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19th century, the island is famous for its sauerkraut. The last ferry from Chester each day
overnights in Tancook Island.
Sleeping & Eating
Graves Island Provincial Park CAMPGROUND $
( 902-275-4425; www.parks.gov.ns.ca ; campsites $24) An island in Mahone Bay connected
by a causeway to the mainland has 64 wooded and open campsites. RVs usually park in
the middle of the area, but some shady, isolated tent sites are tucked away on the flanks
of the central plateau. It's 3km northeast of Chester off Hwy 3.
Mecklenburgh Inn B&B B&B $$$
( 902-275-4638; www.mecklenburghinn.ca ; 78 Queen St; r $115-155; May-Jan; ) This cas-
ual four-room inn, built in 1890, has a breezy 2nd-floor veranda. Some rooms have
private adjacent balconies; most have private bathrooms. The owner is a cordon-bleu
chef, so expect an excellent breakfast.
Kiwi Café CAFE $
( 902-275-1492; 19 Pleasant St; lunch mains $9-14; 8am-4pm Sun-Wed, to 8pm Thu-Sat;
) A New Zealand chef prepares excellent soups, salads, sandwiches and baked goods
that you can eat in or take away in recyclable containers. The walls are painted kiwi
green and there's beer, wine and a relaxed atmosphere .
Rope Loft PUB $$$
( 902-275-3430; 36 Water St; mains around $15; 11:30am-11pm) You couldn't find a better
setting than this bay-side pub. Hearty pub food is served indoors or out.
Entertainment
Chester Playhouse THEATER
( 902-275-3933; www.chesterplayhouse.ca ; 22 Pleasant St; tickets around $25) This older
theater space has great acoustics for live performances . Plays or dinner theater are
presented most nights in July and August, with occasional concerts during spring and
fall.
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