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 positioning system was made available for public use back in 1983 we old folks actually used paper maps. Incredibly hard to refold but other than asking for directions – it was the most convenient way to navigate your journey. Since the beginning of humankind, however, a person’s means of navigating experiences was left to their 5 senses – SIGHT, HEARING, TASTE, TOUCH and SMELL. And so it is with each of those in mind that we created this Come to Your Senses Bucket List loaded with Liverpool delights.
Now to be fair there are plenty of absolutely breathtaking SIGHTS in the Liverpool area so narrowing it down on that particular sense is next to impossible. How about say we let you in on one of the oldest lovely things to SEE like the Fort Point Lighthouse. A welcome sight for every sailor who’s goal it was to navigate the inner harbour to the Mersey River. It also served as a signal station – when during the American Revolution – a fort with a blockhouse was erected and armed with cannons to protect the harbour from Privateers. Built all the way back in 1855 it the fourth oldest surviving Lighthouse in Nova Scotia and while it was decommissioned back in 1989 folks still flock to Fort Point year round to enjoy the pretty park and the gorgeous views of Liverpool harbour – and Coffin Island lighthouse too. Admission is FREE as is the chance to operate that old hand-cranked foghorn – originally used to signal incoming vessels. And if that SOUNDS like music to your ears then you’re going to love the next stop on our Come to Your Senses Bucket list.
In fact music lovers of all genres are invited to visit the Hank Snow Home Town Museum. Yup! You HEARD right! A Community Museum dedicated to the accomplishments of Country Music Legend and Queens County native Hank Snow. The Country, Songwriters and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame member wrote nearly 800 songs over the course of his storied career hit the Top 10 55 times and more awards than we can count. The audiovisual displays along with the incredible collection of memorabilia and artifacts are a true testament to impact Hank Snow made on music as a whole and truly deserves to be celebrated. The Museum is also home to the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall Of Fame and features everyone from Wilf Carter to Carroll Baker to George Canyon and many more. There’s a great gift shop along with live music in the summer plus the Annual Hank snow Tribute held ever year on the 3rd weekend of August. For all the details visit the official Hank Snow Home Town Museum site at hanksnow.com
When it come to your sense of TASTE – with all the delicious dishes being served up in Liverpool you’re sure to find a ton of places to please you but we’re singling out a truly yummy spot that delivers tremendous TASTE with a twist. Head to Route 3 Cellar Taproom and Grill and just like their name would lead you to believe they have a well stocked bar complete with local craft beers and spirits along with a great grill menu and more like delicious Lobster Alfredo, Cajun Haddock their fantastic Fried Chicken & Waffle sandwich, daily specials and on and on. TOTALLY TASTY to be sure of it. Now comes the twist – they’ve got a bowling alley!!! How cool is that?! Plus live music, comedy shows and special events too. Route 3 Cellar Taproom and Grill is your one stop entertainment venue for the whole family. For their complete menu and more visit route3cellar.com
We might be partial to this next one but we’re certain you’ll agree once your sense of SMELL gets a load of all that fresh ocean air, when it mixes with the salty sand and sweet wild roses at Kejimkujik National Park Seaside. You’ll find this wild and isolated 22 km² stretch of coastline just west of Liverpool complete with two scenic trails – Harbour Rocks Trail (5.2 km return) and Port Joli Head Trail (8 km return). Both trails travel through coastal forest and shrub dotted barrens that lead to glacier-carved headlands, secluded rocky coves and great gorgeous sweeps of of white sand. While you relax and breath in all that awesome ocean air you can cast your gaze off shore to see the seals and shorebirds taking it all in too. It’s amazing in any season so be sure to experience all those awesome Atlantic Ocean aromas for yourself. For more on Kejimkujik National Park Seaside click here.
That just leaves us with TOUCH a sense we know will be satisfied in the most relaxing and rejuvenating way at White Point Beach Resort’s Ocean Spa. Better make that “Spa-ahhhhh” – between their Regenerating Body Wraps and Aromatic Journey Massages and Balancing Reiki Facials – you’ll leave feeling truly refreshed. Of course truth be told White Point Beach Resort can deliver a treat to ALL of your senses and then some. With their breathtaking beach front setting to the gastronomic delights of their restaurant to their regular roster of live entertainment and fantastic array of accommodations – it’s a truly SENSE-ational place! For everything wonderful at White Point Beach Resort visit their official site at whitepoint.com
Hey, and you know while we’re on the topic of Liverpool spots that tick all 5 sense boxes we should tell you about the Privateer Farmers and Artisans Market. It truly is a feast for the senses – with “an amazing selection of locally grown produce, locally raised meats, artisanal baked goods and an eclectic selection of locally made and crafted preserves, textiles, soaps, cosmetics, candles, honey, carving, weaving, sculpture and many other items made by artisans from along the South Shore of Nova Scotia.” You’ll find them every Saturday from 9am to 1pm, May to October set up right on the Liverpool waterfront. For a complete list of venors and more on the Privateer Farmers and Artisans Market visit privateermarket.ca
The Liverpool Waterfront is also the home of the Liverpool Visitor’s Centre. You best pop and peruse all the pamphlets they have so you’ll get the full run down. We know the team will be pleased to answer any questions you might have about our Come to Your Senses Bucket List and tell you about everything else on the go in the Liverpool Area. Enjoy it all!!!
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