Gillian’s guidebook
Leisure, Recreation and Relaxation
Victoria Park is a close local park which boasts fantastic walking trails which are absolutely peaceful and beautiful either on foot on by bike.
Now more than 130 years old, Victoria Park is a 3,000-acre treasure in the heart of Truro. The beautiful and dynamic urban park boasts incredible natural features, including a dramatic steep-sided gorge, a winding river, cascading waterfalls, and a stately old-growth Eastern Hemlock forest. The park offers visitors endless recreational, cultural and leisure opportunities. These include hiking, photography, birdwatching, picnics, family gatherings, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, swimming, baseball, cultural events, live music, tennis, cycling and more.
Come to play at the playground, swim in the heated outdoor pool, or challenge yourself with a 175-step climb to the top of Jacob’s Ladder. Spend an hour or spend the day.
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Victoria Park
29 Park RdVictoria Park is a close local park which boasts fantastic walking trails which are absolutely peaceful and beautiful either on foot on by bike.
Now more than 130 years old, Victoria Park is a 3,000-acre treasure in the heart of Truro. The beautiful and dynamic urban park boasts incredible natural features, including a dramatic steep-sided gorge, a winding river, cascading waterfalls, and a stately old-growth Eastern Hemlock forest. The park offers visitors endless recreational, cultural and leisure opportunities. These include hiking, photography, birdwatching, picnics, family gatherings, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, swimming, baseball, cultural events, live music, tennis, cycling and more.
Come to play at the playground, swim in the heated outdoor pool, or challenge yourself with a 175-step climb to the top of Jacob’s Ladder. Spend an hour or spend the day.
Food scene
Personal recommendation from my husband and I if you enjoy Asian cuisine. The Cashew Chicken is a family favorite.
Sahla Thai
793 Prince StPersonal recommendation from my husband and I if you enjoy Asian cuisine. The Cashew Chicken is a family favorite.
Murphy's Fish & Chips
88 Esplanade StVery popular with travelers, great fish and chips, superb coconut cream pie!
I always walk away satisfied with what I have ordered at Roadside Willies. Very tasty!
Roadside Willies Smokehouse & Bar
27 Jennifer DrI always walk away satisfied with what I have ordered at Roadside Willies. Very tasty!
Typical trendy food, deck with outdoor dining in summer.
Takeout, Reservations, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
THE NOOK AND CRANNY TAKES EXTREME PRECAUTION WITH ALL DIETARY RESTRICTIONS. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
*VEGETARIAN
*CELIAC
*FISH ALLERGY
*DAIRY FREE
*GLUTEN FREE
*NUT FREE
*ANY MANY MORE
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The Nook and Cranny
627 Prince StTypical trendy food, deck with outdoor dining in summer.
Takeout, Reservations, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
THE NOOK AND CRANNY TAKES EXTREME PRECAUTION WITH ALL DIETARY RESTRICTIONS. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
*VEGETARIAN
*CELIAC
*FISH ALLERGY
*DAIRY FREE
*GLUTEN FREE
*NUT FREE
*ANY MANY MORE
Gourmet Burgers are 100% ground beef raised on grasses and grains grown in Nova Scotia. Each burger is hand formed into all beef patties and served on a fresh bun, baked just down the road in Bible Hill. Combos served with fresh hand-cut fries.
Hub Grub
41 Inglis PlGourmet Burgers are 100% ground beef raised on grasses and grains grown in Nova Scotia. Each burger is hand formed into all beef patties and served on a fresh bun, baked just down the road in Bible Hill. Combos served with fresh hand-cut fries.
Adventure
There are many different tidal bore river rafting businesses close by for a nearby adventurous experience. This is just one:
Experience the fun and excitement of the power of the highest tides in the world by rafting on the Shubenacadie River in Nova Scotia! The water from the Bay of Fundy gets funneled into the Shubenacadie river to create a surge of water. The front wave of this surge is known as the tidal bore. Few places in the world have a tidal bore and even fewer can compare in size! After the tidal bore goes by the river reverses direction and starts flowing inland at nearly 30km/hr.
