Guidebook for Fletchers Lake

Lee Ann & Jeff
Lee Ann & Jeff
Guidebook for Fletchers Lake

Food Scene

Signature cocktails, local craft beer, small plates and mains, great lake view
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The Fourth Lock
3104 Nova Scotia Trunk 2
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Signature cocktails, local craft beer, small plates and mains, great lake view
Local craft beer, pub food, lively atmosphere
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The Turtleback Tap & Grill
3187 Nova Scotia Trunk 2
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Local craft beer, pub food, lively atmosphere
Amazing crust. Try 'The Wellington' or a Donair Pocket
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Wellington Pizza & Seafood
4313 Nova Scotia Trunk 2
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Amazing crust. Try 'The Wellington' or a Donair Pocket
Large and varied selection of baked goods
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Wellington Bakery
4320 Nova Scotia Trunk 2
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Large and varied selection of baked goods
Fine dining with a large outdoor deck
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Inn On The Lake
3009 Nova Scotia Trunk 2
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Fine dining with a large outdoor deck
Iconic higher end dining on the Halifax waterfront
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The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water St
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Iconic higher end dining on the Halifax waterfront
Local beer, cider and wine; outdoor venue on the waterfront from late spring through late fall
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Stubborn Goat Beer Garden
1599 Lower Water St
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Local beer, cider and wine; outdoor venue on the waterfront from late spring through late fall
Probably the best breakfast in Halifax, with a unique seating system (try 'The Elvis')
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The Coastal Cafe
2731 Robie St
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Probably the best breakfast in Halifax, with a unique seating system (try 'The Elvis')

Drinks & Nightlife

While they serve up pub food the real attraction is the live music. Try to take in Signal Hill Sunday. A favourite with locals and visitors, get there early if you want a seat
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The Lower Deck
1887 Upper Water St
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While they serve up pub food the real attraction is the live music. Try to take in Signal Hill Sunday. A favourite with locals and visitors, get there early if you want a seat
Artisan cocktails and small plates
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Field Guide
2076 Gottingen St
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Artisan cocktails and small plates
Artisan cocktails and small plates on the Halifax waterfront
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Little Oak Bar
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Artisan cocktails and small plates on the Halifax waterfront
Large selection of wines to pair with personalised charcuterie and cheese boards
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Obladee, a Wine Bar
1600 Barrington St
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Large selection of wines to pair with personalised charcuterie and cheese boards
Beautiful restaurant patio overlooking the vineyard; tastings and tours
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Luckett Vineyards
1293 Grand Pré Rd
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Beautiful restaurant patio overlooking the vineyard; tastings and tours

Sightseeing

A must-see.
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Peggys Cove
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A must-see.
Experience the highest tides in the world! Check the tide tables for Noel Shore to experience it at low tide, then swing back around at high tide for the dramatic transformation
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Burntcoat Head Park
45 Faulkner Lane
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Experience the highest tides in the world! Check the tide tables for Noel Shore to experience it at low tide, then swing back around at high tide for the dramatic transformation
Grab a cup of coffee at one of the local cafes and stroll through this Victorian-era garden in the middle of Halifax
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Halifax Public Gardens
Summer Street
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Grab a cup of coffee at one of the local cafes and stroll through this Victorian-era garden in the middle of Halifax
Take a ferry ride from Dartmouth to Halifax and back. For $2ish it's the best way to see the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts. You might even spot a seal in the harbour!
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Ferry Stop - Alderney (1074) station
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Take a ferry ride from Dartmouth to Halifax and back. For $2ish it's the best way to see the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts. You might even spot a seal in the harbour!
Take in the annual sandcastle competition
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Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park
158 Beach Rd
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Take in the annual sandcastle competition

Essentials

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Sobeys Fall River
3290 Nova Scotia Trunk 2
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All your adult beverage needs, including an enhanced selection of wines and a cold room for beer, cider, wine and coolers
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NSLC
3290 Nova Scotia Trunk 2
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All your adult beverage needs, including an enhanced selection of wines and a cold room for beer, cider, wine and coolers
Pharmacy with grocery items
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Shoppers Drug Mart
6139 Quinpool Rd
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Pharmacy with grocery items

