2023 QCCG | Page 1 2023 OFFiciAl Guide Queenscoast.ca
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2023 QCCG | Page 3 Accommodations 40 Note: We regret any errors or omissions due to last minute changes. taBle of Contents Beaches ........................................................................................................................10 Outdoor Recreation .................................................................................................11 Paddling in Queens County ..................................................................................14 Parks and Trails ..........................................................................................................15 Camping ......................................................................................................................18 Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic Site .........................................20 Events from Around the Region .........................................................................24 Hunting & Fishing ....................................................................................................28 Outdoor Adventure 10 Top 4 Things to do in Queens 4 Community Maps 42 Museums .....................................................................................................................34 Lighthouses ................................................................................................................36 History & Heritage 34 Community Information 6 Arts & Culture 30 Theatre .........................................................................................................................30 Artists & Galleries ......................................................................................................31 Food & Drink 38 Produced locally by DvL Publishing Inc. | Cover photo by Mel Cherry / Untapped Marketi ng 2023
Page 4 | QCCG 2023 Top 4 things to do in Queens! 1. Beaches, Beaches, Beaches Whether you like splashing around in the waves, poking around the rocks and tide pools, building an epic sandcastle, bird watching (you might even spot an endangered Piping plover), surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, or soaking up the sun… there’s something for everyone at the beach. So grab a blanket, A visit to Queens Coast is your opportunity to take a long deep breath; whether the crisp salt-laden sea breezes blowing away the cobwebs of winter cabinfever, or the heady pine-scented warm zephyrs of summer. From pristine white sand beaches, through richly diverse Acadian forest, along long-paddled rivers and across our patchwork of glimmering lakes. In our 2023 guide to Queens Coast, you will find interesting things to see and do, for everyone. We invite you to take a breath and "seek nature's rewards".
2023 QCCG | Page 5 Top 4 things to do in Queens! pick up a picnic at one of our local eateries and make a day of doing what you love at the beach. See page 10 for more details. 2. Lighthouses The Peggy’s Cove lighthouse may be one of the most iconic images of Nova Scotia, but we have SIX of “Peggy’s Sisters” dotted along Queens Coast! Follow the Lighthouse Route signage to visit some of these remarkable structures. Some are more easily visited than others, including Fort Point Lighthouse Park in Liverpool, where you can climb up inside and toot the hand-cranked foghorn! See page 36 for more details. 3. Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site is a gentle wilderness of rolling wooded hills and glistening lakes and rivers. It is also packed with exciting things to do and see. Kejimkujik is a Dark Sky Preserve and you will not believe the unfettered brilliance of the night sky views! Learn about the living culture of the Mi’kmaq who have millennia of history in this place, and understand its significance as a National Historic Site. See page 20 for a full write-up on Kejimkujik. 4. Parks, T rails, Paddles We encourage you to explore off the beaten path. Seek nature’s rewards in our beautiful parks, trails, lakes and rivers. They are perfect for family fun days, thrilling adventures or quiet solitude. If you’ve never walked through Pine Grove Park in early summer, you’re missing out! You’ll be charmed by the 54-acre park and its display of flowering rhorhododendrons, azaleas, and magnolias planted in stands of century old pines among the Lady’s slipper orchids. Along with scenic views of the Mersey River, picnic areas, and well-maintained trails, kids will delight in discovering painted rocks hidden amongst the trees. See page 15 for more details. Become part of an ancient heritage and paddle our rivers and pristine lakes. Whether it’s an hour of kayak instruction or a week-long guided backcountry canoe trip following the paddle strokes of the Tent Dwellers, Queens Coast is a paddler’s paradise. See page 14 for more details.
Page 6 | QCCG 2023 Community information Community information VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES (VIC) Visitor Information Centres are open seasonally. From October to May, please contact Region of Queens Municipality: 249 White Point Road, Liverpool 902-354-5741 1-866-655-5741 toll free www.queens.ca LIVERPOOL VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 28 Henry Hensey Drive, Liverpool 902-354-5421 NORTH QUEENS VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 9874 Highway 8, Caledonia 902-682-2470 INTERNET Many of the cafés, shops, accommodations, and other visitor facilities in Queens County have publicly available wifi, including VICs. Thomas H. Raddall Library in Liverpool and Alean Freeman Library in Greenfield both have public access computers. North Queens Business Hub in Caledonia, and Work Evolved in Liverpool are coworking spaces with office and meeting facilities. Spaces are available for drop-in or longer term membership. Work Evolved 154 Main Street, Liverpool North Queens Business Hub 9793 Nova Scotia Trunk 8, Caledonia Liverpool VIC
2023 QCCG | Page 7 Community information ATM/BANKS AFN Medway Entertainment 5163 Highway 210, Greenfield Bank of Montreal 43 Market Street, Liverpool Circle K Irving 167 Bristol Avenue, Liverpool Clover Farm 9871 Highway 8, Caledonia Queens Place Emera Centre 50 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool Route 3 Cellar Taproom & Grill 8 McLeod Street, Liverpool Royal Bank of Canada 209 Main Street, Liverpool Scotiabank 183 Main Street, Liverpool Shell 137 Bristol Avenue, Liverpool Stew’s Corner Convenience 5077 Highway 210, Greenfield White Point Beach Resort 75 White Point Road, White Point
