Mahone Bay

Mahone Bay is a village of 1,000 people (2021) along the South Shore of Nova Scotia in Lunenburg County. Situated on the northwest shore of its namesake bay, it is a long-standing picturesque tourism destination.

Understand

Mahone Bay known for a history of wooden boat building, it was the main industry of Mahone Bay in its earlier years. The Mahone Bay Museum explains and shows this history in detail. Until recent years the town's shipbuilding and boat-building heritage was celebrated by the "Mahone Bay Wooden Boat Festival".

Mahone Bay is also known for the view across the harbour is of three prominent churches: St James' Anglican; St John's Evangelical Lutheran; and Trinity United. It has become an iconic image of Nova Scotia, frequently photographed and featured on postcards and calendars. The town has a number of upscale shops and restaurants which almost universally are designed to appeal to the tourist trade, and sometimes shut down during the winter months.

Get in

Mahone Bay is about 85 km southwest of Halifax, the most efficient way to reach Mahone Bay is by car; it can be accessed from Highway 103 from exits 10 and 11. Rental cars are available at the Halifax International Airport.

By bus

Maritime Bus, info@maritimebus.com. Operates an inter-regional bus service between destinations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Its route between Halifax and Lunenburg includes a stop in Mahone Bay. 2023-01-02

Get around

See

Mahone Bay's "Three Churches". An iconic image of Nova Scotia, frequently photographed and featured on postcards and calendars. 2023-01-02
- St. James' Anglican Church, 65 Edgewater Street. 2023-01-02
- St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 89 Edgewater Street. 2023-01-02
- Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater Street. 2023-01-02

Do

Dynamite Trail (part of Rum Runners Trail). Shared use 10 km woodland and lakeside trail from Martin's River to Mahone Bay. 2023-01-04
Sail and See, 683 Main St (Mahone Bay Civic Marina), NS B0J 2E0, 44.44729°, -64.37458°, +1 902-541-0399, info@sailandsee.ca. Provides private sailing charters of Mahone Bay. 2023-03-22

Buy

Amos Pewter, 589 Main Street, 44.4489°, -64.3787°, info@amospewter.com. M-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 10AM-5PM. Established in the 1974, Amos Pewter offers hand-crafted designs of jewelry, ornaments, home décor and tableware. Located in a former boat-building shop (circa 1888). 2023-01-04
Sweet Ride Cycling, 523 Main Street, 44.4490°, -64.3816°, +1 902-531-3026, info@sweetridecycling.com. Full service bike shop offering bicycle rentals, sales, and repairs/service. Also offers a selection of bulk and novelty candy. 2023-01-04

Eat

Betty's at The Kitch (Kitch'inn Boutique Hotel & Wine Bar), 319 Main Street, 44.4513°, -64.3906°, +1 902 624-0797. 2023-01-05
Boulangerie La Vendéenne, 500 NS-325, Blockhouse (2.5 km E of Mahone Bay), 44.4492°, -64.4106°, +1 902-531-3090. French bakery and café. 2023-01-05
Mateus Bistro, 533 Main Street, 44.4488°, -64.3812°, +1 902-531-3711, info@mateusbistro.ca. 2023-01-04

Drink

Saltbox Brewing Company, 363 Main Street, 44.4507°, -64.3886°, +1 902-624-0653, info@saltboxbrewingcompany.ca. 2023-01-04

Sleep

Fairmont House Bed & Breakfast, 654 Main Street, 44.4476°, -64.3762°, +1 902-624-8089, info@fairmonthouse.com. 2023-01-05
Fisherman's Daughter Bed & Breakfast, 97 Edgewater Street, 44.4515°, -64.3811°, +1 902-624-0660, fishermansdaughterbandb@gmail.com. 2023-01-05
Kitch'inn, 319 Main Street, 44.4513°, -64.3906°, +1 902 624-0797, office@kitchinn.com. 2023-01-05
Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre, 36 Treasure Drive, Western Shore (11 km NE of Mahone Bay), 44.5208°, -64.3082°, +1 902-627-2600, reservations@oakislandresort.ca. 2023-01-05
River Ridge Lodge, 28 Silver Point Rd, B0J 2E0 (5 km NE of Mahone Bay), 44.48506°, -64.33280°, +1 902-531-2284, welcometoriverridge@gmail.com. 2023-03-21

Connect

Mahone Bay Visitor Information Centre, 165 Edgewater Street, 44.4536°, -64.3814°, +1 902-624-6151. 2023-01-02

Mahone Bay - town in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada