Attractions

Places to visit and things to do while you are here

Lighthouse and 3-acre park; interpretive display; site of world's highest recorded tides. Walking trails, scenic view of Cobequid Bay. Gates close at dusk. Free admission.
Location: Burncoat, Nova Scotia
Phone: 902.369.2231

visit them on the web at http://www.burncoathead.com

Blue Raven Farm Fjord Horses
Blue Raven Farm is owned and operated by Inge & Guenter Burr. Both take an active role in the day-to-day operation of a functioning horse farm, while pursuing other interests at the same time. Each is bilingual in German and English.
www.blueravenfarm.com

Lawrence House Museum 15-20 minutes away
From his parlour window, William D. Lawrence would have watched his bustling shipbuilding yard on the shore of Cobequid Bay. The largest full-rigged ship built in Canada, the William D Lawrence, was built and launched here in 1874. A special outdoor exhibit provides background on the Lawrence family and the shipbuilding heritage of the area. Indoors, an exhibit features the people of Maitland and the time of Lawrence in more than 40 photographs, quotations and displays. An interesting introduction to Nova Scotia”s first Heritage District, Maitland.
Location: 8660 Hwy 215, Maitland, Nova Scotia
Phone: 902.261.2628
www.museum.gov.ns.ca/lh

East Hants Historical Museum
Original Presbyterian Church (1865) with a unique interior of decorative plaster painted by Lewis Baillie of Newport. Through photos and memorbelia you can experience days gone by.. Free admission.
Location: Route 215, Lower Selma, Nova Scotia

The Sunflower Spa
You can pamper yourself at the Sunflower Spa in Kennetcook 10 minutes away. Enjoy radiant heat of their far infrared sauna, a hot stone massage, and more
Location: 4339 Highway 236, Kennetcook
Phone . 902.362.2798
www.TheSunflowerSpa.ca

Inklings In Wood
While in Maitland you can visit the shop of woodturner Ben McLellan from Nova Scotia,as he employes his woodturning skills to create artful expressions in wood. Route 215, #9007 Maitland
www.inklingsinwood.com

Guenter Burr Studios
Born & originally trained in Germany, today Guenter Burr lives and works in Nova Scotia, Canada, where the natural surroundings of sea, shore, fields and forests provide ready inspiration for his art.
www.guenterburrstudios.com

Lorenzo & Angelika Di Bari
Welcome to dibari.ca. Lorenzo & Angelika Di Bari are a creative husband & wife team in West Gore, Nova Scotia Canada. Lorenzo is a renovator & Master Cabinet Maker, Angelika is an internationally recognized painter & teacher, an accomplished knitter & business woman.
www.dibari.ca

South Maitland Village Park
Tidal Bore observation deck and interpretation centre. Caboose museum provides an interpretive display of local shipbuilding history and rail history. Nature park with walking trails, duck ponds, bird/eagle watching, picnic area.
Location: South Maitland, Nova Scotia

Kathy Didkowsky
Spirit Adventure offers unique hiking adventures personally designed to suit your pace, whether it be walking in an alpine meadow or climbing a mountain peak.
www.spiritadventure.com

Shubenacadie River Runners LTD
Carefully chosen guides who are well-acquainted with the technical aspects of the diverse and ever-changing river conditions. A full day or half day exciting, high quality and educational trip. Their trips are perfectly timed to witness the incredible tidal range. Included in a day trip is a mouth-watering steak barbecue.Location: 8681 Highway 215 Maitland
Phone: 1.800.856.5061
www.tidalborerafting.com

Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park
A 50-acre park set in natural woodlands. Many native mammals and birds, and a few exotic species. Park animals are wild; children must be accompanied by adults. Large picnic park and playground.
Location: Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia
Phone: 902.758.2040
www.wildlifepark.gov.ns.ca

Walton Lighthouse
The only lighthouse remaining in Hants County (c 1903). History of Walton on 2nd floor; telescope; walking trail to lookoff; gazebo; flower gardens; wishing well.
Location: Route 215, Walton, Nova Scotia

Minas View Golf approximately 1/2 hour away
Minas view is a very pretty 9 hole course with some of the most spectacular views in the province. Every hole offers a great view of the Minas Basin with the shores of Parsborro and Blomidon in the distance. The course is relatively short with 5 par 3's and 4 par 4's and is easy walking on slightly rolling hills.

Location: Route 215 Cambridge
Phone: 902.528.2360
minasviewgolflinks.com

While in Cambridge you can also visit

The River Ranch: Horseback Adventures
Contact: Sarah Ells
Location: Cambridge
Phone: 902.678.1698

Minasville Jam Session in our backyard
Held every lst and 3rd Friday of the month. Come join in the fun of this local music jam session. If you play an instrument bring it along and join in with the local musicians as they play the old time favorites. Sing along or get up and dance along to the music. There is no admission charge for these jam sessions, donations are gratefully accepted. A light lunch is served during intermission. These sessions are held in the Minasville Community Hall:
Location: Highway 215 in Hants County, approx 5 k.

Maitland Launch Days
Launch Day, now in its 20th year, commemorates the launch of the W.D. Lawrence, the largest wooden ship ever built in Canada. Villagers will be dressed in their Victorian best, and displays and demonstrations of traditional shipbuilding skills, crafts and artwork will take place throughout the village. Highlights include an old-fashioned non-motorized procession, a re-enactment of the launch, the banishment of the whiskey peddlers, and a whiskey barrel race. Enjoy a turkey dinner after the day's activities. Saturday 10am to 6 pm.
Date: Saturday, September 28 & 29, 2007

River View Herbs (Maitland Greenhouses)
Display gardens feature over 300 varieties of herbs; 11 greenhouses and basil pesto processing facility; garden centre, cafe. View of tidal bore. Playground. Garden Centre.
Location: 8907 Hwy 215, Maitland
Phone: 902.261.2274

Nova Scotia Blue Grass
The Annual Kempt Shore Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Festival has been a success beyond our wildest dreams. From the beginning the fans have been enthusiastic and supportive of our endeavours to make Kempt Shore a destination for World Class Bluegrass Music

Shangri-la Cottages, on the beautiful Bay of Fundy Nova Scotia. 1 and 2 Bedroom Cottages, fully equipped, available for rent all year round!