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Truth and Reconciliation Day

We are so lucky to call Nova Scotia’s South Shore our home and we humbly acknowledge that we live, work, [...]

Year-Round Welcome in New Ross

Oh sure, there’s plenty of talk about the light house route, but we’ll happily advise you to take a turn [...]

Lovely Day In Lunenburg

It’s hard to know where to begin when you’re in Lunenburg – between the wide array of restaurants and wonderful [...]

Come to Your Senses

We’ve all grown quite accustomed to using GPS to get around. Hard to imagine it now but before the global [...]

Extra Delightful & Delicious Discoveries

You’ve just got to put Shelburne on your South Shore “Must Visit” list for oh so many reasons. For the [...]

Stop, Shop and Roll

Right along the Lighthouse Route – 44.4492° N, 64.3823° W – to be exact you’ll find yourself in the picture [...]

Tried and True, Cherished and New

We believe variety is the spice of life, so it’s in that spirit that we’ve put together a bountiful Bucket [...]

Chester’s Nature Awaits

Consider this your invitation to some well deserved Rest & Relaxation. Better make that R & R with Benefits, because [...]

Ready to plan your July on the South Shore?

Sip and Savor at Emerald LightKick off your South Shore adventure at the Emerald Light Kitchen & Bar in Shelburne. [...]

South Shore Destination Wedding

Have the Destination Wedding of your dreams right here on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. We’ve got every kind of lovely [...]

FREE Outdoor Concerts

Summers on Nova Scotia’s South Shore are legendary. When salt air and sunshine combine to create the sweetest of memories. [...]

SPA-Mazing South Shore

Everyone needs a little R&R, but here on Nova Scotia’s South Shore we’ll go you one “R” further! Oh yes, [...]

Pools Please!

Here on Nova Scotia’s South Shore we love love love our beaches. Still we understand all those wonderful waves and [...]

Make Your Way By Water

While we often think of visitors travelling to and around our beautiful province via planes, trains and automobiles, with a [...]

Hit the Beaches

Just like the license plate says – Nova Scotia is Canada’s Ocean Playground. A title most deserving especially when you [...]

Come Camp With Us

Oh, how we love camping. All the wide-open spaces. All the fresh salt air. The sun to greet you as [...]

Great Golfing Fore Shore

Fill your bucket to overflowing with fabulous courses and spectacular views! Indeed if golf is your game you’re going to [...]

Summer + Ice Cream = Awesome!!!

Somebody very wise once said, “The best time for ice cream is always!” And while we’ve never agreed with anyone [...]

The Freshest Finds at Farmers’ Markets

The land, the sea, the people. Those are the threads – woven together over centuries to create that one-of-a-kind tapestry [...]

Craft Brewery Craftsmanship

Creativity abounds on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. It can be witnessed in the wonderful works made by our artists and [...]

April’s Magic

Experience the magic of Nova Scotia’s South Shore this April, where nature, culture, and warm hospitality await your discovery. As [...]

Explore Nova Scotia’s South Shore: A Festive Holiday Bucket List

As the holiday season blankets Nova Scotia’s South Shore in festive splendor, join our spirited guide, Twig the Elf, on [...]

Lobster Crawl Bucket List

written by Cailin O’Neil, Nova Scotia Explorer  The Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl without a doubt is the most lobsteriffic shellebration [...]

Embrace the Enchantment of Nova Scotia’s South Shore: Your Perfect Fall Getaway

As the vibrant hues of summer start to fade and the crisp autumn breeze sweeps in, Nova Scotia’s South Shore [...]

Join Our Summer Celebrations

While we band together to shell’ebrate all things lobster in February it’s fair to say good times are a year-round [...]

Marvelous Museums!

Fill Your Bucket to Overflowing with the Heritage and Culture of Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Visit our Marvelous Museums! There’s [...]

Fill Your Bucket to the Brim with Creativity

Webster’s Dictionary defines art as “the conscious use of skill and creative imagination, especially in the production of aesthetic objects.” [...]

Nose Your Way to Nova Scotia’s South Shore: Why Spring Smells Should Be on Your Bucket List

The South Shore of Nova Scotia is a must-visit destination for any traveler, during the spring season. This region, while [...]

Lobster Crawl Bucket List

written by Cailin O’Neil, Nova Scotia Explorer  The Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl without a doubt is the most lobsteriffic shellebration [...]