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Fundy Tidal Bore Adventures
45 Hwy 236There are many different tidal bore river rafting businesses close by for a nearby adventurous experience. This is just one:
Experience the fun and excitement of the power of the highest tides in the world by rafting on the Shubenacadie River in Nova Scotia! The water from the Bay of Fundy gets funneled into the Shubenacadie river to create a surge of water. The front wave of this surge is known as the tidal bore. Few places in the world have a tidal bore and even fewer can compare in size! After the tidal bore goes by the river reverses direction and starts flowing inland at nearly 30km/hr.
Incredibly popular "off the charts" corn maze attraction happens in the fall and is so popular people travel from Ontario to attend the haunted corn maze evenings! Tons of day time fun too! See list below:
ADMISSION FEE CASH ONLY! $15/person(tax included), 3 yrs & under Free With over 30 attractions, we suggest getting here earlier in the day, LOTS TO DO!!!
Farm Fresh Family Fun Included in Admission unless otherwise noted:
12 Acre Cornmaze
Farm Scene Investigation, Interactive "Who Dunnit" Game
Little Farmer's Cornmaze (Short walk!)
BRUCE & TILLY OUR PET KANGAROOS
All day music sound system
Giant Jumping Pillow
Cow Train Rides
New Human Foosball
Laser Tag
Giant Rocking Chair
Petting Zoo
Shotgun Express Tube Slide
Mini Excavator pits
Barnyard Twister Spinning Vortex Tunnel
Pigtucky Derby Pig Races (MUST SEE!)
Wild West Town
Wagon Rides
Pumpkin Upick (charge $5/any size!!! White pumpkins $7)
Six Shooter Swing set
Tire Jump
Straw Mountain
Bunnyville
Bouncy World
Nascorn 500 Pedal Cart Track
Tetherball
Holey Goats $2 to feed the Holey goats, petting & pics free!
Duck Down's Live Duck Races (Hilarious!)
Hamster Wheels
Tug of War
OK Corral Paintball Shooting Gallery $4/25 shots
Giant slingshot
Concession Stands
We have Two (2) types of Tickets for Sale to gain admission to our Fear Farm:
Our Regular Combo tickets grant access to any Three (3) Attractions of your choosing, cost $25(tax included cash only). Only available for purchase at the door with Cash Only
Super Combo Tickets grant access to all Six (6) of our Haunted Attractions, and are available EITHER at the door for $30 Cash Only (tax included) OR for only $28.50 ONLINE PRE-ORDER ONLY (Taxes/fees included) Click on BUY TICKETS HERE on RiverBreeze website www.riverbreeze.info
Ticket booth opens 630pm AND CLOSES 930pm. As long as you are on the property by 930pm, you are guaranteed to be able to redeem your online tickets or buy a ticket in cash at the door and get in. We do not close the attractions until the last ticket holder gets in. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES!
No outside food/drink, alcohol, backpacks, flashlights, Go Pro's, costumes/face paint etc or touching actors allowed!
www.riverbreeze.info
Riverbreeze Corn Maze Farm
660 Onslow RdIncredibly popular "off the charts" corn maze attraction happens in the fall and is so popular people travel from Ontario to attend the haunted corn maze evenings! Tons of day time fun too! See list below:
ADMISSION FEE CASH ONLY! $15/person(tax included), 3 yrs & under Free With over 30 attractions, we suggest getting here earlier in the day, LOTS TO DO!!!
Farm Fresh Family Fun Included in Admission unless otherwise noted:
12 Acre Cornmaze
Farm Scene Investigation, Interactive "Who Dunnit" Game
Little Farmer's Cornmaze (Short walk!)
BRUCE & TILLY OUR PET KANGAROOS
All day music sound system
Giant Jumping Pillow
Cow Train Rides
New Human Foosball
Laser Tag
Giant Rocking Chair
Petting Zoo
Shotgun Express Tube Slide
Mini Excavator pits
Barnyard Twister Spinning Vortex Tunnel
Pigtucky Derby Pig Races (MUST SEE!)
