Best Photo Spots

Nova Scotia’s coastline offers breathtaking photo opportunities at every turn, with iconic spots that capture the province’s maritime charm.

Black Loyalist Heritage Centre’s Taste of Birchtown: Guided Museum Tour & Craft Beer Tasting

On a guided tour of the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre, learn about struggles the Black Loyalists overcame to earn freedom with the British and survive in their new home — which was the largest free Black community in British North America. After your tour, step outside the centre to explore the Black Loyalist Heritage Site, including a schoolhouse, church, replica “pit house”, Black Loyalist Heritage Walking Trail, Black burial grounds, and National Historic Site monument on Birchtown Bay. Then, head to Boxing Rock Brewing for a craft beer tasting flight featuring Back to Birchtown, a modern take on an old stock ale, inspired by the beers brewed in the days of Black Loyalists.

Inverary Resort’s Bell Bay Double Play

Tee up two rounds of golf at the Bell Bay Golf Club overlooking the bay in the picturesque town of Baddeck on the Bras d’Or Lake. After your round, head back to the Inverary Resort where you can relax at the onsite spa, enjoy scenic water views, live music, excellent dining and an evening bonfire. Or you can head to the Lakeside Adventure Centre for kayaking, a pontoon boat ride or lawn games.

Valley Vineyard Getaway at Planters Ridge Winery

Enjoy a selection of local cheeses paired with Planters Ridge wine as you relax in your thoughtfully appointed suite overlooking the grounds and vineyard at The Stay at Planters Ridge. The recently renovated farmhouse offers tasteful modern touches, including a spa-like bath and beautiful original features.

Steinhart Distillery’s GINstitute by the Sea

Go behind the scenes at the award-winning Steinhart Distillery to craft your very own spirits over two days. With ocean views as your backdrop, forage for ingredients and select from an array of spices and citrus to create your own unique flavours with Steinhart Distillery’s Master Ginmaker. Savour German-inspired local delicacies paired with Nova Scotia cocktails as you perfect your custom spirits. Stay on site for two nights at one of their cozy chalets, complete with hot tub, overlooking the Northumberland Strait.

Accessible Places to Stay on Nova Scotia’s South Shore

• White Point Beach Resort: The resort has several accessible friendly guest rooms on the property, elevator access within the main lodge, two Mobi-Chair floating beach wheelchairs and an all-terrain Hippocampe wheelchair. They also have a wheelchair accessible Glome (glamping dome) with a lift for the glome’s private outdoor hot tub!
• The Lookout Domes: Dome Two is wheelchair accessible with a barrier-free bathroom and shower.
• The Mallard on Church Lake: Wheelchair accessible A-frame cottage with a fully open roll-in shower with flat drain.
• Boulder Cove Cottages: Pubnico Cottage is a wheelchair accessible two-bedroom cottage.
• The Islands Provincial Park: Three accessible campsites, washroom facility with six universal mobility accessible washrooms with individual entry doors.

>> Click here to view all South Shore accommodations that have self-identified as being wheelchair accessible

>> Click here to view all South Shore campgrounds that have self-identified as having wheelchair accessible facilities

Outdoor Activities, Parks, Trails and Tours

• Peggy’s Cove viewing platform: Constructed in 2021, the fully accessible viewing platform, new sidewalks in the village, and public wheelchair accessible washroom facilities makes this much-visited attraction accessible for all. Nearby visitor information centre also has an accessible washroom.
• Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park: Wheelchair accessible trails, fishing wharf, barrier-free vault toilet.
• Salty Dog Sea Tours: People with mobility devices, including wheelchairs, can board the “Tritoon” Triple Hulled Pontoon boat for tours around Oak Island.
• Rissers Beach Provincial Park: Mobi mat located at the day-use beach.

>> Click here to view outdoor activities, tours and places to explore in the South Shore region that have self-identified as being wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair Accessible Places to Stay in the Yarmouth & Acadian Shores

• TRU by Hilton Yarmouth: Six wheelchair accessible King or Queen rooms, each with a roll-in shower.
• The Shanty at The Argyler Lodge: Newly built wheelchair accessible cottage located next to the Inn comes complete with a king-sized bed and 3 piece bathroom.
• Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park: Accessible campsite available with wheelchair accessible washroom facilities with roll-in showers.

>> Click here to view places to stay in the Yarmouth & Acadian Shores regions that have self-identified as being wheelchair accessible

>> Click here to view campgrounds in the Yarmouth & Acadian Shores region that have self-identified as having wheelchair accessible facilities

Outdoor Activities, Parks, Trails and Tours

• Wedgeport Nature Trail: Located within the only UNESCO Starlight tourist certified area in North America, the trail includes a public, wheelchair accessible starlight viewing platform with tables and benches, located near the edge of the ocean, that is free of charge for all who visit.
• Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park: Accessible campsite available; wheelchair accessible washroom facility with roll-in showers. Accessible vault toilet at camper beach and day use beach along with an accessible beach mat.

