Explore! Trout Point lies within Nova Scotia's largest Acadian French tourism region, the secret gem of Bon Temps . . . toujours acadienne first settled in the 1650s and equidistant between Nova Scotia's famed Lighthouse Route and the Evangeline Trail
There's so much to experience in the Bon Temps region, starting with the friendliest Acadian communities, including Pubnico, one of just 2 Baronial grants made in all of New France, starting in the early seventeenth century. The Bon Temps region features engaging museums, fantastic golf, and enticing culinary attractions.

If you want to smell the salt air & feel the spray let us arrange sea kayaking, whale watching, or deep sea fishing for you. Another short drive out of the wilderness takes you to historic Shelburne, with its 18th century historic district & natural deep water harbor, or Yarmouth, a working seaport and home to scenic Cape Forchu. A little further on beyond Shelburne (about 1 1/2 hours from the lodge) lies the Seaside Adjunct of Kejmikujik National Park, where you can visit beautiful sandy beaches and see seals playing in the pristine Atlantic waters. There's also lots more of Acadian French culture to explore,including Rendez-vous de la Baie Cultural and Interpretive Centre in Clare, Digby County. Digby, Yarmouth, & Shelburne counties have numerous museums, parks, and natural areas to fill days of exploration and discovery (scroll down for list and links)!


Trout Point recommends Petit Passage Whale Watch


Trout Point welcomes most guests for stays of two to seven days filled with vacation activities both on site and in nearby coastal regions.

Trout Point's private world borders well over 100,000 hectares of protected federal & provincial wilderness: The Tobeatic Wilderness Area & Kejimikujik National Park, part of a UNESCO-designated Biosphere Preserve. The Lodge offers numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation and learning about nature.


Nearby Cultural Activities:

In the Bon Temps tourism region:

The Bon Temps . . . toujours acadienne region is home to the largest Acadian French speaking population in Nova Scotia and is also the only region of continuous Acadian culture since the early 17th century.

In 1653, Charles de La Tour gave to Philippe Mius d'Entremont the choice to settle wherever he would like. He chose what was then known to the Indians as Pobomcoup, meaning "a place where holes have been made through the ice to fish". Charles de La Tour founded the place as a barony, the first ever constituted in Acadia, and the second in all Canada. He gave to Philippe Mius d'Entremont the title of Baron. The center of the barony was located on the east side of the harbour, not far from its head. It was in this same year, 1653, that Philippe Mius d'Entremont came to live here, with his wife, Madeleine Hélie, and their daughter Marguerite, who was born in France and was to become the wife of Pierre Melanson, the founder of Grand-Pré.

The Bon Temps region is home to:

The Acadian Museum of Pubnico

The Historic Acadian Village, part of the Nova Scotia Museum

Wedgeport Sport Tuna Fishing Museum

Tusket Court House and Jail Canada's oldest court house and jail, built in 1805 and oprated until 1944 in Tusket

Tusket Court House

The Argyle Farmer's and Artisanal Market

Shelburne County & towards Halifax:

Dory Shop Museum

Ross-Thompson House & Store Museum

Barrington Woolen Mill

Old Meeting House Museum, Barrington

Yarmouth County:

Sea Captains Homes Heritage Walk
In Yarmouth, clustered from Albert Street through to Parade Street.

Yarmouth is home to 400 sea captain's homes, built between 1850 and 1900. These impressive homes testify to the area's rich heritage as a seasport. Architectural styles include: second empire, Greek revival, Queen Anne revival, Gothic revival, Georgian, Italianate, vernacular and eclectic. Pick up a copy of the Yarmouth walking tour to guide your way or download it here as a pdf: Sea Captain's Homes and Mercantile Heritage Walk Map (633KB)

Provincial Firefighter's Museum

Sweeney Fisheries Museum, Yarmouth

Yarmouth County Museum & Pelton-Fuller House

Art Galley of Nova Scotia, Yarmouth Branch

Cape Forchu Light Station: This stunning lighthouse sits atop a 17 acre park. Facilities include a museum, tea room, 2 gift shops, walking trails and look-off points.

Clare County:

Rendez-vous de la Baie Cultural and Interpretive Centre, located on the campus of Université Sainte-Anne in Church Point, is a vibrant hub of activity where residents, students and visitors meet. The Centre houses an artist run gallery, a visitor information centre, a souvenir boutique, a theatre, e-cinema programs, and an internet café where various events are regularly held. Officially opened on August 13, 2010, the new Acadian Interpretive Centre introduces visitors to the culture of Acadians in Clare through their history, language, music and much more!

Musee Eglise Sainte-Marie Church Museum: Enter into the largest wooden church in North America the steeple reaches 185 feet (56.4 m) above the ground. It was built over a period of two years, from 1903 to 1905. Since the year 2000 this breathtaking structure is also a registered museum. It houses two exhibit rooms displaying various artifacts, mostly liturgical vestments and objects from years long past. These exhibits are the only ones of their kind in Nova Scotia.

Annapolis Royal (2 hour drive):

Port-Royal & Fort Anne, National Historic Sites

Nearby Parks, Recreation, & Natural Areas:

Tobeatic Wilderness Area --Atlantic Canada's largest protected area: immediately adjacent to Trout Point Lodge
Tobeatic Map

Bon Temps Region:

West Pubnico Golf Course>> The front nine consists of one par 5, six par 4, and two par 3 holes. The back nine consists of three par 5, four par 4, and two par 3 holes. The challenging back nine offers water in front of the green on the 10th, 12th and 15th holes and in fact, the 15th is an “island green” and the course’s signature hole.


Wedgeport Nature Trail>> You will pass through forests of mixed woods, the Tusket River estuary, barrier beach ponds, eel grass mud flats, coastal marshes, sandy and rocky shores, growths of sea plants, the Tusket Islands, a tree harvest area and a Christmas tree farm.

Yarmouth & Clare Counties:

Cape Forchu & Lighthouse>> Located at the tip of scenic Cape Forchu, approximately 10 minutes from the Town of Yarmouth, the Cape Forchu Lightstation is home to the first “applecore” style lighthouse with its 75 feet of statuesque beauty. This towering beacon sits atop picturesque volcanic rocks and has guided vessels safely into the Yarmouth Harbour since 1840.

Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park

Port Maitland Beach

Mavilette Beach on the French Shore

Smuggler's Cove


Shelburne County & towards Halifax:

Indian Fields Provincial Park

Shelburne Harbour: the world's second largest natural deepwater harbour

Kejimkujik National Park Seaside Adjunct--25 km southwest of Liverpool

The Islands, Shelburne: Just across the harbour from the historic town of Shelburne, The Islands Provincial Park offers a restful stop on your trip around the South Shore.

Thomas Raddal Overlooking Port Joli Harbour on Nova Scotia's South Shore, Thomas Radddall Provincial Park is a nature lovers' haven.

GOLF NOVA SCOTIA FROM TROUT POINT

If golf is your game, there are five 18-hole courses within an easy drive of the lodge, on both the Evangeline Trail and the Lighthouse Route. The Lodge would be happy to assist you in setting up a tee time.

Courses include the Yarmouth Links, The Pines, West Pubnico, Clare, and River Hills.

Examples of these challenging and beautiful courses include One of Sir Stanley Thompson's masterpieces, The Pines, carved out of a superb setting through an evergreen forest. Many professional golfers consider this to be one of the most challenging and picturesque courses in Atlantic Canada.