South Shore
Lighthouses, lobster, and links. The South Shore strings together a run of seaside courses from Chester down to White Point, all within an easy drive of Lunenburg's UNESCO waterfront.
Courses on this trail
4 courses · signature picks marked.
Signature Bluenose Golf Club
Clifftop nine with sweeping views over Lunenburg's UNESCO harbour.
Signature Chester Golf Club
A seaside parkland gem on the Chester peninsula with ocean holes on Mahone Bay.
Osprey Ridge
A rolling, tree-lined layout carved through Acadian forest near Bridgewater.
White Point
Oceanfront nine at the storied White Point Beach Resort.
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Where to stay
Hotels, inns, resorts and campgrounds near the courses.
Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre
Full-service hotel off Hwy 103; closest major lodging to Osprey Ridge Golf Course.
Bluenose Lodge
Boutique inn at the gateway to Old Town Lunenburg with on-site dining.
Mecklenburgh Inn
Historic turn-of-the-century B&B in Chester village, two blocks from the Atlantic.
Smugglers Cove Inn
Historic inn in UNESCO Old Town Lunenburg; steps from the harbour and golf.
The Sunroom Inn
Elegant balconied inn in Chester village; ideal for golf and sailing weekends.
White Point Beach Resort
Oceanfront resort on NS South Shore; White Point Golf Course is steps away.
Where to eat
Local restaurants and pubs worth a stop.
Beach Pea Kitchen & Bar
Fine-dining seafood gem in Lunenburg blending Nova Scotia catches with Mediterranean flair.
Grand Banker Bar & Grill
Harbourside pub on the Lunenburg waterfront; famous for the Lunenburger & local scallops.
Old Fish Factory Restaurant & Ice House Bar
Iconic waterfront dining inside a converted fish plant at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.
Quarterdeck Grill
Beachside restaurant perched over the ocean with 180° views of Summerville Beach.
Seaside Shanty Restaurant
South Shore institution in Chester Basin praised for its chowder, lobster rolls, and harbour views.
The Rope Loft
Chester's beloved waterfront pub and restaurant on Front Harbour with a popular deck.
What's on nearby
Festivals and events around the region.
South Shore Exhibition (The Big EX)
Nova Scotia's largest agricultural fair since 1891, with live music, rides & competitions.
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Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival
Nova Scotia's longest-running folk festival in a UNESCO World Heritage town.
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Chester Race Week
Canada's largest keelboat regatta in scenic Mahone Bay with live music & shore festivities.
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Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl
Month-long South Shore lobster celebration with 100+ culinary and coastal experiences.
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