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Our Partners

Eat, stay, and explore the South Shore around Oak Island.

A visit to Oak Island is the perfect excuse to explore Nova Scotia’s South Shore. These local partners help make your trip memorable — from a stay on the water to a meal in Mahone Bay.

Exterior of Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre overlooking Mahone Bay at sunset

Waterfront resort minutes from the Interpretive Centre

Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre

The closest full-service accommodation to Oak Island, this waterfront resort overlooks Mahone Bay and sits just minutes from the Oak Island Interpretive Centre. Guests enjoy an indoor pool, on-site dining, a marina, and easy access to both the island tour and Salty Dog Sea Tours. It is the ideal home base for visitors making a weekend of their Oak Island trip.

Address:
36 Treasure Drive, Western Shore, NS B0J 3M0
Phone:
1-800-565-5075
Email:
info@oakislandresort.ca
Hours:
Front desk open 24 hours; restaurant hours vary seasonally.
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Salty Dog Sea Tours boat cruising past the wooded shoreline of Oak Island

See Oak Island from the water

Salty Dog Sea Tours

A 90-minute narrated boat tour departing from the Oak Island Resort marina, giving you a perspective of Oak Island and Mahone Bay that you can't get from land. Knowledgeable skippers share the maritime history of the area while cruising past the island's shoreline. A perfect complement to the guided tram tour.

Address:
Departs from Oak Island Resort Marina, 36 Treasure Drive, Western Shore, NS
Hours:
Seasonal sailings; check website for the current schedule and to book.
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Interior of Mug & Anchor Pub showing the bar and rows of beer taps

Classic pub fare on the Mahone Bay waterfront

Mug & Anchor Pub

A beloved waterfront pub in the heart of Mahone Bay, the Mug & Anchor serves hearty pub classics, local seafood, and a wide selection of beer on tap. With its harbour-view patio and warm, welcoming atmosphere, it's a favourite stop for visitors before or after a day exploring the South Shore.

Address:
643 Main Street, Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0
Phone:
(902) 624-6378
Hours:
Open daily for lunch and dinner; hours vary seasonally.
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Artisan pouring molten pewter at the Amos Pewter studio in Mahone Bay

Handcrafted pewter giftware and working studio

Amos Pewter

A working pewter studio and gift shop on Mahone Bay's historic Main Street. Watch artisans pour and shape pewter using traditional techniques, then browse handcrafted ornaments, jewellery, and giftware — including Oak Island–inspired pieces. A memorable stop for a keepsake of your South Shore visit.

Address:
589 Main Street, Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0
Phone:
1-800-565-3369
Hours:
Open daily; studio demonstrations during business hours.
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Waterfront tent and RV sites at RayPort Campground near Oak Island

Waterfront camping minutes from Oak Island

RayPort Campground

A family-run campground on the shores of Martin's River, just minutes from Oak Island. RayPort offers tent and RV sites with water access — an affordable, outdoorsy home base for exploring the South Shore before or after your tour.

Address:
Martin's River, NS
Hours:
Open seasonally; see website for rates and availability.