2021 Queens Coast Guide

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In a year that’s been full of bubbles and popped bubbles, ups and downs,
openings and closings and way too much screen time, we are looking forward to
welcoming you to Queens Coast. If you’re looking for outdoor adventure, connection
with nature, space, fresh air and room to roam, look no further than Queens Coast!
In a province full of natural beauty, we humbly think Queens shines the brightest.
From our richly diverse Acadian forests, glimmering freshwater lakes and powerful
rivers to our exquisite coastline, nature and adventure abounds in every corner
of Queens. Follow in the ancient path of the Mi’kmaq and paddle down historic
waterways; star gaze under our dark night skies; explore the many freshwater lakes;
hike, walk, or bike through our beautiful parks and trails; spend a day at the beach,
surfing, splashing, or simply reading a book. Why choose though, why not stay for a
week or two and do it all! Go home, or don’t (we’re always happy to welcome new
residents!), feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
While you’re here, show local some love. Businesses have had it tough this year,
your support is critical to our local accommodations, shops, cafes, restaurants, and
brewery. Shop, eat and enjoy all that Queens Coast has to offer. But please, keep
safety in mind, and follow all provincial and business health guidelines.
We encourage you to explore, when you can, and to venture just a little further
to discover the unrivalled natural beauty of Queens Coast. As we say in our tagline,
come and “seek nature’s rewards”. We know you won’t be disappointed.

Dennis Jarvis photo Produced locally by DvL Publishing Inc.
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taBle of Contents

top 5 things to do in Queens 4
Community information 6

outdoor adventure 10

Beaches..................................................................................................10 30
Outdoor Recreation ................................................................................11 34
Paddling in Queens County ....................................................................14 38
Camping ................................................................................................18
Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic Site .......................................20
Queens Rails to Trails Association ............................................................24
Queens County ATV Association..............................................................25
Parks and Trails ........................................................................................26
Hunting & Fishing.....................................................................................28

arts & Culture

Theatre ....................................................................................................30
Artists & Galleries .....................................................................................31

history & heritage

Museums ................................................................................................34
Lighthouses .............................................................................................37

food & drink

accommodations 40

Community maps 42

Note: We regret any errors or omissions due to last minute changes.

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Top 5 things to

1. Beaches, Beaches, Beaches!
Queens Coast boasts some of the best beaches in Nova Scotia. With more than
200 kilometres of coastline, we have an abundance of pristine, white sand beaches.
Whether you like splashing around in the waves, poking around the rocks and
tide pools to see what you can find, are an avid sandcastle-maker, a bird watcher
(you might even see an endangered Piping plover!), a surfer, a stand-up paddle
boarder, a kayaker, or just a sunbather … there’s something for everyone at the
beach. So grab a blanket and pick up a picnic at one of our local eateries and
make a day of doing what you love at the beach.
More details about our spectacular beaches are on page 10.

2. Lighthouses
The Peggy’s Cove lighthouse may be the most photographed lighthouse in the
province, but we have SIX of “Peggy’s Sisters” dotted along Queens Coast! Fol-
low the Lighthouse Route signage to visit some of these poignant places. Some
of our lighthouses are still in operation as stalwart beacons of light and security
as they have been for a hundred years. Others are more easily visited, including
Fort Point Lighthouse Park in Liverpool, where you can climb up inside and toot
the hand-cranked foghorn!
You’ll see our lighthouses marked on the Queens County map on page 46, and
in more detail on page 37.

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do in Queens!

3. A weekend “away”
Tired of being at home? Why not book a weekend “away” at one of our many
accommodations? From heritage inns in Liverpool to iconic beach resorts to
lakeside cottages and campgrounds, there is a place for every preference and
budget in Queens Coast.
More details about camping can be found on page 18, and other accommodations
are on page 40.

4. 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. As an antidote to quarantine restrictions, come to Kejimkujik, stretch, take a
deep breath, and reset – the fresh air and all the room to roam are just what you need!
Kejimkujik is a Dark-Sky Preserve – 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.
More details about things you can do in Kejimkujik are on page 20.

5. 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’re 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 rhododen-
drons, azaleas, and magnolias planted in the towering woods among the Lady’s
slipper orchids. Along with the scenic views of the Mersey River, picnic areas, and
well-maintained trails, kids will delight in discovering all the painted rocks hidden
along the trails!
More details about our parks and trails are on page 26.
Become part of millennia-old heritage and paddle through our rivers and pris-
tine lakes. Whether it’s an hour of kayak instruction or a week-long guided back-
country canoe trip following the paddle strokes of the Tent Dwellers, Queens Coast
is a paddler’s paradise. More details about paddling and routes are on page 14.

