8 Best Day Trips From Chester NS
Lunenburg
A quick 30 minute drive from Chester, Lunenburg features a host of activities and sights to keep you occupied for a day. A UNESCO World Heritage Site – and the home port of Nova Scotia’s sailing ambassador, the Bluenose II. Wander the old town of Lunenburg with its narrow streets and unique architecture with colorful buildings and distinctive waterfront.
Lunenburg County Winery
A 40 minute drive will bring you to the only winery on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. The winery is located at Hackmatack Farm a commercial highbush Blueberry farm. Take a visit to taste wine, pick berries, picnic or tour the winery and NS craft store.
City of Halifax
Halifax has so much character and so many places to visit, that you’ll likely want to come back another time to catch all the things you missed. Learn about the Halifax explosion when you visit the Memorial Bell Tower, or visit the Harbourside Market for local Nova Scotian products. Go for a boat tour of the Haliax harbour, see the beautiful blooms at the Halifax Public Gardens, or travel back in time to the 19th Century Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.
Peggy's Cove & Lighthouse
Halifax has so much character and so many places to visit, that you’ll likely want to come back another time to catch all the things you missed. Learn about the Halifax explosion when you visit the Memorial Bell Tower, or visit the Harbourside Market for local Nova Scotian products. Go for a boat tour of the Haliax harbour, see the beautiful blooms at the Halifax Public Gardens, or travel back in time to the 19th Century Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.
The Town of Annapolis Royal
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia is a beautiful waterfront community nestled in the Annapolis Valley. Originally inhabited by a strong Mi’kmaq community, in 1605 the area became home to some of North America’s earliest European settlers.
The Annapolis Royal area has gained a reputation as a vibrant centre for cultural activity, and over the years it has become a magnet for visual artists, craftspeople, performers and writers.
The Town of Wolfville
Situated along the shores of the Minas Basin, which is part of the Bay of Fundy, Wolfville’s Harbour’s tides are some of the highest in the world. You can actually watch the water rise and fall each day from Waterfront Park, located steps from Main Street.
The Town of Windsor (District of West Hants)
This quaint town has so much to offer those looking for small town east coast hospitality.
Kejimkujik National Park and Historic Site
Kejimkujik is located in Southwest Nova Scotia. Paddle, hike, bike, camp, and connect with nature and Mi’kmaw culture. Explore Mi’kmaw petroglyphs, traditional encampment areas, and canoe routes dating back thousands of years. Experience the night sky in Nova Scotia’s only Dark-Sky Preserve.
Kejimkujik National Park Seaside is a protected coastal wilderness area in Port Joli, Nova Scotia. Hike the trails through dense shrubs on your way to the coast to experience pristine white sand beaches, turquoise waters, coastal bogs, abundant wildflowers, rich lagoon systems, and coastal wildlife