Tourism Chester, Nova Scotia

Get inspired by all there is to do in our communities.

Unique shops, Farmers' Markets, and creative artisans. Plan your shopping trip.

Find your perfect dining experience, craft beer and one-of-kind cocktails.

Treat yourself to a unique getaway.

About the Municipality of Chester

From Hubbards to Martins River and inland to New Ross and Sherwood, Our Municipality of Chester is the gateway to the South Shore of Nova Scotia.

For ease of exploring we've broken down our Municipality into five main areas.

Located in Kespukwitk (Lands End) district of Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi'kmaq people. The Municipality acknowledges the Peace and Friendship Treaties signed and recognizes that we are all Treaty People. We acknowledge the responsibility to deeply engage and move forward with the work of truth, reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Nova Scotia’s

Treasure

The tide is FALLING

Next LOW TIDE (0.56m / 1.84') is at 6:46 pm ()

Next HIGH TIDE is at 12:21 am

Current Conditions:

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Winds SW 15 km/h

21 °C

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Welcome to the Municipality of Chester, Kespukwitk. Beaches, trails, and lakes are waiting for you. Enjoy the views from one of our patio restaurants. Relax with friends at Nova Scotia’s oldest pub. Indulge at our provinces first Nordic Spa. Take a walk back in time at Ross Farm Museum. Whether you are a local, visiting us again or for the first time, let us help you experience everything there is to love about our communities. It’s time to explore.

Things to do

Food + Drink

Local Shopping

Places to Stay

Born to Shop

July 10, 2025 • 6 Min Read

Local Finds & Hidden Gems - Summer Shopping Road Trip

We all need a little retail therapy sometimes. If you love small shops, chatting with friendly business owners, and bringing...

Owner Jay Hiltz wearing a grey noreaster apparel t-shirt

April 3, 2025 • 4 Min Read

Business Spotlight - Mercantile On Duke & Noreaster Apparel

Noreaster Apparel blew into our lives in 2018 featuring iconic East Coast sayings on t-shirts and other apparel. Over its...

Photo of Ruby's Spot at the top of Ruby's Trail with gardens, lady bugs, and red benches

March 31, 2025 • 1 Min Read

Five Things To Do in the Municipality of Chester This June

June kicks off the fabulous summer season in our Municipality of Chester. Patio and Farmers' Markets open, gardens wake up...

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Picnic in the Park

July 2-September 9, 2025

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Farmers' Market Season

May-October

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Chester Playhouse Summer Series

June 22-September 20, 2025

Chester Race Week

August 13-16 2025

The Tancook Island Ferry

The ferry departs daily from Chester and services both Little and Big Tancook Islands. There is short-term designated parking on Duke Street. For longer stays, visit the Tancook Island parking lot on Valley Road, Chester.

Our Tourism Ambassadors

We’ve teamed up with local partners who stock a variety of brochures outlining what there is to see and do throughout the municipality

Nova Scotia Parks

Whether you’re up for a day at the beach, camping overnight, or a picnic plan your trip to one of our provincial parks.

Graves Island

By Water

If you’re making your way to our neck of woods by water we’ve got plenty of ports to pull up in.

Contact Us

How can we help? Contact us with questions, for help planning your trip.

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