Mahone Bay Tourism & Chamber of Commerce
Sailboats at anchor in Mahone Bay harbour with Main Street in the background
Plan your visit

Visit Mahone Bay

Everything you need to plan a day, a weekend, or a longer stay on Nova Scotia's South Shore.

  • 1 hr southwest of Halifax
  • 365 islands in the bay
  • Open year-round, busiest Sept–Dec.
Start here

The view on every postcard

The Three Churches of Mahone Bay reflected in the harbour at golden hour Start here.

First-time visitors

The Three Churches

St. James' Anglican (1887), St. John's Lutheran (1869), and Trinity United (1861–63). Best photographed from the lot just past the Visitor Information Centre — go at golden hour or early-morning fog.

About the Three Churches
The rest of the plan

Five more ways to spend your time

Displayed in random order — refresh for a different starting point.

Things to Do

Walks, paddles, shops, museums, day trips — all on one page.

Civic Marina & Boating

Fifty slips, dinghy docks, pumpout, showers, free Wi-Fi. VHF 68.

Visitor Information Centre

Hours, location, maps, and the locals who'll plan your day.

Trails & Outdoors

The Rum Runners Trail, Castle Rock, beaches, and where to rent a kayak.

Getting Here

Driving from Halifax, parking, washrooms, and accessibility.