Hygge Hus Guidebook ❤️
Neighborhoods
A community of cottages flanking all sides of the lake! It is a great neighbourhood, a friendly and peaceful place.
The freshwater lake is bigger than it looks (10.28 acre) and we have the long view of the lake.
Turtles, ducks, small mouth bass, pickerel and loons live in the lake.
Motorized boats are permitted and users are canoes, kayaks, SUP boards, and jet skis, pontoon and other motor boats.
Sit on the deck and enjoy the show!
Nearest Drive-Thru Coffee-7 KM south on Aylesford Rd.
Hutchinson’s Acres, one of Canada’s premier maple syrup producer, has a shop nearby with a full menu of excellent coffees and teas with sweets and varieties of maple syrup and syrup other products.
Having pancakes? Go pick up your local maple syrup first!
https://www.hutchinsonacres.com/
Lake George
A community of cottages flanking all sides of the lake! It is a great neighbourhood, a friendly and peaceful place.
The freshwater lake is bigger than it looks (10.28 acre) and we have the long view of the lake.
Turtles, ducks, small mouth bass, pickerel and loons live in the lake.
Motorized boats are permitted and users are canoes, kayaks, SUP boards, and jet skis, pontoon and other motor boats.
Sit on the deck and enjoy the show!
Nearest Drive-Thru Coffee-7 KM south on Aylesford Rd.
Hutchinson’s Acres, one of Canada’s premier maple syrup producer, has a shop nearby with a full menu of excellent coffees and teas with sweets and varieties of maple syrup and syrup other products.
Having pancakes? Go pick up your local maple syrup first!
https://www.hutchinsonacres.com/
Just 30 minutes away is the Town of Kentvile.
Explore the bird sanctuary of Miner’s Marsh, check out the local restaurants and pubs, the cider brewery, the library in a renovated church, the retail shops, and more! This is where the nearest hospital is too.
Catch a baseball game in the summer, visit the skateboard park, walk or bike the trails.
The Pumpkin People displays are a must see in October!
If you are here in May, partake in the Apple Blossom Festival, check online for a schedule of events and don’t miss the 2 parades!
https://kentville.ca/about/visit-kentville
13 locals recommend
Kentville
Just 30 minutes away is the Town of Kentvile.
Explore the bird sanctuary of Miner’s Marsh, check out the local restaurants and pubs, the cider brewery, the library in a renovated church, the retail shops, and more! This is where the nearest hospital is too.
Catch a baseball game in the summer, visit the skateboard park, walk or bike the trails.
The Pumpkin People displays are a must see in October!
If you are here in May, partake in the Apple Blossom Festival, check online for a schedule of events and don’t miss the 2 parades!
https://kentville.ca/about/visit-kentville
Home to Acadia University and an historic town with a unique vibe with lots going on!
Trails, cinema, coffee shops, unique retail shops, a library in an old train station. Bikes for loan free in the summer!
Restaurants, art galleries, live music, sports games at the university, walk the boardwalk on the waterfront on the Acadian dykes, trails, parks and so much more!
A must see! And visit the many wineries in the region too while you’re there! Drive through Gaspereau Valley for so many gorgeous views!
Check their Facebook page for events!
Also Google for a list of area wineries that do tastings or tours, or get tickets for the Winery Tour Bus that leaves from Wolfville.
82 locals recommend
Wolfville
Home to Acadia University and an historic town with a unique vibe with lots going on!
Trails, cinema, coffee shops, unique retail shops, a library in an old train station. Bikes for loan free in the summer!
Restaurants, art galleries, live music, sports games at the university, walk the boardwalk on the waterfront on the Acadian dykes, trails, parks and so much more!
A must see! And visit the many wineries in the region too while you’re there! Drive through Gaspereau Valley for so many gorgeous views!
Check their Facebook page for events!
Also Google for a list of area wineries that do tastings or tours, or get tickets for the Winery Tour Bus that leaves from Wolfville.
Closet Town for Amenities
The Town of Berwick , about 15 minutes from here.
