Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore

23/06/2024

The Guysborough Waterfront kicks off their Waterfront Wednesday Concerts on July 10th. This event takes place rain or shine every Wednesday until August 28th from 6:30-8pm. Great live entertainment is scheduled all summer.

22/06/2024

The Sheet Harbour Marina is hosting a free Community BBQ on June 30th at the East River Wharf. 11am-2pm.

21/06/2024

There is an ATV Fun Run scheduled for June 29th with various starting points in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough. What a great way to see parts of our shore and enjoying the great outdoors.

20/06/2024

Check out the Midsummer Fayre at the Old School Community Gathering Place on June 22nd. Various artisans will be on site from 10am-3pm.

20/06/2024

Please note the change in dates for Sherbrooke Pride. We will share the new dates, once they are announced.

19/06/2024

Spend Canada Day at Fisherman's Cove. Live music, BBQ, a fun zone for kids and much more!

18/06/2024

L'Acadie de Chezzetcook is celebrating Canada Day with a BBQ, live music and museum tours. Stop by their museum in West Chezzetcook on July 1st to take part in the festivities.

17/06/2024

The Country Harbour Gun Club is getting set to celebrate their 50th Anniversary on June 22nd. There will be an Open House with free BBQ from 2-5pm, then there is a dance with Hammer Down from 9pm-1am.

16/06/2024

Sober Island Brewing Company is hosting their Beer Garden Concert with the Kitchen Criminals on June 22 starting at 2pm. $10 admission. Follow their page for all of their events.

13/06/2024

Cast Away Cafe is hosting the Dad Rock Open Mic on June 15th from 7-10pm. Dar-B-Q will be selling smashburgers from 7-8pm. Come out for a good time this Saturday on the Guysborough Waterfront.

12/06/2024

The Deanery Project have some events coming up in the next few weeks, including a stained glass workshop, plant sale and their AGM. Follow their page for these and other upcoming events.

11/06/2024

Liscombe Lodge Resort Nova Scotia is hosting a BBQ Buffet on Saturday from 5-9pm. Make your reservations by phoning 1-800-665-6343,

08/06/2024

Fisherman's Life Museum is reopening soon. The grounds, select outbuildings and washrooms have reopened for public use already. Follow them for updates and plan to visit on your next visit to our beautiful Eastern Shore.

07/06/2024

Head to Memory Lane Heritage Village this weekend. Follow their page for events throughout the season, including the Father’s Day Antique Car Show June 16th.

The spring cleaning has all been done and Memory Lane Heritage Village is open for the summer! Pop in this weekend and take a stroll back in time to the 1940s.

Hours:
Wednesday to Sunday
9:30am to 4pm
(Cookhouse - 11am to 3pm)
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

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Please note: Memory Lane does not allow pets on the Heritage Village grounds.

05/06/2024

Sherbrooke Village is officially open for the season. Check out their post for details on discounts.

04/06/2024

Sherbrooke Village kicks off their Courthouse Concerts on June 27th with Hal Bruce.

They are breaking the season up into 2 Acts with the first act starting this month! New this year, concerts will be staffed by the team at Beanie's Bistro, who will have some light food offerings and drinks of all kinds available for you to purchase at your leisure!
Thursday, June 27th - Hal Bruce $15 online or at the door
Thursday, July 4th - Jud Gunning $15 online or at the door
Thursday, July 11th - Mills & Farrell $12 online or at the door
Thursday, July 25th - Nico Paulo $20 online or at the door.
Doors open at 6:30. Show starts at 7pm.

So join them every Thursday this summer for some great music!

30/05/2024

Stan Rogers Folk Festival is hosting some pre-Stanfest shows throughout the communities.
Check out the complete list and get tickets by visiting https://www.stanfest.com/the-stanfest-roadshow/

29/05/2024

Taking place Saturday on the Guysborough Waterfront. Stop by for the grand opening and enjoy some live music.

28/05/2024

Head to the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum on Saturday for the Fibre Frolic. Admission is free! Follow their page for details on all the various artisans and demonstrators.

27/05/2024

Check out all of these amazing vendors at the Cold Waters Seafood Festival at Memory Lane Heritage Village this weekend!

Wondering what seafood "Tastes" you'll get to enjoy at the Cold Waters Seafood Festival next weekend? Check out the vendor list below and make a plan to feast the days away on June 1st & 2nd!

Afishionado Fishmongers: Oysters on the Half Shell, Smoked Salmon Samples

Goodies By Cee Gee: Cookies, Pastries, Coffee/Tea, Lemonade, Sodas

The Henley House Pub & Restaurant: Seafood Chowder

La Cusine de Brigette: Fish Burgers, Coconut Cream Pie

Lake Charlotte Area Heritage Society: Whole Steamed Lobster, Steamed Clams

Memory Lane Heritage Village: Fishcakes and Baked Beans, Cookhouse Chow

Noor’s Mediterranean Kitchen: Fish Tacos, Fish Biryani

Sober Island Brewing Company: Oyster Stout & Other Craft Beer Samples

The Bandwagon Foodtruck: Lobster Sliders, Steamed Mussels, Scallops

Non-seafood items will be available to purchase at the festival as well as drinks & sweets so there's something for even the non-seafood lover in your crew.

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So, mark your calendars and head downeast on June 1st & 2nd for great eats, live music, and family fun on the grounds of Memory Lane Heritage Village in Lake Charlotte NS (less than 1 hour from Halifax).

Find all the tasty details and plot your course at coldwatersfestival.com

Please Note: Memory Lane does not allow pets on the Heritage Village grounds.

27/05/2024

The Eastern Shore Burger Fest runs from June 15-23. Follow their page for all of the participating restaurants from Cherry Brook to Sheet Harbour.

23/05/2024

The Sherbrooke Saturday Market returns on June 8th. Follow their page for all the updates search Sherbrooke Saturday Market.

18/05/2024

Nova Scotia Provincial Parks start opening this weekend. For all the details visit https://parks.novascotia.ca/region/nova-scotia?

17/05/2024

Check out the Sober Island Brewing Company at the Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum grounds weekends in May. Hours to be adjusted in June with trivia on Thursday nights.

15/05/2024

The Musquodoboit Harbour Farmers Market returns to the Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum grounds this Sunday. Join them every week until October.

14/05/2024

Sober Island Brewing Company is hosting some amazing live music on May 24th. Stop by if you are in Sheet Harbour.

11/05/2024

Memory Lane Heritage Village hosts the Cold Waters Seafood Festival June 1st & 2nd. Get ready to 'fill yer boots' on Nova Scotia's scenic
Eastern Shore at the Cold Waters Seafood Festival

Dates: June 1st & 2nd
Time: 11AM - 4PM
Location: Memory Lane Heritage Village, Lake Charlotte, NS (less than an hour from Halifax)
Admission: $7 (See website for more details)

We'll be diving in, rain or shine, so if it's wet just grab your Eastern Shore dancing shoes (aka rubber boots) come on downeast for great eats, live music, and family fun!

Advance Tickets and Ticket Bundles are on sale now at coldwatersfestival.ca!

Please note: Memory Lane does not allow pets on the Heritage Village grounds.

09/05/2024

Yummy options to treat Mom this weekend at The Marmalade Cafe & Coffee Bar. There are still rooms available if you want to stay at the The Marmalade Motel as well. Visit their page for details!

08/05/2024

This looks like a fun workshop at The Deanery Project. Check out their page for details.

07/05/2024

The Henley House Pub & Restaurant is gearing up to celebrate Mother’s Day. Make your reservations with them today to celebrate this weekend.