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Pugwash

Horses at Wallace River Ranch and Domes
Horses at Wallace River Ranch and Domes

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Nestled along the shores of the Northumberland Strait, Pugwash is located about 30 minutes or less from five provincial parks with beach access.

Site of the first discussions about nuclear disarmament, this coastal community is home to Thinkers’ Lodge, a National Historic Site where you can learn more about how this village first gained international recognition for peace in 1957.

Enjoy seaside golf at Northumberland Links or Fox Harb’r Resort where the stunning ocean views can distract even the most focused of golfers. Hit the trail and experience pristine wilderness on the Pugwash Estuary Trail or multi-use trail options on the Shortline Trial.

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Golfer hitting a ball out of a bunker at Northumberland Links golf course in Nova Scotia.

Northumberland Links

  • Overlooking the beautiful Northumberland Strait, play one of Atlantic Canada’s most picturesque and challenging golf courses with prevailing winds, rolling fairways, well-placed bunkers and fast greens making for a true test.
  • The ocean scenery combines with the beautiful landscaping of the grounds to create an atmosphere perfect for a round of seaside golf
  • Ranked #91 in SCOREGolf’s Top 100 Courses in Canada (2024) and located 10 minutes from Pugwash
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Jost Vineyards

  • Savour Jost’s award-winning wines while relaxing on the winery’s sunny patio overlooking the lush vineyards. Daily tours and tastings are available.
  • Rent a bicycle on site to explore the beautiful countryside
  • Enjoy locally inspired seasonal fare at the winery’s Seagrape Café
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A man stands with his back to the camera next to a golf cart and clubs overlooking a hole next to the water at Fox Harb'r Resort in Wallace Nova Scotia

Fox Harb'r Resort

  • Consistently ranked among the top Destination Resorts in Canada and is one of only five, 5-star resorts in the country
  • Home to the Cape Cliff Dining Room, Atlantic Canada’s first sustainable seafood restaurant, which overlooks the 18th hole and the Northumberland Strait
  • Sea kayaking, tennis, fly-fishing, skeet-shooting, and horseback riding, plus options for luxurious and therapeutic treatments at onsite Dol-ás Spa
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Thinkers' Lodge

  • Birthplace of the Pugwash Conferences of Science and World Affairs
  • Designated a National Historic Site, featuring Cyrus Eaton’s Nobel Medal and Lenin Peace Prize on display
  • Scenic waterfront grounds with panoramic harbour views
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