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Top 10 Ways to Spend Your Day<br />
In Mahone Bay<br />
Summer in Mahone Bay is quite simply spectacular. You have picked the perfect place<br />
to enjoy your vacation. Our idyllic scenery, architecture, gardens, shops, restaurants,<br />
artisans and community spirit all come together in a town alive with natural beauty and<br />
summer pleasures.<br />
1. Take a Historic Walking Tour of Mahone Bay from 1754 - 21st century<br />
Mahone Bay is considered one of the most walkable towns in Nova Scotia. Our flat<br />
streets, well maintained sidewalks, gorgeous views of the bay, striking Victorian architecture<br />
and rich heritage earn top marks. This<br />
is the perfect place to enjoy a tour of our historic<br />
houses and buildings. The walking tours, by the<br />
Mahone Bay Founders Society are FREE.<br />
Pick up a brochure of the self-guided tours at<br />
the Settlers Museum or download a PDF from<br />
their website. The kids will love the children’s<br />
walking tour, “ Walk About and Check it Out!”<br />
The Settlers Museum offers a chance to learn<br />
about the history of the area as well as traditional<br />
crafts. It is a community museum featuring exhibits<br />
and collections that highlight the rich history of the town. Open daily 10-4pm from May<br />
23-August 30, 2015. FREE admission and children’s activities.<br />
578 Main St. 902-634-6263. www.settlersmuseum.ns.ca<br />
3. Play in Jubilee Park<br />
Jubilee Park, which is home to wooded walking trails,<br />
a duck pond, a children’s playground with picnic tables,<br />
baseball field, outdoor community swimming pool<br />
(open every afternoon and most evenings) and tennis<br />
courts (lessons available). The wooded trails are part<br />
of the Rails to Trails network where you can hike, bike<br />
(bikes are available for rent at Sweet Ride Cycling)<br />
or walk miles of groomed trails. The easiest way<br />
to access the trail is just past the tennis courts on<br />
Hawthorn Hill Rd. There are several points along the<br />
way where you can come back through town.<br />
(Refer to maps on page 11, 28 & 29) There are many<br />
ways to be active in Mahone Bay: yoga, tai chi,<br />
fitness classes, walking clubs, floor hockey,<br />
badminton, softball, sailing, kayaking, rowing, youth<br />
soccer and more. For information on activities contact<br />
the Recreation Department at the Town Hall (902-624-8327).<br />
PHOTO BY R. NOVOSSILTZEFF<br />
PHOTO BY KARA TURNER<br />
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