In both spirit and space your picture-perfect moments start here at Sunroom in historic oceanside Chester.

A locally owned general store with a focus on elevated handmade goods. We are also the flagship store for Nor’easter Apparel. 

Charles E. Church Recreational Centre (a.k.a. The Park!) is the District of Chester’s recreational centre with an ice arena, four-sheet curling rink, three tennis courts, a baseball diamond and much more!

Traditionally Different – Tanner & Co. Brewing is a small brewery based in Chester Basin, focusing on traditional German Ale beer styles, but also mixing it up with small lot unique beers and beer styles.

Il Ferramenta Pizzeria – Pizza Al Taglio Roman Style. Pizza al taglio is street food from Rome.

The Municipality of Chester’s Recreation & Parks Team welcomes you to the Chester Skate Park which has the reputation from both skateboarders and BMXers as being one of the best parks in the province to ride. The size, design, features and general atmosphere of the park attracts a wide range of age and skill level.

The Zoé Vallé Memorial Library is the oldest community library in Canada, still operating as it was when it was founded in 1928. For 24 years after 1903, it was the summer home of Zoé Vallé Lightfoot, who lived in Manhattan at the time. It was given, in trust, to the Municipality of the District of Chester to be a free public library for the community, in memory of Zoé.

The Lordly House Museum is a municipal museum that works toward promoting and cultivating awareness of the unique heritage of the Municipality of the District of Chester.

Summer just isn’t as sweet without a dip in our lovely Lido Pool. Located between the Parade Square and the outer back harbour – this wonderful saltwater pool is as refreshing as it is beautiful.

The Chester Playhouse proudly presents live music, theatre, comedy and film presentations throughout the entire year.

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The Rope Loft – Restaurant, Pub & Marina is located in Chester’s front harbour. We are known for our light-cream-based chowders and fresh local lobster.

This historic turn of the century bed and breakfast is an oasis in the heart of the village just two blocks from the ocean. We have offered accommodations to yachtsmen and travellers for over two hundred years.

The Oldest Pub in Nova Scotia and affectionately known as “Chester’s Living Room, ” The Fo’c’sle Pub is an inviting restaurant and bar that welcomes year-round and summer “locals” as well as those just passing through.

The Jib, a vibrant and cozy-chic eatery and social house on Queen Street, is a gourmet grab-and-go and dine-in cafe, now open year-round serving locals, and attracting visitors from afar to the charming sea-side village of Chester, Nova Scotia.

The Explore Oak Island Display at the Chester Train Station is home to the Oak Island display featuring artifacts, pictures and information about the world famous treasure hunt. 

Freda’s Beach is the sweetest little beach on the South Shore! Just past the Lido Pool and right beside the Chester Yacht Club – the sandy shore makes the perfect spot for finding sea creatures or watching the boats sail by.

Spanning an entire block in the Village of Chester, Lordly Park is a treasured part of our community.

The children’s playground includes multiple slides, monkey bars, swings, spring cars and more!

There’s also a beautiful picnic area, an open gazebo for live performances and special events, and a natural wetland too.

The Chester Yacht Club (CYC) is a private sailing club situated on beautiful Mahone Bay with excellent access to the best sailing in Canada.

Chester Golf Club offers visitors the magic of a classic golf course in a seaside setting. The course routing provides a golfing adventure that is both challenging and enjoyable for all skill levels. It is a joy to play, whether you aspire to break one hundred twenty or par of seventy. Any missed shots will be due to the distracting beauty of the Atlantic Ocean, the islands, and the colourful sailboats tacking in the wind.