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Lockeport | Nova Scotia
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Region:
South Shore
Known For:
Crescent Beach | Lockeport Sea Derbies | Carter’s Beach nearby | White sand beaches | Fishing town heritage | Coastal views
Best For:
Beach Days | Coastal Walks | Photography | Quiet Escapes
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Best stays in Lockeport Nova Scotia
Harmony Bazaar
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Festival of Women & Song at Seacap Lighthouse Stage Harmony Bazaar Festival of Women & Song is the only women’s music festival in Atlantic Canada. Harmony Bazaar began as a project of the Shelburne County Women’s Fishnet to provide a stage for female singers and songwriters. The first festival was a small gathering in 2005, […]
Seacap Park
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This large green space occupies an entire block, only meters from the town’s shopping district. This central open area often hosts large events throughout the year, with the Harmony Bazaar and the Rock Festival being among them. The Lighthouse Stage officially opened during Sea Derby weekend in 2010, and the covered seating area is augmented […]
Lockeport Sea Derby
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Lockeport Sea Derby is Nova Scotia’s longest-running derby. Come for a weekend of family fun and fishing. The Derby is a community-based event, with its roots deeply woven into the culture of the Ragged Islands area. It has been a tremendous success since its start in the 1990s. By working in conjunction with the Department […]
Lobster Festival
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June Come and experience the Lobster Capital of Canada during Shelburne County’s Lobster Festival. Enjoy a weekend full of family fun activities, events and of course, lots of lobster! Our festival is held every June since 1986 to celebrate the end of our Lobster season (November to May) and to recognize the importance of our […]
Little School Museum
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The little house was used as a school from 1845 to about 1880 when it was succeeded by another elementary school structure. The little school then became a dwelling and a front porch and backroom were added. This public schoolhouse was made into the Little School Museum in 1967, depicting life in the 19th and […]
Streetscape & Memorials
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Take a stroll down Nova Scotia’s first Provincially registered streetscape which includes five historic homes all affiliated with the town’s founders Locke family (for which Lockeport is named). it includes five historic homes situated at the lower end of South St., overlooking Lockeport Harbour. Four of the five dwellings were built for the children of […]
Widow’s Walk
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A replica widow’s walk, a rooftop balcony found on older homes depicting architectural history, where wives watched for their husbands’ boat to return from their latest expedition at sea. The Widows Walk facility located on Crest Street offers a view of Lockeport Harbour and Carters Island Lighthouse.
Crescent Beach
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Crescent Beach is a mile-long stretch of white sand that links the town of Lockeport to the mainland. Due to the town’s proximity to the beach and closeness to major shipping lanes, Lockeport is often referred to as the ‘Beachtown of the North Atlantic’. This is the perfect place to spend a relaxing day with […]
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