Photo © Courtesy of Digby Area Tourism Association
Digby, Nova Scotia
Just a note from your neighbours in Digby, Nova Scotia.
This coast has always been shaped by the people who come here—by how they move through it, what they notice, and what they choose to care for. When you visit Digby, you become part of that story. Your time here supports the land, the water, and the small, everyday things that keep this place alive.
If you stop by, here are some ways your visit helps.
1. WATCH THE WHALES
A trip out to sea off Brier Island supports marine research shared with scientists around the world.* These waters are part of a much larger story—one that depends on careful observation and protection. When you come whale watching, you help keep that work going.
*Research is spearheaded by Bay of Fundy Whale Research and Conservation Society.
2. SPEND SOME TIME WITH MAUD LEWIS
Her paintings are small, bright, and full of life—much like the place she called home. Maud Lewis’s art and story continue to inspire people far beyond Nova Scotia. Visiting her world helps keep folk art rooted where it began.
3. SIT DOWN TO A PLATE OF SCALLOPS
Digby’s scallop fishery is known around the world for its commitment to sustainability. The Digby Drag was designed to protect the ocean floor, ensuring this fishery lasts for generations. When you enjoy our scallops, you support that care.
4. STAND WITH THE BALANCING ROCK
It’s been standing here for millions of years, quietly reminding us that resilience doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it just looks like staying put.
5. LINGER IN BEAR RIVER
Built on stilts along the tide, Bear River moves at its own pace. Art studios, cafés, and boutique wineries shape daily life here. Supporting them helps preserve a slower, more intentional way of living.
6. WALK BRIER ISLAND
This island is a vital sanctuary for migrating birds along the Atlantic Flyway. Some visitors come to volunteer, some to learn, some simply to notice. Every one of them helps strengthen the case for protecting places like this.
7. FOLLOW THE LIGHTHOUSES
Digby County is home to more historic lighthouses than anywhere else in Nova Scotia. Visiting them—and caring that they exist—helps keep their preservation efforts visible and viable.
8. REMEMBER ELECTRIC CITY
Once powered by hydroelectricity, Electric City brought together people from many backgrounds who lived and worked side by side. Its story of innovation and cooperation still matters, and it still belongs to this place.
9. SHARE A GLASS OF LOCAL WINE
The hills above Bear River were home to Nova Scotia’s first vineyards, planted in 1611. Today, that history lives on through two award-winning wineries. Enjoying their wine helps keep one of the New World’s oldest traditions alive.
10. SAIL THROUGH THE DIGBY GUT
This powerful waterway has carried people for centuries—from ancient Mi’kmaw travel routes to Champlain’s passage to Port Royal. Today, every crossing on the Fundy Rose ferry keeps those connections moving.
Come curious. Come ready to explore. Come knowing your visit helps keep this coast alive. There’s always room for a neighbour.
— Digby Area Tourism
Perhaps the next person to help us tell these stories will be you. Visit digbyarea.ca to start your journey.
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