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Pick your own lobster at Hall's Harbour Lobster Pound ( 902-679-5299;
noon-8pm May-Oct) . The prices are determined by the market, but this is definitely a
somewhat gentrified seafood shack and prices rival those of the restaurants in Wolfville.
Still, it's arguably more fun to eat lobster closer to the source.
To get to Hall's Harbour, take any route west from Hwy 358 until you hit Hwy 359,
then take it over the North Mountain.
WOLFVILLE REGION WINE TOUR
The wine-making tradition in Nova Scotia goes back to the early 1600s and it's
possible that this was the first place in North America where wine grapes were
grown. Today wineries are springing up everywhere. There are six distinct wine-
growing regions in the province, although most wineries are found in the Annapolis
Valley and on the Malagash Peninsula.
L'Acadie Blanc, a French hybrid grape, grows particularly well in Nova Scotia and
has become the province's signature grape. It makes a medium-bodied, citrusy
white wine that pairs well with scallops or smoked salmon. New York Muscat also
grows well and is often used for dry white and ice wines. Most wineries make a
blend of local varieties called Tidal Bay, an appellation specific to the region.
This tour of our favorite wineries starts at Blomidon Estate Winery in Canning,
north of Hwy 1. From here go into downtown Wolfville and turn inland on Gaspereau
Dr across from Tim Hortons. Follow the signs to the next three vineyards. Then,
once you've left Luckett's, take a right when you reach the bottom of the hill, then
take the first left, which will bring you back to Hwy 101 almost directly in front of
Domaine de Grand Pré.
If you don't want to drive, hop on the Wolfville Magic Winery Bus (
902-542-4093; www.wolfvillemagicwinerybus.ca ; hop-on, hop-off bus passes $10;
10:30am-5:30pm
Sat & Sun) that runs from September through mid-October.
Blomidon Estate Winery ( 902-582-7565; www.blomidonwine.com ; 10318 Hwy 221;
tastings $4; 10am & 6pm Jun-Sep) The friendly and laid-back winemaker comes out
to chat to those tasting wines. The sparkling wines and Tidal Bay are probably the
best, but the oaky red is worth a try. It's worth the trip just for the pretty drive to
Canning.
Gaspereau Vineyards ( 902-542-1455; www.gaspereauwine.com ; 2239 White Rock Rd;
10am-5pm May-Oct, tours noon, 2pm & 4pm) This is one of the province's best-
known wineries, with award-winning ice wine. Definitely also try the Estate Riesling.
The tasting room in a big red barn is posh on the inside and the staff is extra
friendly.
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