Category: Eat & Drink

Let us introduce you to some of the fantastic places to dine on your next visit to this bustling university town on Nova Scotia’s Northumberland Shore.

Enjoy a meal with an extra side of ocean views! With over 13,000 kilometres of coastline, Nova Scotia is home to many restaurants overlooking the water. Here are some seaside spots to check out for a quintessential Nova Scotia experience.

Did you know that Nova Scotia is home to two seafood-centric culinary trails – the Lobster Trail and the Chowder Trail? Nova Scotia also boasts the Good Cheer Trail, dedicated to local, craft beverages created in the province.

How sweet it is to be in Nova Scotia… from chocolatey morsels and handmade truffles made with local ingredients to decadent hot chocolates, ice cream and more, discover handcrafted chocolate right here in Nova Scotia.

Beyond pristine wilderness and beaches stretching as far as the eye can see, what you may not know is that the Eastern Shore is also is home to some amazing culinary adventures.

Eat up these Nova Scotia local gift ideas for those on your shopping list this holiday season. Many businesses ship across Canada and beyond, but check before ordering to ensure your shipment will arrive before the holidays!

Plan to bring your appetite when you arrive in the Yarmouth & Acadian Shores region. Discover an amazing foodie haven — a fusion of locally inspired, seafood and comfort food eateries alongside international flavours. A visit here will leave you hungry for more!

Around the world, wine regions produce wines that are synonymous with the location. France is famous for Bordeaux, Champagne, and Burgundy, Italy is well known for Chianti, California is renowned for Chardonnay – and here in Nova Scotia, we have Tidal Bay.

The South Shore is a food and drink hot spot! From sweet maple products to fresh seafood plucked straight from the sea to restaurant menus with a local twist, you won’t go hungry here. Check out a few favourites below including:

As soon as the temperatures start to drop, many of us crave one thing more than any other on a cold, crisp evening in Nova Scotia: hot chocolate. After all, what’s winter without it? The powdered, just-add-water kind is fine for those times when you want a quick fix, but every now and then, splurging on an upgraded cup of creaminess is worth the drive!