The Craftier Side of Lobster Crawl

There are festivals and then there are FESTIVALS!!! You know the sensational kind of celebration where bigger is better and [...]

Winter-Away in Special Spaces

With so much to see and experience on Nova Scotia’s South Shore – the longer the stay the better! Oh [...]

Christmas Trees & Trimmings

We’re ho-ho-so proud to report we are the Balsam Fir Christmas Tree Capital of the World! You better believe a [...]

Christmas Tour of the Shore with Cailin

One of the best places to celebrate the holidays in Nova Scotia is along the South Shore, from Barrington (The [...]

Get In the Swim of Things and Then Some!

With the temperatures dropping and prices rising – planning a tropical trip might prove to be prohibitive. We’ve got good [...]

Live it up in Liverpool!

Add LIFT to your South Shore Bucket List by including the Sunset Market & Block Party on opening night! Would [...]

Add LIVE performances to your Nova Scotia South Shore Bucket List

Shelburne Girls Trip

Markets, Music, Pints, Poses, Dining and Documentaries 

Add them all to YOUR South Shore Bucket List this September, cause other Bucket List’s Pail by Comparison! September and [...]

Beach Bucket Bingo

A B*I*N*G*O card of Beaches along Nova Scotia’s South Shore, come fill your bucket to overflowing! Under the B you’ll [...]

Seaside Spectacular

Fill your Seaside Bucket to overflowing with a visit to Kejimkujik National Park Seaside. Kejimkujik Seaside is the perfect coastal [...]

Gentle Wilderness Exploration

Fill your Exploration Bucket to overflowing with Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site. Kejimkujik is the ideal destination for [...]

The place to be for unique experiences, extraordinary places to rest your head and seafood.. well.. you’ll want a bigger bucket for the seafood!

Come for hiking, biking, kayaking, surfing, paddle boarding and time traveling back to a place in our colourful history. Fill [...]

Enjoy the Magic of White Point, for the Day!

White Point is a year-round beachside playground for the whole family. Whether you’re a guest, a local, or just passing [...]

A Hop, Skip and a Jump and the Lunenburg bump!

Add the Lunenburg RV Park & Campground to your Nova Scotia South Shore Bucket List! Nestled right in the middle [...]

All I want for Christmas …

are my two front seats, front row that is… but since there’s nary a bad seat in the room we’ll [...]

Lottsa Lobster Love

Fill your bucket (or is it your belly) to overflowing with lottsa lobster love on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Do [...]

Those Patio Lanterns Lighting Up Our Lives..

It’s not uncommon to have the lyrics of Kim Mitchell’s summertime anthem playing in your head this time of year [...]

a Collector’s Collection

Fill your bucket to overflowing with Nova Scotia South Shore works of art! No matter your favourite medium or method [...]

Patio Lanterns..

Fill your bucket to overflowing with Nova Scotia South Shore patios.. Whether you be sipping, savouring, catching a sun ray [...]

Fill Your Bucket with Treasured Memories

Experience South Shore Nova Scotia like never before with Salty Dog Tours. Join Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre for [...]

July 1st Celebrations!!

Nova Scotia’s South Shore, where good times are a SHORE thing every day, including Canada Day! On July 1st most [...]

Father’s Day Burgers and Brews

Celebrate Father’s Day on Nova Scotia’s South Shore June 19th!  Burgers, Beer and More for the Special Fellow Good Times [...]

South Shore Staycation

South Shore Tourism Cooperative and CTV Morning Live present to you the South Shore Staycation contest!! Whether you appreciate art [...]

Some Say an Apple a Day, We Say Cider in Mahone Bay!

Sip, Savour and Celebrate, on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, where GOOD times are a SHORE thing and the reasons to [...]

For the Love of Lobster

Just in case you haven’t heard – we’ll proudly tell you we’re a four-season destination here on Nova Scotia’s South [...]

Oh Buoy, Lobster Trap Christmas Trees..

On Nova Scotia’s South Shore, home to Lunenburg County – officially recognized as the ‘Balsam Fir Christmas Tree Capital of [...]

Fall in Love with the South Shore

Whether you’re wanting to SEA the colours of fall, hike the paths and trails with the crunch of fallen leaves [...]