Here you will find great restaurants, a micro-brewery, grocery stores, a
drug store, public library, a gym, arena, shopping, ATM, NSLC, gas stations, ice cream shop, pizza shops, hardware store, and trails for walking, biking or ATV riding. Frenchy’s is a hit for the second-hand shoppers and there are tennis courts for the sporty!
Check out the Town of Berwick on Facebook for posts of events happening when you are in the area!
Be sure to visit Wilson’s Home Store, Bargain Harley’s, Wheaton’s, Smokehouse Tap Room, the Market Between the Mountains store. Robins Donuts and Tim Hortons are here as well!
Also, eat at these great restaurants:
Johnny’s Take Out and Restaurant (ice cream window too)
Kellock’s
Union Street - live music
Wheaton’s Cider House Cafe
Pizza Places:
Luigi’s and Mila’s
Berwick
Be sure to visit Wilson’s Home Store, Bargain Harley’s, Wheaton’s, Smokehouse Tap Room, the Market Between the Mountains store. Robins Donuts and Tim Hortons are here as well!
Also, eat at these great restaurants:
Johnny’s Take Out and Restaurant (ice cream window too)
Kellock’s
Union Street - live music
Wheaton’s Cider House Cafe
Pizza Places:
Luigi’s and Mila’s
Zoo
Just 16 km away is a great place to see a large variety of zoo animals! A real gem in Nova Scotia.
Be sure to go at supper time to see them being fed by staff! I recommend seeing the big cats being fed!
There is a canteen and also picnic tables if you wish to dine in the fresh air.
36 locals recommend
Oaklawn Farm Zoo
1007 Ward RdJust 16 km away is a great place to see a large variety of zoo animals! A real gem in Nova Scotia.
Be sure to go at supper time to see them being fed by staff! I recommend seeing the big cats being fed!
There is a canteen and also picnic tables if you wish to dine in the fresh air.
Shopping and Dining
New Minas is the largest centre for shopping in the Annapolis Valley.
Just 33 KM from the cottage.
Check out Village of New Minas on Facebook for events.
Shopping, dining, groceries, NSLC, trails. Ken-Wo Golf Course, Cineplex.
Population approximately of 5500 people.
11 locals recommend
New Minas
Shopping, dining, groceries, NSLC, trails. Ken-Wo Golf Course, Cineplex.
Population approximately of 5500 people.
Sightseeing- a pretty drive and the ocean!
If you love the ocean, a 15 minute drive will get you to Harbourville and another 10 minutes to Halls Harbour! Look for waterfalls!
Both are a must to appreciate our small but picturesque fishing communities. Buy fresh seafood to bring home and cook outside the cottage please!
Or go to Halls Harbour to dine in or on the patio at the newly renovated restaurant! It’s gorgeous!
This is such a picturesque fishing village where you can walk the beach, splash in a waterfall, enjoy beautiful sunsets and buy fresh seafood.
It is a local place to go when you need the cool ocean breezes, the smell of the ocean and the sound of the waves.
A photographers dream.
It soothes your soul.
9 locals recommend
Harbourville
This is such a picturesque fishing village where you can walk the beach, splash in a waterfall, enjoy beautiful sunsets and buy fresh seafood.
It is a local place to go when you need the cool ocean breezes, the smell of the ocean and the sound of the waves.
A photographers dream.
It soothes your soul.
Another gorgeous area, not far from Harbourville, just a 12 minute drive.
Walk the beach, see the waterfall, visit the gift shop, art gallery, lobster pound, and dine at the beautiful oceanfront restaurant, it’s newly renovated and affordable!
Love seafood? You won't be disappointed if you choose to dine here, the food and views are great!
It is a seasonal restaurant and not open in winter. Call ahead.
38 locals recommend
Halls Harbour
Another gorgeous area, not far from Harbourville, just a 12 minute drive.
Walk the beach, see the waterfall, visit the gift shop, art gallery, lobster pound, and dine at the beautiful oceanfront restaurant, it’s newly renovated and affordable!
Love seafood? You won't be disappointed if you choose to dine here, the food and views are great!
It is a seasonal restaurant and not open in winter. Call ahead.