Western Shore

Travel Guide

Point Riche Lighthouse sits at the western tip of the Point Riche peninsula near Port au Choix National Historic Site, overlooking the Gulf of St Lawrence.
Point Riche Lighthouse sits at the western tip of the Point Riche peninsula near Port au Choix National Historic Site, overlooking the Gulf of St Lawrence.
Rocky beach at Arches Provincial Park, located at the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the western coast of Newfoundland
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Stunning villa at the beautiful Oak Island Resort

Stunning villa at the beautiful Oak Island Resort

2 out of 5
Western Shore NS
Stay at this condo in Western Shore. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Oak Island and Tancook Island are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Excellent place to stay. They had everything you need- towels, blankets, kitchen stuff and bathroom extras. Perfect with bedrooms upstairs and downstairs and super convenient to the resort for the restaurant and pool.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Stunning villa at the beautiful Oak Island Resort
Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre

Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre

3.5 out of 5
527 Highway 10 Exit 12 Cookville NS
The price is CA $141 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
CA $141
CA $161 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cookville. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Front desk staff were amazing and the restaurant was spectacular!

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre
Smugglers Cove Inn

Smugglers Cove Inn

4 out of 5
139 Montague Street Lunenburg NS
The price is CA $161 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
CA $161
CA $184 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lunenburg. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (774 reviews)
Great old building with so much charm. Did not expect an elevator which was very much appreciated. Operators where very friendly and knowledgeable. I will stay there again and recommend to friends and family

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

Smugglers Cove Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Stunning villa at the beautiful Oak Island Resort

Stunning villa at the beautiful Oak Island Resort

2 out of 5
Western Shore NS
Stay at this condo in Western Shore. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Oak Island and Tancook Island are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Excellent place to stay. They had everything you need- towels, blankets, kitchen stuff and bathroom extras. Perfect with bedrooms upstairs and downstairs and super convenient to the resort for the restaurant and pool.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Stunning villa at the beautiful Oak Island Resort
Black Forest Cabins

Black Forest Cabins

3 out of 5
15 Longhill Rd Mahone Bay NS
Book a stay at this spa cabin in Mahone Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mahone Bay Swimming Pool and Have A Yarn ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Clean room. Spacious. Bit cold though. Good communication from hosts.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Black Forest Cabins
Mahone Bay NS - Town Center 2 Bedroom Apt. - Close to Oak Island

Mahone Bay NS - Town Center 2 Bedroom Apt. - Close to Oak Island

Mahone Bay NS
Stay at this apartment in Mahone Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Have A Yarn and Northern Sun Gallery & Gifts are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Friendly hosts and a well-stocked property in beautiful Mahone Bay.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

Mahone Bay NS - Town Center 2 Bedroom Apt. - Close to Oak Island
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Reviews of Western Shore

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
12
5 - Excellent 50%
4 - Good
11
4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
1
3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful ,beautiful,beautiful !

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lighthouse route (old 3 hwy) gave spectacular views.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Fantastic area, Lunenburg is unbelievable place!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It is a beautiful area

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Scenery was beautiful. Mahone Bay very quaint little town.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Not much to see since its winter im sure it is nice in the warmer month's

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