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Community information

Due to the current restrictions, please NORTH QUEENS VISITOR
make sure to call ahead to ensure open INFORMATION CENTRE
hours and available services. 9874 Highway 8, Caledonia
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES (VIC) 902-682-2470
The Visitor Information Centres are
open seasonally. From October to May, INTERNET
please contact the Region of Queens Many of the cafes, shops, accom-
Municipality: modations, and other visitor facilities in
Queens County have publicly available
249 White Point Road, Liverpool wifi, including the VICs. The Thomas H.
902-354-5741 Raddall Library in Liverpool and Alean
1-866-655-5741 toll free Freeman Library in Greenfield both
www.queens.ca have public access computers. The
LIVERPOOL VISITOR North Queens Business Hub in Cale-
INFORMATION CENTRE donia, a co-working space with office
28 Henry Hensey Drive, Liverpool and meeting facilities including video-
902-354-5421 conferencing, is available for drop-in
or longer term membership.

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Community information

ATM/BANKS Clover Farm
Bank of Montreal 9871 Highway 8, Caledonia
43 Market Street, Liverpool Queens Place Emera Centre
Royal Bank of Canada 50 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool
209 Main Street, Liverpool Route 3 Cellar Taproom & Grill
Scotiabank 8 MacLeod Street, Liverpool
183 Main Street, Liverpool Stew’s Corner Convenience
5077 Highway 210, Greenfield
AFN Medway Entertainment White Point Beach Resort
5163 Highway 210, Greenfield 75 White Point Road, White Point
Circle K Irving
167 Bristol Avenue, Liverpool

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Community information

Shell Dial 811
137 Bristol Avenue, Liverpool Health Information & Advice

EMERGENCY SERVICES Other Services
Dial 911 Delaney Laundromat
Police, Fire & Medical Emergencies 16 Harley Umphrey Drive, Liverpool
902-350-0948
Queens General Hospital Full service available
75 School Street, Liverpool
Emergency Room PUBLIC LIBRARIES
902-354-3436 Alean Freeman Library
5060 Highway 210, Greenfield
INFORMATION 902-685-5400
Dial 211
Community and Social Services Thomas H. Raddall Library
145 Old Bridge Street, Liverpool
Dial 511 902-354-5270
Road Conditions

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Mobile Library Engel & Völkers
See the schedule at 327 Main Street, Liverpool
www.southshorepubliclibraries.ca 902-802-1978
https://cindydyer.evrealestate.com
REAL ESTATE SERVICES cindy.dyer@evrealestate.com
Walt MacDonald Real Estate Ltd.
235 Waterloo, Liverpool TAXI SERVICES
902-354-5775 Tydal Taxi
http://waltmacdonald.com 902-350-2268
waltmac@eastlink.ca
Privateers Taxi
Exit Realty Interlake 902-350-6677 or 902-354-3105
163 Main Steet, Liverpool
902-354-4896 Queens County Transit
https://exitinterlake.com 902-356-2670 or 833-356-2670
infoliverpool@exitinterlake.com

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OUR BEACHES Kejimkujik National Park Seaside
As one of the top five things we 1188 St. Catherine’s River Road,
recommend doing in Queens Coast, a Port Joli
visit to one of our pristine beaches is
a must! From white sand beaches to Summerville Beach Provincial Park
rocky tide pools, there’s something 7533 Highway 3, Summerville Centre
inherently peaceful about being by the
ocean. Whether it’s peace you seek, Thomas H. Raddall Provincial Park
clean ocean air, or a thrilling surf, you 529 Raddall Park Road, Port L’Hebert
can find it all here!
The beaches we’ve listed offer some Hunts Point Beach
services and amenities, but if you have 6783 Highway 3, Hunts Point
the time to explore, you’ll find lots of
other coastal gems. ...and many more!

Beach Meadows Municipal Beach SURFING
48 Beach Meadows Beach Road, The Atlantic coastline of Nova Sco-
Beach Meadows tia is known for its world-class surfing
spots, and the shoreline of Queens
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and beach breaks is no exception. The water, bathroom and shower facilities,
local surf community welcomes surfers free wifi and a variety of food options
from near and far. at the famous Marina Canteena.
Before you pack your board, check The annual social membership fees
out the Nova Scotia surf forecast at and docking fees are reasonable and
https://magicseaweed.com. Never boat ownership is not a requirement
surfed before? Why not take a lesson for membership. In addition to boating
with Rossignol Surf Shop! Book online at related activities, the marina strives
https://www.rossignolsurfshop.com/ to be a local community facility.

Brooklyn Marina QUEENS ARCHERS
100 Brooklyn Shore Road, Brooklyn 5902 Highway 3, Liverpool
902-354-4028 902-354-5607
info@brooklynmarina.ca
www.brooklynmarina.ca Liverpool Tennis & Pickle Ball
Club
Operated by Queens Recreational 19 Park Street, Liverpool
Boating Association, Brooklyn Marina Find us on Facebook, or call Taryn at
has 60 dock spaces for members and a 902-523-5553
300-foot visitor dock with a seven- foot Individual,couple,andfamilymember-
low-tide water depth for visiting boats. ships available, junior and adult lessons.
Moorings are also available. Visiting boat Non-members can drop in for $4. Plenty
services include 15 and 30 amp power, of recreational and competitive play
times for both pickleball and tennis!

