Experiences

Explore the many adventure activities open to you here in the southwestern regions of Nova Scotia including Clare, Digby and Yarmouth. You’ll find something for every season of the year, and visitors of every age and fitness level.

LOCAL TOURISM GUIDES

DIGBY

At the edge of some of the most dynamic marine wonders in the world, Digby is Canada’s Natural Aquarium, a key destination in the tidal-phenomena Bay of Fundy: home to world famous Digby Scallops, and more!

Visit Digby Tourism

CLARE

Discover Acadian joie de vivre and Nova Scotia hospitality. Unplug and connect on the shores of la Baie Sainte-Marie, home to the immensely popular Musique de la Baie kitchen parties, Festival acadien de Clare, +more!

Visit Clare Tourism

YARMOUTH

Climb the Yarmouth Light or explore the areas of Yarmouth and the neighbouring Acadian Shores. Enjoy fresh seafood, theatre, art shows, and summertime events - Yarmouth & Acadian Shores bid you welcome!

Visit YASTA

LOCAL EVENTS 2024

ACADIAN FESTIVAL

Visit the Festival

WHARF RAT RALLY

Visit the Rally

Congrès mondial acadien

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GETTING HERE

44 40' 0.1014" N - 66 35' 37.5288" W

There are several ways of getting to Sissiboo River Retreat. Less than a 3-hour drive from downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, or a mere hop, skip and a jump from the Digby / Saint John Ferry will put you riverside and nestled quietly at the Sissiboo River Retreat.

Closer than you think, the Sissiboo is calling.