Page 8 | QCCG 2023 Community information EMERGENCY SERVICES Dial 911 Police, Fire & Medical Emergencies Queens General Hospital 75 School Street, Liverpool Emergency Room 902-354-3436 INFORMATION Dial 211 Community and Social Services Dial 511 Road Conditions Dial 811 Health Information & Advice PUBLIC LIBRARIES Alean Freeman Library 5060 Highway 210, Greenfield 902-685-5400 Thomas H. Raddall Library 145 Old Bridge Street, Liverpool 902-354-5270 Mobile Library See the schedule at www.southshorepubliclibraries.ca Other Services Delaney Laundromat 16 Harley Umphrey Drive, Liverpool 902-350-0948 Full service available
2023 QCCG | Page 9 REAL ESTATE SERVICES Anne Thompson Realty 154 Main Street, Liverpool 902-350-1939 https://annethomson.point2agent.com Engel & Völkers 327 Main Street, Liverpool 902-802-1978 https://cindydyer.evrealestate.com [email protected] Exit Realty Inter Lake 163 Main Steet, Liverpool 902-354-4896 https://exitinterlake.com [email protected] Walt MacDonald Real Estate Ltd. 235 Waterloo Street, Liverpool 902-354-5775 http://waltmacdonald.com [email protected] TAXI SERVICES Privateers Taxi - 902-350-6677 or 902-354-3105 Queens County Transit - 902-356-2670 Tydal Taxi - 902-350-2268
Page 10 | QCCG 2023 OUR BEACHES Among the top four things we recommend experiencing in Queens Coast, a visit to one of our pristine beaches is a must! From white sand beaches to rocky tide pools, there’s something inherently peaceful about being by the ocean. Whether it’s peace you seek, clean ocean air, or a thrilling surf, you can find it all here! The beaches we’ve listed offer some services and amenities, and some have accessibility features as well. If you have time to explore Queens Coast, you’ll find lots of other coastal gems. For details about each of the beaches listed in the Guide, please go to: https://map.queenscoast.ca/beaches outdoor adventure Beach Meadows Municipal Beach 48 Beach Meadows Beach Road, Beach Meadows Hunts Point Beach 6783 Highway 3, Hunts Point Kejimkujik National Park Seaside 1188 St. Catherine’s River Road, Port Joli Summerville Beach Provincial Park 7533 Highway 3, Summerville Centre Thomas H. Raddall Provincial Park 529 Raddall Park Road, Port L’Hebert ...and many more!
2023 QCCG | Page 11 outdoor adventure SURFING The Atlantic coastline of Nova Scotia is known for its world-class surfing spots, and the shoreline of Queens Coast, with its multitude of points, reefs, and beach breaks, is no exception. The local surf community welcomes surfers from near and far. Before you pack your board, check out the Nova Scotia surf forecast at https://magicseaweed.com. Never surfed before? Why not take a lesson with Rossignol Surf Shop! Book online at https://www.rossignolsurfshop.com/ Brooklyn Marina 100 Brooklyn Shore Road, Brooklyn 902-354-4028 [email protected] www.brooklynmarina.ca Operated by Queens Recreational Boating Association, Brooklyn Marina has 60 dock spaces for members and a 300-foot visitor dock with a sevenfoot low-tide water depth for visiting boats. Moorings are also available. Visiting boat services include 15 and 30 amp power, water, bathroom and shower facilities, free wifi and a variety of food options at the famous Marina Canteena. The annual social membership fees and docking fees are reasonable and boat ownership is not a requirement for membership. In addition to boating related activities, the marina strives to be a local community facility. QUEENS ARCHERS 5902 Highway 3, Liverpool 902-354-5607 Liverpool Tennis & Pickle Ball Club 19 Park Street, Liverpool Find us on Facebook, or call Taryn at 902-523-5553 Individual, couple, and family memberships available, junior and adult lessons. Non-members can drop in for $4. Plenty of recreational and competitive play times for both pickleball and tennis!
Page 12 | QCCG 2023 outdoor adventure Mersey SkatePark 72 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool 902-354-4422 [email protected] www.queensplace.ca Since opening in July 2017, skaters from across the county, province and further, have called Mersey Skatepark one of the best in Eastern Canada. Created by the top skatepark design company in Canada, in consultation with the local skater community, Mersey Skatepark is a challenging, fun and exhilarating ride. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Etli Milita’mk Queens Universally-Designed Playpark 34 Old Cobbs Barn Road, Liverpool Opening 2023! Etili Milita’mk (ed a lee milly dumk), means “we are playing here”. This Universally-Designed Playpark will include a fully fenced accessible spraypad, swings and play structure for all ages and abilities. SWIMMING Queens has two outdoor pools that operate each summer in July and August. Certified instructors offer the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life Program. Public swim times are available with certified lifeguards as well as pool rentals. For more information on opening times and schedules please call the number listed below or visit: https://www.regionofqueens.com/municipal-services/ recreation/programs-calendar/aquaticprogramming Milton Centennial Pool 287 Highway 8, Milton 902-354-3453 North Queens Aquatic Centre 9708 Highway 8, Caledonia 902-682-2009 (in season) 902-354-3453 (off season) GEOCACHING Queens Crown Passport is your gateway to exploring Queens Coast via geocaching. We invite you to travel throughout the county visiting places you may or may not have been before, picking up caches along the way. Pick and choose which caches you’d like to find. Looking for traditional caches? We’ve got those. Want to solve a puzzle? There are a few of those too! If multi caches are your preference, we’ve got three of those for you as well! We’ve even got a letterbox cache! We have placed 35 caches with varying degrees of difficulty and terrain levels for you to find. If you find 30 or more geocaches, you’ll be rewarded with a unique trackable geocoin designed especially for this passport. If you find 20-29 caches, you’ll receive a trackable button. See the rules to find out how to claim your reward. Using your Passport All geocaches are officially registered on geocaching.com. Participants will need to be registered on geocaching.com to retrieve the coordinates and other location information. Registration is free. Each geocache has a code printed on the inside of the cache container’s lid. As you find the geocaches, record the code next to the cache number on your Queens Crown Passport and log the cache on geocaching.com.
