Welcome to Chez Nicholas and Wedgeport
Local Activities and Places to Visit
Take a walk along the shore from Chez Nicholas and look out toward the Tusket River and the nearby islands. Enter or exit the shore from Chemin A Alphée or by the Wedgeport Wharf. On a clear day you can se across to the Pubnico Wind Turbines.
Nicholas Road
Nicholas RoadTake a walk along the shore from Chez Nicholas and look out toward the Tusket River and the nearby islands. Enter or exit the shore from Chemin A Alphée or by the Wedgeport Wharf. On a clear day you can se across to the Pubnico Wind Turbines.
Home to lobster fishing boats, the Wedgeport Harbour is a short walk from Chez Nicholas. The Harbour is referred to locally as the "breakwater" and gives a great view of the Tusket River that flows into the Ocean...and in the right light conditions, especially at sunset, you can take some great photos.
Wedgeport Harbour Authority
142 Jacquard RoadHome to lobster fishing boats, the Wedgeport Harbour is a short walk from Chez Nicholas. The Harbour is referred to locally as the "breakwater" and gives a great view of the Tusket River that flows into the Ocean...and in the right light conditions, especially at sunset, you can take some great photos.
If you enjoy long walks, you can walk from Chez Nicholas to the trail and walk the entire trail or just part of the trail system. To shorten your walk, you can park adjacent to the Boat Shop and start your walk from there. Alternatively, you can park at the end of Highway 334 and park next to the Starlight Platform. In the summer, panic benches are located on the Platform and benches are positioned along the trail. The map of the trail system:
https://southshoreconnect.cioc.ca/record/ARG0020
Wedgeport Nature Trail
Wedgeport Nature TrailIf you enjoy long walks, you can walk from Chez Nicholas to the trail and walk the entire trail or just part of the trail system. To shorten your walk, you can park adjacent to the Boat Shop and start your walk from there. Alternatively, you can park at the end of Highway 334 and park next to the Starlight Platform. In the summer, panic benches are located on the Platform and benches are positioned along the trail. The map of the trail system:
https://southshoreconnect.cioc.ca/record/ARG0020
A 20 min walk from Chez Nicholas. Learn about the many international's visitors to Wedgeport during the Tuna Tournament...well-known people such as President Roosevelt and hockey legends Jean Beliveau and Johnny Bucyk,
Sport Tuna Fishing put Wedgeport on the map. Check out the YouTube video: “The Battling Bluefins:, 1947. Our family lived at Chez Nicholas and fished tuna in the summer months and were guides for the visiting anglers in the hey days of sport tuna fishing.
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Wedgeport Sport Tuna Fishing Museum and Interpretive Centre
57 Tuna Wharf RoadA 20 min walk from Chez Nicholas. Learn about the many international's visitors to Wedgeport during the Tuna Tournament...well-known people such as President Roosevelt and hockey legends Jean Beliveau and Johnny Bucyk,
Sport Tuna Fishing put Wedgeport on the map. Check out the YouTube video: “The Battling Bluefins:, 1947. Our family lived at Chez Nicholas and fished tuna in the summer months and were guides for the visiting anglers in the hey days of sport tuna fishing.
The Archives is a great source of information and research materials about the area. The Court House is now a museum but claims to be the oldest Court in Canada, and the judge's chambers and at the jail are most interesting!
Argyle Township Court House & Gaol
8162 Nova Scotia Trunk 3The Archives is a great source of information and research materials about the area. The Court House is now a museum but claims to be the oldest Court in Canada, and the judge's chambers and at the jail are most interesting!
Comeau's Hill Beach. No services but a short and scenic 20 minute drive. As the site is maintained by the local community, early in the season, the winter storm surge of sea weed may still be on the beach . The amount of sand exposed depends on the tide, but there is always a good section to walk along. There is a great views of the Tusket Islands from the Comeu’s Hill Wharf (non-commercial).
On the way to and returning from Comeau's Hill Beach, a nice easy walk to the Roche St. Pierre is worth a visit. The path is groomed, has a nice bridge with great views at the end of the trail.
Comeaus Hill
Comeau's Hill Beach. No services but a short and scenic 20 minute drive. As the site is maintained by the local community, early in the season, the winter storm surge of sea weed may still be on the beach . The amount of sand exposed depends on the tide, but there is always a good section to walk along. There is a great views of the Tusket Islands from the Comeu’s Hill Wharf (non-commercial).
On the way to and returning from Comeau's Hill Beach, a nice easy walk to the Roche St. Pierre is worth a visit. The path is groomed, has a nice bridge with great views at the end of the trail.
The 19 acres surrounding the lighthouse is open to the public year-round. The light keeper's house is a Heritage property that is open from May to September and houses the Keeper's Kitchen restaurant and a gift shop.
Fun fact: In 2018--"The Lighthouse"-- a film starring William Dafoe and Robert Pattinson was filmed in the park.
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Cape Forchu
The 19 acres surrounding the lighthouse is open to the public year-round. The light keeper's house is a Heritage property that is open from May to September and houses the Keeper's Kitchen restaurant and a gift shop.
Fun fact: In 2018--"The Lighthouse"-- a film starring William Dafoe and Robert Pattinson was filmed in the park.
