Musquodoboit Harbour & Area

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The Musquodoboit Harbour area is a gateway to the renowned 100 Wild Islands and includes over a dozen quaint communities nestled along the Atlantic coast. Located just outside Halifax, follow the coastal roads for some of Nova Scotia’s best beaches, local markets, fresh seafood, and cozy oceanfront accommodations.

Don't Miss Activities in Musquodoboit Harbour & Area

Martinique Beach Provincial Park

Enjoy 5-km of white sands at Nova Scotia’s longest sandy beach!
Lifeguard supervised in July and August with open and wooded picnic areas
Bring your surfboard, rent all the gear or take a lesson with Halifax Surf School
Martinique Beach and saltmarsh is a protected area for piping plover and a refuge for migratory waterfowl

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Musquodoboit Trailway

Bike this 15-km trail along former railbed, stopping at picnic shelters and benches along Musquodoboit River
Hike the connecting wilderness loops (totalling 26.5 km) for spectacular views of Musquodoboit Harbour, Musquodoboit River and the surrounding wilderness areas

Musquodoboit Trailway – Trans Canada Trail

Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park

This wide sandy beach is a summertime favourite with families for its shallow and warm water
Known for the annual Clam Harbour Sandcastle Competition which has taken place in August for over 35 years
Lifeguard supervised in July and August with a large, grassy picnic area on top of a bluff
Hike the nature trails at the end of the beach to discover small sand crescents and spectacular views

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Memory Lane Heritage Village

Award-winning living history village in Lake Charlotte that depicts life in rural Nova Scotia during the 1940s
Costumed guides provide tours, answer questions and demonstrate traditional skills
Enjoy authentic 1940s cookhouse meals, including house made soup, baked beans, and brown bread
Learn about clam digging and give it a try during the Clam Harbour Clam Digging Adventure

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Uprooted Market & Cafe

Offering fresh fruits and vegetables and produced goods from local supplies
Stop by for healthy breakfast and lunch items, like soups, salads, sandwiches, and Buddha Bowls, complete with house made sweets and locally-roasted coffee
Pick up a NS Local Picnic Box of local flavours and drinks to take on trail or to the beach

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