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Page 14 | QCCG 2023 outdoor adventure PADDLING Paddling has a long history in Queens, dating back to the Mi’kmaw ancestors who used the waterways as their highway between the interior and the sea. With easy access to ocean, lakes and rivers, options for paddling are endless in Queens. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, looking for a day trip or a weekend excursion, there is a route for you. A canoe trail is a publically owned waterway. When fl owing through private property please respect owner’s rights. Courtesy and common sense are important for a safe and memorable trip. Scan the QR code for maps of paddling routes in Queens Coast or see them here: https://www.regionofqueens.com/visit/discover/outdooradventure/canoeing-kayaking PADDLING OUTFITTERS Whynot Adventure 1507 Main Park Way, Kejimkujik National Park 902-682-2282 www.whynotadventure.ca Milton Canoe and Camera Club 137 West Street, Milton miltoncanoecameraclub.teamapp.com Liverpool Adventure Outfi tters 4003 Sandy Cove Rd, Liverpool 902-354-2702 www.liverpooladventureoutfi tters.com TRAILS Trails connect communities throughout Queens Coast, taking you to parks, stunning coastal views, and through pristine Acadian forests. Walking, biking, and motorized trails let you take the path less travelled, connecting you to nature. Learn more about the trails in Queens Coast on-line: https://www.regionofqueens.com/visit/ discover/outdoor-adventure/hikingand-biking Parks Canada, Kejimkujik Seaside Park
2023 QCCG | Page 15 outdoor adventure outdoor adventure parks and trails Port Medway Lighthouse Park 1687 Port Medway Road, Port Medway Lighthouse, Gazebo, Picnic Area Brooklyn Waterfront Park 70 Brooklyn Shore Road, Brooklyn Bandstand, Picnic Area Hank Snow Playground Hillside Road, Brooklyn Playground Cosby’s Sculpture Garden and Trail 4122 Sandy Cove Road Highway 3, Brooklyn Meadow Pond Trail 181 West Street, Liverpool Nature Walking Trail Thorbourne Softball Field 85 Old Port Mouton Road, Liverpool Softball Field Queens Rails to Trails Association (QRTA) Kenny Veinot photo Queens County ATV Association QRTA is a not-for-profit group that works on developing and maintaining shared-use, multi-purpose trails in Queens County. For more information on trails and their work, check out Queens Rails to Trails on Facebook. The Queens County ATV Association was created in the 1980s with the goal of creating recreational trails for all ATVs, UTVs, etc. Their main trail runs from Highway 3 in Brooklyn to Highway 8 in the Four Mile area. For more information on the trail and their work, check out Queens County ATV Association on Facebook.
Page 16 | QCCG 2023 outdoor adventure parks and trails continued Fort Point Lighthouse Park 21 Fort Lane, Liverpool Lighthouse, Picnic Area Privateer Park 160 Henry Hensey Drive, Liverpool Picnic Area, Playground, Boat Launch Centennial Park 38 Henry Hensey Drive, Liverpool Picnic Area, Playground, Boat Launch Cobb Park 674 Main Street, Liverpool Playground, Picnic Area Queens Place Emera Centre 50 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool 1 km Walking Trail, Skatepark, Bike Trail, Picnic Area Trestle Trail 159 Bristol Avenue, Liverpool 1.25 km Trail, Connects to Pine Grove Park via Anniversary Trail Pine Grove Park 44 Highway 8, Milton 3 km of Walking Trails, Picnic Areas, Washroom Tupper Park 333 West Street, Milton Picnic Area, Veteran Memorial, Boat Launch 10 Mile Lake Provincial Park 3933 Highway 8, Middlefield Picnic Area, Boat Launch Greenfield Veterans Memorial Park 4904 Medway River Road, Greenfield Picnic Area, Veteran Memorial Old Scout Camp Park 44 Scout Camp Road, Greenfield Picnic Area Cameron’s Brook Provincial Park 7900 Highway 8, South Brookfield Picnic Area Miriam Hunt Park 9856 Highway 8, Caledonia Picnic Area, Gazebo Brookfield Mines Trail Westfield Road, Caledonia Hiking/Biking, Off Road Vehicles, Horses Permitted Harmony Ball Park & Trail 10344 Highway 8, Harmony Baseball Park, Trail, Picnic Area Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic Site 3005 Main Parkway, Maitland Bridge Picnic Areas, Canoe/Bike rentals, Hiking/ Biking trails. Kejimkujik National Park Seaside 1188 St. Catherine’s River Road, Port Joli Picnic Areas, Hiking Trails, Washrooms Thomas Raddall Provincial Park 529 Raddall Park Road, East Port L’Hebert Picnic Areas, Hiking Trails, Playground Port L’Hebert Provincial Park 11183 Highway 103, East Port L’Hebert 2.1 km Walking Trail
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Page 18 | QCCG 2023 outdoor adventure Fisherman’s Cove R.V. & Campground Hunts Point 902-646-0160 www.fishermanscoverv.ca Gateway Campground Caledonia 902- 930-2267 www.gatewaycamping.ca Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site Caledonia 1-877-RESERVE (737-3783) www.reservation.pc.gc.ca Camping Nova Scotia Guides Association Hibernia 902-682-2782 www.nsguides.ca/index.html Ponhook Lodge Campground Greenfield 902-685-2346 ponhook.com Thomas Raddall Provincial Park Port Joli 902-683-2664 novascotia.goingtocamp.com When it comes to camping in Queens, the options are as diverse as the county itself. Site locations range from coastal camping to back-country options, and everything in-between. Whether you enjoy tenting or prefer camping in style in your RV or motorhome, there’s a special place here in Queens that’ll check all your boxes.
