Laura & Tim

Oceanstone Resort is a 40 minute drive along the coast from Halifax or a 1 hour drive from Halifax International Airport.

If there are family or friends who fancy being on the same plane - its quite nice to all use the same travel agent to ensure you're all together. We use Linda Weiss at Discover Travel, she's lovely and will take great care of you.

Most flights are 4 legs - including layovers, it usually takes 25hrs or so.



You will need a Canadian travel Visa and if your connecting flights go via the US, you will require a US ESTA visa, even if you're not leaving the airport.

We recommend renting a car while you are here as Oceanstone Resort is located 40 minutes outside of Halifax City. 

While there are local buses and ferries, having a car will make it easier to explore Halifax city as well. 

Located 5 minute drive from Oceanstone.



Nova Scotia is home to over 160 historic lighthouses and these majestic beacons can be found throughout the province. Some of our lighthouses are world famous! Peggy's Point Lighthouse is one of Nova Scotia’s most well-known lighthouses and may be the most photographed in Canada. Located in the quaint fishing village of Peggy’s Cove along the South Shore, Peggy’s Point Lighthouse was built in 1915.

Polly’s Cove is situated 2km from the entrance to the world famous Peggy’s Cove, or just after West Dover on the left side of the road, if travelling from Halifax.  There are no signs – so be on the lookout for a dirt parking area large enough for a couple of cars.  From Polly’s Cove you have plenty of room to explore, while also getting a spectacular view of Peggy’s Cove, albeit on a clear day. The rugged beauty, and amazing views of the Nova Scotia coastline, make this one of our favourite hikes.

Located in the World Famous fishing village of Peggy's Cove, 5 minute drive from Oceanstone

Located within Oceanstone Resort

An East Coast summer wouldn’t be complete without a lobster dinner! Luckily, there are plenty of places to chow down. 

Head to The Shore Club for an old-fashioned lobster dinner in one of Nova Scotia’s last remaining dance halls, or to The Sou’Wester to dine with a view of Peggy’s Cove, or Murphy’s On the Water for dinner on the pier in the center of Halifax.

Folks from out of town will have access to shopping discounts. A local tourism group, Discover Halifax has teamed up with major shopping centres Dartmouth Crossing, Halifax Shopping Centre and Mic Mac Mall to create over 50 deals and discounts just for out-of-town shoppers!

Just fill out the form with your non-HRM postal code to access the downloadable/printable offer booklet!

On a sunny day, it’s a safe bet that you can find our patios packed. Locals love going to Halifax’s beer gardens for a relaxed outdoor vibe and sunny space to try some of Nova Scotia’s local brews.

A couple suggestions:
– Stillwell Beer Garden – 5688 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax
– Stubborn Goat Beer Garden – 1597 Lower Water St., Halifax

The Halifax’s Waterfront boardwalk is quintessential Halifax – an absolute must for anyone visiting the city. There are plenty of places to grab a bite to eat, do some shopping and learn about different tours in the area. 

During your waterfront walk, you’re likely to see an island just offshore and you can go visit it. Taking a boat ride to explore McNab’s Island is a wonderfully unique way to spend a summer’s day! There are also plenty of tour operators who will take you out to McNab’s island by kayak!

There are a lot of beaches just a short drive away, a beach day is a definite must on any summer bucket list. Some of the most popular beaches that are less than an hour away are: Cleveland Beach, Conrad’s Beach, Rainbow Haven, and Queensland.

It’s an exciting time for Nova Scotia wine. The province’s Annapolis Valley is making some award-winning bottles of wine and their vineyards are producing more than grapes! Tour some of the province’s most beautiful wineries, sample some local varietals, and see the beautiful Annapolis Valley during its peak season on a wine tour! 

Grape Escapes departs Halifax daily on a variety of tours, from afternoon adventures, to wine lunches. 

he Halifax region is home to some incredible hiking trails, and get this – many of them can be accessed within a 30-minute drive from downtown Halifax! The variety of landscapes, scenery and terrain includes lakeside trails, coastal cliffs, serene woodland and secluded coves.

As one of Atlantic Canada’s culinary hot-spots, Halifax is filled with hundreds of fabulous restaurants!

Laura's family has a cottage (bach) in an area called Linden Beach. We are planning to spend a week there from the Sunday after the wedding (August 9th) until Saturday August 15th. There are cottages in the surrounding area for rent if anyone would like to rent a cottage and spend a week at the beach with us.



Below is a link to one of the nearby cottages.



There is also one cottage close to the ocean that is available by emailing Marlene_smith_68@hotmail.com or by calling 1 (902) 888-3226.



A lot of the cottages in the area rent by word of mouth and don't have listings online so if you are interested in renting and would like help in sorting out accommodation please reach out and we can help you find the right cottage for you :)