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Mersey Skate Park SWIMMING
72 Queens Place Drive Queens has two outdoor pools
902-354-4422 that open annually each summer.
info@queensplace.ca Certified instructors offer the Red
www.queensplace.ca Cross Swimming Lesson program and
Since opening in July 2017, skaters public swims with certified lifeguards
from across the county, province and (as public health restrictions allow).
further, have called Mersey Skatepark Due to COVID-19 health protocols,
one of the best in Eastern Canada. open times and numbers may be
Created by the top skatepark design limited. Please call ahead to avoid
company in Canada, in consultation disappointment!
with the local skater community, the
Mersey Skatepark is a challenging, fun Milton Centennial Pool
and exhilarating ride. Suitable for all 287 Highway 8, Milton
ages and abilities. 902-354-5493 (in season)
902-354-3453 (off season)
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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
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terrain levels for you to find. If you lid. As you find the geocaches, record
find 30 or more geocaches, you’ll be the code next to the cache number
rewarded with a unique trackable on your Queens Crown Passport and
geocoin designed especially for this log the cache on geocaching.com.
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 reg-
istered on geocaching.com. Par-
ticipants will need to be registered
on geocaching.com to retrieve the
coordinates and other location infor-
mation. Registration is free.
Each geocache has a code printed
on the inside of the cache container’s

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Paddling less with access to the ocean, lakes and
rivers all within a 30-minute drive there is
The history of paddling in Queens sure to be something for every skill level.
dates back to the Mi’kmaq ancestors We’ve included some popular routes
who used the waterways as their high- here, but more paddling routes are avail-
way between the interior and the sea. able at: https://www.regionofqueens.
Whether you are looking for a way to com/visit/discover/outdoor-adventure/
spend the day or you’d like to plan a canoeing-kayaking
weekend excursion there is a route to fill
your need in Queens. Options are end-

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Paddling Outfitters Milton Canoe and Camera Club
137 West Street, Milton
Whynot Adventure miltoncanoecameraclub.teamapp.com
1507 Main Park Way,
Kejimkujik National Park Liverpool Adventure Outfitters
902-682-2282 4003 Sandy Cove Rd, Liverpool
www.whynotadventure.ca 902-354-2702
www.liverpooladventureoutfitters.com

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Camping
When it comes to camping in Queens, the options are as diverse as the coun-
ty 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.

Fisherman’s Cove R.V. & Campground Nova Scotia Guides Association
Hunts Point Hibernia
902-646-0160 902-682-2782
www.fishermanscoverv.ca www.nsguides.ca/index.html

Gateway Campground Ponhook Lodge Campground
Caledonia Greenfield
902- 930-2267 902-685-2346
www.gatewaycamping.ca ponhook.com

Kejimkujik National Park and Thomas Raddall Provincial Park
National Historic Site Port Joli
Caledonia 902-683-2664
1-877-RESERVE (737-3783) novascotia.goingtocamp.com
www.reservation.pc.gc.ca
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Pjila’si, welcome back and welcome Significant revitalization to Kejimkujik’s
all! Come in and find your place. front-country and day-use areas will
Parks Canada is excited to invite create inclusive experiences for visitors
new and returning visitors to see and of all ages to enjoy.
experience the new infrastructure Jeremy’s Bay Campground now
upgrades at Kejimkujik National Park features 10 new inclusive washroom
and National Historic Site this season! and shower facilities that are gender-
neutral and accessible, with barrier-free
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sonal security of socially and culturally
diverse visitors. The combined facilities
are conveniently located and have
been built using long lifespan materi-
als, equipped with efficient lighting
designed to be Dark-Sky compliant,
respecting Kejimkujik’s status as a Dark-
Sky Preserve. These facilities are con-
nected to new and efficient water and
wastewater treatment plants providing
visitors with safe and reliable water.

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KeJimKuJiK

national Park & national historic site

A CULTURAL LANDSCAPE WITHIN THE
UNESCO SOUTHWEST NOVA BIOSPHERE RESERVE!

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Parks Canada is further supporting Point. Five new Ôasis will change your
emissions reduction efforts and clean view of sleeping above the trees! These
technology at Kejimkujik through the teardrop-shaped units are equipped
completion of a 100 KW photovoltaic with a table that converts into a bed on
(PV) solar array in 2022. Once complet- the main level and a suspended ham-
ed, it will generate enough electricity mock loft above Jim Charles Point also
to offset 100% of camper electricity features the heated and newly insulat-
use in Jeremy’s Bay Campground! ed and redesigned oTENTik Village, and
Get ready for new and improved the heated and newly insulated rustic
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now equipped with mattresses. These managing the hemlock wooly adelgid
new roofed accommodations will make invasive pest, with restorative silvicul-
shoulder-season stays even cozier! ture to help create a more resilient and
Hikers and mountain bikers alike diverse forest for the future.
will enjoy Kejimkujik’s newest trail in Parks Canada staff are ready to wel-
decades, the Ukme’k Trail (pronounced come you to all there is to offer at Ke-
“ook-may-k”), meaning “twisted” in jimkujik this year! Visit www.reservation.
Mi’kmaq. The 6.3 km shared-use trail pc.gc.ca to book your stay, reservations
connects the campground with popular open April 23, 2021. Consider booking
day-use areas as it twists along the his- during the shoulder seasons (May 21 –
toric and culturally significant Mersey June 21, and September 7 – October 30)
River from the Mill Falls trailhead to or a mid-week stay. It’s also a good idea
Mersey River trail trailhead. Mountain to check back for any site cancellations.
bikers will enjoy the intermediate-level Kejimkujik is operating under CO-
challenges that Ukme’k offers that be- VID-19 public health guidelines and re-
ginners can easily bypass. strictions, including physical distancing
Visitors may notice a number of and wearing masks indoors. Check the
fallen hemlock trees at Jeremy’s Bay www.pc.gc.ca/keji before you arrive
Campground. Parks Canada is actively for up-to-date information.

