Liscombe Mills, Nova Scotia

Where the Liscomb River meets the Atlantic, Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore feels refreshingly wild. Liscombe Mills sits on the Marine Drive, one of the most rugged and least developed stretches of the province, where erratic boulders, drumlin fields and winding rivers are all that remain of the Ice Age. It is a place for unhurried walks beside tumbling water, Atlantic salmon climbing the fish ladder in season and the taste of the sea never far away. Quiet and understated, it suits couples and friends who would rather watch the river than queue for an attraction, and it makes a restful pause between Halifax and Cape Breton. Below, we explain what makes this corner of Nova Scotia special and how to fit it into your own journey.

Walking is the main event. Riverside trails follow the Liscomb River through mixed forest, past rapids and great glacial boulders, while a fish ladder beside the water helps Atlantic salmon make their way upstream from early summer into autumn. A rugged coastal trail near the river mouth adds lookouts over the Atlantic, and the protected woodland is home to otters, beavers and plenty of birdlife.

The water is just as inviting. The river and harbour suit gentle paddling by kayak or canoe, and a harbour cruise gives a different view of the coast. Much of this is on the doorstep of Liscombe Lodge, the riverside retreat we use for stays in Liscombe Mills. Trails start close to your door, and the restaurant is known for planked Atlantic salmon cooked over an open fire.

Further along the Eastern Shore, Sherbrooke Village is Nova Scotia's largest provincial museum. This living history site brings 19th century rural life back to the St Mary's River, with costumed interpreters, a blacksmith and a sawmill driven by water. It opens seasonally, so we check timings when planning your route

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