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Big Blue On The Bay

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· Maitland, Hants, Nova Scotia
4 acres hosted by Gloria B.
1 RV/tent site
"Big Blue" sits atop a lawn covered hill on the shore of the Cobequid Bay. A grove of fir and pine trees offer a sense of woodland solitude and fairies. The energy is magical. You can enjoy a front row seat or amble down over the lawn to sit on the end of the public wharf to watch the tidal bore squeeze into the mouth of the Shubenacadie River. It won't be long and you can marvel at the force of the water as it turns and begins to pour back toward the Bay of Fundy. Walk across the dyke to reach the oldest continually operating general store in North America - Frieze and Roy. Beyond the Wharf, a locally stocked craft shop borders us on the easterly side of the lawn. Next to it you will find Dawson Dowel Picnic Park, a playground and basketball court. On the westerly side of the driveway you there is a marsh area. The remnants of the shipyard where the WD Lawrence was built in the 1800's can be seen poking through the sand on the beach directly in front of the marsh. At low tide you can walk for miles in a westerly direction. Always be Tide Aware! Across the road from the marsh is the residence of WD Lawrence himself. It is a provincial museum. Directly across from Big Blue is a Ducks Unlimited pond. The sound of the geese and ducks can be heard 24 hours a day! There is a path that circumvents most of the pond. Adjacent to the Lawrence House parking lot there is an observatory where you can linger and watch the shenanigans of the occasional muskrat or possibly a beaver. The washrooms are accessed through a side door on the verandah of the main house. There are three showers and three toilets. If happen to be missing your "workout" there is a treadmill and exercise bike available to use. Outdoor fire regulations are strictly adhered to. There is a BBQ available for a small fee. Other perks (subject to scheduling) available at an additional cost might include: In-house Concerts; Reiki Sessions; Workshops and CeremoniesNestled amongst the evergreen grove at the rear of the property overlooking Cobequid Bay. There are five areas (sites) that are suitable for pitching tents. Each of them offers intriguing views of the bay.
Natural features
Beach
Forest
Coastal
Wetlands
92%
6 ratings · 6 reviews
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Sandra F.recommends
September 20, 2024
Saunter Down The Path To The Beach
Bay views
Our host and site were just amazing. Great view of Fundy bay, quiet area with a local gift shop next door.
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Ben C.recommends
August 18, 2024
Saunter Down The Path To The Beach
Beautiful spot and great hosts wish I could have stayed longer
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Shannon M.recommends
July 31, 2024
Saunter Down The Path To The Beach
The views were gorgeous and several options as to where to set up your tent. Facilities were clean. Great spaces for my dog to run around.
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Megan H.
July 24, 2024
Saunter Down The Path To The Beach
It is a large gravel lot that is road adjacent, there is a thin line of trees. I had some trouble finding a level spot. The bathroom and shower is large and in the basement. The host is nice.
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Maria W.recommends
June 29, 2024
Saunter Down The Path To The Beach
Great location
Gloria was very welcoming and the site was great despite the rainy days. The ground was solid for our camper van. We would definitely stay there again.
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Loreen M.recommends
June 27, 2024
Saunter Down The Path To The Beach
Bay of Fundy is in this back yard!
Being able to camp overlooking the Bay Of Fundy was so cool! Gloria’s place is beautiful and quiet. She was extremely welcoming and delightful to chat with. It was so nice to have an accessible bathroom and shower too! We highly recommend!
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Maitland, Hants, Nova Scotia, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Mi’kma’ki and Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Gloria B.

Joined in March 2024
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