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Kenny Veinot photo

Queens Rails to Trails Association (QRTA)

TheQueensRailstoTrailsAssociation resulted in a strong working relationship
(QRTA) is a not-for-profit group of volun- between J & W Murphy Foundation,
teers working together with the objec- the Region of Queens Municipality, the
tive to develop and maintain shared-use provincial government, and the QRTA.
and multi-use trails in Queens County. This bridge is considered a landmark in
Among the trails we currently maintain the Liverpool area.
are the Dwight Crouse Memorial Trail Currently, the overall objective of
that runs from the Lunenburg County the QRTA is to develop a shared-use
line to Brooklyn, and in Summerville trail from the Lunenburg County line
Centre, the Summerville Centre Walk- to the Shelburne County line as part of
ing Trail that runs from Hunt’s Point to the Western Loop of The Great Trail.
the Summerville Beach Provincial Park. Completion of the Western Loop will
In Port Mouton there are two trails result in a continuous shared-use trail
maintained by the QRTA: the Summer- from Halifax to Yarmouth, through the
ville Beach Trail, which runs from Sum- Annapolis Valley and back into Halifax.
merville Beach to Port Mouton, and the QRTA is always looking for new vol-
Port Mouton Trail that runs from Port unteers! If you’d like more information
Mouton to the Shelburne County line. about our trails or to become a member,
One of the QRTA’s recent major check us out on Facebook or send us an
accomplishments was the completion email.
of the $1.4-million restoration of the
Trestle Trail Bridge in Liverpool. This Brian Hatt
project resulted in the renewal of the QRTA President
abandoned rail bridge that had been brianhatt@eastlink.ca
closed due to safety concerns. It also

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Queens County ATV Association To help with repairs and building
trails, we host the annual Ted Foster
The club was created in the 1980s Memorial Run, a club fundraiser fun
with the goal of creating recreational run named in honour of a former
trails for all ATVs, UTVs, etc. The club’s longtime original member.
main trail runs from Highway 3 in
Brooklyn, behind the energy plant Queens County ATV Association
and along Pipeline Road to Nickerson has 50-55 members. Membership
Pond, where we built the bridge to fees are $25 annually for the club only
cross the brook. From there, the trail and $50 annually for the club and
runs to Herring Cove Lake and then to ATVANS pass. For more information,
Highway 8, in the Four Mile area. contact the club. Memberships can
The club’s current project is to also be obtained online at https://at-
cross negotiated private land to the vans.wildapricot.org/.
River Road area and then to connect
with the Rails to Trails trail in Port Queens County ATV Association
Mouton.  Executive
Kevin Traynor, President
902-350-3083
ke.vint@live.ca
Mitchell Langley, Vice-president
Brian Dexter, Treasurer
Donald Fisher, Secretary

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parks and trails Queens Place Emera Centre
Port Medway Lighthouse Park 50 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool
1687 Port Medway Road, Port Medway 1 km Walking Trail
Lighthouse, Gazebo, Picnic Area
Trestle Trail
Brooklyn Waterfront Park 159 Bristol Avenue, Liverpool
70 Brooklyn Shore Road, Brooklyn 1.25 km Trail, Connects to Pine Grove
Bandstand, Picnic Area Park via Anniversary Trail

Hank Snow Playground Pine Grove Park
Hillside Road, Brooklyn 44 Highway 8, Milton
Playground 3 km of Walking Trails

Cosby’s Sculpture Garden and Trail Tupper Park
4122 Sandy Cove Road 333 West Street, Milton
Highway 3, Brooklyn Picnic Area, Veteran Memorial

Meadow Pond Trail 10 Mile Lake Provincial Park
181 West Street, Liverpool 3933 Highway 8, Middlefield
Nature Walking Trail Picnic Area, Boat Launch

Thorbourne Softball Field Greenfield Veterans Memorial Park
85 Old Port Mouton Road, Liverpool 4904 Medway River Road, Greenfield
Softball Field Picnic Area, Veteran Memorial

Fort Point Lighthouse Park Old Scout Camp Park
21 Fort Lane, Liverpool 44 Scout Camp Road, Greenfield
Lighthouse, Picnic Area Picnic Area

Privateer Park Cameron’s Brook Provincial Park
160 Henry Hensey Drive, Liverpool 7900 Highway 8, South Brookfield
Picnic Area, Playground Picnic Area

