PLANTERS-RIDGE
HIT THE
ROAD
BY TREVOR J. ADAMS
There’s a lot to see and do in Halifax, but on a glorious summer day, it’s hard to beat the allure of a road trip. Whatever your taste, you’ll find an attractive destination near Halifax
SEASIDE RAMBLES
PHOTO: TAMMY FANCY
• About a 45-minute drive west of Halifax on Route 333, you’ll come to the historic fishing village of Peggy’s Cove (page EC1). Ramble amongst the homes, fish sheds, and small local businesses, and you’ll see fishermen preparing for their next excursion on the wild North Atlantic, just as their ancestors have for generations. Perched on the rocks above the ocean is the village’s iconic lighthouse, one of the most-photographed sites in Nova Scotia. Here you’ll also find The Sou’wester (page 67), a friendly family restaurant that has been serving boiled lobster, seafood chowder, and fish and chips for five decades. (The homestyle gingerbread is a local favourite).
• Continue west on scenic Route 3 for about 130 kilometres, and you’ll make your way through the picturesque seaside villages of Chester and Mahone Bay. Your final destination on this itinerary is Lunenburg. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the town is noted for its distinct historic architecture, and large assortment of worldclass restaurants, galleries, and boutiques. It’s also the home port of the Bluenose II schooner, which graces the Canadian dime. While here, be sure to visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic (page 21). Meet retired fishermen and learn about the East Coast’s fishing heritage from a plethora of exhibitions and artifacts.
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where.ca AUGUST 2018