Children and adults alike can enjoy mackerel fishing at Ingomar wharf or an evening bon fire and cookout at the harbour's edge. There is nothing quite like fresh fish or lobster prepared on an open fire!

After a day of exploring, bicycling, kayaking or just lying on the beach, consider a cozy fire in your spacious oceanfront cottage.

Self-Guided Day Trips

Shelburne, Lockeport and the Cape Sable Islands are nearby coastal communities and make wonderful self-guided day trips; each offers an opportunity to attend local events and attractions and explore the historic charm, rural life and fishing heritage of Shelburne County including the importance of lobstering to the regional economy.

Shelburne, situated on a large, beautiful natural harbour has a prestigious historic district with a fascinating complex of museums, fine restaurants, retail and craft shops and authentic 18th century heritage properties. Nearby is The Islands Provincial Park , a great place to take a leisurely walk near the harbour's edge. Bring along some 'bunny food' for the large rabbits have made the park their home.

Sand Hills Beach on the way to Cape Sable Island is a beautiful setting for a family picnic or an outing with a friend. The large, white sand dunes that rise behind the beach are spectacular. Washrooms and changing rooms are available at the park.

As you cross the causeway to Cape Sable Island there are colorful fishing boats, fish plants and boat-building yards. The hustle and bustle of a centuries old fishing industry is still very much alive here.

Lockeport, home of Nova Scotia's only Registered Historic Streetscape, is known for its five white sand beaches at the entrance to the town. The expansive, ocean beaches, the salt-water marsh, the freshwater pond and other habitats make it an awesome bird watching area.