Off the Beaten Path & Hidden Gems

Darlene
Off the Beaten Path & Hidden Gems

Shopping

FAV DIY, Home Decor, Fusion Mineral Paint, IOD Transfers. BEST selection. The inspiration starts when you turn down the driveway. Dagny is a gem. Lots of what you see here at Magnolia Corner came from re.defined. You won't be disappointed. Tell Dagny Darlene from Magnolia Corner sent you. https://www.redefinedforyou.com/
Re.defined
FAV DIY, Home Decor, Fusion Mineral Paint, IOD Transfers. BEST selection. The inspiration starts when you turn down the driveway. Dagny is a gem. Lots of what you see here at Magnolia Corner came from re.defined. You won't be disappointed. Tell Dagny Darlene from Magnolia Corner sent you. https://www.redefinedforyou.com/
Awesome selection of New to YOU! Exceptional customer service.
6 habitants recommandent
Jane's Again Boutique
390 Main St
6 habitants recommandent
Awesome selection of New to YOU! Exceptional customer service.
830 Gaspereau River Road. One of my FAV's. Charming, quaint, friendly knowledgeable staff. Amazing assortment of yarns and natural fibres. Weekly knitters' group. Classes. Closed Sun/Mon www.gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca
Gaspereau Valley Fibers
830 Gaspereau River Rd
830 Gaspereau River Road. One of my FAV's. Charming, quaint, friendly knowledgeable staff. Amazing assortment of yarns and natural fibres. Weekly knitters' group. Classes. Closed Sun/Mon www.gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca
RELOCATED to 75 Water Street, Windsor. Love this little shop. MC's comfy green love seat and accent pillows all came from the Fig. Natalie is a gem and has a great selection of clothing and home decor. Happy Shopping!
Golden Fig Decor
75 Commercial St
RELOCATED to 75 Water Street, Windsor. Love this little shop. MC's comfy green love seat and accent pillows all came from the Fig. Natalie is a gem and has a great selection of clothing and home decor. Happy Shopping!
Hands Down the BEST most artistic Flower Arrangements you will ever see. Most local farm markets carry the Two Birds One Stone bouquets. The Farm is OPEN FRIDAY's only at 1pm. Worth the drive. Continue on to Hall's Harbour for a bit to eat. https://twobirdsonestonefarm.com/about/
Two Birds One Stone Farm (Flower Farm)
3442 Nova Scotia 359
Hands Down the BEST most artistic Flower Arrangements you will ever see. Most local farm markets carry the Two Birds One Stone bouquets. The Farm is OPEN FRIDAY's only at 1pm. Worth the drive. Continue on to Hall's Harbour for a bit to eat. https://twobirdsonestonefarm.com/about/

BEACHES

Medford Beach Road
Medford Beach Road
9 habitants recommandent
Evangeline Beach
Bayview Road
9 habitants recommandent
LOVE this beach for walks and beach combing in any season. Free parking. Canteen - Facilities Explore this area. One of the Valleys finest. Check the tides.
21 habitants recommandent
Kingsport Beach
Nova Scotia 221
21 habitants recommandent
LOVE this beach for walks and beach combing in any season. Free parking. Canteen - Facilities Explore this area. One of the Valleys finest. Check the tides.
Personal FAV. LOVE the drive out to Heustis Beach past Delhaven on the road to Blomidon Provincial Park. BEST scenery in the province. No facilities at Beach but a picnic area up the road at the park. 755 Stewart Mountain Road
Houston's Beach
Stewart Mountain Road
Personal FAV. LOVE the drive out to Heustis Beach past Delhaven on the road to Blomidon Provincial Park. BEST scenery in the province. No facilities at Beach but a picnic area up the road at the park. 755 Stewart Mountain Road
FAV Beach. Love the scenic drive to get there. Hidden GEM
Hampton Beach
FAV Beach. Love the scenic drive to get there. Hidden GEM

Country Roads

One of our FAV country roads. Lots to see. Much more relaxing than the 101.
Nova Scotia 221
Nova Scotia 221
One of our FAV country roads. Lots to see. Much more relaxing than the 101.
FAVorite drive. Minutes from Magnolia Corner. Picturesque. Dotted with farm markets (often at the end of driveways) wineries, yarn shops, Tubing on the Gaspereau. Be sure to catch the Parade of Champions. It's not to be missed. lol. 4-4:15pm. This will be the last season to witness this iconic parade.
Gaspereau River Road
Gaspereau River Road
FAVorite drive. Minutes from Magnolia Corner. Picturesque. Dotted with farm markets (often at the end of driveways) wineries, yarn shops, Tubing on the Gaspereau. Be sure to catch the Parade of Champions. It's not to be missed. lol. 4-4:15pm. This will be the last season to witness this iconic parade.
Take a drive 'Down the Shore'. Childhood memories. FAV drive in NS. Day trip to Burntcoat Head Park. Do the Poplar Grove/Avondale Loop after Mantua. Avondale Sky Winery Avondale Wharf. Get back on the 215 Belmont. You are now heading down the shore. Lots of hidden gems along this route. Shipyard Beach Road....Ocean Beach Road Bramber (FAV) Walton Lighthouse Lorne Rd. Tennecape Beach (FAV) turn left onto a dirt road just before the church. Lots of cottages. Steps down to beach. Ask the locals. Burntcoat Loop. MUST SEE. Head back to the valley via Maitland, Noel and Kennetcook. (Great Pharmasave) Scotch Village and Brooklyn. Take munchies...there are limited places to eat. This is off the beaten path. ENJOY! Reach out if you have any questions.
Old Route 215 Road
Old Route 215 Road
Take a drive 'Down the Shore'. Childhood memories. FAV drive in NS. Day trip to Burntcoat Head Park. Do the Poplar Grove/Avondale Loop after Mantua. Avondale Sky Winery Avondale Wharf. Get back on the 215 Belmont. You are now heading down the shore. Lots of hidden gems along this route. Shipyard Beach Road....Ocean Beach Road Bramber (FAV) Walton Lighthouse Lorne Rd. Tennecape Beach (FAV) turn left onto a dirt road just before the church. Lots of cottages. Steps down to beach. Ask the locals. Burntcoat Loop. MUST SEE. Head back to the valley via Maitland, Noel and Kennetcook. (Great Pharmasave) Scotch Village and Brooklyn. Take munchies...there are limited places to eat. This is off the beaten path. ENJOY! Reach out if you have any questions.