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Page 20 | QCCG 2023 A cultural landscape within the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve! Pjila’si! Welcome! Come in and find your place and discover What’s New for 2023! Glamping, anyone? The roofed accommodations at Jim Charles Point are perfect for a hassle-free overnight experience at Kejimkujik. The bright red Ôasis teardrop units offer a fun way to sleep above the trees while the oTENTik units provide the ideal location for watching the sun set over Kejimkujik Lake. Looking for a touch of wilderness, a short hike leads to three rustic cabins. There’s no better place to immerse yourself in nature, yet have all the conveniences nearby, including inclusive and accessible washroom and shower facilities! Bike, Hike or Run – it’s your choice! The addition of Kejimkujik’s newest trail, Ukme’k (“ook-may-k”), and the new Mill Falls bridge ensures hikers, mountain bikers and trail runners can easily share Acorn Art & Photography photo Acorn Art & Photography photo
2023 QCCG | Page 21 national Park & national Historic Site A culturAl lAndscApe within the unescO sOuthwest nOvA BiOsphere reserve! KEJimKuJiK Acorn Art & Photography photo
Page 22 | QCCG 2023 the trail and travel from Mill Falls to Meadow Beach, Merrymakedge and beyond! Mountain bikers will enjoy the intermediate-level challenges that beginners can easily bypass. Ukme’k also connects visitors to Kejimkujik’s rainbow crosswalk: a symbol of Kejimkujik’s recognition for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and an enduring symbol of diversity, inclusiveness and a welcome to everyone to come and find their place at Kejimkujik. Rest easy, you’re powered by solar! Parks Canada continues to support emissions reduction efforts and clean technology with a 100 KW photovoltaic (PV) solar Acorn Art & Photography photo Natasha Hirt photo Parks Canada photo
2023 QCCG | Page 23 array installed in 2022. The array generates enough electricity to fully power Jeremy’s Bay Campground! Electrical vehicle (EV) car owners can also charge up at the Visitor Centre! Drop-in guided experiences are back! Summer 2023 will see the return of birch bark canoe building demonstrations with master Mi’kmaw craftsman Todd Labrador, starting in late June at Merrymakedge. A full suite of guided activities in July and August as well as special events and volunteer opportunities round out the schedule. Make a day of it and pick up a Parks Canada Perfect Picnic from a local supplier enroute - menus and locations available online. Kejimkujik Seaside - a coastal gem Visitors can now enjoy improved trail surfaces on both the Port Joli Head and Harbour Rocks trails. Hikers will be treated to new vistas overlooking Port Joli Bay and across the string of white sandy beaches of St. Catherines River Bay. This realigned trail network is more resilient to coastal erosion. Visitors can also help contribute to science by taking a “Coastie” – a photo of the coast that helps researchers monitor coastal erosion. Look for the Coastie stations along Harbour Rocks Trail! Reservations for camping are now open, visit: reservation.pc.gc.ca. For up-to-date information regarding what to see and do, visit: parks.canada.ca/kejimkujik. We’ll see you soon! Acorn Art & Photography photo
Page 24 | QCCG 2023 May 6 Run Our Shore 5K/10K/Half Marathon Runs Queens Place Emera Centre, 50 Queens Place Drive, Brooklyn Hosted by Active Living Options Society. Visit www.runourshore.com 1st Saturday of the Month Greenfield and District Volunteer Fire Department Breakfast 4960 Medway River Road, Greenfield https://www.facebook.com/GreenfieldAndDistrictVolunteerFireDepartment 2nd Saturday of the Month Mill Village and District Fire Department Breakfast 39 Medway River Road, Mill Village https://www.facebook.com/ groups/755173581213761/ Saturdays, May 20-Oct. 28 Privateer Farmers and Artisans Market Centennial Park, 94 Henry Hensey Drive, Liverpool events from around the region Join our local farmers and artisans every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an exciting and diverse range of locally grown and raised foods, handmade crafts and local musicians. Visit our website at privateermarket.ca, follow us on Facebook @ privateermarket or email us at privateer[email protected]. Make the market your Saturday morning destination! Nova Scotia Drag Racers Greenfield Dragway, 80 Airport Road, Greenfield www.nsdra.ca Tentative Race Schedule: May 26-28, June 16-18, July 7-9, August 4-6, August 25-27, September 22-24. Greenfield dragway is a 3937 foot paved runway, which is used for the drag strip. The runway is part of an active airport that is temporarily shutdown for the drag racing events. June 23-25 Privateer Days 2023 Privateer Waterfront Park, & Fort Point Lighthouse Park 94 Henry Hensey Drive, Liverpool A celebration of community, all-ages event with music, food, fun for the kids, and fireworks. Visit privateerdays.ca July 1 Canada Day Celebrations Privateer Waterfront Park, 94 Henry Hensey Drive, Liverpool 94 Henry Hensey Drive, Liverpool Signature show with music, kids’ events, food, and fireworks on the waterfront. Hosted by Region of Queens Municipality Staff photo Visit www.eventsliverpool.com