Wild West Town
Wagon Rides
Pumpkin Upick (charge $5/any size!!! White pumpkins $7)
Six Shooter Swing set
Tire Jump
Straw Mountain
Bunnyville
Bouncy World
Nascorn 500 Pedal Cart Track
Tetherball
Holey Goats $2 to feed the Holey goats, petting & pics free!
Duck Down's Live Duck Races (Hilarious!)
Hamster Wheels
Tug of War
OK Corral Paintball Shooting Gallery $4/25 shots
Giant slingshot
Concession Stands
We have Two (2) types of Tickets for Sale to gain admission to our Fear Farm:
Our Regular Combo tickets grant access to any Three (3) Attractions of your choosing, cost $25(tax included cash only). Only available for purchase at the door with Cash Only
Super Combo Tickets grant access to all Six (6) of our Haunted Attractions, and are available EITHER at the door for $30 Cash Only (tax included) OR for only $28.50 ONLINE PRE-ORDER ONLY (Taxes/fees included) Click on BUY TICKETS HERE on RiverBreeze website www.riverbreeze.info
Ticket booth opens 630pm AND CLOSES 930pm. As long as you are on the property by 930pm, you are guaranteed to be able to redeem your online tickets or buy a ticket in cash at the door and get in. We do not close the attractions until the last ticket holder gets in. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES!
No outside food/drink, alcohol, backpacks, flashlights, Go Pro's, costumes/face paint etc or touching actors allowed!
www.riverbreeze.info
Day Trip Worthy
Peggy's Cove (140 km, 1 hr 40 min)
A historical landmark and the one place we always visit when we have company from away. It is a natural beauty with splashing huge waves upon the natural giant boulder rocks of the coast line. You can climb all over the rocks (AVOIDING THE WET DARK ROCKS), burn some calories, and take some amazing pictures. I always found the climbing fun as a kid and adults love the simple natural beauty. Costs nothing to just look, plenty of tourist type places along the way including a restaurant on site.
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Peggys Cove
Peggy's Cove (140 km, 1 hr 40 min)
A historical landmark and the one place we always visit when we have company from away. It is a natural beauty with splashing huge waves upon the natural giant boulder rocks of the coast line. You can climb all over the rocks (AVOIDING THE WET DARK ROCKS), burn some calories, and take some amazing pictures. I always found the climbing fun as a kid and adults love the simple natural beauty. Costs nothing to just look, plenty of tourist type places along the way including a restaurant on site.
Cabot Trail (309 km away, 3 hr 27 min) is an absolutely beautiful place anytime of year but even more popular when the tree leaves have turned color in autumn. ABSOLUTELY breath taking views and therapeutic to the soul.
If you just want to drive the trail in a day you can with time enough for a few shopping and eating stops. You can also spend more time on Cape Breton Island and explore and experience more. I found the Ingonish Beach to be a beautiful stop, you can spend some time swimming there with no admission fees. Plenty of beautiful experiences on Cape Breton Island. Check out www.cbisland.com
GOLFING: Sweeping cliffs, majestic ocean views, and miles of green—Cape Breton Island was made for golf. Find a course to suit every mood, from championship courses to Canada’s only true links.
HIKING: Our Island is renowned as a hiker’s paradise, a challenging beauty that demands exploration. Breathtaking landscapes await you on every Highland crest, low-tide beach, and serene trek through old-growth forest. Lose yourself in our wilderness. Discover our wild heart with each trail.
FORTRESS LOUISB0URG NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE: Just east of Sydney, Nova Scotia, you’ll discover a portal to the past at one of North America’s busiest 18th-century seaports.
Founded by the French in 1713, this reconstruction of the original French town and fortifications is the largest—and best—of its kind in North America, offering a heavy dose of history and culture with each unique experience.
