Pugwash Gems

Marsha
Pugwash Gems

Shopping

Don't miss the Pugwash Farmers Market on Saturdays May-Oct (8:30am - 1pm)
10 locals recommend
Pugwash Farmer's Market
10222 Durham St
10 locals recommend
Don't miss the Pugwash Farmers Market on Saturdays May-Oct (8:30am - 1pm)
Our favourite gift shop! Locally produced pewter and much more.
Basic Spirit Fine Craft & Gift Gallery
9828 NS-6
Our favourite gift shop! Locally produced pewter and much more.
Forgot your swimsuit? Shelly has your beach wear needs covered, also Pugwash-branded items and souvenirs.
SeaShell BeachWear & Gifts
Forgot your swimsuit? Shelly has your beach wear needs covered, also Pugwash-branded items and souvenirs.

Things to do

The new public library is just a block away with great views and lots of books, magazines, puzzles etc to borrow. Visitors can access services too, just bring your photo ID. Great for a rainy day!
Cumberland Public Libraries - Pugwash Branch
10182 Durham St
The new public library is just a block away with great views and lots of books, magazines, puzzles etc to borrow. Visitors can access services too, just bring your photo ID. Great for a rainy day!
Lovely golf course on the water.
19 locals recommend
Northumberland Links
1776 Gulf Shore Rd
19 locals recommend
Lovely golf course on the water.
Nature trails
Friends of the Pugwash Estuary
2169 Crowley Road
Nature trails
A lovely spot to enjoy lunch and a glass of wine.
Seagrape Cafe at Jost Vineyards
A lovely spot to enjoy lunch and a glass of wine.

Food scene

It’s a treat to walk over for an ice cream and enjoy it in the park! Full service dairy bar, candy and beach toys.
The Inside Scoop
118 Water Street
It’s a treat to walk over for an ice cream and enjoy it in the park! Full service dairy bar, candy and beach toys.
Pick up local lobster!
12 locals recommend
Chase's Lobster Limited
7905 NS-6
12 locals recommend
Pick up local lobster!
Coffee, lunch specials and delicious baked goods!
7 locals recommend
Sheryl's Bakery & Cafe
10480 Durham St
7 locals recommend
Coffee, lunch specials and delicious baked goods!
If you'd like a nice dinner or Sunday brunch during your stay, Inn the Elms is lovely. Open for dinner Thurs, Fri & Saturday reservations required. Please call ahead! 902-243-2885 Tell them Marsha from The Tides sent you :)
Inn the Elms
10340 Durham St
If you'd like a nice dinner or Sunday brunch during your stay, Inn the Elms is lovely. Open for dinner Thurs, Fri & Saturday reservations required. Please call ahead! 902-243-2885 Tell them Marsha from The Tides sent you :)
Pick up some take-out and head for the beach or park!
7 locals recommend
Nelly's Grill and Dairy Bar
8890 RT-6
7 locals recommend
Pick up some take-out and head for the beach or park!

Sightseeing

8 locals recommend
Thinkers' Lodge National Historic Site
249 Water St
8 locals recommend

City advice

Don't miss

Pugwash Open Air Gallery

Art by local artists is displayed on the exterior of buildings throughout the village. Can you find them all? https://pugwashart.com/
Don't miss

Beaches

Dinghy Beach, right below the property has a dock in the summer and deep water for swimming at high tide. A short walk to the other end of Water Street will take you to Crescent Beach which is excellent for walking at low tide. If you want to hop in the car, we also love the beach at Gulf Shore Provincial Park for beach walks. Heather Beach is a quick drive in the other direction - they have a lifeguard in the summer months.