Journals / Nova Scotia / Mahone Bay Magic
I’ve spent summers for most of my life in this quintessential Canadian coastal town and yet, it never gets old. Although framed by a stunning coastline on Nova Scotia’s South shore, what I love most about Mahone Bay is its cozy, small-town vibe. There’s this sense of community that’s infectious—you’ll find locals chatting over lattes at the coffeehouse, kids playing on the beaches, and everyone greeting each other like old friends. It’s the kind of place where you instantly feel at home, even if you’ve just arrived. Mahone Bay is not just easy on the heart either—it’s downright cute! The streets are lined with colorful heritage buildings housing locally owned boutiques, restaurants with fresh seafood specials, and bake shops that serve up the most delicious homemade pies. With a downtown so picturesque that it’s been featured by Hallmark and an air of maritime charm surrounding it all, Mahone Bay could be straight out of a storybook.
Cheers to the enchanting corners of the world that steal our hearts!
Find allllllll of the things at mahonebay.com
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Ovens Natural Park
Rising to fame during the 1800s gold rush, this privately owned piece of ecological beauty never went back into the...
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Betty’s at the Kich
Wine, lobster suppers, live Celtic music, pizzas wood fired right in front of you, oh, and wood fired CHOCOLATE CHIP...
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The Teazer
You’ll find this locally owned gift shop in the HOT PINK building that sits right downtown. In fact, it’s one...
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Jo Ann’s Deli, Market, & Bake Shop
This place looks straight out of a rom-com with its adorable entrance that feels like you’re walking through a farmers’...
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Eli & Trix
This newly opened upscale hangout boasts brunch, lunch, and dinner, locally roasted organic fair-trade coffee, the best dining patio for...
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Mahone Bay Museum
Did you know that the land Mahone Bay sits on was occupied and honored by the indigenous Mi’kmaq peoples for...
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Sprig Marketplace and Apothecary
You will know you’re in the right place before you even make it through the door, as scents like Vanilla...
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Famous Town Pie Shop
Hand pies, both savory and sweet, fresh drip coffee, adorable custom cakes, soups, ice creams, beautiful pastries, and more. Need...
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Downtown Lunenburg
Charm and history collide in this UNESCO World Heritage Site that is a quick half hour drive from Mahone Bay....
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Mahone Bay Bed & Breakfast
This freshly renovated boutique bed & breakfast sits right in the heart of downtown within walking distance to all that...