Whether you’re a business traveller looking for an overnight stay or you want a weekend getaway at a cosy bed and breakfast, it can be found here on the South Shore.

There are two outlets in Bridgewater, including a liquor boutique at the Bridgewater Mall and a fully stocked store at the Bridgewater Plaza at the top of Dufferin Hill.

Other NSLC locales include stops in Caledonia, Chester, Liverpool, Lunenburg, Mahone Bay and New Germany. Other agency outlets are operated locally in New Ross, Riverport/Rose Bay and Middlewood/Italy Cross.

Most locations are open to suit your beverage needs Monday through Saturday.

The ferry is an integral part of the region’s history, as the service has been available, in one form or another, at this location since 1832 and offers a wonderful view of both shores up and down the riverbank.

While enjoying the cool breeze of the LaHave River, be sure to keep your eyes open for all kinds of sea and shorebirds, including bald eagles and ospreys, which are known to nest in the area.

Even a foggy day, when the view is limited, can provide a spooky backdrop in which the imagination of young and old alike can revel.

But you’d best be sure to enjoy every second of the ride, for the crossing time, under ideal conditions, is only about five minutes.

The four-day celebration of the town’s water-borne heritage, formerly known as the Wooden Boat Festival, is sure to delight locals and visitors alike.

The main site for the festival, which is organized by a non-profit society dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of the watercraft on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, is the Mahone Bay Town Wharf.

Arguably the most popular event of the whole week is the highly anticipated Fast & Furious Boat Building and Race, in which teams of two compete against the clock, and each other, to design and build a boat that they race in competition.

Each team gets four hours to complete their creation from plywood, some spruce lumber and lots of caulking.

Teams are also awarded points for their creativity, spirit, costumes and more — so, expect some crazy action on the waters of the bay!

St. James’ Anglican Church, St. John’s Lutheran Church and Trinity United Church have stood like guardians, protecting the town at the water’s edge, for decades.

St. John’s, the middle of the three, was the first constructed on the waterfront in 1869. It was renovated and wings were added just after the turn of the 20th century.

Trinity United was originally located above Bayview Cemetery, but was moved to the waterfront in 1885. The church once had a steeple, like its other waterfront counterparts, but it was torn down in 1927 after a series of violent storms weakened its stability.

St. James’ was consecrated in 1887 to complete the trio of churches on the community’s waterfront.

Each of the three have vibrant, dedicated congregations and it would do your soul good to swing by for a service at the denomination of your choosing.

Most fire departments serve up generous portions of eggs, bacon, ham, beans, sausage, pancakes and hash browns — just in case you weren’t already drooling at the thought!

Trails for walking abound throughout the South Shore, thanks in no small part to the former Halifax and Southwestern and Nova Scotia Central Railway lines that once spread like a spider’s web throughout the region.

Whether you’re interested in walking the Dynamite Trail from Martins River to Mahone Bay, the Bay to Bay Trail between Mahone Bay and Lunenburg, the Adventure Trail between Mahone Bay and Bridgewater or one of many others, there are plenty of scenic walkways and charming trails to enjoy and explore.

And, if you happen to have some free time on your hands, why not volunteer with the associations that work so tirelessly to keep Lunenburg County’s recreational trails pristine?

With light traffic volumes, you can plan a quiet day trip along rural roads, with enticing and inviting scenery around virtually every bend.

A variety of multi-use trails also provide an option for the off-road cycling enthusiast.

An individual’s choice of bike tours can be tailored to suit the needs and skill levels of the cyclist, or scheduled around special events, such as community festivals.

And, for those travelling light, bike rentals are also available locally.

So, it is quite reassuring that Lunenburg County offers its fair share of public comfort stations, designed to make sure that you can do your business when you need to.