Digby Homestays

Located in Bear River, Millyard Recreation Riverfront Cottages is by the sea, a 4-minute drive from Bear River First Nation Heritage & Cultural Centre and 8 minutes from Bear River Lighthouse. This cottage is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Old Temperance Hall Museum and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Smith's Cove Beach. Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as a lazy river and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this cottage include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms.

With a stay at Whale Cove Inn in Whale Cove, you'll be 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Boar's Head Lighthouse and 5 mi (8 km) from Islands Museum and Tourist Bureau. This guesthouse is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Sandy Cove Beach and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Balancing Rock Trail. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features at this guesthouse include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs.

With a stay at Fundy Spray Campground in Smiths Cove, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Old Temperance Hall Museum and Smith's Cove Beach. This holiday park is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bear River Lighthouse and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Smith's Cove Historical Museum. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gas grills. Featured amenities include laundry facilities and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

With a stay at Elevate Rooms at 66 Montague in Digby, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Admiral Digby Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Trinity Anglican Church. This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Digby Heritage Centre and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Port of Digby. Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Featured amenities include microwave in a common area and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private furnished patios. 42-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and you can also request irons/ironing boards.

When you stay at The Harbourview Inn in Smiths Cove, you'll be near the bay, within a 5-minute walk of Old Temperance Hall Museum and Smith's Cove Beach. This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Smith's Cove Historical Museum and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Bear River Lighthouse. Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this Victorian bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and a fireplace in the lobby. Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Harbourview Inn. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM. Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 13 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

With a stay at this vacation home in Digby, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 2-minute walk from Admiral Digby Museum and 5 minutes by foot from Trinity Anglican Church. This vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Digby Heritage Centre and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Port of Digby. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This vacation home also features a picnic area and barbecue grills. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Conveniences include a separate sitting area and a microwave.

A magical place that you will want to return to! Complete merging with nature, absolute privacy will give you the opportunity to get away from the bustle of the city, have a good rest and enjoy the unusually beautiful views. You will have unforgettable impressions of swimming in a clean and clear lake, fishing and boating. In the evening you will be able to enjoy the beauty of the stars in the night sky, the silence and the crackling of wood in the fire. Two lakeside houses with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1 toilet, ready to accommodate up to 11 guests. A fully equipped kitchen and grill on the deck will allow you to cook something delicious in combination with indoor Jacuzzi and outdoor hot tub will help you relax.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:You can use firewood for a fire no more than 4 logs per day. Please throw cigarette butts in ashtrays and don't throw toilet paper down the toilet!.At the end of your stay, turn off the lights, heaters and AC. Collect the accumulated garbage in the bags, put in the outside garbage bins, please!,In the dressing house you will find armchairs, deckchairs, oars for boats. Do not leave chairs and deckchairs, boats and oars on the pier overnight..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.

Back-in-the-day vacations are hard to find. Disconnecting from the stress of the networked life is a goal for many of us, but hard to achieve. We have replicated our own family history of weekend retreats in a small and curated home offering a recharging retreat. The large deck looks out over Porters Lake, so you can relax and enjoy the view, or get out on the lake for a paddle with the two kayaks available for you to use. We hope you enjoy the cottage as you unwind and enjoy the lake. The cottage - by design - has no television, but if you need to stay connected, the Wi-Fi connection is excellent.When you are ready to explore further, the cottage is just 20 minutes from downtown Digby, the scallop capital of the world and 40 minutes from Annapolis Royal, the cradle of the nation.Below is a list of some of what can be found within a short drive from the cottage:Swim- The lake is great for swimming but the entrance at this end of the lake can be muddy and there are large rocks, so you don’t want to dive in. Best to float out to swim or take the kayaks out. You can head to Digby Outdoor Recreation Center for swimming from a sandy beach which is located on Haines Lake (the double in Double Lake Rd). 1632 Ridge Road. https://digbyarearecreation.ca/haines-lakeEat- While in the Digby area, scallops should be on the menu but there are plenty of choices. A few of our favorites include: The Crow’s Nest, Sydney Street Pub, The Wheelhouse Seafood and Pasta. In Annapolis Royal, The Whiskey Teller. Picnic- Savary Provincial Park. Pack a lunch and enjoy an afternoon beach combing at low tide.Drink- Lazy Bear Brewing in Smith’s Cove offers beer, ciders and seltzers along with pizza, live music and gorgeous views. Check their website for schedules (18 min). Bear River Vineyards in Bear River (22 min). Annapolis Brewing in Annapolis Royal (40 min). Lightfoot and Wolfville Winery in Wolfville (1 ½ hours)Adventure- Whale watching:Petit Passage- 45 minutes from the cottage. This is the closest whale watching outfit. It runs twice a day 9:30 and 1:30. Be prepared for a 3 to 4 hour trip. Bring warm clothes. https://ppww.ca/ Others include- Adventure Bay, Brier Island, Mariner CruisesHiking- There are many trails to choose from: Delaps Cove Wilderness Trails, Gulliver’s Cove Trails, Acacia Valley Trails are just a few. Golf/Spa- Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa https://www.digbypines.ca/Learn- The region is full of history. Admiral Digby Museum and Maude Lewis Memorial Park are close by and in Annapolis Royal you can visit Fort Anne, the Historic Gardens, and the Sinclair Museum. Granville Ferry is home to the Port Royal Historic Site.Day trips- Bear River (21 min), Annapolis Royal (40 min), Yarmouth (1 hr), Lunenburg (2 hrs) and Mahone Bay (2 hrs).Festivals/Events- Lobster Bash (July 3-5, 2026) is a celebration of the Lobster industry includes music, demonstrations, and competitions.Digby Scallop Days (Aug 6-9, 2026) The longest running festival in the Digby area is a celebration of scallops, the scallop fishing industry and those who brave the seas to harvest them. Wharf Rat Rally (Sept 3-6, 2026) is the largest multi-day motorcycle rally in Canada.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total).Well-behaved, supervised, and fully under control..About checkOut:Check out before 12:00 PM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.NOTE: The property is not child-proofed.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.