“Melmerby Beach Provincial Park is located in Little Harbour (Route 289, 16 km / 10 mi north of Highway 104, Exit 27; follow signs) on the Northumberland Shore. Known for its warm waters, averaging more than 19° Celsius (66° F) in the summer, Melmerby is a popular 2-km (1.25-mi) beach with boardwalks. The beach is supervised in the months of July and August. Park features include change houses, flush toilets, salt-rinse showers, picnic tables, boat launch and abundant parking. The park also offers an accessible coastal viewing opportunity.”

“Caribou-Munroes Island Provincial Park is 11 km (7 mi) north of Pictou and close to the PEI ferry terminal. A mile-long sand beach offers some of the warmest saltwater swimming north of the Carolinas and the campground provides excellent opportunities for camping, or just appreciating nature. Hiking trails can be enjoyed along the shore to Munroes Island. Other activities include bird watching, canoeing and kayaking.”

“Salt Springs is nestled against the banks of the West River in the Northumberland Shore region (Highway 104, Exit 19 to Highway 4) and is a popular picnic stop for visitors to this region of the province. The park has tables next to the highway convenient for a quick stop, as well as tables along the West River on the edge of a large open field. Group use is available. Park amenities include picnic tables, water taps, and vault toilets.”

“Waterside Beach Provincial Park, situated east of Caribou River (3 km /2 mi north of Route 6) in the Northumberland Shore region, is a combination of a long sandy beach, salt marsh and open farmland with picnic tables. This long, wide beach is seldom crowded, and the water is very warm. Park amenities include boardwalks, change house and vault toilets.”

The Pictou Lodge Beach Resort, Nova Scotia, is just minutes from both the town of Pictou, home of the Ship Hector, and the Prince Edward Island–Nova Scotia ferry. Our Nova Scotia vacation resort features log cottages, executive chalets, private beaches, and lots of natural family recreation activities! Experience our renowned Taste of Nova Scotia seafood dining in the Oceanside Dining Room while overlooking the beautiful sandy beaches of the Northumberland Shore.

“Tucked in the gentle hills and sheltered coastal inlets of the Northumberland Shore, Jost Vineyards is the largest winery in Nova Scotia. A pioneer of the Nova Scotia wine industry and located on the same 45° latitude as Bordeaux, our vineyard’s geological origins and relationship with the coastal environment define our terroir, making our grape varieties, and thus Jost Vineyards’ extraordinary wines, uniquely Nova Scotian. Daily wine tastings provide the opportunity to discover how the hardy, reliable grape varieties that thrive in this coastal climate make wines that are versatile in style, with crisp and fruit-forward characteristics.”

“The big city feel with small-town charm. We offer a wide array of menu options to meet any preference. Come experience it for yourself.”

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“The staff at East Ave is some of the best I have ever encountered at a restaurant! So friendly. very attentive. an amazing dining experience! I have yet to try anything on the menu I didn't like. Highly recommended!!!”

“Keppoch Mountain is a former alpine ski hill that has been revamped as a four-season outdoor recreation facility run by a non-profit organization. 40 kilometers of non-motorized, multi-use wilderness trail is supported by ample parking, a clubhouse, bathroom facilities both indoors and outdoors, a large patio, fire pit, bike repair and wash station, and ample seating both at the clubhouse and on the trails. Enjoy mountain biking, off-road cycling, bouldering, swimming, hiking and trail running all summer and fall and then snowshoeing, fat-tire biking and Nordic skiing in the winter months. There is one fully wheelchair accessible trail with low grades and crusher dust as well. “

“Anchor’s Above Zipline Adventures boasts two ziplines. Leaving the parking lot and ticket booth, you will hike to the first platform where trained staff will get you into your safety gear (all provided by AAZA). Once safely equipped you will be hooked to the 1,100 ft awe-inspiring monster line 240 ft above the ground that drops nearly six stories to the second line that is 900 ft long and 190ft off the ground. This line drops nearly 10 stories returning you safely to the parking lot/ticket booth where you started. All in all, this adventure packs quite the bang for your buck!”

“Escape to Glen Lovat Golf Club, set in the rolling hills of Fraser Mountain. Enjoy the amazing views overlooking Pictou Island and Merigomish Harbour. This natural setting is home to many wildlife and plants which we proudly share the course with. Glen Lovat is a pleasure to the eye while offering golfers an enjoyable, yet challenging, round with its par 72 layout. Everyone is welcome at Glen Lovat. We look forward to meeting you. 18-hole, par 72. Rating 69.0; Slope 132. Visitors and guests welcome.”

“One of Nova Scotia's 10 living history attractions, the Hector Heritage Quay Interpretation Centre tells the story of 18th-century Scottish migration to the New World and the role of Ship Hector in making Pictou the “Birthplace of New Scotland”. Full-size replica of Ship Hector dockside. Guided tours.”