Centennial Park Miriam Hunt Park
38 Henry Hensey Drive, Liverpool 9856 Highway 8, Caledonia
Picnic Area, Playground Picnic Area

Cobb Park Brookfield Mines Trail
674 Main Street, Liverpool Westfield Road, Caledonia
Playground, Picnic Area Hiking/Biking, Off Road Vehicles, Horses

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Harmony Ball Park & Trail www.vinalsmith.com
10344 Highway 8, Harmony Fishing Guide
Baseball Park and Trail
Paul Connolly
Kejimkujik National Park & 902-350-0901
National Historic Site connollypaul@hotmail.com
3005 Main Parkway, Maitland Bridge Hunting/Fishing Guide
Picnic Areas, Canoe/Bike rentals, Hik-
ing/Biking trails. Bradford Crouse
902-354-4777
Kejimkujik National Park Seaside info@bearfactsoutfitters.com
1188 St. Catherine’s River Road, Port Joli Hunting Guide
Picnic Areas, Hiking Trails
Peter Lavender
Thomas Raddall Provincial Park 902-354-5870
529 Raddall Park Road, peterlavender@ns.sympatico.ca
East Port L’Hebert www.peterlavender.ca
Picnic Areas, Multiple Hunting/Fishing Guide
Hiking Trails, Playground
Larry Connolly
Port L’Hebert Provincial Park 902-685-2552
11183 Highway 103, East Port L’Hebert Hunting/Fishing Guide
2.1 km Walking Trail
Mersey Tobeatic Research
Nova Scotia Guides Institute (MTRI)
Association (NSGA) 9 Mt Merritt Rd, Caledonia
Hunting and fishing guides play a 902-682-2371
leading role in raising wildlife manage- www.merseytobeatic.ca
ment awareness and are an essential MTRI, a local facility that conducts
component in today’s adventure tour- biodiversity and species at risk research
ism industry. It is the NSGA’s pledge to and outreach, offers public seminars,
vigorously promote wildlife conserva- talks, and workshops throughout the
tion and licensed guiding in Nova Scotia year. Check out their website and
and to enthusiastically keep alive the Facebook Page for more information
sports, traditions, and skills handed about their work and upcoming events.
down to us by the guides and woods-
men of former years. The Southwest Nova Biosphere
Reserve (SNBR) was recognized in
Vinal Smith 2001 by the United Nations Educational,
902-356-2498 Scientific and Cultural Organization
vinalsmith@eastlink.ca (UNESCO) as a world class example for

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advancement of science, sustainable BIRDING
resource management, and cultural rich- Nature abounds in Queens County,
ness. SNBR is one of only 18 biosphere and provides many opportunities for
reserves in Canada. Biosphere reserves ornithologists. The diversity of habitat is
serve in some way as living laboratories key to why Queens County is so rich in
for testing-out and demonstrating inte- bird life. Coastal areas (beaches, dunes,
grated management of land, water, and estuaries), agricultural forests, wetlands,
biodiversity. For more information, visit and lakes each provide a wide variety of
swnovabiosphere.ca habitat for birds.

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arts & culture

While we’d like to invite you in for indoor adventures, experiences and
entertainment, due to COVID-19 restrictions, there may be limited hours of operation
and limited capacity. We suggest you call ahead to avoid disappointment and please
follow all business and provincial health guidelines.

ASTOR THEATRE and more. Please call or check the
219 Main Street, Liverpool website for updates and events.
902-354-5250
www.astortheatre.ns.ca LOCAL ART, ARTISANS & GALLERIES
Talented artists abound in Queens
Built in 1902 as part of the historic County. From watercolours to the
town hall, the theatre was originally splendors of Cosby’s amazing sculpture
known as the Liverpool Opera House. garden to exciting fibre arts to pottery,
Its stage hosted touring and local you can find them all over our region.
shows until 1917, when silent films Visit a gallery and watch a painter or a
were introduced. In 1930, talking woodcarver at work. Marvel at custom
pictures were shown for the first made jewelry and get a kick out of quirky
time. folk art.
The Astor Theatre has an ever- Many of our accommodations and
evolving calendar of events, includ- eateries also offer local art for sale, as
ing weekly movies, live concerts, well, so you will find art all over the
comedy shows, theatre productions, place.

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ARTISTS AND GALLERIES Liz Atmore-Vitols
ADJA Studio & Gallery 60 Park Street, Liverpool
Andrew Danylewich info@atmore-vitols.com
177 Main Street, Liverpool www.elizabethvitols.com
902-350-6606

Chisel and Brush Artisans Marg Millard, White Point Artist
Laurie and Janet Clattenburg 19 White Point 2 Road, White Point
1627 Port Medway Road, Port Medway 902-683-2393
902-677-2105 www.margmillard.ca

Cosby’s Garden Centre & Sculpture
Garden
4122 (Highway 3) Sandy Cove Road,
Brooklyn
902-354-2133
www.concretecreations.info

