Whitman Wharf House Bed and Breakfast, Canso, Nova Scotia

Things to do around Canso

Tourist information

- available next door at the Visitor Information Centre in the Whitman House Museum.

Events in Canso, 2010

  • July 1st Parade
  • July 2nd to July 4th, 2010 - Stan Rogers Folk Festival
  • August 8th, 2010, Seamen's Memorial Service
  • August 8th to 15th, 2010 - Canso Regatta

Attractions and Activities

Grassy Island Fort National Historic Site - there is boat service to the island.

Birdwatching - See our birding page and also our birdwatching package

Immerse yourself in the history of Canso and area, which goes back to 1604! Our History page lists a number of sites worth visiting.

Hike along coastal trails - see our Walking Trails Tour

Sea Kayaking!

We have a whole page about sea kayaking.

Below: Stan Rogers Folk Festival


All of the following attractions and activities are available either in the immediate vicinity of Canso or within reasonable driving distances. Please let us know if you have particular interests so that we can assist you in planning to make your holiday a memorable experience.

A ~ Art Galleries, Arts & Crafts Shops,
B ~ Beaches, Birdwatching, Boat rentals, Boat launch/ramp, Boat tours,
C ~ Canoeing, Ceilidhs, Clam digging,
F ~ Festivals, Fishing, Folk music, Fine Dining
G ~ Golf,
H ~ Hiking Trails, Historic Sites/Museums, [Hospital]
I ~ Internet facilities available, free of charge, at Canso Library,
K ~ Kayak rentals,
L ~ Library (visitors may borrow books from the Canso Library), Lighthouses, Lobsterfest,
M ~ Marina, Museums,
P ~ Photography, Provincial Parks, Public Beaches, Picnic Areas,
R ~ Restaurants,
S ~ Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sea-kayaking, Surfing, Scenic Drives (some of the world's most famous scenic drives are located in Nova Scotia).
T ~ Theatre, Tourist Information
V ~ Video and DVD Rentals,
W ~ Walking Trails, Whale-watching, Whale cruises.

"Wow - what a wonderful place - we have done the B&B bit for many years and this is at the 'top of the list!'" - Paul and Margee Wilson, Port Perry, Ontario.