South Shore Amenities

A curated list of places and experiences near River's Ridge.

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Outdoor Activities & Scenic Spots

Hiking and Nature Walks
Castle Rock Trail for ocean views, Chester Connector Trail (parking near Hwy 329 and Hwy 3), or the Aspotogan Trail. Graves Island has a gentle 3 km loop.

Beaches and Swimming
Meisner's Beach, Bayswater Beach, Graves Island Provincial Park, and Freda's Beach in Chester.

Boating and Kayaking
Rent a kayak in Chester and explore the coastline. East River Marina is 5 minutes away for easy access to the water.

Golfing
Chester Golf Club is a public par-70 course with incredible ocean views.

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Where to Eat & Drink

Breakfast and coffee
Kiwi Cafe (Chester), The Barn (Mahone Bay), La Boulangerie La Vendeenne for take-home pastries (try the sticky buns).

Lunch
The Rope Loft, Rosa Rugosa, and The Gratto (Hubbards), or Rebecca's (Mahone Bay).

Dinner
The Sun Room, The Rope Loft, or The Fo'c'sle Tavern.

Pubs and Breweries
Tanner Brewing Co. (Chester) or Tuna Blue (Hubbards) for a pint and live music.

Takeout
Maritime Hook (Chester) for fish and chips.

Basket of heirloom tomatoes at an outdoor farmers market with vendors and other produce in the background.

Shopping & Essentials

Groceries
Independent Grocery (211 Duke St, Chester).

Beer, Wine, and Spirits
NSLC next to Independent Grocery.

Pharmacy and Essentials
Pharmasave (3785 Nova Scotia Trunk 3) for pharmacy items, plus household extras and kids’ items.

Markets
Hubbards Barn Market (Saturdays) for produce, baked goods, and local crafts.

Aerial view of a colorful waterfront town with painted houses, docked boats, and marinas along the harbor.

Excursions

Mahone Bay (about 20 min)
Shops, cafes, and the iconic three churches.

Lunenburg (about 40 min)
UNESCO World Heritage town and the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.

The Shore Club (Hubbards, seasonal)
Lobster dinners and live music. Check availability.

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