Northumberland Shore Things to Do Attractions Ride a wild water slide or put the pedal to the metal on a go-kart track. Visit a fish hatchery, sheep farm, or a knife factory. From maple syrup tapping in the sugar bush to exploring a salt mine museum, there's big fun to be found beyond our beautiful beaches. Learn more Outdoor Recreation & Activity We've got four seasons of outdoor fun that never ends. Our 39 beaches are just the beginning. Enjoy mountaintop experiences like skiing, tubing, and zip lining, as well as some of the country's most incredible golf and hiking opportunities. Learn more Dining & Culinary Make a night of it. Enjoy a lobster dinner overlooking the harbour where today's catch was landed. Settle in fireside for a romantic meal prepared by one of the province's best chefs in a country inn. Soak up great live music in a cool Celtic pub. Learn more Arts & Entertainment Our culture was founded on music and storytelling. It's no wonder there's such a wealth of live theatre, great concerts, ceilidhs, comedy, and music and arts festivals to be found here. Explore a calendar crammed with performances and events. Learn more Shopping Discover the best of both worlds. Visit studios and boutiques offering the handcrafted works of our artisans and crafts people and signature products of our region like specialty knifes and pewter. Or shop the bustling retail stores of our larger towns. Learn more History & Culture Our roots are showing. There's an unbreakable thread connecting our region today with the Mi'kmaq¸ Celtic, Loyalist and Acadian traditions that gave rise to our distinctive culture. Explore the music, song, stories, inventions, and customs our people and the industries. Learn more

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