Region: Northumberland Shore
Get outdoors to experience incredible hiking (and biking on some trails), soak in scenic views, and check out the fall colours across Nova Scotia this autumn.
Autumn is a magical time in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.
Home to some of the warmest ocean waters in Nova Scotia, not only can you enjoy the smell of salt water in the breeze, you can feel it for yourself at four provincial park beaches that have incorporated mobility supports to ensure everyone can enjoy a day at the beach!
Nova Scotia’s coastal climate offers up four distinct seasons, lending to a variety of outdoor flowers and plant life thriving during the spring, summer and fall months before entering dormancy for the winter.
Whether you’re visiting the Northumberland Shore region for their warm, sandy beaches, inviting farmers’ markets or to visit any of the quaint communities that dots its coastline, be sure to check out local shops and galleries to catch a glimpse of the works inspired by this area.
We’ve pulled together a list of just some of the popular places to shop from Amherst to Antigonish and communities inbetween.
In Nova Scotia, you can find a lobster roll in almost every corner of the province – but not all lobster rolls are created equally. Our resident lobster aficionado, shares some of her favourites!
Here in Nova Scotia, you don’t have to venture far to experience a kaleidoscope of fall colours. From wooded hiking trails and urban parks to rural communities, our province boasts some of the best leaf watching in North America. Read on to discover all the best spots to experience the changing leaves this year.
