Our lakeside Bed and Breakfast is only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean on Nova Scotia's beautiful Eastern Shore. We are located just 38 Km (24 Miles) from the city of Halifax and just one minute off the Marine Drive. We are proud to note our accommodation ratings;AAA/CAA 3 Diamond and Canada Select 4 ½ Star (B&B).

The Elephant's Nest B&B can be reached from the Halifax Stanfield International Airport in just 40 minutes - it is 58km (36 miles). "The Nest" is your ideal “home base' while you explore easy day trips offering many unique vacation experiences on the Eastern Shore, South Shore and the Bay of Fundy in the Annapolis Valley. At The Elephant's Nest B&B your vacation experience can have the best of both worlds; we are - "In the country, yet so close to the capital City of Halifax".

Whether you prefer to just relax or be more active, the "Nest" is the place to be. Swim, kayak, canoe the beautiful lake and let nature be your stage. Watch the eagles, the osprey and the loons, or just laze on the dock, in the screen room or on the sandy beach. Surf at either Lawrencetown or Martinique Beach – two of the best surfing locations on the Atlantic Ocean. Within 20 minutes drive we have two wonderful beaches - Clam Harbour and Martinique. Martinique Beach is Nova Scotia’s longest sandy beach; the Trans Canada Trail and Wilderness Trails at Musquodoboit Harbour; great bird watching areas, surfing beaches, lake and river kayaking and also lake and river angling. There are also some great golf courses and numerous photographic opportunities.

A short drive of only 38 km (24 miles) will see you right downtown in the historic city of Halifax - about a 40 minute drive. Culture, entertainment, nightlife, great music and a plethora of fine dining experiences await you. There are some great museums, wonderful theatres and of course... The Halifax Metro Centre, home of the renowned International Tattoo and many other great events. At the end of your busy day, come home to your B&B – “The Nest” and relax, meet other guests and exchange your stories – all in the comfort of your “home away from home. We offer vacation packages to suit your needs – get some ideas from our own website.

For those of you with GPS our coordinates are 44 46 17.7N and 63 12 9.73W