Riverside Trails & Coastal Escapes

Immerse yourself in nature, light adventure, and total relaxation.

🌲 Trip Philosophy: Let nature dictate your schedule. All timings for this day are completely flexible—feel free to linger wherever your spirit finds its pause button.

🏨 Basecamp

Liscombe Lodge Resort

(Stay & Dine)

🗺️ Trip Style

Nature, light adventure, & deep woods relaxation

🥾 Activity Level

Easy to Moderate

3–5 km of easy walking

đź›¶ Recreation Options

Canoeing, kayaking, trail hiking, & swimming

Morning: River Trails & Suspension Bridges

Breakfast at Liscombe Lodge

8:00 AM

Dine in the main lodge dining room with expansive views overlooking the calm Liscombe River. Sip your coffee, map out your route, and ease into a day of outdoor exploration.

River Trail Walk & Property Exploration

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Head straight onto the lodge’s pristine trail system for roughly 3 to 5 kilometers of easy, refreshing walking. You can scale your distance up or down depending on how many loops you choose to complete.

Don't Miss:

  • Walk the Liscombe River boardwalk trails
  • Cross the suspension bridge
  • Stop at scenic viewpoints along the river
  • Enjoy birdwatching, photography, or quiet relaxation

Distance and time can vary depending on how many loops you complete. 

Midday Reset: Choose Your Own Adventure

Relaxation or Recreation Time

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Tailor your midday entirely to the weather and your personal energy level.

Options Include:

  • Relax by the outdoor pool (seasonal)
  • Sit riverside with a book or coffee
  • Play lawn games
  • Explore additional short trails
  • Rent a canoe or kayak and paddle the calm river

Casual Lunch

1:30 PM

Grab a relaxed, sit-down meal inside the main lodge restaurant, or pick up a packed lunch to enjoy at one of the outdoor picnic areas scattered across the grounds.

Afternoon: Chasing the Atlantic Breeze

Scenic Coastal Excursion

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Leave the forest behind for a brief, scenic 15-to-20-minute drive down to the rugged Nova Scotia coastline.

Suggested Stop: Marie Joseph Provincial Park

  • Quiet sandy and rocky beach
  • Ideal for beachcombing and shoreline walks
  • Scenic ocean views and peaceful surroundings

đźš— Alternative Route: If you prefer to stay on the move, take a slow, scenic drive along Highway 7, stopping at coastal pull-offs to photograph the wild Atlantic shore.

Evening: Riverside Warmth

Return to Lodge and Freshen Up

5:30 PM

Head back to your room or cabin to kick off your hiking gear, shower, and freshen up after an active afternoon on the coast.

Dinner at Liscombe Lodge

6:30 PM

Gather back in the main lodge dining room for a relaxed, comforting dinner with the river glowing just outside the windows.

Evening Wind-Down

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Sit by the river or outdoor fire pit
  • Take a short twilight walk
  • Enjoy stargazing (very dark skies in this rural area)
  • Relax in the lounge with drinks or board games

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