Entertainment & Activities

Axe-throwing and beer? Yes!
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Timber Lounge
16 Agricola St
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Axe-throwing and beer? Yes!
See humpbacks and other whales, as well as seals and seabirds. This excursion can be done in a day if you leave early morning and book the early afternoon cruise. It's rare to not have a sighting!
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Brier Island Whale and Seabird Cruises
223 Water St
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See humpbacks and other whales, as well as seals and seabirds. This excursion can be done in a day if you leave early morning and book the early afternoon cruise. It's rare to not have a sighting!
Not a zoo, but this animal rescue organization (popularised on TV) provides rehabilatation or permanent care for injured and abandoned wildlife. They are open for tours daily, wth volunteers providing education on the animals in their care.
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Hope For Wildlife
5909 Hwy 207
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Not a zoo, but this animal rescue organization (popularised on TV) provides rehabilatation or permanent care for injured and abandoned wildlife. They are open for tours daily, wth volunteers providing education on the animals in their care.
This open-air zoo has an extensive selection of animals, including a pride of lions. It's well worth the hour's drive to the Vally.
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Oaklawn Farm Zoo
1007 Ward Rd
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This open-air zoo has an extensive selection of animals, including a pride of lions. It's well worth the hour's drive to the Vally.
See local wildlife, including moose, in this outdoor zoo.
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Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park
149 Creighton Rd
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See local wildlife, including moose, in this outdoor zoo.

Parks & Nature

Walking trails along Grand Lake
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Oakfield Provincial Park
366 Oakfield Park Rd
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Walking trails along Grand Lake
Walking trails through mature trees
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Laurie Provincial Park
4949 Nova Scotia 2
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Walking trails through mature trees
Extensive trail system for all activities
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Shubie Park
54 Locks Rd
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Extensive trail system for all activities
Multi-use trail, great for croos-country skiiing or snow-shoeing in the winter
McDonald Sports Park
280 Champions Wy
Multi-use trail, great for croos-country skiiing or snow-shoeing in the winter
Beautiful moderate trail along the Atlantic coast
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Duncans Cove
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Beautiful moderate trail along the Atlantic coast
This relatively flat trail through the woods opens up at the end to a stunning view high up on the cliffs overlooking the Bay of Fundy. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the views from the grassy knoll overlooking the split rock
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Cape Split Trailhead
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This relatively flat trail through the woods opens up at the end to a stunning view high up on the cliffs overlooking the Bay of Fundy. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the views from the grassy knoll overlooking the split rock
An easy hiking trail along the rugged eastern shore
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Taylor Head Beach
20140 Hwy 7
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An easy hiking trail along the rugged eastern shore
Where the locals on this side of the harbour go, with full bathrom facilities and lifeguards. Enjoy a long walk on the white sand
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Rainbow Haven Beach
Cow Bay Rd
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Where the locals on this side of the harbour go, with full bathrom facilities and lifeguards. Enjoy a long walk on the white sand
One of the nicest beaches in Nova Scotia, worth the drive for the blue-green water, powdery sand and very few people!
Carters Beach Road
Carters Beach Road
One of the nicest beaches in Nova Scotia, worth the drive for the blue-green water, powdery sand and very few people!
Take a boat ride out from Eastern Passage and walk around this former first line of defense in the middle of the harbour. The cannons are still there, as well as some old houses and bunkers from the fort.
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McNabs Island
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Take a boat ride out from Eastern Passage and walk around this former first line of defense in the middle of the harbour. The cannons are still there, as well as some old houses and bunkers from the fort.
Who knew Nova Scotia was such a popular surfing destination? Watch the surfers from the beach, or take a lesson yourself with one of the local outfitters.
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Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Nova Scotia 207
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Who knew Nova Scotia was such a popular surfing destination? Watch the surfers from the beach, or take a lesson yourself with one of the local outfitters.
More secluded (meaning less busy) beach just outside Dartmouth
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Conrad's Beach
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More secluded (meaning less busy) beach just outside Dartmouth
An eastern shore gem, worth the drive!
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Martinique Beach
Martinique Beach Rd
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An eastern shore gem, worth the drive!

Arts & Culture

Curated selection of temporary and permanent exhibits, including the entire house that Maud Lewis lived in and painted
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Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis St
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Curated selection of temporary and permanent exhibits, including the entire house that Maud Lewis lived in and painted
A hands-on activity-based museum for families
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Discovery Centre
1215 Lower Water St
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A hands-on activity-based museum for families
Meet Gus the tortoise and stroll through interesting exhibits at this centrally-located museum
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St
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Meet Gus the tortoise and stroll through interesting exhibits at this centrally-located museum
Live theatre, with shows changing frequently.
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Neptune Theatre
1593 Argyle St
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Live theatre, with shows changing frequently.
Live symphony with guest collaborations.
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Symphony Nova Scotia
5657 Spring Garden Rd
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Live symphony with guest collaborations.