Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Nova Scotia South Shore, Southwest Nova Scotia

August 24, 2021 Chanda Heide

Discover the best top things to do in Nova Scotia South Shore, United States including Roseway Beach, Lunenburg Walking Tours, The Islands Provincial Park, Cape LaHave Adventures, Sail Lunenburg with Star Charters, Think Tank Escape Rooms, Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Trot in Time, Ross-Thomson House Museum, Bluenose II.
Restaurants in Nova Scotia South Shore

1. Roseway Beach

Beach Rd, Shelburne, Nova Scotia B0T 1H0 Canada (902) 875-3544 https://www.municipalityofshelburne.ca/roseway-beach.html
Excellent
85%
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5.0 based on 46 reviews

Roseway Beach

2. Lunenburg Walking Tours

Excellent
90%
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5.0 based on 319 reviews

Lunenburg Walking Tours

For more than 30 years, Lunenburg Walking Tours has provided authentic travel experiences in one of Canada’s most treasured destinations. Nestled along the scenic shores of southern Nova Scotia, and only a one-hour drive from Halifax, our UNSECO World Heritage town is a must-see destination for any visit to Atlantic Canada. Our expert guides are local and bring a wealth of research and anecdotes to life with their captivating personalities. Offering a unique insider’s perspective to our picturesque town, this team is incredibly passionate about the stories they tell, and they create a real connection with their guests along the journey. Make Lunenburg Walking Tours first on your list when planning your itinerary.

3. The Islands Provincial Park

183 Barracks Road, Shelburne, Nova Scotia B0T 1W0 Canada +1 902-662-3030 http://www.novascotia.com/en/home/placestostay/listingdetails.aspx/the-islands-provincial-park/826
Excellent
77%
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

The Islands Provincial Park

Reviewed By becca477 - Amherst, Canada

This does not really fit the provincial campground mold but is endearing nevertheless. Many of the sites are close together or grouped in threes (ie #4-6), fours (#11-14) or even fives (# 52-56). Many sites have a water view. There are a few relatively private sites such as #10 or #20 (no water view) or #45 (water view). The campground has an extensive picnic area, with numerous picnic tables. The 2 large dishwashing sinks were very handy and placed outside under a small roof. Coronavirus precautions were in place in the washrooms. Staff was on top of things, making sure that people were quiet in the later evening. Our stay was pleasant.

4. Cape LaHave Adventures

Excellent
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5.0 based on 102 reviews

Cape LaHave Adventures

Cape LaHave Adventures offers daily tours by sea kayak in one of the most renowned coastal paddling destinations on Nova Scotia's South Shore, the LaHave Islands. The area consists of over twenty islands that cover 100 square kilometres of pristine beaches, tight channels, coastal wilderness and Maritime fishing settlements. No experience needed! We also offer yoga/kayak trips. Book online through our website, or give us a call!

5. Sail Lunenburg with Star Charters

Excellent
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5.0 based on 39 reviews

Sail Lunenburg with Star Charters

Built in 1948 in Denmark for Danish Royalty, the Eastern Star a 48 foot Ketch that has now been doing sailing tours in Lunenburg since 1993 is a beautiful 2 hour tour of the Lunenburg Harbour and Bay. Learn some history of the working waterfront, see the fishing boats up close, or any other visiting tall ships that may be in port. Get the rare opportunity of sailing along side the Iconic Bluenose ll on certain trips. Sail time's are 11:00, 1:30, 4:00 and 6:30 The 6:30 sail being the sunset sail, which is incredible to watch the sky change over the already picture perfect town of Lunenburg on your way back in to the dock. Suitable for all ages, children love to learn what makes the sail boat glide along the water with chances to take the helm and raising sails. Big kids also like that part to! We are fully under sail, motor is off, so the sails do the work for us, and expect the boat to Keel over as the sails fill with wind, but don't worry your safe at all times! All Aboard!

6. Think Tank Escape Rooms

14 Dufferin St, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia B4V 2E8 Canada +1 902-530-5010 [email protected] http://www.thinktankescape.ca
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5.0 based on 39 reviews

Think Tank Escape Rooms

We are the South Shore's destination for Escape Room entertainment. Do you enjoy a challenge? love thinking outside of the box? If you do, look no further then Think Tank Escape Rooms! We love hosting friend & family get-together's, birthday parties and team building events. We'll challenge you to work as a team while solving an assortment of riddles and puzzles to escape our themed based games! *Appointments are recommended and can be made through our website or by calling us directly. We can also be available outside of our posted hours.

