Nearby Attractions

If you choose to leave this contemplative, nurturing environment you will find a surprising array of activities to choose from close by:

• Golf - 30-45 minutes drive to Northumberland Links, Fox Harbour, or an all day excursion to Prince Edward Island. See also www.golfpei.com, www.golfnovascotia.com
• Ocean - the warm waters of the Northumberland Strait that divides Prince Edward Island from Nova Scotia boasts the warmest Atlantic waters north of North Carolina. See explore.gov.ns.ca.
• Sailing - charter a boat, sail to Prince Edward Island or take a ferry ride to the Island (ferry terminal is 45 minute drive) www.gov.pe.ca/visitorsguide/index.php3
• Wine tasting - Jost Vineyards, winner of top wine in 2000, is a 20 minute drive.
• Skiing/hiking - Wentworth Mountain - 20 minute drive.
• Farmer's market - Tatamagouche every Saturday morning in the summer—get your fresh local produce here
• Kayaking - sea or lake - rentals and water access in Tatamagouche
• Horses - Standardbred Racing at Truro Racetrack in Truro (25 minutes drive) or weekend horse shows, clinics ranging from jumping to cattle penning at the Horse Power Hotel (5 minutes drive), inquire about local stables for lessons
• Spiritual activities - Dorje Denma Ling Buddhist Meditation Center borders the property and can be reached on foot via a beautiful 20 minute walk through the woods; or the Tatamagouche Center, an inter-denominational Christian centre in Tatamagouche offer meditation or other types of programs
• Festivals - numerous festivals in a 50 mile radius occur every summer weekend or sample a community hall supper in the local area where you might get homemade lobster pie, seafood chowder or huckleberry pie. See www.tata.ns.ca/tcantrail.html, www.chocsco.com