Escape to a magic world where you can unwind, relax and have fun! Less than 45 minutes, drive from Halifax, you can spend a day, a week or a lifetime in beautiful Chester Municipality. The Area boasts of great shopping experiences. Specialized shops that are considered the “Best Kept Secrets” with unique products made locally will be worth finding. The Village of Chester is an historic seaside resort noted for sailing, golf, stately summer homes, studio & galleries. Blandford and the Aspotogan Peninsula boast spectacular ocean views, great cycling opportunities and a marvelous provincial beach at Bayswater. Folks who enjoy hiking may choose to walk the Aspotogan Trail from Hubbards to East River (12km) or the Chester Connection Trail from East River to Martin’s River (35 km). Ross Farm Museum, located on Highway 12, is Nova Scotia’s Agricultural Museum where you step back in time and experience first-hand rural life as it was in the 1800s. The Farm features heritage breeds rarely seen on farms today.

Looking for some Live! Local! Entertainment? The Chester Playhouse operates from March to December with a full slate of events. At the heart of each year remains the Chester Summer Festival of Performances. The Chester festival is unique in this region. Rather than run a rep season or summer stock, summers in Chester often include concerts, dance, youth productions and stand up comedy along with the core theatre subscription package. Please visit The Chester Playhouse for event schedules.