Reviewed By CdnTravelGal23

We were visiting family and hadn't gotten a chance to celebrate our anniversary, discovered an escape room on our last day in town- New Year day (holiday). I contacted the staff via email to confirm availability and they got back to me immediately and were happy to come in and set everything up for us even though they had no bookings for the day. We had a fantastic time! very grateful for the accommodating staff who took time from their holiday to help us celebrate! Great for small groups, couples, families, work team building... a fantastic way to spend a rainy day in town while you wait for laundry etc.

7. Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic

68 Bluenose Drive, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia B0J 2C0 Canada +1 902-634-4794 [email protected] http://fisheriesmuseum.novascotia.ca
Excellent
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4.5 based on 902 reviews

Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic

2020 Guided Tour Experience In order to keep our visitors and staff safe during the Covid-19 pandemic, we have adapted the museum experience we offer this season. We are offering a guided tour of the first floor. The small group sizes allow for easy physical distancing and the wearing of a non-medical face mask is strongly recommended while on site. This high value experience gives the opportunity to discover how our ocean connects to our maritime identity. Small groups sizes allow for the benefit of a 1 to 5 staff to visitor ratio, and our staff are wow makers! Our ocean is a pillar of Nova Scotia’s natural and cultural heritage. We identify with our ocean but what are we doing to protect it? This tour will touch on some ocean preservation initiatives plus more! To book your tour: Call 902-930- FISH (3474)

Reviewed By cliffl973

My wife and I visited in late September. We expected to breeze through in maybe half an hour. Actually spent a couple of hours, and it was educational and informative and very entertaining. They have the best collections of shipbuilding tools I've seen, and a wonderful old birchbark canoe—just two of the many highlights of our visit. And make sure to view the cod-cleaning video by Rosie Tanner (I bough a DVD copy at the well-stocked gift shop for a friend who fancies himself an expert fish cleaner). Lisa, the interpretive guide at the aquarium, was personable, enthusiastic, and a font of knowledge. My only suggestion for the acquarium might be that they provide a nook or crevice for the Wolf Fish to retire to when he's feeling shy. On our two-week driving tour of Western Nova Scotia, this was certainly one of the most enjoyable experiences.

8. Trot in Time

Excellent
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4.5 based on 103 reviews

Trot in Time

A 35 minute buggy tour around the historic Lunenburg. Very and entertaining and beautiful.

9. Ross-Thomson House Museum

9 Charlotte Lane, Shelburne, Nova Scotia B0T 1W0 Canada +1 902-875-3219 http://rossthomson.novascotia.ca/
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Ross-Thomson House Museum

10. Bluenose II

Lunenburg Marine Museum Society, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia B0J 2C0 Canada +1 855-640-3177 [email protected] http://bluenose.novascotia.ca/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 440 reviews

Bluenose II

Nova Scotia's Sailing Ambassador, Bluenose II, is an exact replica of Bluenose -- the famed schooner and undefeated champion in the International Fisherman's Races. Bluenose II is available for deck tours, and harbour sails twice daily when in port. Please check our schedule for more information .

Reviewed By MartyF_12 - Plymouth, United States

Bluenose II is a 1963-launched replica of the original 1921 Bluenose, a working fishing schooner that made history starting in October, 1921, by winning the International Fishermen's Race, an end-of-the-season race against other Canadian and American fishing vessels. In 17 years of racing, Bluenose was never defeated; she became the pride of Nova Scotia and is now represented on the back of the Canadian dime. "Bluenose" is a nickname for Nova Scotians. For much more detail about her history, go to the Bluenose II website. Bluenose II is a beautiful vessel, lovingly cared for by a dedicated crew. You can book a cruise on Bluenose II (from early June to the end of September) when she's in port in Lunenburg, or you might be lucky enough to see her at other ports around Nova Scotia or throughout the Great Lakes as she tours during the summer months. We were fortunate to be able to board Bluenose II in Kingsville, Ontario, in summer, 2019, when she visited that port as part of a group of five tall ships, and then saw her again in Lunenburg on October 2 as she was being readied for winter. Cruises in Lunenburg are at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., weather permitting, and last for two hours. Check the Bluenose II website for cruise prices. Just steps away form Bluenose II's mooring spot in Lunenburg is the Bluenose II store, where you can find all kinds of Bluenose II goodies. I love my new Bluenose II t-shirt, complete with an outline drawing of the ship on the back, puchased at $25 plus tax. Enjoy Bluenose II -- hope you can get on board for a cruise!

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