Elizabeth Brown Woodcarving Marilyn Kellough
3 White Point Road, Liverpool 7957 Highway 3, Port Mouton
elizabethbrownwoodcarving.com 902-350-2771
Open by chance Call ahead, or drop in by chance.
Eternity Chainsaw Carvings Minerva Studio & Gallery
269 Brooklyn Shore Road, Brooklyn 13 Jubilee Street, Liverpool
robmilner@eastlink.ca 902-350-6429
Fog Bank Studio www.williamdowney.org  
Leanne Bjerke Ole Town Mercantile
902-354-7375 109 Main Street, Liverpool
leannebjerke@eastlink.ca 902-354-4058
Hunts Point Market & Café www.queenscountymuseum.com
6756 Hwy 3, Hunts Point Port Medway Art & Design
902-947-2110 In the centre of the Village
www.huntspointmarket.ca Port Medway Road, Port Medway
Laurie Boisvert Studio 416-433-3706
170 St. Catherine’s River Road, Port Joli www.squareup.com/store/PPAD
902-683-2980
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Privateer Park Sea Port Gifts and Treasures
Henry Hensey Drive, Liverpool 1627 Port Medway Road, Port Medway
https://www.facebook.com/Privateer- 902-935-2060
FarmersMarket seaportgifts@gmail.com
Open seasonally Saturdays 9:00am to https://www.seaporttreasure.ca
1:00pm, rain or shine Shore Thing Studio and Emporium
Riverbank General Store 275 Main Street, Liverpool
8 Medway River Road, Mill Village 902-402-1922
902-677-2013 shorethingliverpool@gmail.com
http://www.qasl.ca/riverbank.html The Gift Shop at White Point
Roger Savage Art Studio 75 White Point Beach Resort Road,
611 Shore Rd., Mersey Point White Point
902-354-5431 open daily 902-354-2711
www.rogersavage.ca Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Chance or appointment 219 Main Street, Liverpool
902-354-5250
www.astortheatre.ns.ca

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Queens Place Emera Centre

Queens Place Emera Centre to the stage for 2000 people, or as a
is a hive of activity year-round in consumer show venue to rival any city
Queens County. In addition to the location. The facility also boasts a fully
on-ice activities in the state-of-the-art equipped modern gym, fitness centre,
arena that hosts hockey tournaments, studio, indoor walking or running track,
curling championships, figure skating meeting rooms, and event spaces.
competitions and open skate times
for the general public, the surface 50 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool
can be transformed into a wonderful 902-354-4422
concert venue with great sight lines www.queensplace.ca

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QUEENS COUNTY MUSEUM County, jewelry, and much more.
109 Main Street, Liverpool Admission by donation.
902-354-4058
www.queenscountymuseum.com THOMAS H. RADDALL
Built in 1980, the Queens County Mu- RESEARCH CENTRE
seum was designed to represent a large The Thomas H. Raddall Research Centre,
warehouse from Liverpool’s Colonial days. located inside the Queens County Museum,
Get your Privateer on, step aboard the scale is a haven for the genealogist. It is a treasured
deck replica of our famous Privateer ship, part of the museum with its early Township
the “Liverpool Packet”.   records from 1759, including details on many
Queens County is steeped in history, Mayflower families who eventually settled
beginning with the Mi’kmaq people. The here.
French influence began in 1604, followed It has a daily fee of $5.00 per person or
by the New England Planters in 1759. Over family - a great staycation activity!
the years, the people of Queens County have
chronicled the area’s rich history and its PERKINS HOUSE
inherent link to the sea and forest. Queens 105 Main Street, Liverpool
County Museum houses many of these sto- 902-354-4058
ries. The museum also features exhibits on perkinshouse.novascotia.ca
early medicine, our marine history, wartime This colonial gem was built in 1766 and
memorabilia, and other stories from along offers a glimpse of life in Liverpool as it was
the shore. lived in Simeon Perkins’ day, a bustling cen-
The Museum gift shop offers a variety of tre of international shipping and trade, and
items including giftware, souvenirs, stones when the harbour teemed with schooners,
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Step inside the grand old house and ex- surviving example of pre-Confederation
plore the grounds of this colonial treasure. lighthouses, for the role it played in the
Discover the intrigue of Nova Scotian priva- history of Liverpool, and because the
teers, whom some considered protectors lighthouse and the site are integral to the
but others called pirates. Learn about the historical character of the town.
important role Perkins played in the local It was built in 1855, the third oldest
economy and in protecting the settlers dur- surviving Lighthouse in Nova Scotia and
ing the American Revolution and later wars.   is open to visitors seasonally.
Simeon Perkins Diary (1766-1812) is on Since the eighteenth century Fort Point
permanent display in the Queens County hosted a signal station and during the
Museum. American Revolution an earthwork de-
fence and palisade was erected and armed
QUEENS MUSEUM OF JUSTICE with cannons to protect the harbour from
137 Church Street, Liverpool privateers.
902-354-4058 The park surrounding this Provincial
www.queenscountymuseum.com Heritage Property is open year-round of-
Another historic building in the Queens fering picnic tables, interpretive panels,
Heritage Complex is the Queens Museum gift shop and a beautiful view of Liverpool
of Justice (The Liverpool Court House). The harbour and Coffin Island lighthouse.
Liverpool Court House is a landmark built in Admission free.
the Greek Revival temple style. The building
houses displays on the colonial history of the MILTON BLACKSMITH SHOP MUSEUM
justice system. 351 West Street, Milton
902-356-3113
NORTH QUEENS HERITAGE miltonblacksmithshop@gmail.com
HOUSE MUSEUM Idyllically set by the Milton Falls on the
25 West Caledonia Road, Caledonia Mersey River, this quaint 1903 restored
902-682-2989 Smithy shop tells the story of a bygone age.
nqheritagehouse@gmail.com All are welcome to view the forge, the ox
Built in 1854, the Heritage House is one sling, and the displays on horseshoeing
of the oldest homes in North Queens. Built and wood and metal working. The museum
by Milton Douglas, the son of one of the first also features historical photos of Milton.
settlers, this house is furnished with turn of
the century artifacts, and features displays ROSSIGNOL CULTURAL CENTRE
of local logging history, archives on North 205 Church Street, Liverpool
Queens, and local genealogy. 902-354-3067
www.rossignolculturalcentre.com
Fort Point Lighthouse Interpre- The Rossignol Cultural Centre has dis-
tive Centre & Park plays of oil paintings of Mi’kmaw subjects,
21 Fort Lane, Liverpool wildlife oil paintings, plus a new display
902-354-5260 of canoe paddles in Birdseye Maple,
Fort Point Lighthouse is valued as a rare Mi’kmaw “crooked knives” and incredible

