Accommodations Nova Scotia
Your Guide To Accommodations In Nova Scotia
Chester, Nova Scotia
Chester is noted for sailing, stately homes, magnificent gardens and
a relaxed lifestyle. Summer means yacht races, garden parties and
band concerts. Founded in 1759 by New England Planters, the
village’s scenic beauty will capture your heart. Residents and
guests alike continue to be attracted to the island picnics,
kayaking, the 18-hole golf course and tennis courts, as well as
marvelous restaurants, boutiques, art galleries and craft shops.
Just past Chester is Graves Island Provincial Park, an attractive
coastal island park attached to the mainland by a causeway. The park
features a campground, small beach, playground, picnic area, boat
launch and trails.
•Chester Race Week, held annually in August, is the highlight of the
yachting season. Watch or sail in the races, enjoy the entertainment
and share in the summer fun at the Yacht Club.
•The Chester Playhouse offers a wide variety of live theatre
productions and other entertainment year-round.
•The Tancook Islands are one of Nova Scotia’s hidden treasures. An
eight-kilometre passenger ferry service runs from Chester to Big
Tancook. The ferry offers a special way to experience the beauty of
the bay and, once on either island, there are many quiet country
roads to enjoy. There are no services on Little Tancook, but Big
Tancook features a restaurant and craft shop, and a museum.
•Lordly House Museum and Park is a fine example of Georgian
architecture. The museum is a research centre and has a display on
the "Butterbox Babies".
•Learn to draw or participate in some of the other art and craft
classes offered by the new Chester Art Centre located in the heart
of the village. Chester is home to many artists attracted by the
beauty of the area and its relaxed life style.
