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 The Municipality of Argyle affords visitors with a unparelled view of our beautiful coastlines – and the chance to the visit the many fishing communities with their brightly colored fishing fleets at the local wharves that dot the shore. Inland, four-season opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring the back roads abound, along with seasonal events that celebrate our long-standing connection to our ways of life.
 Arrange a day-trip to our area, and you’ll be amazed to discover the rich heritage and artistry in the region.
Stay longer, and you’ll discover a place that is home to many artists and cultural contributors, and steeped in Acadian, Loyalist, Mi’cmaq, and Planter history.
"Must-do" adventures…
• Coastal Excursions Sightseeing Tours
• Spring-Haven Canoe Outfitting
• Tobeatic Wilderness Reserve & Southern Nova Scotia Biosphere Preserve
• Glenwood Provincial Picnic Park
• Goose Creek Marsh Hiking Trail
• Rocco Point Nature Trail
• Tusket Islands
• Dennis Point Wharf
• Birding
• Beaches and Shorelines
Coastal Excursions Sightseeing Tours
Coastal Excursions Sightseeing Tours is a licensed Charter Service for all your group charter needs. They can transport up to 13 people on custom charter trips, designed to serve your needs.
These tours can vary according to the weather, tides, and customer interests. You’ll wind your way from Yarmouth via the Lighthouse Route, stopping at many scenic opportunities along the way. There are tours that will pick you up in Yarmouth directly off of the "CAT" high-speed ferry from Bar Harbor, or Portland, Maine, come and SEA what they are all about!
Tour guide Calvin d’Entremont’s other job as a lobster fisherman brings all his experiences and stories to these personal van tours and he will be proud to show you it all----- the rugged coast, fishing villages, lighthouses, gigantic windmills, museums, and interesting people!
Location: Lower West Pubnico
Phone: (902) 762-0338
Website: http://www.coastalexcursions.ca
Spring-Haven Canoe Outfitting
Eco-tourism at its best, Spring-Haven Canoe Outfitting can provide you with an adventure you won't soon forget. Camp out in an authentic Tipi. Experience the magic and wonder of the Mi'kmaq culture first hand. Enjoy authentic wilderness cuisine prepared for you by your friendly French Acadian guide Larry Muise.
Relax and enjoy the solitude of camping in the pristine wilderness of Yarmouth County. Our rivers and lakes are second to none in Nova Scotia. Whether you travel by canoe or kayak, a soft adventure awaits you on Quinan Lake or the Tusket River, a peaceful reprieve from the hectic city pace.
Phone: (902) 648-0146
Website: http://www.springhavencanoe.com/
Tobeatic Wilderness Reserve & Southern Nova Scotia Biosphere Reserve Association
 Spanning parts of 5 counties, the Tobeatic Wilderness reserve is the largest remaining wild area in the Maritimes. The Tobeatic Wilderness Area makes a significant contribution to the protection of biodiversity in Nova Scotia. It is also a refuge for wildlife, and has been managed to achieve these purposes by being designated as a Game Sanctuary in 1927 and as a Wildlife Management Area in 1968.
The Tobeatic is interconnected by lakes, streams and rivers offering outstanding wilderness canoeing, camping and hiking.
The Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve comprises a large portion of both coastal and inland areas in the south west region of Nova Scotia.
The protected area also preserves the integrity of rare, unique and outstanding examples of floral and faunal that are not found any place else in the country that include 11 species that are on the national endangered species list.
It is also home to several other species that are threatened to varying degrees such as the mainland (native) moose, pine marten, southern flying squirrel and Blanding’s turtle.
For more information visit http://www.snbra.ca/
Glenwood Provincial Picnic Park
Located at the junction of Rte 3 and Hwy 103 at Glenwood
A beautiful quiet picnic area on Rickers Lake, bordering Hwy 103.
Picnic tables scattered beneath hardwood trees with view of lake.
Goose Creek Marsh Hiking Trail
At Roberts Island, a 1.5-km (1-mi.) interpretive trail leads through the Goose Creek Marsh wetlands management area.