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packing baskets in the Mi’kmaw traditional vintage video footage, and so much more
style by artist Charles Hearn from West at the Hank Snow Home Town Museum,
Caledonia. housed in the former Liverpool Train Sta-
We also have an exhibit of antique tion.
woodworking tools, and Inuit dolls for chil- During the COVID-19 pandemic, the
dren. There will be a photo exhibit of the museum will tentatively be open Monday-
world’s most beautifully engraved rifles – Friday, and by appointment on weekends.
these rifles are valued up to $400,000 and We are also having Wednesday BBQ &
can take up to three years of painstaking shows starting in May. The Hank Snow
work to engrave in Italy. Tribute is cancelled for 2021 but is sched-
The Hines Museum of Photography will uled to be held with Carroll Baker as the
have a continuing exhibit of photographs headliner in 2022.
from Sherman Hines’ latest book CANADA Drive-in movies will open soon and we
150. The Karsh and Curtis exhibits will be continue to work with musicians on the
on show in the Laing Gallery. The most possibility of bringing you outdoor shows
popular exhibit this year will undoubtedly and entertainment this summer. Please
be the Maud Lewis House in the Cultural call for updates and information before
Village. The very popular movie, released visiting.
in 2017, about Maud’s art and life comes
alive upon seeing her actual home, repro- Historic Walking Tour of
duced exactly to scale and in every detail Liverpool
from the photos of Bob Brooks. https://tours.queenscoast.ca/
The interior and Maud’s paintings have A newly launched app, takes users on
been painted by our own Liverpool artist, an hour-long stroll through the streets of
Jennifer Tutty. When you enter the house Liverpool highlighting historic and cultur-
you will have the feeling that Maud has al points of interest along the way. As you
just stepped out for an hour and will be walk the route, you’ll hear local tales and
back at anytime. Don’t miss this exhibit! history and see archival photos of how
This house exhibit is incredible, and ac- Liverpool once was. A near me feature,
curate to one-quarter-inch in everything, lets you know what’s around, in case you
as measured from the original house. need a coffee, food or retail break. Grab
your phone or mobile device, download
Hank Snow Home Town the app and take a walk through historic
Museum Liverpool.
148 Bristol Avenue, Liverpool If you can’t visit or walk the route,
902-354-4675 you can do the tour from the comfort of
www.hanksnow.com your own home! Simply visit the website,
Check out Hank’s two Cadillacs, Grand scroll through the 31 points of interest
Ole Opry performance items and photos, and enjoy the photos, write-ups and au-
dio for each location.
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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.

Fort Point Lighthouse
21 Fort Lane, Liverpool

Coffin Island Lighthouse
Liverpool Bay
Viewable from Fort Point Lighthouse as
well as from a lookoff with interpretive
panels along Brooklyn Shore Road, Beach
Meadows

Medway Head Lighthouse
925 Long Cove Road, Port Medway

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

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food & drinK

Queens Coast has something to satisfy every taste and budget!
the food and beverage industry has done a lot of pivoting this year to adapt to the changing
public health protocols and to continue serving their customers safely. We highly
recommend phoning ahead to verify current offerings and hours of operation.

Looking for something specific or not sure what you’re in the mood for?
Scan the QR code for menus!