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The Cabot Trail
18283 Cabot Trail RdCabot Trail (309 km away, 3 hr 27 min) is an absolutely beautiful place anytime of year but even more popular when the tree leaves have turned color in autumn. ABSOLUTELY breath taking views and therapeutic to the soul.
If you just want to drive the trail in a day you can with time enough for a few shopping and eating stops. You can also spend more time on Cape Breton Island and explore and experience more. I found the Ingonish Beach to be a beautiful stop, you can spend some time swimming there with no admission fees. Plenty of beautiful experiences on Cape Breton Island. Check out www.cbisland.com
GOLFING: Sweeping cliffs, majestic ocean views, and miles of green—Cape Breton Island was made for golf. Find a course to suit every mood, from championship courses to Canada’s only true links.
HIKING: Our Island is renowned as a hiker’s paradise, a challenging beauty that demands exploration. Breathtaking landscapes await you on every Highland crest, low-tide beach, and serene trek through old-growth forest. Lose yourself in our wilderness. Discover our wild heart with each trail.
FORTRESS LOUISB0URG NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE: Just east of Sydney, Nova Scotia, you’ll discover a portal to the past at one of North America’s busiest 18th-century seaports.
Founded by the French in 1713, this reconstruction of the original French town and fortifications is the largest—and best—of its kind in North America, offering a heavy dose of history and culture with each unique experience.
Visit Sherbrooke Village Museum (143 Km away, approx. 1 hr 40 min)
Sherbrooke Village is Nova Scotia’s largest Provincial Museum with 25 heritage buildings brought to life by costumed interpreters.
In the 1860s, timber tall ships and gold ruled life along the St. Mary’s River, turning the community of Sherbrooke into a prosperous boom town. Today, the picturesque village still stands proud, just as it did more than 100 years ago.
At Sherbrooke Village, every day is a trip back in time as Nova Scotia’s 19th century heritage is brought to life by costumed interpreters, including blacksmiths, potters, weavers, wood turners and printers. Get dressed up and “Step Into 1867” and become a part of the Village story. Visit our new Indigenous Art Centre or have your picture taken at Canada’s only commercial Ambrotype glass photo studio. Our activities, learning camps, workshops for children and adults, and schedule of special events make it easy to get your hands on history all summer long!
Admission is charged. There is plenty of free parking on-site. Bus tours are welcome. Site is partially wheelchair accessible. Picnic area is available.
Visit the village’s gift shop for a wide selection of unique village crafted pottery, ironworks, weaving and wooden furniture, hand-made gifts and souvenirs or enjoy a delicious meal at the Village restaurant. For more information or registrations call 1-888-743-7845 or visit our facebook page.
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Sherbrooke Village
42 Main StVisit Sherbrooke Village Museum (143 Km away, approx. 1 hr 40 min)
Sherbrooke Village is Nova Scotia’s largest Provincial Museum with 25 heritage buildings brought to life by costumed interpreters.
In the 1860s, timber tall ships and gold ruled life along the St. Mary’s River, turning the community of Sherbrooke into a prosperous boom town. Today, the picturesque village still stands proud, just as it did more than 100 years ago.
At Sherbrooke Village, every day is a trip back in time as Nova Scotia’s 19th century heritage is brought to life by costumed interpreters, including blacksmiths, potters, weavers, wood turners and printers. Get dressed up and “Step Into 1867” and become a part of the Village story. Visit our new Indigenous Art Centre or have your picture taken at Canada’s only commercial Ambrotype glass photo studio. Our activities, learning camps, workshops for children and adults, and schedule of special events make it easy to get your hands on history all summer long!
Admission is charged. There is plenty of free parking on-site. Bus tours are welcome. Site is partially wheelchair accessible. Picnic area is available.
Visit the village’s gift shop for a wide selection of unique village crafted pottery, ironworks, weaving and wooden furniture, hand-made gifts and souvenirs or enjoy a delicious meal at the Village restaurant. For more information or registrations call 1-888-743-7845 or visit our facebook page.