DesBarres Manor Inn
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In the town of Guysborough and surrounding area, you will find truly unspoiled nature at its finest. Located at the northeast corner of mainland Nova Scotia, experience the rugged beauty where the land meets the sea, wooded hills and valleys that stretch to the horizon and quiet little fishing villages nestled into safe harbours.
There’s history here dating back to the earliest European arrivals in North America, with communities that were among the first on the continent settled by Europeans, Acadians, and free people of African descent.
Discover the colourful history of brewing and rum running along the shores of Guysborough Harbour when you visit Authentic Seacoast Distillery, Brewery and Vineyard. Take a tour, sample their award-winning whisky, vodka, and rum, including the popular Fortress Rum, Nova Scotia’s top selling amber rum that was developed in partnership with the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site in Cape Breton.
Each summer, the small fishing community of Canso on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore, hosts the annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival, named in honour of the late Canadian songwriter. This popular music festival attracts thousands of music lovers to enjoy a weekend of performances by local, national and international songwriters, singers and bands.
Guysborough is surrounded by pristine natural landscapes, scenic trails, and beautiful beaches. From the rugged shorelines of Tor Bay, Boylston, Port Shoreham Beach, and Black Duck Cove provincial parks to coastal paths and wooded hikes, the Guysborough area offers plenty of peaceful wilderness to explore.
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