>> Click here to view outdoor activities, tours and places to explore in the Yarmouth & Acadian Shores region that have self-identified as being wheelchair accessible

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley Places to Stay

• Mersey River Chalets: Seven wheelchair accessible chalets, woodland boardwalk, and more located near Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site.
• Accommodations at Kejimkujik: Three wheelchair accessible oTENTiks.
• Valley Sky Glamping: Wheelchair accessible cabin.
• Gravity Luxury Domes: One wheelchair accessible cabin complete with a zero threshold shower and a heated ceramic tile floor.
• Seek Wilderness Accommodations: Balsam Fir Shipping Container Cabin is fully accessible and barrier free with a large bathroom and open concept bedroom and kitchenette.
• Upper Clements Cottages & RV Park: One wheelchair accessible cottage fully equipped with roll-in shower and shower bench.
• The August House: One wheelchair accessible unit with a kitchenette and roll-in shower bathroom on the main floor of the inn which is also fully accessible.
• The Sunshine Inn: One wheelchair accessible two bedroom cottage with seated shower and ramp into the cottage.
• Wild Caraway Cottages: Recently opened in 2024, one of the three cottages is wheelchair accessible.
• Natura Wilderness Resort: Pine Tent, located at the beginning of the wooded trail system, comes with a queen bed and its own attached wheelchair accessible washroom.
• Old Orchard Inn & Spa: Newly renovated queen rooms (1 and 2 bed rooms available) that are barrier free with grab bars and roll-in shower.
• Blomidon Provincial Park: Campground with accessible washroom facilities with grab bars, roll-in shower with mounted seat and fixed showerhead.

>> Click here to view places to stay in the Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley region that have self-identified as being wheelchair accessible

>> Click here to view campgrounds in the Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley region that have self-identified as having wheelchair accessible facilities

Outdoor Activities, Parks, Trails and Tours

• Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site: Wheelchair accessible camping, accommodations, trails, and washroom facilities.
• Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park: Wetland Centre and Wetland Trails are wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking is available as well.
• Ontree Fun & Adventure Park: One wheelchair accessible zipline course is available (advance booking required).
• Acacia Valley Trails: Wheelchair accessible trail (600m) with wooden look-off decks along the way.

>> Click here to view outdoor activities, tours and places to explore in the Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley region that have self-identified as being wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair Accessible Places to Stay on the Northumberland Shore

• Barra Shores: Newly constructed, fully wheelchair accessible house and grounds. Hippocampe chair for the beach is available onsite as well.
• Super 8 Amherst: Property updates include large bathrooms to accommodate mobility aids, portable shower heads or rooms with wheel-in showers along with units with kitchenettes, making rooms more accessible for extended stays.
• Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Antigonish: Four wheelchair accessible queen rooms with roll-in showers.
• Customs House Inn: Two of the queen rooms in this historic inn are wheelchair accessible and barrier-free.
• Cambra Sands: Castine Cottage is fully wheelchair accessible.
• Island Beach Hideaways: One wheelchair accessible dome. Property is located next to wheelchair accessible Pomquet Beach Provincial Park.
• Smith Rock Lodge & Chalets: Wheelchair accessible accommodations include one chalet and two lodge units.

>> Click to view places to stay in the Northumberland Shore region that have self-identified as being wheelchair accessible 

>> Click to view campgrounds on the Northumberland Shore that have self-identified as having wheelchair accessible facilities

Outdoor Activities, Parks, Trails and Tours

• Melmerby Beach Provincial Park: Roll-out wooden beach mat and adaptive chair available from park staff.
• Pomquet Beach Provincial Park: Mobi mat and Mobi waterchair available.
• Heather Beach Provincial Park: Mobi mat; water wheelchair available from The Municipality of Cumberland.
• Caribou-Munroes Island Provincial Park: Roll-out wooden beach mat and adaptive chair available from park staff.
• Eaton Park: Wheelchair accessible boardwalk.

>> Click here to view outdoor activities, tours and places to explore in the Northumberland Shore region that have self-identified as being wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair Accessible Places to Stay on the Eastern Shore

• Seawind Landing Country Inn: Ocean-facing, barrier-free unit with two queen beds
• Lonely Rock Seaside Bungalows: One 2 bedroom bungalow is wheelchair accessible
• Liscombe Lodge Resort and Conference Centre: Two hotel rooms and two chalets are wheelchair accessible
• Porter’s Lake Provincial Park: Three accessible campsites and washroom with shower
• Salsman Provincial Park: 17 accessible campsites and accessible washroom with shower

>> Click here to view places to stay on the Eastern Shore region that have self-identified as being wheelchair accessible

>> Click here to view Eastern Shore campgrounds that have self-identified as having wheelchair accessible facilities

Outdoor Activities, Parks, Trails and Tours

• Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park: Mobi Mat on the beach
• Moose River Gold Mines Provincial Park
• Porters Lake Provincial Park

>> Click here to view outdoor activities, tours and places to explore in the Eastern Shore region that have self-identified as being wheelchair accessible