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Local Attractions

Musée des Acadiens des Pubnicos

At Musée des Acadiens des Pubnicos, we research and preserve past Acadian history and culture. We invite you to see things anew through the lens of our outstanding collection of archives, articles and numerous other historical pieces.

Le Village Historique Acadien
De La Nouvelle-Écosse

Stop in, sit down and bask in Acadian heritage at this early 1900s seaside village, situated on a beautiful 17-acre site overlooking Pubnico Harbour.

Boatskeg Distilling

Boatskeg Distilling Co. is a craft distillery located in West Pubnico, Nova Scotia.
We distill and blend small batch spirits and ready-to-drink canned products.

West Pubnico Golf Club

The course consists of an inviting but challenging 18-holes combining a healthy mix of par 5, par 4 and par 3 holes.

Shag Harbour UFO Museum

The Shag Harbour Incident Interpretive Centre, located in the fishing village of Shag Harbour along the South Shore, chronicles the sighting of a UFO which crashed into the waters of Shag Harbour leaving no trace other than yellow foam.

Pubnico Point Trail

Pubnico Point Trail is a lightly trafficked out-and-back trail suitable for all skill levels. Keep an eye out for interpretive signs as you take in lovely views of the ocean, wildflowers, and the rocky coastline.

Atlantic Shark Expeditions

Established in 2023 by shark researcher Dr. Neil Hammerschlag,
ASE provides unparalleled opportunities for the public to experience,
discover, and help protect the wonders of sharks through ecotourism
and citizen science.