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Bring a picnic for the supervised beach at
Panmure Island Provincial Park
(
902-838-0668; Hwy 347; campsites $21; Jun-Sep)
. The park campground has every amen-
ity for its 44 sites (most unserviced) tucked under the trees and along the shore. For
something more luxurious stay at the grand
Maplehurst Properties
( 902-838-3959;
www.maplehurstproperties.com
;
Rte 347; d $145-190, cottage $1500 per week; May-Nov; )
.
Marsha Leftwich has mustered every glimmer of her native Southern hospitality to create
this exceptional B&B that drips with gorgeous chandeliers as well as fresh baked muffins
and treats.
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Montague & Around
The fact that Montague isn't flat gives it a unique, inland feel. Perched on either side of
the Montague River, the busy little town is the service center for Kings County; its
streets lead from the breezy, heritage marina area to modern shopping malls, supermar-
kets and fast-food outlets.
In the old train station on the riverbank there's an
Island Welcome Center
(
902-838-0670; cnr Rtes 3 & 4; 8am-7pm Jul & Aug, 9am-4:30pm May, Jun, Sep & Oct )
. Here,
you can hop on the Confederation Trail, which follows the former rail line; rent bikes at
Pines Bicycle Rentals
(
902-838-3650; 31 Riverside Dr; bike rental half-/full day $20/30;
8am-8pm)
.
On the other side of the river, the statuesque former post office and customs house
(1888) overlooks the marina, and houses the
Garden of the Gulf Museum
(
902-838-2467; 564 Main St S; adult/child under 12yr $3/free;
9am-5pm Mon-Fri Jun-Sep)
. In-
side are several artifacts illustrating local history.
Just north of town, development meets nature at
Brudenell River Provincial Park
(
902-652-8966; off Rte 3; campsites $21, RV sites $24-28; May-Oct)
, which is a park and re-
sort complex. Options range from kayaking to nature walks and golf on two champion-
ship courses. You can also take a one-hour horseback trail ride through the sun-dappled
forest and onto the beach with
Brudenell Riding Stables
(
902-652-2396;
www.brudenellridingstables.com
; 1hr ride $35;
Jun-Sep)
.
Sleeping & Eating
Knox's Dam B&B
B&B $$$
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