When in Nova Scotia, visit the Eastern Shore and stay at the Elephant's Nest Bed and Breakfast with your hosts John and June Meehan!

 
 

 

   

When in Nova Scotia, visit the Eastern Shore and stay at the Elephant's Nest Bed and Breakfast with your hosts John and June Meehan!

Welcome to our lakeside bed & breakfast accommodation only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean on Nova Scotia's beautiful Eastern Shore Located just outside of Halifax Nova Scotia, we are situated just off the Marine Drive, Nova Scotia's Seacoast Trail.  We are proud to note our accommodation ratings;  AAA/CAA 3 Diamond and Canada Select 41/2 Star Bed and Breakfast.

The Elephant's Nest B&B can be reached from the Halifax Nova Scotia 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 can experience 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 the well known Lawrencetown Beach – one of the best surfing locations on the Atlantic Ocean.

Within 20 minutes drive we have Clam Harbour Beach & Martinique Beach (the longest sandy ocean beach in Nova Scotia), the Trans-Canada Trail and wilderness trails at Musquodoboit Harbour; great bird watching areas, surfing beaches, lake and river kayaking, lake and river fishing, some great golf courses and wonderful 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 Bed & Breakfast,  "The Nest" and relax, meet other guests and exchange your experiences.

We offer vacation packages tailored to your needs - check out some ideas on our Package Page! For those of you with GPS our coordinates are: 44 46 17.7N and 63 12 9.73W 

When in Nova Scotia, visit the Eastern Shore and stay at the Elephant's Nest Bed and Breakfast with your hosts John and June Meehan!  

 

It's your vacation and we will help you make it memorable.

And remember, we are more than just a B&B...We are a Destination!
 

 
 

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When in Nova Scotia, visit the Eastern Shore and stay at the Elephant's Nest Bed and Breakfast with your hosts John and June Meehan!

 

 

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