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Situated along the picturesque Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia, the small community of Musquodoboit Harbour offers a serene and close-knit community lifestyle surrounded by the beauty of nature. Musquodoboit Harbour is home to newcomers and ninth generation residents, young families and retirees and everything in between.
Musquodoboit Harbour features the longest sandy beach in Nova Scotia and some of the best surf on the East Coast. The area is perfect for a leisurely walk on a scenic trail, white water kayaking down the Musquodoboit River, rock climbing near the Musquodoboit Trailway, and boating along the rugged coastline. You’ll also find everything you need to make your new community a home, including a P-9 school and high school, a hospital and nursing home, as well as restaurants, cafes, farmers markets, a brewery, gym, library, skating rink, baseball fields and more.
Education in Musquodoboit Harbour
- Eastern Shore District High, grades 10-12 (French Immersion Programs Available)
Amenities in Musquodoboit Harbour
- Eastern Shore Community Centre, a community and recreation centre
- Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum
- Public parks and green spaces
- Martinique Beach
Health care facilities in or near Musquodoboit Harbour
Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital
Serves a population of approximately 5,000 people between the communities of Dean Settlement, Meaghers Grant, Dutch Settlement and surrounding areas. The Braeside Nursing Home is attached to the hospital.
Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital
The facility opened in 1976.
Valley Memorial Hospital
Located about 33 minutes from Musquodoboit Harbour.