Sober Island Brewing is one of the more popular stops in Sheet Harbour and local and visitors drop in for a for a beer or maybe a flight of the locally made craft beer or maybe grab some to go including great merch like their new Nova Scotia tartan fleece blankets, which are great for days at the beach or for snuggling up for a bonfire with friends. Not to be confused with Sober Island Brewing, Sober Island Boat Tours offer boat tours from Sober Island, just south of Sheet Harbour. Their two-hour tour aboard ‘No Hurry’ take you around some of the 100 Wild Islands, past the stunning Sheet Rock Island and lighthouse, then all the way to Taylor Head Provincial Park and back again. If you are lucky, you might see porpoises, minke whales, and various seabirds. Build an appetite out on the water, then once you’re shore side head to the Henley House Pub and Restaurant that sits along the beautiful Eastern Shore, offering delightful bites and fun-filled nights for locals and travelers alike. With fresh local seafood and other local ingredients, an attached craft brewery, and over one hundred years of history, this family-run pub and restaurant offers dine-in, patio and take-out services with a menu that truly offers something for everyone from chicken nuggets and fries to seafood linguine. They also offer a menu for the Sober Island Brewing Company Beer Garden. Now after the fun, food, and festivities are done and you are calling it an evening, settle into the fan- tastic Marmalade Motel located just outside Sheet Harbour in Port Dufferin. Inspired by the owners’ love of travel, they started the Marmalade Motel with one goal in mind and that was to create a high-quality, memorable stay that doesn’t come with a 5-star price tag. You will be planning your next Eastern Shore adventure and stay before checkout. The Eastern Shores of Nova Scotia is a great road trip or weekend getaway option for visitors to the province and Bluenosers alike, as it lies between Halifax and Cape Breton, giving you plenty of opportunities for adventure or the perfect destination to just kick back and relax. Our next issue will spotlight the must-visit small seaside towns and villages of the South and Acadian Shores along the Atlantic Coastline as we continue to share our must-visit destination as explore the best Nova Scotia has to offer.
In fact, Canso played a key role in the defeat of the French at Louisbourg. Today, Canso attracts people from all over the world for the annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival and is home to loads of stunning natural attractions. Visitors and locals alike can paddle to hundreds of islands, surf the waves, grab an ice cream, or just relax in one of the many lodges and heritage homes while enjoying a sociable or two from the local award-winning craft distillery.
Sheet Harbour was named “Port North” on a Royal Navy Chart that was published in 1778. It was decided that “Port North” was not descriptive enough and its name was changed to Sheet Harbour because of a white, flat rock that looked like a sheet (named Sheet Rock) that can be found at the entrance of the harbour. Sheet Harbour has been a must-visit destination on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore since back in 1784 when Loyalist refugees and British veterans of the American Revolu- tion settled in the area. Today the Sheet Harbour area is comprised of 29 communities spanning from East Ship Harbour to Ecum Secum so there is always something happening.
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You can drive to Sheet Harbour on one of three highways: Highway 7, NS-224, or NS-374 or you can arrive by boat and take advantage of the six moorings with floating docks nearby that are free to the public. Allowing you to stock up on provisions or maybe have a bite to eat or take in some of the local entertainment before heading back on your journey.
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VOL 23 ISSUE 2 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • VOL 23 ISSUE 2
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