The Eastern Shore stretches from the edges of Halifax all the way to the Canso Causeway, the entry point to Cape Breton Island with rugged coastline and glorious beaches providing the perfect setting for outdoor adventure. Sea kayaking, hiking, birding, coastal activities and four seasons of fantastic surfing, the outdoor adventurer will feel like they landed in heaven. The pounding surf at Lawrencetown has made it a haven for surfers, with plenty of surf schools to welcome newcomers. Sandy beaches like Martinique and Clam Harbour are great for building castles. Engage your competitive, creative spirit at the Clam Harbour Beach Sand Castle Competition.
The small fishing village of Canso plays host to the Stan Rogers Folk Festival, one of the provinces biggest and most popular music festivals with over 10,000 spectators. From traditional Celtic music to country, blues, rock, bluegrass and folk music, the Stan Rogers Folk Festival is guaranteed to leave you humming a new favourite song.
Working village museums like Sherbrooke Village and Memory Lane Heritage Village provide a glimpse back in time. A visit to J. Willy Krauch & Sons gives you a taste of how they make their world famous smoked salmon today. Hot and cold smoked salmon infused with lemon, garlic and maple flavours are sure to delight your palate.
Explore Our Scenic Drives
The Marine Drive guides visitors from the outskirts of Dartmouth along the pristine coast of the Eastern Shore to Auld’s Cove and the Canso Causeway, the entry point to Cape Breton Island. Quiet shoreline roads lead you to pounding surf beaches and romantic seaside villages where the traditions and legends of the sea come alive.