Explore Lawrencetown Beach and Beyond
Sightseeing
Lawrencetown Beach is widely known amongst the surfing community for its excellent waves all year long.
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Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Nova Scotia 207Lawrencetown Beach is widely known amongst the surfing community for its excellent waves all year long.
The trails are 10.3 km inland and 3.2 km on a causeway through the Cole Harbour salt marsh, offering wonderful views, interpretive signage, and abundant wildlife. Salt marshes are a graceful intermingling of land, freshwater and a twice-daily flood of salt water.
Trail activities include exploring the area’s wildlife, bird watching, hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
The Salt Marsh Trail is a section of the Trans Canada Trail, located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. In one direction Salt Marsh continues into Shearwater Flyer Trail, and in the other continues into the Atlantic View Trail, and connects on the left to Cole Harbor Heritage Park. The main trail is linear and consists of flat, well-traveled gravel terrain. The trail is stroller and wheelchair friendly. Salt Marsh offers remote bog-land, salt marsh, and wildlife views.
Accessibility: The trail surface is gravel and typically at least six feet wide. The grade is mostly gentle (all estimated under 5%).
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Salt Marsh Trail
Trans Canada TrailThe trails are 10.3 km inland and 3.2 km on a causeway through the Cole Harbour salt marsh, offering wonderful views, interpretive signage, and abundant wildlife. Salt marshes are a graceful intermingling of land, freshwater and a twice-daily flood of salt water.
Trail activities include exploring the area’s wildlife, bird watching, hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
The Salt Marsh Trail is a section of the Trans Canada Trail, located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. In one direction Salt Marsh continues into Shearwater Flyer Trail, and in the other continues into the Atlantic View Trail, and connects on the left to Cole Harbor Heritage Park. The main trail is linear and consists of flat, well-traveled gravel terrain. The trail is stroller and wheelchair friendly. Salt Marsh offers remote bog-land, salt marsh, and wildlife views.
Accessibility: The trail surface is gravel and typically at least six feet wide. The grade is mostly gentle (all estimated under 5%).
Fisherman’s Cove is a quaint restored 200-year-old fishing village offering visitors a peek into the past and a variety of activities to enjoy today. Situated in Eastern Passage just 20 minutes from downtown Halifax, stroll the picturesque boardwalk and visit the many shops along the way where you will find Maritime art crafts, unique folk and souvenirs to take home with you to remind you of your visit.
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Fisherman's Cove
4 Government Wharf RdFisherman’s Cove is a quaint restored 200-year-old fishing village offering visitors a peek into the past and a variety of activities to enjoy today. Situated in Eastern Passage just 20 minutes from downtown Halifax, stroll the picturesque boardwalk and visit the many shops along the way where you will find Maritime art crafts, unique folk and souvenirs to take home with you to remind you of your visit.
Neighbourhoods
Dartmouth is home to many quaint cafes, noteworthy food joints, and a charm all its own.
Dartmouth, also known as the City of Lakes, boasts 23 lakes that provide opportunities for kayaking, windsurfing, canoeing and swimming. Paddle on Lake Banook or visit one of the many parks with walking trails and easy access that stretches out into the unspoiled coastal beauty of the Eastern Shore.
Visit the Dartmouth Waterfront to take a walk along the boardwalk, the ideal place for a photo of the Halifax skyline, and Georges and McNabs Islands. Visiting the waterfront on a Saturday morning? Be sure to visit the popular farmers' market at Alderney Landing.
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Dartmouth
Dartmouth is home to many quaint cafes, noteworthy food joints, and a charm all its own.
Dartmouth, also known as the City of Lakes, boasts 23 lakes that provide opportunities for kayaking, windsurfing, canoeing and swimming. Paddle on Lake Banook or visit one of the many parks with walking trails and easy access that stretches out into the unspoiled coastal beauty of the Eastern Shore.
Visit the Dartmouth Waterfront to take a walk along the boardwalk, the ideal place for a photo of the Halifax skyline, and Georges and McNabs Islands. Visiting the waterfront on a Saturday morning? Be sure to visit the popular farmers' market at Alderney Landing.
Lunenburg is one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Seventy percent of the original colonial buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries continue to greet visitors with their colourful façades.
Wander Old Town Lunenburg’s distinctive waterfront with its colourful buildings and listen for salty tales of seafaring and rum-running and discover a charming town filled with amazing restaurants, distilleries, breweries, artisans and unique shops. You can even book a walking tour with Lunenburg Walking Tours where your guide will wow you with the equally colourful history of the town.
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Lunenburg
Lunenburg is one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Seventy percent of the original colonial buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries continue to greet visitors with their colourful façades.
Wander Old Town Lunenburg’s distinctive waterfront with its colourful buildings and listen for salty tales of seafaring and rum-running and discover a charming town filled with amazing restaurants, distilleries, breweries, artisans and unique shops. You can even book a walking tour with Lunenburg Walking Tours where your guide will wow you with the equally colourful history of the town.
Home of the annual Chester Race Week, Canada's largest keel racing regatta
Take part in popular summer activities such as island picnics, yacht races during Chester Race Week, garden parties, band concerts as well as marvelous restaurants, boutiques, art galleries and craft shops
Access the nearby Tancook Islands via an eight-kilometre ferry ride departing from Chester's waterfront
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Chester
Home of the annual Chester Race Week, Canada's largest keel racing regatta
Take part in popular summer activities such as island picnics, yacht races during Chester Race Week, garden parties, band concerts as well as marvelous restaurants, boutiques, art galleries and craft shops
Access the nearby Tancook Islands via an eight-kilometre ferry ride departing from Chester's waterfront
Peggy's Point Lighthouse, the most photographed lighthouse in Canada
Popular location for photographers as the working fishing village is as colourful as it is authentic
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Peggys Cove
Peggy's Point Lighthouse, the most photographed lighthouse in Canada
Popular location for photographers as the working fishing village is as colourful as it is authentic
City/town information
Nova Scotia's vibrant capital and hub for entertainment
Top restaurants with creative flair - there is no shortage of incredible places to eat.
Rumoured to be home to the most pubs per-capita in Canada, the live music scene in Halifax is a can't miss experience
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Halifax
Nova Scotia's vibrant capital and hub for entertainment
Top restaurants with creative flair - there is no shortage of incredible places to eat.
Rumoured to be home to the most pubs per-capita in Canada, the live music scene in Halifax is a can't miss experience