Centrally located in beautiful Great Village, Nova Scotia, this vast, rambling building is jammed with treasures of all descriptions.  Surely, there is something for nearly everyone here - we like to say our stock runs from the sublime to the ridiculous!

Make us the destination on your next Nova Scotian road trip - it's easy to make a day of it.  You'll surely be sorry if you don't budget enough time to see the whole shop - if you've never been here before you will likely be a little blown away by the sheer size of it - it's deceiving from the outside! 

1 minute drive, 11 minute walk, 800m

Nestled in the heart of Great Village, Lowland Gardens makes a picturesque destination for any avid gardener. The owners and operators, husband and wife team- Tony & Gerrie van den Hoek have developed a bustling garden centre, which caters to a wide variety of gardening needs.         

Lowland Gardens opened it's doors in 1985, with 1200 sq. feet of greenhouse space. More than 30  years later, the business consists of 13 greenhouses with over 30,000 sq. feet of growing space, offering an extensive line of annual and perennial plant material.

2 minute drive, 18 minute walk, 1.2km

Masstown Market began as a farm-gate operation in the spring of 1969, and over fifty years later has grown to become a local landmark thanks to our tradition of quality foods, great selection, and friendly service.

10 minute drive, 10.2 kms

Learn about and sample our award winning cheeses. Antiques, Dutch gifts & treats. Open daily (please call ahead in the winter months)

19 minute drive, 22.4km

A natural woodland park that spans 3,000 acres and located only minutes from downtown Truro. The extensive trail system winds through natural gorges, waterfalls, tall trees and inspiring look-offs.  

28 minute drive, 35km

Preserved in nature, uncovered by force. Explore one of nature’s most inspiring creations, where the highest tides in the world reveal the most complete fossil record of the “Coal Age,” 100 million years before the dinosaurs. Every rock holds the possibility of discovery, and our guided tours may lead you to finding a missing piece of time’s puzzle. At Joggins, our backyard may be 300 million years old but every day is different!

1h 14m drive, 109 km