Step back in time as the history of the Scots comes alive before you. Enjoy the quaint waterfront shops and seafood restaurants in this lovely historic town just thirty-five minutes from your front door.
The warm, sparkling blue waters and wide sandy beaches of the Northumberland Strait are what make this region truly unique and special. Add some gently rolling farmland, colourful shops, unique festivals, and local fare such as lobster, maple syrup and blueberries and you have an exceptional holiday destination.

Take a leisurely evening stroll along the miles-long beach or go for an invigorating early morning jog. Steam mouth-watering Atlantic lobster caught in season by local fishermen. Enjoy swimming, kayaking, beach combing and bird watching, or explore the many and varied other activities available in the area.
After a short drive to the Arisaig wharf, walk along the beach and sift through the rock for fossils. This geologically rich area with exposed volcanic lava flows is one of the only sites in the world that exposes a continuous section of Silurian age rocks. The Hector Heritage Quay in the town of Pictou near New Glasgow, is one of Nova Scotia's major cultural tourist attractions.