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Pugwash

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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.

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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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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 National Historic Site

The Pugwash Conferences of Science and World Affairs got their start in 1957 when visionary industrialist Cyrus Eaton hosted 22 scientists from both sides of the Iron Curtain to discuss the threat of nuclear weapons
Declared a National Historic Site in 2008, the property’s historical significance is richly interpreted throughout the Lodge with the conference’s Nobel Medal and Lenin Peace Prize, both won by Cyrus Eaton, on display
The waterfront grounds include the only fully restored wooden lobster factory building in Nova Scotia and provide panoramic views of Pugwash Harbour

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