2023 QCCG | Page 25 events from around the region July 21 - 23 Friends of Hank Snow Summer Festival Gazebo Park, Hank Snow Home Town Museum, 148 Bristol Avenue, Liverpool Invited musicians and great food, entertainment and campout. List of entertainment to come. August 17-20 Hank Snow Tribute Gazebo Park, Hank Snow Home Town Museum, 148 Bristol Ave., Liverpool Visit hanksnow.com August 18 - 27 12th Annual Medway Head Lighthouse Art and Crafts Show Port Medway. The Show spans two buildings and features works by more than 75 artists and crafters including painting, sculpture, folk art, fabric art and much more. Proceeds support the Medway Head Lighthouse. Opening reception, 5 - 7 pm, August 18. The Warehouse, Port Medway Lighthouse Park, and Seeley Hall, 1640 Port Medway Road. For information and hours of opening visit www.medwayheadlighthouseartshow.org or Facebook @lighthouseartandcraftshow. August 19 Memorial Auto Show Privateer Waterfront Park, 94 Henry Hensey Drive, Liverpool This auto show memorializing local car enthusiasts who have passed on, attracts more than 370 classic, antique, motorcycles and truck vehicles. A regional favorite. Visit Memorial Auto Show Facebook page. September 19-23 Queens County Fair 9650 Highway 8, Caledonia A genuine agricultural fair held after fall harvest since the fi rst fair in 1886. Schedule of events to be announced. Visit www. queenscountyfair.ca. October 8 One Sky One World Privateer Waterfront Park, Liverpool The annual One Sky One World International Kite Fly for Peace takes place in hundreds of worldwide locations each year on the second Sunday of October, celebrating the multi-cultural symbol of the kite and the ocean of air that we all share. February 2024 Lobster Crawl https://visitsouthshore.ca/lobster-crawl/ Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl Festival For the whole month of February we join the rest of the South Shore shell-ebrating all things crustacean. There are events happening throughout Queens and throughout the month, check https:// visitsouthshore.ca/lobster-crawl/ for all the details. Mel Cherry / Untapped Marketi ng 2023 Our events calendar is constantly evolving – have a look for the latest listings at https://queenscoast.ca/events
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Page 28 | QCCG 2023 outdoor adventure Nova Scotia Guides Association (NSGA) Hunting and fishing guides play a leading role in raising wildlife management awareness and are an essential component in today’s adventure tourism industry. It is the NSGA’s pledge to vigorously promote wildlife conservation and licensed guiding in Nova Scotia and to enthusiastically keep alive the sports, traditions, and skills handed down to us by the guides and woodsmen of former years. Vinal Smith 902-356-2498 [email protected] www.vinalsmith.com Fishing Guide Bradford Crouse 902-354-4777 [email protected] Hunting Guide Peter Lavender 902-350-2820 [email protected] www.peterlavender.ca Fishing Guide Larry Connolly 902-685-2552 Hunting/Fishing Guide Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute (MTRI) 9 Mt Merritt Rd, Caledonia 902-682-2371 www.merseytobeatic.ca MTRI is a local facility that conducts biodiversity and species at risk research and outreach, offers public seminars, talks, and workshops throughout the year. Check out their website and Facebook page for more information about their work and upcoming events. The Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve (SNBR) Recognized in 2001 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a world class example for advancement of science, sustainable resource management, and cultural richness, SNBR is one of only 18 biosphere reserves in Canada. Biosphere reserves serve in some way as living laboratories for testing-out and demonstrating integrated management of land, water, and biodiversity. For more information, visit swnovabiosphere.ca BIRDING Nature abounds in Queens County, and provides many opportunities for ornithologists. The diversity of habitat is key to why Queens County is so rich in bird life. Coastal areas (beaches, dunes, estuaries), agricultural forests, wetlands, and lakes each provide a wide variety of habitat for birds.
