Mahone Bay Father Christmas Festival, Click Photo for Source

‘Tis the Season

It’s probably safe to say that the holiday season has now really kicked off. There’s only five weeks until Christmas and festivities all over the South Shore are in full swing!

Aside from there being tons of cute shops and art galleries in our neighbouring communities of Lunenburg and Mahone Bay, our area offers picturesque scenery and a beautiful setting to enjoy holiday parades and other  events. Make a quick weekend or one-night getaway to our neck of the woods, do a little shopping, and take in a holiday event with the family.

Father Christmas Festival of Mahone Bay

A great example of a unique holiday festival to take in on the South Shore is the Father Christmas Festival in Mahone Bay. The festival kicks off with the annual tree lighting on November 25th and runs until December 4th. Right after the tree lighting, there’s a Lantern Parade, and a Cocoa, Cookies & Carols event that everyone is free to join.

For the remainder of the festival, there are tons of events and children’s activities happening. One of my favourites is the Yule Tide Gourmet Market, being held both Saturdays and Sundays during the market inside the Suttles & Seawinds barn. Also, there is horse-drawn carriage transport available for the duration of the festival! Check out the website above for an entire listing.

A Lunenburg Heritage Christmas

The Town of Lunenburg is proud to be launching A Lunenburg Heritage Christmas in the last week of November. The event starts with the town’s third annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, November 27th. Following the tree lighting, Santa will be touring the historic town in the parade!

Drive around the town to take in the Decorate a Snowman contest. The contest is open to all Lunenburg residents, and the winner is announced on December 18th.

A Green Christmas?

Both communities will be offering the Nova Scotia Power-sponsored trade-in of traditional glass lights for new energy efficient LED lights!

So be sure to drop by the South Shore to experience a unique holiday event in a historic Nova Scotian setting! It’s sure to put everyone in the festive spirit. And check out the live entertainment happening in our lounge during the November and December via our Facebook Page!

Happy Holidays,

Laura