The wetlands include an area of dykelands constructed by Acadian settlers in the late 1800s.
Here birdwatchers may glimpse herons, osprey, geese, kingfishers, and several species of ducks.
Rocco Point Nature Trail
The beginning of this trail is found at the First Chapel Site in Rocco Point. This .5 km long nature trail overlooks the beautiful Salt Bay on one side and La Grande Passe on the other.
 The trail includes a boardwalk with observation area. This is an especially rich birding site because it is surrounded by water- both slat and fresh. The nearby Eel Brook Lake which is ½ salt ½ fresh water also affects the species that can be seen here.
There are guides at the Sainte Anne-du-Ruisseau Church which is 1 km away who can provide info about the site itself and the history of the chapel.
From Highway 103, Exit 33 or 32A, 15 minutes from Yarmouth
Tusket Islands
 Located at the southwestern tip of Nova Scotia, the Tusket River basin measures a mere 32 km (20 mi) from Chebogue Point to Lower East Pubnico. However, between those two headlands lie 500 km (310 mi) of indented coastline with 365 islands and countless points, peninsulas, inlets and bays.
The Tusket Islands’ natural environment and natural history make them a perfect destination for sea kayakers. Today’s Tusket Islands are also a clear reminder of this past. Tiny cottages, known locally as “shanties,” dot the islands, and private wharves are piled high with lobster traps.
It’s an ideal situation for sea kayakers who like bird watching and island hopping. There are calm inlets and bays to explore, along with plenty of excitement navigating the constantly changing tidal currents in the passages between islands.
So pack up your kayak and spend a beautiful day exploring with us…
 Available for download - Tusket River & Basin Information Package
 Dennis Point Wharf
Dennis Point wharf, located just off Route 335 in Lower West Pubnico, is the home to a multi million dollar fishing fleet, sheltered in the harbour where the West Pubnico arm juts into the sea.
As with the many wharves that are found in our region, the fishermen you will find here are proud of their livelihood and more than willing to answer questions.
Birding
 The Brothers Islands are home to the largest Canadian population of Roseate Terns. The Roseate Tern is an endangered species under the Nova Scotia Endangered Species Act.
Approximately 50 % of the Canadian Roseate Tern population nests in this location. Arctic Terns (Sterna paradisaea) and Common Terns (Sterna hirundo) also nest here. The islands are located approximately 4 kilometers off the coast of West Pubnico. In 1999, this site was identified as an Internationally Important Bird Area (IBA) by Bird Studies Canada (BSC).
Each June there is a weekend long Tern Festival held in conjunction with the Musée Acadien of West Pubnico. This festival includes conferences, Birding Guided Tours, Marshland Guided Tour, Flora and Fauna Guided Tour, and 2hr. Boat Tour.
In addition to this site there are many other regions such as Rocco Point, Wedgeport, and Comeau’s Hill- just to name a few, that are a bird lover’s paradise. Grab your binoculars and birding guide and come pay us a visit.
Beaches & Shorelines
 Many of our coastlines are completely accessible for exploring and of course are open 24 hours for your viewing pleasure! We have a beautiful sandy beach in Comeau’s Hill.
Take Route 334 then turn right on the Melbourne Rd. turn left onto the Comeau’s Hill Road and drive approximately 15 minutes. You’ll pass through Little River harbour which is the home of Nova Scotia’s Provincial dog- the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling retriever formerly known as the Little River Duck Dog.
 Being located at the beginning of the Bay of Fundy, we experience tides throughout the municipality ranging from lows of 0.6 m (1.9 feet) to highs of 4.7 m (15.4 feet).
The tides influence daily life in our area, from picking your spot on the beach, designating when the fishing industry can go to work, and even changing the weather. The tides change approximately every 6 hours, so you will see two low tides and two high tides during one 24 hour period.
To find out the times for low and high tide during your visit, go to Fisheries and Oceans Canada . There, you can input the community names and dates when you’ll be here, and a tide table will be generated.
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