Lori Henry is a freelance travel writer based in Vancouver, Canada. She writes about cultural dance, indigenous cultures, outdoor adventures and wellness around the world.
The Lighthouse Hotel on Cape d'Or in Nova Scotia, Canada, overlooking the Bay of Fundy tides.
After my lovely night in Amherst, I went out to the Cape Chignecto Provincial Park and onto the spectacular Cape d’Or in Nova Scotia, Canada. This is where there’s a lighthouse hotel you can spend the night in, or just visit the site and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant overlooking the Bay of Fundy.
Nova Scotia Lighthouse
After driving 5.5 km (3 mi) along a gravel road, parking and then walking down a rocky path, I was stunned to be standing on the very tip of Nova Scotia, looking down to the Bay of Fundy tides (the largest in the world) and jagged cliffs on both sides.
Restaurant at the Lighthouse on Cape d'Or in Nova Scotia, Canada.
I noticed the Saskatchewan Roughriders flag immediately and then met Darcy Snell, a (obviously) Saskatchewan boy who fell in love with this location and bought the lighthouse. I can see why.
A restaurant with views of everything serves up lunch and dinner to guests and the general public who are in the know about it. Breakfast is served to overnight guests.
The Lighthouse Hotel
Oh, how I wish I could have stayed here, but I could only visit. The simple accommodations at The Lighthouse on Cape d’Or are from $80-$110 for a room in a lighthouse cottage with some shared bathrooms. Or you can rent the whole house to yourself for $340. Pretty darn reasonable.
Lori Henry Dancing at the Lighthouse on Cape d'Or in Nova Scotia, Canada.
And then I really fell in love. Out on the tip of the property is a big concrete block. Darcy tells me it’s a helipad, but all I can see is a stage, the most gorgeous stage in the world. I might have even convinced Darcy to start running performances on it, using the grassy hill as the seating. I think I’ve found my paradise…
Honestly, I can see why Darcy found the need to live in this spot. It’s special; it seriously feels magical. Not surprisingly, this was the place that most touched me on my whole Nova Scotia road trip. I was swept off my feet and am still waiting to come down.
Guest Rooms at the Lighthouse Hotel on Cape d'Or in Nova Scotia, Canada.
What I Liked:
Location, location, location. You can’t beat this rural spot on the tip of Cape d’Or, overlooking the dramatic Bay of Fundy tides.
In low tide, you can walk out on the beach; in high tide, you can watch the powerful waves come in.
Supposedly, because the property is on a point, the sunrise and sunsets are equally as exquisite.
6 Responses to The Lighthouse Hotel on Cape d’Or, Nova Scotia
Andrea on May 27, 2010 at 6:50 pm
I agree.
My fiancee & I accidentally went down the wrong road and discovered this place. We were in “ah” with the view. We took the time to to have lunch and it was beyond our expectation. The presentation & the meal itself was a true delight. The simplest details to real rose on the table was a classy touch.
We truly recommend to anyone to discovered this gem which can be found at the end of a dirt road.
its a beautiful and magical place i”ll agree to that and darcy and his parents were wonderful…my son was married there just a few days ago..the perfect setting with wonderful people!
HAVE LIVED AWAY FROM nOVA SCOTIA FOR OVER 30 YEARS…EACH TIME I GO BACK I TRY TO VISIT A PART OF THE PROVINCE I HAVE NOT SEEN SINCE I LEFT….CAPE D’OR WAS ON MY LIST AND I FINALLY GOT THERE THIS SUMMER…WOW….NOVA SCOTIA AT ITS FINEST! WAS BLOWN AWAY BY THE ABSOLUTE BEAUTIFUL SETTING….
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I agree.
My fiancee & I accidentally went down the wrong road and discovered this place. We were in “ah” with the view. We took the time to to have lunch and it was beyond our expectation. The presentation & the meal itself was a true delight. The simplest details to real rose on the table was a classy touch.
We truly recommend to anyone to discovered this gem which can be found at the end of a dirt road.
I know- getting there is half the fun!
its a beautiful and magical place i”ll agree to that and darcy and his parents were wonderful…my son was married there just a few days ago..the perfect setting with wonderful people!
Oh wow, I bet the wedding was stunning!!
HAVE LIVED AWAY FROM nOVA SCOTIA FOR OVER 30 YEARS…EACH TIME I GO BACK I TRY TO VISIT A PART OF THE PROVINCE I HAVE NOT SEEN SINCE I LEFT….CAPE D’OR WAS ON MY LIST AND I FINALLY GOT THERE THIS SUMMER…WOW….NOVA SCOTIA AT ITS FINEST! WAS BLOWN AWAY BY THE ABSOLUTE BEAUTIFUL SETTING….
That’s a great way to see the province, Paul. “Nova Scotia at its finest” indeed!