Mahone Bay — Attraction in Town of Mahone Bay

We were not even planning on stopping at Mahones Bay, but we are so glad that we drove through this charming little bay village, especially the first day of October when they were doing their scarecrow festival. There were scarecrows everywhere in front of houses and shops and they were so well done! Some even included local pirate history. This town is so scenic and beautiful. We perused the Teazer gift shop that was full of beautiful things that would make lovely souvenirs or gifts. The three churches there by the water are very picturesque. we only wondered around for about an hour and a half, but it was such a highlight of our trip to Nova Scotia. It’s a great stop between Lunenburg and...

Lovely seaside town with the three iconic picturesque churches all in a row. Easily walkable with quaint shops, local restaurants and the original Amos Pewter location. We were there shoulder season and parking was challenging so I imagine in season it’s unpleasant. That would be the only downside to a visit...

Goodness knows parking and queueing in the season must be a nightmare! On this cold Subday morning I breezed into town, pulled into the 2nd parking lot I passed and walked past the 3 churches and around the cute, mostly closed, downtown. Wonderful morning walk in an exquisit location....