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Page 30 | QCCG 2023 arts & culture ASTOR THEATRE 219 Main Street, Liverpool 902-354-5250 www.astortheatre.ns.ca Built in 1902 as part of the historic town hall, the theatre was originally known as the Liverpool Opera House. Its stage hosted touring and local shows until 1917, when silent films were introduced. In 1930, talking pictures were shown for the first time. The Astor Theatre has an everevolving calendar of events, including weekly movies, live concerts, comedy shows, theatre productions, and more. Please call or check the website for updates and events. LOCAL ART, ARTISANS & GALLERIES Talented artists abound in Queens County. From watercolours to the splendors of Cosby’s amazing sculpture garden to exciting fibre arts to pottery, you can find them all over our region. Visit a gallery and watch a painter or a
2023 QCCG | Page 31 artS & CuLturE ARTISTS AND GALLERIES ADJA Studio & Gallery Andrew Danylewich 177 Main Street, Liverpool 902-350-6606 Andora Gallery AG & Studios 195 Main Street, Liverpool 902-350-0827 [email protected] Thurs. - Sat. 10am to 4pm, or by appointment. Private art classes throughout the week. Chisel and Brush Artisans Laurie and Janet Clattenburg 1627 Port Medway Road, Port Medway 902-677-2105 hosted touring and local shows until 1917, when silent fi lms were introduced. In 1930, talking pictures were shown for the fi rst time. The Astor Theatre has an everevolving calendar of events, including weekly movies, live concerts, comedy shows, theatre productions, and more. woodcarver at work. Marvel at custom made jewelry and get a kick out of quirky folk art. Many of our accommodations and eateries also off er local art for sale, as well, so you will fi nd art all over the place. Surrounded by natural beauty, Queens Coast is a place were makers and creators fi nd their inspiration. Arts and culture is abundant, with galleries, shops, carvings and sculptures nestled throughout the county. Plan to visit them: https://www.regionofqueens.com/ business-directory/art-artisans
Page 32 | QCCG 2023 arts & culture Coastal Queens Place 8100 Lighthouse Route, Port Mouton 902-947-3140 Cosby’s Garden Centre & Sculpture Garden 4122 Highway 3, Brooklyn 902-354-2133 www.concretecreations.info Elizabeth Brown Woodcarving 3 White Point Road, Liverpool elizabethbrownwoodcarving.com Open by chance Eternity Chainsaw Carvings 269 Brooklyn Shore Road, Brooklyn [email protected] Fog Bank Studio Leanne Bjerke 902-354-7375 [email protected] By appointment Gallery 244 3549 Highway 3, Brooklyn 780-216-1708 www.gallery244.com Laurie Boisvert Studio 170 St. Catherine’s River Road, Port Joli 902-683-2980 www.reliquary.ca Liz Atmore-Vitols 60 Park Street, Liverpool [email protected] www.elizabethvitols.com Marg Millard, White Point Artist 19 White Point 2 Road, White Point 902-683-2393 www.margmillard.ca Marilyn Kellough 7957 Highway 3, Port Mouton 902-350-2771 Call ahead, or drop in by chance. Milton Market 498 Highway 8, Milton 902-354-2561 Minerva Studio and Gallery Custom framing and art. 13 Jubilee street 902 350-6249 [email protected] williamdowney.org Ole Town Mercantile 109 Main Street, Liverpool 902-354-4058 www.queenscountymuseum.com Port Medway Art & Design In the centre of the Village Port Medway Road, Port Medway 416-433-3706 www.squareup.com/store/PPAD Privateer Farmers Market Centennial Park Henry Hensey Drive, Liverpool https://www.facebook.com/PrivateerFarmersMarket Open seasonally Saturdays 9:00am to 1:00pm, rain or shine Riverbank General Store 8 Medway River Road, Mill Village 902-677-2013 http://www.qasl.ca/riverbank.html Roger Savage Art Studio 611 Shore Rd., Mersey Point 902-354-5431 open daily www.rogersavage.ca Chance or appointment SAS Glass 50 Gorham Street, Liverpool www.sasglass.ca Sea Port Gifts and Treasures 1627 Port Medway Road, Port Medway 902-935-2060 [email protected] https://www.seaporttreasure.ca
2023 QCCG | Page 33 Shore Thing Studio and Emporium 275 Main Street, Liverpool 902-402-1922 [email protected] The Gift Shop at White Point 75 White Point Beach Resort Road, White Point 902-354-2711 Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre 219 Main Street, Liverpool 902-354-5250 www.astortheatre.ns.ca Wildfl ower Makery & Design E: hello@wildfl owermakery.com W: www.wildfl owermakery.com P: 902.754.5176 Photo by Chris LaRocque QUEENS PLACE EMERA CENTRE is the event and recreation hub of Queens Coast. Featuring an NHL sized arena that can convert into event space for up to 2000 spectators, this facility hosts amazing sporting events such as: October 2021 Curling Canada Pretrials; the Canada Sport Tourism award winning 2019 World Junior Curling Championship; 2019 Hockey Canada National Women’s Team Fall Fest; and the Atlantic Synchro Figure Skating Championships. Legendary music acts have also performed and include: The Beach Boys, Tom Cochrane, Barenaked Ladies, and Brett Kissel. The facility résumé rivals that of any urban location. See more at www. eventsliverpool.ca. Within the facility, you’ll fi nd a modern fi tness centre, indoor track and meeting rooms. Onsite amenities include a groomed outdoor trail, basketball courts, and Mersey Skatepark. A must stop! 50 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool 902-354-4422 www.queensplace.ca OLYMPIC WALL Our Olympic Wall located in the lobby at Queens Place Emera Centre was created to recognize the accomplishments of high performance athletes, coaches and offi cials from Queens County who have participated in World Olympic and World Special Olympic Games. At the inaugural induction ceremony of August 2022 the following individuals were celebrated: Owen Hamlin, Liverpool; Jamie Belong, Liverpool; Betty Anne Daury, Milton; Alexander Shankel, Liverpool; Jenna Martin, Caledonia; Ben Theriau, Hunts Point; and Sarah Mitton, Brooklyn. The Olympic Wall will continue to grow providing inspiration and recognition to the community of Queens. For inductee bios, photo gallery, and a copy of the souvenir brochure, please visit www. queensplace.ca.
