Accommodations Nova Scotia
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Lockeport, Nova Scotia
The original settlers of Lockeport, which was known for a long
time as Ragged Islands, were Dr. Jonathan Locke of Chillmark, Mass.,
and Josiah Churchill who arrived here in approximately 1761. Their
purpose was to select the spot best suited with regard to the
fishing grounds. Lockeport was incorporated in 1907. Lockeport soon
became one of the wealthiest places in the Province from the success
of these early settlers in the fishing industry.
Our famous Crescent Beach gives Lockeport a distinctive charm. The beach stretches from
within a stone's throw of the Town, a crescent of a mile or more of
hard white sand with the clean surf curling in from the Atlantic.
This beach was featured on the back of the 1954 Canadian fifty
dollar bill. A stroll across the first and second beaches ends in a
natural resting spot known as Ginger Hill. Nestled at the foot of
this spectacular lookout are eight cozy tourist cottages and on the Eastern end of the beach there are an
additional six cottages. After a refreshing
dip in the icy Atlantic drop by the Crescent Beach Centre for
information on Lockeport and the surrounding areas.
Lockeport is home to Nova Scotia's first Provincially Registered
Streetscape. It includes five historic homes which are situated at
the lower end of South Street and overlooking Lockeport Harbour. The
architecture of the homes includes Colonial, Georgian and Victorian.
A visit to Lockeport would not be complete without stopping by the
Little School Museum which houses artifacts from days gone by.
All amenities, including Recreation facilities, Post Office,
pharmacy, grocery stores, hair salons, hardware store, garages,
medical services and churches are within walking distance of
overnight facilities. Enjoy the unique shopping experience that has
made Lockeport so special. Family oriented restaurants serve home
style meals with a side order of Lockeport hospitality. Lockeport is
also home to several fish processing plants and lobster pounds.
A walk about of this picturesque fishing village is a must to witness
nature at it's finest. Visit Lockeport and experience the South
Shore hospitality that keeps visitors returning year after year.
