Wheelchair Accessible Nova Scotia: Places to stay, dine, visit and more on the South Shore

Whether you’re taking a day trip or a multi-day road trip to Peggy’s Cove, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, Liverpool, Shelburne and places in between, there are plenty of wheelchair accessible places to stop for a meal, to shop, to stay overnight and to take in the sights at all along the way.

Please note: links below for viewing all self-identified wheelchair accessible businesses on NovaScotia.com currently require you to click on “Show Advanced Filters” and under “Accessibility” to select “Wheelchair Accessible” of “Partially Accessible” once the page has loaded. These links will be updated soon to provide only wheelchair accessible and partially accessible businesses and properties.

Accessible Places to Stay on Nova Scotia’s South Shore

White Point Beach Resort: The resort has several accessible friendly guest rooms on the property, elevator access within the main lodge, two Mobi-Chair floating beach wheelchairs and an all-terrain Hippocampe wheelchair. They also have a wheelchair accessible Glome (glamping dome) with a lift for the glome’s private outdoor hot tub!
The Lookout Domes: Dome Two is wheelchair accessible with a barrier-free bathroom and shower.
The Mallard on Church Lake: Wheelchair accessible A-frame cottage with a fully open roll-in shower with flat drain.
Boulder Cove Cottages: Pubnico Cottage is a wheelchair accessible two-bedroom cottage.
The Islands Provincial Park: Three accessible campsites, washroom facility with six universal mobility accessible washrooms with individual entry doors.

>> Click here to view all South Shore accommodations that have self-identified as being wheelchair accessible

>> Click here to view all South Shore campgrounds that have self-identified as having wheelchair accessible facilities

Winter morning view from a White Point Beach Resort Glome

Attractions & Artisan Shops & Galleries

Wildertools: Fully wheelchair accessible blacksmith forge offering the opportunity to make a tool or knife with the blacksmith (reservations required).
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic: Featuring spacious walkways through exhibits on both floors which are connected by an elevator, the museum also has wheelchair accessible washrooms. Learn more
Heart to Hand Studio: A newly built, fully accessible art studio.
Bluenose II: Ramps to enter and exit the schooner allow for this Nova Scotia icon to be wheelchair accessible. Tide times can impact accessibility due to ramp positioning.
Black Loyalist Heritage Centre: The museum is wheelchair accessible.
Westcote Bell Pottery: Wheelchair accessible gallery.
The Chester Playhouse: Lower and upper lobby, and theatre are accessible with a wheelchair accessible seating area provided. Service Animals are permitted in the theatre.
BernArt Maze: Built to be wheelchair friendly – contact for more information.

>> Click here to view attractions, museums, artisan shops & galleries and more on the South Shore that have self-identified as being wheelchair accessible

View of the Lunenburg Waterfront with colorful buildings and sailboats in the harbor. — Bluenose II on the Lunenburg Waterfront

Restaurants and more that are Wheelchair Accessible

The Barn Coffee & Social House (Mahone Bay): Permanent ramp at main entrance and a wheelchair accessible washroom.
Old Fish Factory Restaurant & Ice House Bar at Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic: Wheelchair accessible inside dining and summertime wharf-side patio. Located within the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic building.
Acadian Maple Products and Black Harbour Distillers both are wheelchair accessible buildings.
The Shore Club, famous for their lobster dinners and live entertainment, Elliot’s Dining Room at White Point Beach Resort, and the Oak and Oar Eatery at Oak Island Resort are all wheelchair accessible.
Fancy Pants Café: Wheelchair accessible patio and restaurant with accessible washroom.

>> Click here to view all places to dine in the South Shore region that have self-identified as being wheelchair accessible

The Barn Coffee & Social House in Mahone Bay

Outdoor Activities, Parks, Trails and Tours

Peggy’s Cove viewing platform: Constructed in 2021, the fully accessible viewing platform, new sidewalks in the village, and public wheelchair accessible washroom facilities makes this much-visited attraction accessible for all. Nearby visitor information centre also has an accessible washroom.
Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park: Wheelchair accessible trails, fishing wharf, barrier-free vault toilet.
Salty Dog Sea Tours: People with mobility devices, including wheelchairs, can board the “Tritoon” Triple Hulled Pontoon boat for tours around Oak Island.
Rissers Beach Provincial Park: Mobi mat located at the day-use beach.

>> Click here to view outdoor activities, tours and places to explore in the South Shore region that have self-identified as being wheelchair accessible