Page 34 | QCCG 2023 history & heritage QUEENS COUNTY MUSEUM 109 Main Street, Liverpool 902-354-4058 www.queenscountymuseum.com Built in 1980, the Queens County Museum was designed to represent a large warehouse from Liverpool’s Colonial days. Get your Privateer on, step aboard the scale deck replica of our famous Privateer ship, the “Liverpool Packet”. Queens County is steeped in history, beginning with the Mi’kmaq people. The French influence began in 1604, followed by the New England Planters in 1759. Over the years, the people of Queens County have chronicled the area’s rich history and its inherent link to the sea and forest. Queens County Museum houses many of these stories. The museum also features exhibits on early medicine, our marine history, wartime memorabilia, and other stories from along the shore. The Museum gift shop offers a variety of items including giftware, souvenirs, stones & crystals, publications unique to Queens County, jewelry, and much more. Admission by donation. THOMAS H. RADDALL RESEARCH CENTRE The Thomas H. Raddall Research Centre, located inside the Queens County Museum, is a haven for the genealogist. It is a treasured part of the museum with its early Township records from 1759, including details on many Mayflower families who eventually settled here. It has a daily fee of $5.00 per person or family - a great staycation activity! PERKINS HOUSE 105 Main Street, Liverpool 902-354-4058 perkinshouse.novascotia.ca
2023 QCCG | Page 35 history & heritage This colonial gem was built in 1766 and offers a glimpse of life in Liverpool as it was lived in Simeon Perkins’ day, a bustling centre of international shipping and trade, and when the harbour teemed with schooners, sailors and privateers. Step inside the grand old house and explore the grounds of this colonial treasure. Discover the intrigue of Nova Scotian privateers, whom some considered protectors but others called pirates. Learn about the important role Perkins played in the local economy and in protecting the settlers during the American Revolution and later wars. Simeon Perkins Diary (1766-1812) is on permanent display in the Queens County Museum. QUEENS MUSEUM OF JUSTICE 137 Church Street, Liverpool 902-354-4058 www.queenscountymuseum.com Another historic building in the Queens Heritage Complex is the Queens Museum of Justice (The Liverpool Court House). The Liverpool Court House is a landmark built in the Greek Revival temple style. The building houses displays on the colonial history of the justice system. Fort Point Lighthouse Interpretive Centre & Park 21 Fort Lane, Liverpool 902-354-5260 Fort Point Lighthouse is valued as a rare surviving example of pre-Confederation lighthouses, for the role it played in the history of Liverpool, and because the lighthouse and the site are integral to the historical character of the town. It was built in 1855, the third oldest surviving Lighthouse in Nova Scotia and is open to visitors seasonally. Since the eighteenth century, Fort Point hosted a signal station and during the American Revolution an earthwork defence and palisade was erected and armed with cannons to protect the harbour from privateers. The park surrounding this Provincial Heritage Property is open year-round offering picnic tables, interpretive panels, gift shop and a beautiful view of Liverpool harbour and Coffin Island lighthouse. Admission free. MILTON BLACKSMITH SHOP MUSEUM 351 West Street, Milton 902-356-3113 [email protected] Idyllically set by the Milton Falls on the Mersey River, this quaint 1903 restored Smithy shop tells the story of a bygone age. All are welcome to view the forge, the ox sling, and the displays on horseshoeing and wood and metal working. The museum also features historical photos of Milton. Hank Snow Home Town Museum 148 Bristol Avenue, Liverpool 902-354-4675 www.hanksnow.com Check out Hank’s two Cadillacs, Grand Ole Opry performance items and photos, vintage video footage, and so much more at the Hank Snow Home Town Museum, housed in the former Liverpool Train Station. All summer we are having Wednesday noon BBQ & Shows at our Gazebo area. See events page for more information. Historic Walking Tour of Liverpool https://tours.queenscoast.ca/ The Historic Walking tour of Liverpool app, takes users on an hour-long stroll through the streets of Liverpool highlighting historic and cultural points of interest along the way. As you walk the route, you’ll hear local tales and history and see archival photos of how Liverpool once was. A near me feature, lets you know what’s around, in case you
