Point Prim lighthouse is located about 11 kilometers outside of Digby, making it a great bicycle ride (check out our bicycle rentals for guests here)
The lighthouse is nice, but it really is the view that is simply stunning. Overlooking the Bay of Fundy right at the entrance to the "Digby Gut", the currents are awesome. It is also a spot where seals, porpoises and whales are regularly sighted right from shore. Just sit on the rocks, bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the view!
The area along the shore between Digby and Yarmouth is often called the "French Shore" for good reason. This area does not only offer dramatic beauty of ocean views, it is the home of Nova Scotia's largest Acadian population. You will often hear Acadian French being spoken, a distinct dialect with many old-French words. The bilingual inhabitants along this shore are descendants of the first European settlers, who came from France in the early 1600s. After the Expulsion of 1755, many of Nova Scotia's Acadians came to this area years later to build new communities, turning to the sea for their livelihood. You’ll see Stella Maris - the Acadian flag – flying from many of the houses. You can recognize this flag by the tri-colours with a single star in the blue portion, representing their patron Saint Maria.
tive culture and artist studios: that is Bear river in a nutshell. It is about 15 kilometers from Digby and is truly one of the most charming villages you will ever visit. Its unique location on a tidal river, nestled in a valley gives it an 'out of this world' feel. This little village offers a different pace of life. There are no traffic lights, no fast food restaurants, no box stores, and people have time for a chat. Historical and modern-day references to this village include "The most unique community in Nova Scotia"; "The Switzerland of Nova Scotia" and "Village on Stilts". As far as I am concerned, all are spot on.
