Kip & Kaboodle Tourist Accommodation is conveniently located on the scenic Lighthouse Route between the quintessential seaside town of Mahone Bay, and the UNESCO World Heritage Town of Lunenburg. You can witness boat builders at work building schooners or dories on the waterfront or visit Canada’s Queen of the Atlantic, The Bluenose II. You will also find a Farmers Market every Thursday in Lunenburg. The area is perfect for relaxation, a day at the beach, a hike in the woods or sea kayaking at the quaint village of Blue Rocks, or biking and numerous day trips that can be done from our hostel. The Trans-Canada trail passes behind us, and it is a short walk on the road to access it by mountain bike.
Visit Ironworks Distillery with their premium hand-crafted spirits made on-site, as well as the hugely popular Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival and Mahone Bay Pirate Festival which have entertainment for everyone. It is easy to see why television shows Haven and Stone Cold and the movies Moby Dick and Dolores Claiborne have been filmed here. Less than 20 minutes away is Hirtle’s Beach, a surfers’ favorite for its rugged natural beauty, and at the end of the beach is the popular Gaff Point Hiking Trail. To get there you pass The Ovens Sea Caves and the popular Sand Dollar Beach where you can often find sand dollars at low tide. We have a very scenic waterfall a short drive away, with a great swimming hole to cool off in on warm summer days.
There are three sailing companies nearby, and there are also shark-diving and fishing trips. Guests can always choose to relax on a boat trip around some of the 365 Islands in Mahone Bay or visit a mussel farm to buy fresh mussels to cook. We are an hour from Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, or the Annapolis Valley.
Our accommodations include nine beds (Single bed, bunks) in two rooms with two shared 3-piece baths (Shower). There is a shared kitchen and lounge as well as barbecue facilities. Kayak and bike rentals are available nearby. Wireless Internet and free computer use are available. There is no television. Reservations accepted. On bus route; shuttle service available. Visa is accepted.