Page 36 | QCCG 2023 history & heritage need a coffee, food or retail break. Grab your phone or mobile device, download the app and take a walk through historic Liverpool. If you can’t visit or walk the route, you can do the tour from the comfort of your own home! Simply visit the website, scroll through the 31 points of interest and enjoy the photos, write-ups and audio for each location. NORTH QUEENS HERITAGE HOUSE MUSEUM 25 West Caledonia Road, Caledonia 902-682-2989 [email protected] Built in 1854, the Heritage House is one of the oldest homes in North Queens. Built by Milton Douglas, the son of one of the first settlers, this house is furnished with turn of the century artifacts, and features displays of local logging history, archives on North Queens, and local genealogy. LIGHTHOUSES There is nothing more iconic about Nova Scotia than our lighthouses. Queens County is home to many of these beacons that have guided sailors safely through our waters. Some of our lighthouses are still in active service, while others have been preserved for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. Please note that during high tides and rough seas, extra precaution should be taken on the surrounding rocks. Coffin Island Lighthouse Liverpool Bay Viewable from Fort Point Lighthouse as well
2023 QCCG | Page 37 as from a lookoff with interpretive panels along Brooklyn Shore Road, Beach Meadows Fort Point Lighthouse 21 Fort Lane, Liverpool Medway Head Lighthouse 925 Long Cove Road, Port Medway https://medwayheadlighthouse.org Port Medway Lighthouse 1687 Port Medway Road, Port Medway Spectacle Island Lighthouse Port Mouton Bay Viewable from Route 3, Summerville Western Head Lighthouse 159 Lighthouse Road, Western Head
Page 38 | QCCG 2023 Liverpool Pizzeria 155 Main Street 902-354-2422 www.liverpoolpizzeria.ca Main & Mersey Coff ee Bar 216 Main Street 902-350-6401 www.mainandmerseyhomestore.ca McDonald’s 203 Bristol Avenue 902-354-5150 www.mcdonalds.com Memories Café & Eatery 28 Water Street 902-356-3110 www.memoriescafe.ca Milton Market 498 Highway 8, Milton (902) 354-2561 Paul’s German Café, Bistro & Restaurant 343 Main Street 902-356-3155 www.sable-river-camp.com Route 3 Cellar Taproom & Grill 8 McLeod Street 902-354-2392 www.route3cellar.com LIVERPOOL & AREA A-1 Pizza, Donairs & Subs 332 Main Street 902-354-5550 www.a-1pizza.com Atlantic Sands General Store 655 Main Street 902-354-3025 Dixie Lee Family Restaurant 254 Main Street 902-354-3030 Five Girls Baking 181 Main Street 902-354- 5551 www.fi vegirlsbaking.com Golden Pond Restaurant 73 Henry Hensey Drive 902-354-5186 Hell Bay Brewing Co. 38 Legion Street 902-356-3556 www.hellbaybrewing.com Lane’s Privateer Inn 27 Bristol Avenue 902-354-3456 www.lanesprivateerinn.com food & drinK www.liverpoolpizzeria.ca Looking for something delicious or not sure what you’re looking for? Whether a quick bite to eat, a leisurely feast, or something in between, there are many delicious options throughout Queens. Fresh Nova Scotia seafood can be found on many menus, and others feature local favourites, international fl avours and specialities. Scan the QR code to fi nd a delicious place to eat or a refreshing drink! New businesses open throughout the year – for a current listing of all the dining options in Queens Coast, scan the QR code for the current dining establishments: https://www.regionofqueens.com/business-directory/food-dining
2023 QCCG | Page 39 Subway 25 Milton Road 902-354-7358 www.subway.com Tim Hortons 170 Bristol Avenue 902-354-2719 www.timhortons.ca West End Kwik-Way 143 Old Port Mouton Road 902-354-2866 WHITE POINT TO PORT MOUTON Elliot’s Dining Room 75 White Point Beach Resort Road 902-354-2711 www.whitepoint.com/dining Fisherman’s Cove RV & Campground 6718 Hwy 3, Hunts Point 902-646-0160 (seasonal) https://www.fi shermanscoverv.ca/ Quarterdeck Beachside Grill 7499 Highway 3, Summerville 902-683-2998 www.quarterdeck.ca Seascape Restaurant 8426 Highway 3, Port Mouton 902-683-2626 (seasonal) Seaside Seafoods 6943 Highway 3, Hunts Point 902-683-2618 (seasonal) BROOKLYN TO PORT MEDWAY Brooklyn Marina Canteen 100 Brooklyn Shore Road, Brooklyn 902-354-4028 (seasonal) food & drinK 902-683-2618 (seasonal) www.quarterdeck.ca https://www.fi shermanscoverv.ca/ Take Out Dine In Family Friendly LEGEND Delivery Licensed Riverbank General Store & Café 8 River Road, Mill Village 902-677-2013 www.qasl.ca Transcotia Motel Dining Room 3457 Highway 3, Brooklyn 902-354-3494 Wildfl ower Makery & Design E: hello@wildfl owermakery.com W: www.wildfl owermakery.com P: 902.754.5176 GREENFIELD & CALEDONIA AREA AFN Medway Entertainment 5163 Highway 210, Greenfi eld 902-685-2306 www.acadiafi rstnation.ca/afn-medwayentertainment-ltd.html EJ’s Grill & General Store 644 Highway 8, Maitland Bridge 902-682-2893 e-jsgrillandgeneralstore.business.site Hollow Log Café 9902 Highway 8, Caledonia 902-682-2086 Stew’s Corner Convenience and Gas 5077 Highway 210, Greenfi eld 902-685-2026
Page 40 | QCCG 2023 aCCommodations With accommodations as diverse as our landscape, Queens Coast is ready and eager to welcome visitors to stay overnight and experience what we have to off er. Vacations are a time to relax, rejuvenate, explore and enjoy! There are many options available to suit your vacation needs - large or small; on beach, pool, river, or lake; a secluded spot nestled in nature or located close to attractions and amenities; a private oasis perfect for two or family friendly fun – we have it all! Start planning your perfect get-away now and see all the accommodation off erings in the area: https://www.regionofqueens.com/visit/places-to-stay
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