LIVERPOOL & AREA Liverpool Pizzeria
A-1 Pizza, Donairs & Subs 155 Main Street
332 Main Street 902-354-2422
902-354-5550 www.liverpoolpizzeria.ca
www.a-1pizza.com Main & Mersey Coffee Bar
Atlantic Sands General Store 216 Main Street
655 Main Street 902-350-6401
902-354-3025 www.mainandmerseyhomestore.ca

Dixie Lee Family Restaurant McDonald’s
254 Main Street 203 Bristol Avenue
902-354-3030 902-354-5150
www.mcdonalds.com

Five Girls Baking Memories Café & Eatery
181 Main Street 28 Water Street
902-354- 5551 902-356-3110
www.fivegirlsbaking.com www.memoriescafe.ca

Golden Pond Restaurant Paul’s German Café, Bistro & Restaurant
73 Henry Hensey Drive 343 Main Street
902-354-5186 902-356-3155
Hell Bay Brewing Co. www.sable-river-camp.com
38 Legion Street Route 3 Cellar Taproom & Grill
902-356-3556 8 MacLeod Street
www.hellbaybrewing.com 902-354-2392
www.route3cellar.com

Lane’s Privateer Inn Subway
27 Bristol Avenue 25 Milton Road
902-354-3456 902-354-7358
www.lanesprivateerinn.com www.subway.com

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Tim Hortons 902-677-2013
170 Bristol Avenue www.qasl.ca
902-354-2719
www.timhortons.ca transcotia Motel Dining Room
West End Kwik-Way 3457 Highway 3, Brooklyn
143 Old Port Mouton Road 902-354-3494
902-354-2866
WHITE POINT TO PORT MOUTON GREENFIELD & CALEDONIA AREA
Elliot’s Dining Room AFN Medway Entertainment
75 White Point Beach Resort Road 5163 Highway 210, Greenfield
902-354-2711 902-685-2306
www.whitepoint.com/dining www.acadiafirstnation.ca/afn-medway-
Hunts Point Market & Café entertainment-ltd.html
6756 Highway 3, Hunts Point
902-947-2110 EJ’s Grill & General Store
hunts-point-market-cafe.business.site 644 Highway 8, Maitland Bridge
Quarterdeck Beachside Grill 902-682-2893
7499 Highway 3, Summerville e-jsgrillandgeneralstore.business.site
902-683-2998
www.quarterdeck.ca Hollow Log Café
Seascape Restaurant 9902 Highway 8, Caledonia
8426 Highway 3, Port Mouton 902-682-2086
902-683-2626 (seasonal)
Seaside Seafoods Stew’s Corner Convenience
6943 Highway 3, Hunts Point and Gas
902-683-2618 (seasonal) 5077 Highway 210, Greenfield
BROOKLYN TO PORT MEDWAY 902-685-2026
Brooklyn Marina Canteen
100 Brooklyn Shore Road, Brooklyn LEGEND
902-354-4028 (seasonal)
Riverbank General Store & Café Take Out
8 River Road, Mill Village Dine In
Family Friendly
2021 Delivery
Licensed

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Queens Coast is ready and eager to welcome visitors overnight. Accommodations are
as diverse as our landscape, offering many options to suit your vacation needs. Large or
small, on beach, pool, river or lake – we have it all. Check out the listings below and start
planning your perfect get-away. Be sure to check in with your desired accommodation for
potential Covid impacts and please follow all current necessary heath protocols. Welcome
and enjoy your stay!

CALEDONIA & AREA Lane’s Privateer Inn
Hunt Island Retreat 27 Bristol Avenue, Liverpool
Molega 902-354-3456
902-423-3202 www.lanesprivateerinn.com
www.novascotia.com/de/places-to- Year round
stay/accommodations/hunt-island-
retreat/1179 Mersey Lodge
Seasonal cottage 2537 River Road, Milton
902-354-5547
LIVERPOOL & AREA www.merseylodge.com
Best Western Plus Liverpool Hotel B&B / Inn/ Cottage, year round
& Conference Centre
63 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool 2021
902-354-2377
www.bestwesternatlantic.com/hotels/
liverpool
Year round

Captain’s Quarters Cottages
6731 Highway 3, Hunts Point
902-683-2491
www.captainsquarters-ns.ca
Seasonal
Gallery Guest House B&B
611 Shore Road, Mersey Point
902-354-5431
www.bbcanada.com/galleryguesthouse
Year round
Geranium House Bed & Breakfast
87 Milton Road, Liverpool
902-354-4484
Seasonal

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Motel Transcotia White Point Beach Resort
3457 Highway 3, Brooklyn 75 White Point Beach Resort Road
902-354-3494 902-354-2711
Year round www.whitepoint.com
Year round
Morton House Inn B&B
147 Highway 8, Milton port mouton & area
902-354-2908 Bramble Lane Cottage by the Sea
www.mortonhouseinn.com Port L’Hebert
Year round 902-875-2729
Seasonal
Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill
7499 Highway 3, Summerville Centre Port Mouton Bay Cottages
902-683-2998 8403 Highway 3, Port Mouton
www.quarterdeck.ca 902-683-2020
Year round www.cottagesinnovascotia.com
Year round
Summerville Beach Retreat Chalets
7478 Highway 3, Port Mouton International Hostel
Summerville Centre 8100 Highway 3, Port Mouton
902-683-2874 902-947-3140
www.novascotiachalets.com www.wqccda.com/pmhostel/#hostel
Seasonal Year round

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