Elle's Guidebook
Food scene
The Rope Loft
36 Water StGorgeous views, relaxed vibe. Highly recommended.
Built in 1760, this is Nova Scotia's oldest tavern. Classic pub fare, friendly staff, oodles of history.
29 místní doporučují
Fo'c'sle Tavern
42 Queen StBuilt in 1760, this is Nova Scotia's oldest tavern. Classic pub fare, friendly staff, oodles of history.
Fresh ingredients and creative inspiration make for a great lunch menu. Lovely baked goods as well. The sweet but small patio and fantastic gift shop too make this a local favourite.
44 místní doporučují
The Kiwi Cafe
19 Pleasant StFresh ingredients and creative inspiration make for a great lunch menu. Lovely baked goods as well. The sweet but small patio and fantastic gift shop too make this a local favourite.
Located in Mahone Bay, a 20 minute drive away. A charming, and eclectic vibe, with warm & friendly staff. A great spot to see live music on certain evenings. And the seafood (caught locally) is as fresh as you will ever have!
25 místní doporučují
MATEUS BISTRO
533 Main StLocated in Mahone Bay, a 20 minute drive away. A charming, and eclectic vibe, with warm & friendly staff. A great spot to see live music on certain evenings. And the seafood (caught locally) is as fresh as you will ever have!
Well-stocked local deli in Mahone Bay, with affordable freshly made sandwiches, ice cream, baked goods, etc. They have a wonderful deck in the back if you have some time to linger.
11 místní doporučují
Jo-Ann's Deli Market and Bake Shop
9 Edgewater StWell-stocked local deli in Mahone Bay, with affordable freshly made sandwiches, ice cream, baked goods, etc. They have a wonderful deck in the back if you have some time to linger.
Humble family spot serving takeout, with a second-to-none oceanside view, on the way to Mahone Bay.
Islandview
Humble family spot serving takeout, with a second-to-none oceanside view, on the way to Mahone Bay.
The clubhouse restaurant serves a lobster roll that folks I know travel miles out of their way to enjoy! The restaurant is open to the public.
28 místní doporučují
Chester Golf Club
206 Golf Course RdThe clubhouse restaurant serves a lobster roll that folks I know travel miles out of their way to enjoy! The restaurant is open to the public.
Local points of interest
A spectacular trail that winds from Lunenburg to Halifax, peppered with spectacular views and delicious refreshments along the way.
An excerpt from novascotia.com:
The Rum Runners Trail is a 119 km (74 mi) multi-use trail, along a former rail bed, connecting the historic city of Halifax and Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while passing through Hubbards, Chester, and Mahone Bay.
Great for off-road cycling or long-distance trekking, the easy, flat trail is perfect for exploring the vibrant coastal communities and nearby parks, beaches, and hiking trails. Savour local flavours at award-winning restaurants, explore attractions, and shop at a variety of artisan and specialty shops.
Community kiosks and interpretive panels along the trail provide a glimpse into the local history, environment and culture.
The Trail is part of the Blue Route provincial cycling network.
Trailheads: Multiple trailheads and access points. For locations and trail map, visit the Destination Trails Nova Scotia website.
The trail grade is almost flat with slight inclines. Hybrid or mountain bikes are best suited for the trail surface. Other uses include hiking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, ATVing, equestrian, and geocaching.
Some Highlights Along the Trail:
Pick up picnic supplies at D & Jo’s Country Market in Timberlea, then head to the Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail, which offers over 30km of looping wilderness trails. The Train Station Bike and Bean in Upper Tantallon is a heritage train station that has been cleverly converted into a café, bike repair and cycling supplies shop.
Cool off with a swim or relax on the white sand at Cleveland Beach Provincial Park in Black Point, which also has vault toilets and picnic tables. The Shore Club in Hubbards is Nova Scotia’s last great dance hall and known for their lobster dinners.
Hubbards Barn & Community Park hosts a Saturday morning Farmers’ Market, which is the perfect place to meet local farmers and artisans, while picking up picnic ingredients. Enjoy panoramic views of Mahone Bay with a hike to Castle Rock, located on the trail in East River. Grave’s Island Provincial Park in East Chester is great for a picnic and includes a campground, washroom facilities, and waterview walking trails. Pedal or stroll through Chester’s downtown to discover studios, galleries and restaurants, such as The Kiwi Café and Rope Loft. The oceanview Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre in Western Shore offers restaurants, pools, spa, and activities, such as boat tours and kayak rentals.
Try your hand at finishing a pewter keepsake, while learning how Amos Pewter in Mahone Bay handcrafts their jewellery and giftware. Relax with a pint of Dynamite Trail Ale at Saltbox Brewery in Mahone Bay. Lunenburg is a bustling town with a vibrant culinary scene, many shops, artisans, and grand heritage inns and B&Bs. Tour by foot with Lunenburg Walking Tours or by horse-drawn carriage with Trot in Time Buggy Rides. Set sail aboard our sailing ambassador, Bluenose II or explore the many islands and hidden coves of Blue Rocks by kayak with Pleasant Paddling.
