3 days
- Northumberland Shore
Travel along the Northumberland Shore, a meandering coastal drive that winds some 200 km with endless beaches out one window and idyllic countryside out the other. The region is well known for its warm gentle waters, fun-loving character and an abundance of big festivals and music-filled gatherings.
1 Day 1: Wallace
Wallace
Spend a day (or more!) at the beautiful Fox Harb’r Resort. Fox Harb’r Resort, one of only five 5-star resorts in Canada, sits on Nova Scotia’s stunning Northumberland Shore.
Play a round on the award-winning championship golf course or work on your accuracy on the Par-3 short course, either way you will love the picturesque seaside views.
Try out one of the many activities available on site such as horseback riding, skeet shooting and sea kayaking. If you want to slow things down, relax and pamper yourself in their spa and enjoy ocean-inspired spa treatments and specialty therapies or take a dip in the luxurious indoor pool.
Enjoy dinner in the award-winning Cape Cliff Dining Room or something more casual at The Willard Restaurant.
2 Day 2: Earltown & Tatamagouche
Earltown
Head to Sugar Moon Farm and enjoy an all-day maple brunch in their log restaurant. The brunch features only the best in local ingredients.
Take a tour of the sugar camp to learn how it is made and hear the Sugar Moon story. Finish off the tour with a taste of sugar on snow.
Tatamagouche
Explore the village of Tatamagouche in style aboard the Tatamagouche Road Train, this fun, by-donation service, transports locals and tourists the scenic village and runs 7 days a week during the summer.
Get a taste for the local craft beer scene with a stop at Tatamagouche Brewing Co. or travel a few minutes north of Tatamagouche to Malagash to visit the award-winning Jost Vineyards.
For a unique place to stay – check into your renovated train car for the night at the Train Station Inn. Each of the seven cabooses have been renovated into deluxe accommodations with railway memorabilia. Or, you can make your way to Pictou for the night.
3 Day 3: Tatamagouche to Pictou
Tatamagouche to Pictou
As you make your way towards Pictou be sure to check out these great stops along the way:
- Take in the sights and sounds of the Northumberland Shore with a stroll along Rushtons Beach Provincial Park.
- Stop and smell the flowers at the Seafoam Lavender Gardens, dedicated to producing superior-quality, direct-from-the-farm lavender products.
- The working Balmoral Grist Mill Museum is located in a wooded gorge by Matheson’s Brook. Bring a picnic and linger in this shady and peaceful place.
- Visit the sheep and explore the assortment of handcrafted products at the Lismore Sheep Farm Wool Shop.
Pictou offers a number of accommodations including bed and breakfasts, inns, and cottages within the town and three campgrounds nearby.
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