usually quieter. Close to cute town of Liverpool.
Beautiful and very close trail. Great for kids. Get a coffee at the Point General Store after (season)
Blue Rocks Common Trail
South Side RoadBeautiful and very close trail. Great for kids. Get a coffee at the Point General Store after (season)
Gaff Point Trail
Gaff Point TrailTrail at end of Hirtles Beach
Closest beach to our home :) Loved by locals
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bachman's Beach
2 Peninsula RoadClosest beach to our home :) Loved by locals
Beautiful place for a swim if you are looking for a break from the beach :) Personal favorite of ours
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Indian Falls
Beautiful place for a swim if you are looking for a break from the beach :) Personal favorite of ours
Ovens Natural Park
326 Ovens RoadCresent Beach
1 Little StLots of windsurfing here and yes, people do drive and park on the beach
City/town information
Sweetest little town with cute shops and streets to explore.
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mahone Bay
Sweetest little town with cute shops and streets to explore.
Great little Frenchie's for thrifters. "Main & Mersey Home Store" is also worth checking out and has a sweet little cafe attached.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Liverpool
Great little Frenchie's for thrifters. "Main & Mersey Home Store" is also worth checking out and has a sweet little cafe attached.
A short scenic drive and the area is home to many local folk artists. Definitely worth checking out.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Rocks
A short scenic drive and the area is home to many local folk artists. Definitely worth checking out.
Local Specials
A greenhouse with a gorgeous garden that includes huge fantastical sculptures. My kids love this place! A quirky NS original worth checking out.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Concrete Creation (Cosby's Garden Centre)
Nova Scotia Trunk 3A greenhouse with a gorgeous garden that includes huge fantastical sculptures. My kids love this place! A quirky NS original worth checking out.
Is Canada's very first art maze with nearly an entire kilometer of paths to explore and a unique surprise around every exciting twist and turn.
BernArt .... be aMAZEd!
1136 NS-325Is Canada's very first art maze with nearly an entire kilometer of paths to explore and a unique surprise around every exciting twist and turn.