12408 Hwy. 224                                              Middle Musquodoboit                                                  Nova Scotia

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Local Attractions & Day Trips

River Oaks Golf Club

KnightsRidge Stables

Dollar Lake Provincial Park

Shubenacadie River Runners

Moose River Gold Mine Prov. Park & Museum

Musquodoboit Trailways

Musquodoboit Valley Picnic Park

Never Blink Twice Outdoor Paintball

Middle Musquodoboit Walking Tour

HoofBeat Hill Stables

Bicentennial Theatre & Cultural Centre

Icelandic Memorial Society

Titus Smith Walking Trails

Sherbrooke Village

Victoria Park

Shubenacadie Wildlife Park


River Oaks Golf Club

River Oaks Golf Club offers a challenging 18-hole course situated near the beautiful Musquodoboit River as well as a 9-hole course. The club has many facilities including a pro shop, country lodge, a licensed restaurant that is opened to the public, a spacious clubhouse, and a canteen. The River Oaks Golf Club will also be pleased to cater to your company's tournaments.

Stay 'n Play Golf Special

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(only 12 mins away)


KnightsRidge Stables

KnightsRidge Stables offers miles of awesome trails through fields, woodlands, and river crossings. Experience the great outdoors with lots of wildlife to see along the way, from Bald Eagles to white tail deer - something for everyone! KnightsRidge can accommodate all riders, from beginner to experienced, with horses in all shapes and sizes. There is an outdoor riding ring for tiny tots (6 and under). Birthday kids ride for FREE!

Stay 'n Play Trail Ride Special

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(only 15 mins away)


Dollar Lake Provincial Park

Dollar Lake Provincial Park is located 23 km (14 mi.) east of the Halifax International Airport on Route 212 (Old Guysborough Rd.) The park has a total of 119 open and wooded camp sites. Situated on Dollar Lake, the park also offers sandy beaches, picnic area, showers, flush toilets, canteen, fire grills and firewood, along with a boat launch, trails, swimming and playground. Open May 16 - Sept 15. Camping reservations can be made beginning April 2nd. 

More about Dollar Lake Provincial Park

(only 15 mins!)


Shubenacadie River Runners  

Ride the famous Bay of Fundy "Tidal Bore"! As the tide rises, the Shubenacadie River swells, creating big waves to challenge rafters. Full or half day exciting high quality educational experience. Mouth-watering steak barbecue included in our full day trip.

"If, for any reason, River Runner guides or equipment fail to provide a safe, quality trip, you will ride for free." 

Come in and see what the excitement is all about!

(only 30 mins away)


Moose River Gold Mines Provincial Park & Museum

The park is a historic site marking the spot of the 1936 gold mine disaster that left three men trapped inside the mining shaft at the 141 foot level. Visitors are welcomed to roam the park freely within the security fences. Also in Moose River there is a Miner's Museum. Here there are visual and audio displays that bring you back in time to the heart of the disaster. Many items that were used in the rescue can be seen at the museum. Canteen & washroom facilities on-site.

 

10:00am - 5:00pm (every day)

July 1- August 31

Virtual Tour of Moose River Gold Mines Museum

(only 20 mins away)


Musquodoboit Trailways Association

A great place to hike and enjoy a wide variety of birds, solitude and rugged wilderness. Variety of trails and terrain to offer something for everyone - including easy, moderate, difficult, and rugged. Trails range from 1 km to 14.5 kms.

To see more beautiful pics of these wilderness walking trails (by Christian Ruel), check out www.mta-ns.ca 

The Rail Trail - see more beautiful photos by Christian Ruel

(just 15 mins!)


Musquodoboit Valley Picnic Park

Enjoy the beautiful Musquodoboit River, a class II canoeing river, providing easy access for canoeing and fishing or purely refreshment on a hot summer day. Several picnic tables with shades are provided throughout the park for family picnics and a large playground area is available for the children's enjoyment. The wide open, green fields can be used for friendly games of summer time sports such as baseball, soccer, football, or even a peaceful walk. Washrooms are available on the grounds.

Class II Canoeing Experience!!

(just 5 mins away!)


Never Blink Twice Outdoor Paintball 

NBT is an outside facility in a wooded setting with many wooden structures, bridges etc., on irregular terrain. The ‘field’ is about one acre in size and is always well maintained. NBT opens its season March 1st. Walk-on Sundays will continue to be the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month starting March 9, 2008. Walk-on hours of operation are 1pm til 4pm.

NBT Paintball

(just 5 mins!)


Middle Musquodoboit Walking Tour

Starting from the Musquodoboit Valley Visitor Information Centre (next door to Fulton's B&B), the walking tour of Middle Musquodoboit is approximately three kilometers and provides 30 to 40 minutes of relaxing walk around our village. There are several stores and restaurants along the way where you can stop and get a snack.

