Experiences.

The Stan Rogers Folk Festival is Canada’s Song Writers Festival held in Canso the last week of July each year. Outstanding folk and folk music.

Popularly known as Stanfest, this spectacular musical event takes place annually in the beautiful seaside community of Canso. Events run from Thursday until Sunday with Mainstage performances in the evenings and concurrent day performances on three stages throughout the festival site. 

Enjoy riding along the coast of beautiful Guysborough County in mid-August and share in great riding, friends, food, and music.

The Route 16 Thunder Rally is a weekend event that includes camping, bonfires, live music, meals, field games at the Stanfest site in Canso, and a poker run to Larry’s River. Ironically, this coincides with the annual Acadian Savalette Festival and their Tintemarre (noisy) Parade. All proceeds from this event help support ice time for our youth figure skating and hockey programs in Canso.

Join local guides as they explore with you the nature and culture of Guysborough County on boats, beaches, forests, and the night sky.

Our three-hour Guysborough County experiences are fun, hands-on and appeal to the inner naturalist and cultural enthusiast in us all. Perfect for groups and families who want to make lasting memories together. There are fun options to choose from every day throughout the summer and fall, and other special options available throughout the year.

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Explore the waters off Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore by kayak with the help of Cove & Sea in Half Island Cove.

Rugged is the word most commonly used to describe this area’s shoreline and when you’re looking up at precipitous cliffs and unpolished rock formations, you’ll agree. However, nestled between those jagged pillars are almost tropical like coves with sun soaked pebble beaches that look so flawless you will feel like you are the first to discover these untapped gems. 

Experience our place through the works of local artisans. From crafts to photography and paintings, our creations provide charming insights.

ArtWorks East is an association of visual artists and crafters who live in Guysborough County. Inspired by the rugged nature and wonderful cultures of Guysborough County, these artists express their thoughts and feelings through their art, an seek to share their perspectives with locals and visitors. There are venues for viewing and purchasing their artist pieces in the villages of Guysborough and Canso.

Experience Acadian culture through this annual festival held the second week of August in Larry’s River. Wonderful music, activities, and food.

There is no better way to come to appreciate a culture than to experience it with local people. Festival Savalette is a mix of local Acadian music, story-telling, fun activities, and food – lots of food. Through the festival you will come to learn about the history and tenacity of these people and enjoy their company as new friends.

Experience the beer, spirits, and good times of Guysborough County.

The Nor’Easter Craft Beer Festival is where brewers from the Eastern Shore can share their tried and true as well as new brews and spirits with an appreciative crowd. With live music and food to create the atmosphere, participants can sample many fine products while having a great time sharing with friends and making new friends. To learn about the next scheduled event, visit the Guysborough Business District Partnership website. Want to taste the East Coast, check out the Nor’Easter.

Sherbrooke Village Museum has a community park at it’s gate that serves as the host location for the Sherbrooke Saturday Market. The market hosts many local vendors selling wares and crafts of all kinds, offering delicious local cuisine, providing a place for artists to paint and sell their works, and provides local music. Want to meet and mingle with local community members, come to the market on Saturday mornings (June-October).

If antique cars are your thing, you must drop in to the Sherbrooke Show and Shine the first weekend of September.

The Sherbrooke Show and Shine is a wonderful gathering of antique, custom, and classic vehicles. The event also features a road rally and has music in the field. This is a great place for car enthusiasts to appreciate great cars and share great stories.