Cole Harbour Area Guidebook
Walking/Hiking
Places to explore on foot in the area.
Lovely 4km boardwalk trail on the coast, also a popular fish and chip snack bar in the summer.
Black Duck Cove Provincial Park
Lovely 4km boardwalk trail on the coast, also a popular fish and chip snack bar in the summer.
A short walking loop around a saltwater/freshwater estuary, a 43-m (139-ft) bridge over Chapel Gully, and a full 2- to 3-hr hike along the shoreline and through beautiful woodland.
Chapel Gully Trail
Wilmot StreetA short walking loop around a saltwater/freshwater estuary, a 43-m (139-ft) bridge over Chapel Gully, and a full 2- to 3-hr hike along the shoreline and through beautiful woodland.
Stunning sandy beaches and big waves in windy weather! A must see during your visit
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Tor Bay Provincial Park
650 Tor Bay Branch RdStunning sandy beaches and big waves in windy weather! A must see during your visit
Former Radar station from WWII, at one point there was a full compliment of 36 men at the unit. All buildings have since been removed but there is a nice ATV trail that leads up to the site and there are magnificent views of the Barrens and the Atlantic Ocean from there.
You can also keep going on the main road and it takes you all the way across the top and down to Queensport on the Chedabucto Bay if you like. At one point along the road you can see both the Atlantic Ocean and the Chedabucto Bay. Really worth the walk to the 'summit' if you have time.
3992 Hwy 316
3992 Nova Scotia 316Former Radar station from WWII, at one point there was a full compliment of 36 men at the unit. All buildings have since been removed but there is a nice ATV trail that leads up to the site and there are magnificent views of the Barrens and the Atlantic Ocean from there.
You can also keep going on the main road and it takes you all the way across the top and down to Queensport on the Chedabucto Bay if you like. At one point along the road you can see both the Atlantic Ocean and the Chedabucto Bay. Really worth the walk to the 'summit' if you have time.
Drive or walk up a rough road for magnificent views of the Bonnet Lake Barrens Wilderness Area. A marvelous 360 degree view spreads out before you. You will see Chedabucto Bay, Tor Bay, Isle Madame, the Salmon River and the Roman Valley River. On a clear day you can see as far as 50 km. Take along a map and discover how many locations you can identify.
3626 Larrys River Rd
3626 Larrys River RoadDrive or walk up a rough road for magnificent views of the Bonnet Lake Barrens Wilderness Area. A marvelous 360 degree view spreads out before you. You will see Chedabucto Bay, Tor Bay, Isle Madame, the Salmon River and the Roman Valley River. On a clear day you can see as far as 50 km. Take along a map and discover how many locations you can identify.
Food scene
Seawind Landing Country Inn
159 Wharf RdFine dining restaurant in Charlos Cove
Really great general store that carries local meets, prepared foods, interesting groceries, sandwiches and also local arts and crafts. You can find your souvenirs or gifts here!
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Hart's Of Boylston General Store
11771 NS-16Really great general store that carries local meets, prepared foods, interesting groceries, sandwiches and also local arts and crafts. You can find your souvenirs or gifts here!
Big G's Pizza & Restaurant
111 Main StPizza, donair, burgers etc
A J's Dining Room & Lounge
237 Main StPizza, pub and occasional live music
funky crafts, breakfast all day, cafe and ice cream ... what more could a person want??
Val's crafts and delights
1315 Union Streetfunky crafts, breakfast all day, cafe and ice cream ... what more could a person want??
City/town information
This is the closest place to get most of your needs: hospital, gas station, grocery store, liquor store, bank, pharmacy, dollar store etc.
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Guysborough
This is the closest place to get most of your needs: hospital, gas station, grocery store, liquor store, bank, pharmacy, dollar store etc.
Canso
Just a bit further away than Guysborough but also most things you might need.
Half Island Cove
Gas station, convenience store and liquor store
Sightseeing
Lovely view, worth the long drive back from/to Guysborough along Hwy 16, take in the splendour of Marine Drive.
Queensport Lighthouse
Lovely view, worth the long drive back from/to Guysborough along Hwy 16, take in the splendour of Marine Drive.
Conselho para os viajantes
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Lots of great places to explore
I've listed a bunch of popular hiking/walking spots but if you want something more 'off the beaten path' simply contact me and I can provide information on local woods and beach areas to explore