Burger Joints and Seafood

Jonny’s, hands down has the BEST BURGERS and BEER fries ever. Fish and chips are DEElicious and so is the ice cream. If you’ve left enough room. Lol. You will WAIT but trust me it’s so worth it. Call ahead .
14 habitants recommandent
Jonny's Cookhouse
4287 Evangeline Trail
14 habitants recommandent
FAV seafood joint. FAV drive to get there on the Shore Road. Scenery is breathtaking. LOVE the clams and chips. Be sure to check out the beaches and coves on the way down.
14 habitants recommandent
Crow's Nest Hillsburn - Shore Road Seafood
3931 Shore Rd W
14 habitants recommandent
FAV seafood joint. FAV drive to get there on the Shore Road. Scenery is breathtaking. LOVE the clams and chips. Be sure to check out the beaches and coves on the way down.

Caffeine Buzz

FAV coffee shop. Great location. Great space. Outdoor seating. Popular with all age groups this is the meeting place. Hang out, take out, study.
6 habitants recommandent
Charts Café
16 Elm Ave
6 habitants recommandent
FAV coffee shop. Great location. Great space. Outdoor seating. Popular with all age groups this is the meeting place. Hang out, take out, study.

Magic Winery Bus Tours.

Tour local wineries with Magic Mike on the The Magic Winery Bus A traditional British double decker bus. Book early. Easy walk from Magnolia Corner
27 habitants recommandent
Magic Winery Bus Limited
11 Willow Ave
27 habitants recommandent
Tour local wineries with Magic Mike on the The Magic Winery Bus A traditional British double decker bus. Book early. Easy walk from Magnolia Corner

Food scene

The Devour! The Food Film Fest program is LIVE! Featuring Governor General award-winning guest Tomson Highway as our Global Indigenous Cinema and Cuisine headliner! Get all the details on Indigenous food from around the globe, Film Festival-winning features from right here in Mi'kma'ki (N.S.) to Russia, Norway, Peru and beyond. Galas, workshops, street fests, and more! Our expanded hybrid event is tailored to deliver everything Devour! on a silver platter. See the full program here https://buff.ly/3oeUMAK Tickets go on sale TODAY at 10am. Be quick, there won’t be any leftovers!
Devour The Food Film Fest
360 Main St
The Devour! The Food Film Fest program is LIVE! Featuring Governor General award-winning guest Tomson Highway as our Global Indigenous Cinema and Cuisine headliner! Get all the details on Indigenous food from around the globe, Film Festival-winning features from right here in Mi'kma'ki (N.S.) to Russia, Norway, Peru and beyond. Galas, workshops, street fests, and more! Our expanded hybrid event is tailored to deliver everything Devour! on a silver platter. See the full program here https://buff.ly/3oeUMAK Tickets go on sale TODAY at 10am. Be quick, there won’t be any leftovers!
Gourmet By Nature Foraging and Wild Food Sean Laceby has been passionate about the outdoors his entire life. For more than 25 years, he has had a successful career as a fine dining chef working at The Blomidon Inn, his family’s inn and restaurant in Wolfville. Sean currently operates Gourmet By Nature with his wife and business partner Tara. Gourmet By Nature offers unique wild food experiences and foraging tours, as well as catered private food events. He is a licensed fishing and hunting guide and hosts year round outdoor “wild tours”, where guests can learn how to prepare and create gourmet dishes using the wild foods of Nova Scotia. Gourmet By Nature’s mission is to celebrate wild food, sustainably connect with nature, and enjoy the outdoors in all seasons. @gourmetbynaturewildchef
Bay of Fundy, Canada
Gourmet By Nature Foraging and Wild Food Sean Laceby has been passionate about the outdoors his entire life. For more than 25 years, he has had a successful career as a fine dining chef working at The Blomidon Inn, his family’s inn and restaurant in Wolfville. Sean currently operates Gourmet By Nature with his wife and business partner Tara. Gourmet By Nature offers unique wild food experiences and foraging tours, as well as catered private food events. He is a licensed fishing and hunting guide and hosts year round outdoor “wild tours”, where guests can learn how to prepare and create gourmet dishes using the wild foods of Nova Scotia. Gourmet By Nature’s mission is to celebrate wild food, sustainably connect with nature, and enjoy the outdoors in all seasons. @gourmetbynaturewildchef