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Queensland is only 30 minutes away from the busy city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Bilderbuch / Design Pics/Valueline/Getty Images Rich Scottish history, quaint Gingerbread-style homes and a picturesque landscape overlooking the sea make up the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Situated on a large peninsula and two islands, Nova Scotia is known for its lobsters, Scottish heritage and its many rocky beaches, bays and estuaries. The small town of Queensland is located on St. Margaret's Bay where visitors can enjoy a day at Queensland Beach.
Surfside Inn
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Surfside Inn, originally built in the 1800s, sits directly in front of Queensland Beach, and has home-like country decor and style. Guests will enjoy watching over the ocean from the inn's spacious deck. Rooms at this bed-and-breakfast inn include whirlpools, flat-screen televisions and views of St. Margaret's Bay. Breakfast, which is included, can be enjoyed on the deck as well as an optional dinner menu. Guests also can go for a walk, hike or bike ride on the St. Margaret's Bay Area Trail nearby. If driving to nearby Peggy's Cove, try the Seafood Chowder at the casual Finer Diner restaurant.
Dauphinee Inn
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Located less than five minutes away in Hubbards, The Dauphinee Inn is located on the coast of Hubbards Cove. The inn is furnished with antique pieces of furniture and country decor. All of the guests rooms feature wall to wall windows and some have a private balcony. The Dauphinee Inn Dining Room is popular with locals and features Hot Rock Dining, where guests can cook their own meals on sizzling hot slabs of granite. Seafood and steak are the popular items on the menu. Nearby, guests can visit the famous Lighthouse at Peggys Cove or take a ferry over to Oak Island to search for the legendary Captain Kidd's hidden treasure.
Rosewood on the Cove
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Rosewood on the Cove Oceanfront Cottages is located less than five minutes from Queensland, and offers 10 quaint seaside cottages. Cottages are brightly painted and feature fully-equipped kitchens, wicker and antique furniture, and gas barbecues. Cottages also have decks or patio spaces. Guests can explore the neighboring towns such as Lunenburg, which has historic houses, antique shops and the Fisherman's Museum. Spend a day at Queensland Beach or enjoy one of the many summer festivals on the Wharf in Hubbards to enjoy Scottish music and dancing. Nearby dining options include Fox Point Market and Pizza, and The Shore Lobster Club, which offers nightly live entertainment.
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