Rum Runners Trail entrance/exit
1 Lorne StreetA spectacular trail that winds from Lunenburg to Halifax, peppered with spectacular views and delicious refreshments along the way.
An excerpt from novascotia.com:
The Rum Runners Trail is a 119 km (74 mi) multi-use trail, along a former rail bed, connecting the historic city of Halifax and Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while passing through Hubbards, Chester, and Mahone Bay.
Great for off-road cycling or long-distance trekking, the easy, flat trail is perfect for exploring the vibrant coastal communities and nearby parks, beaches, and hiking trails. Savour local flavours at award-winning restaurants, explore attractions, and shop at a variety of artisan and specialty shops.
Community kiosks and interpretive panels along the trail provide a glimpse into the local history, environment and culture.
The Trail is part of the Blue Route provincial cycling network.
Trailheads: Multiple trailheads and access points. For locations and trail map, visit the Destination Trails Nova Scotia website.
The trail grade is almost flat with slight inclines. Hybrid or mountain bikes are best suited for the trail surface. Other uses include hiking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, ATVing, equestrian, and geocaching.
Some Highlights Along the Trail:
Pick up picnic supplies at D & Jo’s Country Market in Timberlea, then head to the Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail, which offers over 30km of looping wilderness trails. The Train Station Bike and Bean in Upper Tantallon is a heritage train station that has been cleverly converted into a café, bike repair and cycling supplies shop.
Cool off with a swim or relax on the white sand at Cleveland Beach Provincial Park in Black Point, which also has vault toilets and picnic tables. The Shore Club in Hubbards is Nova Scotia’s last great dance hall and known for their lobster dinners.
Hubbards Barn & Community Park hosts a Saturday morning Farmers’ Market, which is the perfect place to meet local farmers and artisans, while picking up picnic ingredients. Enjoy panoramic views of Mahone Bay with a hike to Castle Rock, located on the trail in East River. Grave’s Island Provincial Park in East Chester is great for a picnic and includes a campground, washroom facilities, and waterview walking trails. Pedal or stroll through Chester’s downtown to discover studios, galleries and restaurants, such as The Kiwi Café and Rope Loft. The oceanview Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre in Western Shore offers restaurants, pools, spa, and activities, such as boat tours and kayak rentals.
Try your hand at finishing a pewter keepsake, while learning how Amos Pewter in Mahone Bay handcrafts their jewellery and giftware. Relax with a pint of Dynamite Trail Ale at Saltbox Brewery in Mahone Bay. Lunenburg is a bustling town with a vibrant culinary scene, many shops, artisans, and grand heritage inns and B&Bs. Tour by foot with Lunenburg Walking Tours or by horse-drawn carriage with Trot in Time Buggy Rides. Set sail aboard our sailing ambassador, Bluenose II or explore the many islands and hidden coves of Blue Rocks by kayak with Pleasant Paddling.
Recreation
A glorious way to cool off on warm afternoons or unwind after dinner. Feel like you're the star of your very own postcard as you relax in the saltwater pool watching sailboats float by as far as the horizon stretches.
7 místní doporučují
Lido Pool
10 Parade Square RoadA glorious way to cool off on warm afternoons or unwind after dinner. Feel like you're the star of your very own postcard as you relax in the saltwater pool watching sailboats float by as far as the horizon stretches.
A heavenly and crazy popular spot folks travel miles for, offering an array of personal services. A word to the wise, book ahead!
39 místní doporučují
SENSEA Nordic Spa
40 Sensëa RdA heavenly and crazy popular spot folks travel miles for, offering an array of personal services. A word to the wise, book ahead!
Chester Skatepark
3833 Nova Scotia Trunk 3Only a stone's throw away from our place, a fun spot to hang ten.
Bingo on Tuesday nights throughout the summer.
Bring your game face, the pace is not for the faint of heart... or the hard of hearing.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 44
14 Union StreetBingo on Tuesday nights throughout the summer.
Bring your game face, the pace is not for the faint of heart... or the hard of hearing.
The Kayak Shack
106 Duke StKayak rentals to explore Chester by water
Chester Yacht Club
21 South StEntertainment
A wonderful community playhouse hosting live music, theatre, movies and events.
The schedule is available at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35881
23 místní doporučují
Chester Playhouse
22 Pleasant StA wonderful community playhouse hosting live music, theatre, movies and events.
The schedule is available at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35881
Sightseeing
Helpful staff, and a decent selection of local offerings conveniently located just two minutes away.
NSLC
209 Duke StHelpful staff, and a decent selection of local offerings conveniently located just two minutes away.