Shannon’s guidebook
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This is my favourite beach and you will find me there most days. I go for a sunrise stroll, to surf, or just to catch up with friends. The sand is mostly covered at high tide, so if you’re looking for a big walk head over to Conrad at high tide instead. I also prefer Conrad’s for sunset.
139 locals recommend
Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Nova Scotia 207This is my favourite beach and you will find me there most days. I go for a sunrise stroll, to surf, or just to catch up with friends. The sand is mostly covered at high tide, so if you’re looking for a big walk head over to Conrad at high tide instead. I also prefer Conrad’s for sunset.
Great beach for long walks, lots of sand, swimming. Popular beach for dogs. I go to this beach a couple of times a week for sunset - it is absolutely stunning there. Be sure to stay for 15-30 minutes after the sun goes down to get the glorious colours.
53 locals recommend
Conrad's Beach
Great beach for long walks, lots of sand, swimming. Popular beach for dogs. I go to this beach a couple of times a week for sunset - it is absolutely stunning there. Be sure to stay for 15-30 minutes after the sun goes down to get the glorious colours.
This is a groomed trail that runs along picturesque Lawrencetown. Start at Lawrencetown Beach and head across the road near the first entrance. That direction crosses over a couple of marshes. This is a great trail for a casual stroll or if you want to get in a run/bike/power walk.
6 locals recommend
Atlantic View Trail
Atlantic View TrailThis is a groomed trail that runs along picturesque Lawrencetown. Start at Lawrencetown Beach and head across the road near the first entrance. That direction crosses over a couple of marshes. This is a great trail for a casual stroll or if you want to get in a run/bike/power walk.
Even if you don’t follow the TV show, a visit to the farm is a must in this area. Check their website for current tour hours. I often have food to drop off for the animals, please ask me if you don’t mind taking it over with you.
24 locals recommend
Hope For Wildlife
5909 Hwy 207Even if you don’t follow the TV show, a visit to the farm is a must in this area. Check their website for current tour hours. I often have food to drop off for the animals, please ask me if you don’t mind taking it over with you.
You will find this school right at Lawrencetown Beach. Book yourself a lesson - they offer beginner group classes or more advanced private lessons.
23 locals recommend
East Coast Surf School
4348 Lawrencetown RdYou will find this school right at Lawrencetown Beach. Book yourself a lesson - they offer beginner group classes or more advanced private lessons.
This is one of the longest beaches in Nova Scotia. The first section you come to is a crescent beach, but if you drive down further you will come to several parking areas that stretch along the main beach and surf area. Stop at Uprooted Cafe in Musquodoboit Harbour for sandwiches and snacks to take with you. 35 Minutes from the house.
91 locals recommend
Martinique Beach
Martinique Beach RdThis is one of the longest beaches in Nova Scotia. The first section you come to is a crescent beach, but if you drive down further you will come to several parking areas that stretch along the main beach and surf area. Stop at Uprooted Cafe in Musquodoboit Harbour for sandwiches and snacks to take with you. 35 Minutes from the house.
Food scene
Casual neighbourhood pub with excellent food. Try the chowder bowl or fresh clams; 10 minutes from the house.
29 locals recommend
Porters Lake Pub and Grill
Casual neighbourhood pub with excellent food. Try the chowder bowl or fresh clams; 10 minutes from the house.
This is our pizza delivery for the area. Basic but good, for when you feel like staying in and having quiet time.
El Centro Pizza
363 Lawrencetown RdThis is our pizza delivery for the area. Basic but good, for when you feel like staying in and having quiet time.
If you are going to explore downtown Dartmouth, start or end here. Great coffee and the BEST croissants! I highly recommend the chocolate, but you will also be tempted by the daily special.
104 locals recommend
Two If By Sea Cafe
66 Ochterloney StIf you are going to explore downtown Dartmouth, start or end here. Great coffee and the BEST croissants! I highly recommend the chocolate, but you will also be tempted by the daily special.
Make a reservation for this restaurant and enjoy a wonderful meal in downtown Dartmouth, approx. 20 minutes from the house.
74 locals recommend
The Canteen on Portland
22 Portland StMake a reservation for this restaurant and enjoy a wonderful meal in downtown Dartmouth, approx. 20 minutes from the house.
Shopping
Mic Mac Mall
21 Micmac BlvdThis is the closest indoor mall, 15-20 minutes from the house.
This is a shopping and business park. You’ll find most everything here - shops, services, restaurants, movie theatre.
14 locals recommend
Dartmouth Crossing
34 Logiealmond CloseThis is a shopping and business park. You’ll find most everything here - shops, services, restaurants, movie theatre.
This is the last big grocery store before you get on the highway to the house, 12 minutes away. There are several gas stations in the same area if you need to fill up.
7 locals recommend
Sobeys Panavista
612 Main StThis is the last big grocery store before you get on the highway to the house, 12 minutes away. There are several gas stations in the same area if you need to fill up.