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Take a walk on the boardwalk at Risser’s Beach & visit Petite Rivière<br />
The boardwalk at Risser’s Beach is a great place for a family stroll. Walk one way<br />
along the boardwalk and return along the white-sandy beach. On your way home<br />
visit the seaside village of Petite Rivière, where a collection of unique shops and art<br />
studios await your arrival. Don’t miss the Petite Rivière General Store, River House<br />
Rug Hooking studio and Petite Rivière Vineyards where you can enjoy a wine tour<br />
and live music. As well, be sure to visit the Joy of Antiques and the Maritime Painted<br />
Saltbox folk art shop. (44 km/ 39 minutes from Mahone Bay)<br />
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Pan for gold at Ovens Natural Park, Riverport<br />
The kids will love panning for gold on Cunard’s Beach<br />
where you can rent a pan and try your hand at finding<br />
gold nuggets. Ovens Natural Park is 190 acres of<br />
privately owned pristine coastal forest located along<br />
the scenic Lighthouse Route. Hike along the<br />
spectacular cliff-side nature trail to the famous caves<br />
or “ovens,” naturally created by the pounding surf. A<br />
one-hour walk will take you to Cannon Cave where<br />
you can hear a loud boom that is created by powerful<br />
waves as they enter the cavern. The kids can take a<br />
dip in the swimming pool, play at the playground and<br />
visit a variety of animals. Bring a picnic lunch or dine<br />
at the Ol’ Gold Miner Diner. Adults $8/age 5-15 $4/<br />
age 5 and under are free www.ovenspark.com<br />
(25 km/ 32 minutes from Mahone Bay)<br />
PHOTO BY RICHARD VROOM<br />
Explore Kejimkujik National Park<br />
If you ask a local where to go to get away from it all you will likely be told, “Go to<br />
Keji” — explore the best of Nova Scotia’s rugged beauty, see a wide range of wildlife,<br />
canoe, kayak, hike or camp. There are guided hikes to Native petroglyphs, and<br />
herbal plant walks. Or take your bikes to explore the woodland trails by yourselves.<br />
There are many campsites, including the new Otentik site at Jacob’s Landing. The<br />
park is divided into two distinct areas. The main park is located 18 km (11 miles)<br />
from the village of Caledonia on Highway 8, and there is Kejimkujik Seaside Adjunct,<br />
which lies approximately 100 km (62 miles) southeast of the main park, along the<br />
coast near Port Joli. Both offer unparralled natural beauty.<br />
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/keji (83 km/ 1 hour and 15 minutes from Mahone Bay)
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