Drop in to the Visitor Information Centre (next door to Fulton's B&B) for a printed copy of the Walking Tour map together with the history of the various buildings.

Map of Middle Musquodoboit

HoofBeat Hill Stables

European qualified instruction; adult riding clinics and retreats; summer youth camps. Riders of all levels. 1-5 day clinics. Children age 12 and up.

Women's Weekend Retreats: Come on your own or bring a group of friends, and enjoy a Women’s Retreat at Hoofbeat Hill, where you can relax in a friendly atmosphere, and learn some relaxation techniques for mind and body - Tai Chi, Belly Dance, Self-Help and Healing.

Hoofbeat Hill Stables

(just 5 mins!)


Bicentennial Theatre

Since 1985, many of the top Canadian performers have performed on the Musquodoboit Valley Bicentennial Theatre & Cultural Centre's stage: John Allen Cameron, Rita MacNeil, Murray MacLaughin, Valdy, Natalie McMaster, Michelle Wright to name but a few.

The Bicentennial Theatre is a year round facility committed to serving the community's entertainment needs. As well, it is an ideal location for meetings, conventions and special events.

See what's on at the Musquodoboit Valley Bicentennial Theatre & Cultural Centre

(next door)


Icelandic Memorial Society (Markland)

The goal of the Society is to promote the memory of the early Icelandic settlers in Nova Scotia and to assist and encourage the descendants and others to preserve their heritage. The Society was incorporated in 1998 to educate the public about Nova Scotia's Icelandic past. Revisit the site of our pioneer settlers and stroll through the Icelandic Settlement named "Markland" which existed from 1875 to 1882 on 3,000 acres of land. Books chronicling the history of Markland are available at the Musquodoboit Valley Tourism Association office, located in the Bicentennial Theatre.

Visit Markland and get a taste of history!

(15 mins)


Titus Smith Walking Trails

The 130 hectare woodlot behind the Natural Resources Education Centre, Middle Musquodoboit, is a wonderful spot to spend the day.

The walking trails through the woodlot highlight the living forest providing insight into the way natural cycles and forest management practices can work together to produce a healthy and productive woodland.

 

Titus Smith Walking Trails - just 3 minutes away!

(just 3 minutes away)


Sherbrooke Village

Historic Sherbrooke Village, Guysborough County, depicts a typical Nova Scotian village as it was during the late 1800s and early 1900s. With approximately 80 buildings, over 25 of those open to the public, it is the largest Nova Scotia Museum site. Visit the wood turner shop, blacksmith, pottery shop, and printery. Enjoy a delicious, light meal at the What Cheer Tea Room located within the Village. Visit a place where time has stood still.

Driving directions from Middle Musquodoboit:

The most direct route is also the most scenic, along beautiful Marine Drive. Follow Hwy. 224 east for 19 kms. to Upper Musquodoboit and stop in at Moose River Gold Mine Provincial Park and Museum along the way. Turn right on Hwy. 224 for 41.6 kms toward Sheet Harbour. Turn left onto Hwy. 7 (Marine Drive) for 82.5 kms to Sherbrooke.

(2 hrs. 36 mins. away)


Victoria Park, Truro

Victoria Park is one of Truro's greatest assets - a natural woodland park of roughly 400 acres in the center of town.

Driving directions from Middle Musquodoboit:

Follow Hwy. 224 west to Wittenburg Road. Turn right on Wittenburg Rd. toward Alton/Truro. At Alton, turn right onto Hwy. 2 to Truro.

(40 mins. away)


Shubenacadie Wildlife Park

The entire family will enjoy mingling with native and exotic species on 40 hectares of parkland. This is the only wildlife park in the world that is home to Sable Island horses.

Summer Hours: May 15 - Oct 15 (daily 9am to 7pm)

Winter Hours: Oct 16 - May 14 (weekends only 9am to 3pm)

Driving directions from Middle Musquodoboit:

Follow Hwy. 224 west until the Hwy. turns sharp right toward Shubenacadie. At the stop sign, turn right onto Hwy. 2 for 1/4 mile. Look for the park entrance on the right.

(30 mins. away)


Musquodoboit Valley Tourism Association

This site will give you all the details about events happening in the Musuquodoboit Valley area, including:

Looking for Musquodoboit Valley souvenirs? The Visitor Information Centre Tourism Office has lots to choose from - books, CDs, family and community histories, Nova Scotia tartan items, real maple syrup, local blueberries and cranberries (in season) and much more - just a one minute walk from our guest house.

What's happening in the Musquodoboit Valley? Check here!

(next door)

Local Businesses and Services

Musquodoboit Valley & Area Business Directory

A listing of over 200 Musquodoboit Valley and area businesses and services,

including web site links and email addresses


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