Hidden Gems: How to Get Off the Beaten Path in Nova Scotia This Summer

A sandwich shop in Summerside and a potter’s shop in Pubnico are just a few examples of some hidden gems you might not find on a map of the latest tourist hotspots.

On CBC radios Maritime afternoonhost Brett Ruskin was joined by musician Noah Tye and writer Jenna Morton on Thursday to compile a list of county events and places that could be worth visiting this summer.

Here’s a list of some of the things the show’s guests and listeners have recommended:

Cruikshank’s ‘Unplugged’ Open Mic, Cruikshank’s Halifax Funeral Home, Halifax: Guest Noah Tye has hosted the event on the last Wednesday of every month for the past two years. “It’s gotten to the point now where I get between 30 and 35 players every month and usually around 100 people are watching,” he said.

The Dart Gallery, Dartmouth“They have really great rotating art installations. They feature so much wonderful work from local artists and have a lot of great gifts,” said Lindsay, one of the show’s attendees. “They also do a weekly Sunday event with the Black Beauty Culture Association.”

Cheese Making Classes, Northville Farm Heritage Center, Centerville“I just loved the idea that someone could spend five full days making cheese,” Tye said of the five-day class. “From culture propagation to rennet coagulation, I couldn’t help but think that was the most amazing thing about learning how to make your own cheese.”

Green Hills Walking Trail, Cape Sable Island“I like the idea of ​​the early afternoon, just after lunch when it’s nice and sunny,” Kevin said on a call to the show. The trail also has a beach that hikers can access. “Most of it [is] there’s usually a nice cool breeze that isn’t too hot.”

Rockabilly Picnic, Broad Cove Hall, Mill Village“They’ve got a rockabilly band, they’ve got costumes, I think there’s a dunk tank,” Tye said of the event, which is scheduled for Aug. 6. cove.”

Camera Obscura, Cheverie: In an email to the show, listener Hugh mentioned this attraction in the Annapolis Valley. In the darkened interior one sees a real-time projection of the coastline on the concrete floor. There is also a nearby hiking trail that leads to a salt marsh.

The Noodle Guy, Port Williams and The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery, Summerville: These are two restaurants that caller Erica mentioned on the show. The Flying Apron also offers various cooking classes.

Kingston Steer BBQ & Village Fair, Kingston village: Caller Donna said the 60th Annual Bull BBQ is coming up this weekend. “There are lots of jumping kingdoms for the kids, there’s music for the adults, there’s a craft fair, there’s a parade and breakfast in the morning… and they’re barbecuing a whole bull.”

Blue Beach Fossil Museum, Hantsport: In an email to the show, a listener named Kim mentioned the museum near Blue Beach where people can take fossil tours of the area.

Frieze & Roy General Store, Maitland and Courthouse Hill, East Hants: A caller named Marjorie described the location as “the oldest store in Canada.” She also said people on Courthouse Hill can see five different counties in the county.

Joggins Fossil Cliffs, Joggins: Darrell emailed to mention the cliffs. Like Blue Beach, people can book a tour of the beach, which is known for its rich fossil history.

Goat Walks, Twister Roots Farm, Judique: Terry, one of the farmers at the site, emailed to say the farm offers goat walks, which allow people to interact with Alpine dairy goats along a hiking trail.

Parts of the Berlin Wall, Bible Hill: Guest Jenna Morton said that some parts of the Berlin Wall can be found at the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus near Truro in Bible Hill. “That’s definitely one of my favorite hidden gems,” she said. “Not enough people know.”

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