Southwest Golf Region

The southwestern region of Nova Scotia is famed for its picturesque fishing villages, vibrant Acadian culture and flourishing pastures. This region comprises two scenic travelways - the Lighthouse Route and the Evangeline Trail. The Lighthouse Route stretches from the capital of Halifax down to the southern town of Yarmouth.

The idyllic setting of this area consists of spectacular bays dotted with islands, 18th century sea captains' mansions and brightly painted fishing fleets. Explore warm and welcoming communities and enjoy quaint
boutiques and galleries. After a day of touring, relax in a luxurious resort, historic inn or bed and breakfast.

The majestic Evangeline Trail meanders through the lush and fruitful Annapolis Valley, all the way down to the rich Acadian shores of the province. Residents and visitors alike gaze in wonder at the gentle landscape which is continually shaped by the forceful tides from the Bay of Fundy. These tides are the highest in the world and are home to whales, dolphins, seabirds and other species of marine life. The beauty of the landscape is matched by the region’s warm and welcoming hospitality.

Regional Highlights

Evangeline Trail - Festivals & Events
Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival - May 27 to June 1, Kentville
Yarmouth Seafest - July 15 to July 26, Yarmouth
Festival Acadien de Clare - July 25 to August 15, Church Point
Digby Scallop Days - August 6 to August 9, Digby
Wharf Rat Rally - September 4 to September 7, Digby
Canadian Deep Roots Festival - September 25 to September 27, Wolfville

Destination Highlights
Port Royal - first permanent European settlement in Canada
Grand-Pré National Historic Site - the land immortalized in Longfellow’s epic poem, “Evangeline”
Kejimkujik National Park - the only national park of Canada in the Maritimes
Th’YARC - live theatre, music concerts and other performances

Golf Tournaments
Men’s Mid Amateur, Chester Golf Club June 19 to June 21, Chester
Men’s Invitational, Bluenose Golf Club July 18 to July 19, Lunenburg

Lighthouse Trail - Festivals & Events
Shelburne County Lobster Festival - June 4 to June 7, Shelburne
Privateer Days - July 2 to July 5, Liverpool
Mahone Bay Classic Boat Festival - July 30 to August 2, Mahone Bay
Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival - August 6 to August 9, Lunenburg

Destination Highlights
Peggy’s Cove - one of the most photographed places in Canada and the only post office in a lighthouse
Old Town Lunenburg UNESCO World Heritage Site - 250 years of preserved history
Bluenose II in Lunenburg - sail on the replica of the famous schooner which also appears on the Canadian dime
Ross Farm Museum - experience rural life in the 1800s on this 60-acre working farm