Attractions

The Sunrise Trail on the Northumberland Shore offers visitors beautiful
beaches, seascapes, quaint villages and towns to explore as well as many shops, galleries, restaurants and golf courses to enjoy.

Jost Vineyards

Your vacation in Malagash would not be complete without a visit to Jost Vineyards. The facility, including wine store, self-serve deli, outdoor terrace with BBQ and the Vintage Loft Gift Shop welcomes tens of thousands of visitors annually. While some Jost wines are available through Nova Scotia Liquor Store outlets, others are only available at the winery store in Malagash. You will be served by a friendly, knowledgeable staff who will assist you in selecting the perfect vintage. Summer hours are 9am-6pm 7 days a week.

Malagash Salt Mine Museum

Malagash is the site of the first rock salt mine in Canada. From when it opened in 1918 until its closure in 1959, it was a major source of work for the local people. The Museum features displays, written material, and artifacts about the mine and other natural and social history of the area. The Salt Mine Museum is located halfway between the Moon Jelly Beach House and Blue Sea House. Open June 15 - September 15, the hours of operation are from Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm and on Sunday from 12 noon -6pm. For more information call 1-902-257-2407.

Blue Sea Provincial Park

Nearly 2 km of beautiful sand beach and the warm waters of the Northumberland Strait await you at Blue Sea Provincial Park. There are picnic areas, washrooms and change facilities available. Open seasonally from sunrise to sunset.

Wallace Museum

Just a short drive from Malagash is the picturesque village of Wallace. The diverse cultural heritage of Wallace is well displayed and documented at the museum's newly expanded facility and throughout the beautifully kept acreage. For the outdoor enthusiast, there are approximately four kilometers of walking trails surrounded by beautiful historical gardens. Both the trails and gardens are open to the public. The museum also hosts garden teas periodically through the summer.

Wentworth Valley

In Autumn, there is no better place to experience the fall colors than here in Northern Nova Scotia. The beautiful Wentworth Valley is a twenty five minute drive from the vacation properties and is the ideal place to enjoy the rich, autumn foliage. In the winter, Wentworth is also the place for downhill skiing. The ski hill is 815 vertical feet high with 20 alpine trails, a ½ Pipe, Terrain Park and a variety of trails that will challenge any skier from beginner to expert.

Tatamagouche

As well as many craft stores and museums, the village of Tatamagouche offers full services to visitors. There is a hospital, dental office, pharmacy, grocery store, liquor store, gas station, Laundromat, bank, and Sunrise Beach Golf Course (Brule) here. The Tatamagouche Creamery is home to a Saturday morning market as well as community festivals. A short drive further down the Sunrise Trail is the historic Balmoral Grist Mill and the Sutherland Steam Mill. On the same road, and well worth the stop, is the Pork Shop which specializes in Nova Scotia grown pork.

Pugwash

Located approximately 25km north of Saltscapes Vacation Properties is the village of Pugwash. There is a hospital, dental office, pharmacy, grocery store, liquor store, Laundromat, bank, Northumberland Links Golf Course and many craft and gift stores here including Seagull Pewter. Pugwash is also home to Windsor Salt which produces over one million tonnes of salt annually.

In 1957, Pugwash gained world attention when Cyrus Eaton convened the first Thinkers' Conference. The conference was designed to promote world peace and understanding. In 1995 Cyrus Eaton was awarded a Novel Peace Prize for his efforts.

Golf

For the golf enthusiast, there are three golf courses within close proximity to both houses - Northumberland Links Golf & Country Club in Pugwash, Fox Harb'r in Wallace and Sunrise Beach in Brule. There are many more courses within an hours drive of each property.

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Doers' & Dreamers' guide outlines all of the Sunrise Trail attractions as well as providing information about the rest of Nova Scotia's scenic travelways. You can obtain your copy of the Doers' & Dreamers' Guide by calling 1-800-565-0000. The attractions listed above are in close proximity to both the Moon Jelly and Blue Sea House Vacation Properties.

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