The Port Maitland Provincial Park is open Year round. About a 35 minutes drive from Chez Nicholas.
https://www.novascotia.com/see-do/outdoor-activities/port-maitland-beach-provincial-park/2022
Port Maitland
The Port Maitland Provincial Park is open Year round. About a 35 minutes drive from Chez Nicholas.
https://www.novascotia.com/see-do/outdoor-activities/port-maitland-beach-provincial-park/2022
A 40 minute drive from Chez Nicholas. One of our favourites, Mavillette beach located right on the ocean is great for making sand castles, swimming in the summer and for walks on long stretches of sand. From their the website:
"A 1.5 km (1 mi) long sandy beach backed by fragile marram grass-covered dunes. Extensive sand flats exposed at low tide. Supervised swimming (July-August STC). Please use boardwalks to protect the dunes when accessing the beach. No picnic tables."
https://parks.novascotia.ca/park/mavillette-beach
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Mavillette Beach Provincial Park
124 John Doucette RdA 40 minute drive from Chez Nicholas. One of our favourites, Mavillette beach located right on the ocean is great for making sand castles, swimming in the summer and for walks on long stretches of sand. From their the website:
"A 1.5 km (1 mi) long sandy beach backed by fragile marram grass-covered dunes. Extensive sand flats exposed at low tide. Supervised swimming (July-August STC). Please use boardwalks to protect the dunes when accessing the beach. No picnic tables."
https://parks.novascotia.ca/park/mavillette-beach
This museum explores the history of Yarmouth County. Located in the heart of Yarmouth's heritage residential district, the museum is housed in a former church as well as two historic houses,
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Yarmouth County Museum and Archives
22 Collins StThis museum explores the history of Yarmouth County. Located in the heart of Yarmouth's heritage residential district, the museum is housed in a former church as well as two historic houses,
Originally the site of an early cemetery and later known as Victoria Park, Frost Park is now an attractive green space in the centre of the town. This well-shaded park features a 150-year-old, three-tier fountain and a compass-rose overlooking Yarmouth. Check out the "echo circle: when standing in the middle of the compass rose. It is speculated that the "Frost Park: that the songwriter of "It is beginning to look like Christmas" was referring to the one in Yarmouth. Also, below the Park along Water Street is a Memorial to the fisherman and others lost at sea.
Frost Park
Main StreetOriginally the site of an early cemetery and later known as Victoria Park, Frost Park is now an attractive green space in the centre of the town. This well-shaded park features a 150-year-old, three-tier fountain and a compass-rose overlooking Yarmouth. Check out the "echo circle: when standing in the middle of the compass rose. It is speculated that the "Frost Park: that the songwriter of "It is beginning to look like Christmas" was referring to the one in Yarmouth. Also, below the Park along Water Street is a Memorial to the fisherman and others lost at sea.
Learn about Acadian history and how they lived.
Check out their website for times they are open.
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Le Village Historique Acadien de la Nouvelle-Ecosse
91 Old Church RdLearn about Acadian history and how they lived.
Check out their website for times they are open.
Food scene
Wonderful menu! From their website: "Wild Roots is a full-service neighbourhood restaurant in Tusket with local ingredients at the forefront. We strive to use the best ingredients our community has to offer in a bright and inviting space."
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Wild Roots Restaurant
4200 Nova Scotia 308Wonderful menu! From their website: "Wild Roots is a full-service neighbourhood restaurant in Tusket with local ingredients at the forefront. We strive to use the best ingredients our community has to offer in a bright and inviting space."
Located in Yarmouth, Rudders has good selection of on their menu including seafood! The outdoor patio provides a wonderful view of the Yarmouth Harbour waterfront. Before or after having your meal, you can enjoy a scenic walk along the waterfront.
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Rudder's Seafood Restaurant-Brew
96 Water StLocated in Yarmouth, Rudders has good selection of on their menu including seafood! The outdoor patio provides a wonderful view of the Yarmouth Harbour waterfront. Before or after having your meal, you can enjoy a scenic walk along the waterfront.
From the Gaia website: "We offer a wide variety of globally inspired dishes, including many vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, as well as some local favourites, burgers, poutines, fish & chips, & tacos. Online ordering is coming soon for delivery & pickup."
https://www.gaiaglobalkitchen.com
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Gaia Global Kitchen
222 Main StFrom the Gaia website: "We offer a wide variety of globally inspired dishes, including many vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, as well as some local favourites, burgers, poutines, fish & chips, & tacos. Online ordering is coming soon for delivery & pickup."
https://www.gaiaglobalkitchen.com
Craving Sushi? ..then check out this restaurant located just outside of Yarmouth, a 25 minute drive from Chez Nicholas
https://www.honeybeesorders.ca
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Honey Bee Ice Cream Parlour
409 Nova Scotia Trunk 1Craving Sushi? ..then check out this restaurant located just outside of Yarmouth, a 25 minute drive from Chez Nicholas
https://www.honeybeesorders.ca
Tusket Falls Brewing Company
20 Slocomb CrescentSample local beer and enjoy a meal!
While in Yarmouth stop by to sample locally-made beer and play some games!
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Heritage Brewing Co.
250 Main StWhile in Yarmouth stop by to sample locally-made beer and play some games!
Traveler advice
Traveling with kids
Wedgeport Youth Park /Parc des Jeune
A well-maintained playground for kids of all ages.
https://novascotiaconnect.cioc.ca/record/ARG0100?Number=277