Harbourview Inn, an historic Nova Scotia bed and breakfast nestled among the beautiful oaks, white birch, and elms of Smith's Cove, Digby County is truly a quiet refuge. Rated with three and one half stars by Canada Select, Harbourview is located near Digby, Nova Scotia on Canada's east coast in one of the most historic and scenic areas of Nova Scotia. Guests love the warm hospitality, the beautiful rooms, complimentary breakfasts and free wireless internet. Are you looking to fill your vacation with a variety of activities? If so, there's enough to do and see around Harbourview Inn to keep you busy for days on end. Maybe you prefer quiet solitude. If so, you will find Harbourview Inn the perfect place. Enjoy the serenity of birdwatching, quiet strolls along the beach, or relaxing at the pool.
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Each of our rooms is comfortably appointed with at least one queen-sized bed, remote controlled colour television with 60 cable channels, and a private four-piece bathroom. All rooms are air conditioned and all include a small sitting area.
Our Nova Scotia accommodation facility, at Smith's Cove, Digby County is a non-smoking environment. We ask that our guests who wish to smoke do so outside the Inn.
NEW.....All guest rooms and suites now have access to WIFI, wireless high-speed internet! And all rooms now have air conditioning!
Please note: Our GPS Coordinates are:
North Latitude: 44 degrees, 36 minutes and 43.4 seconds ( 44.61208 ) West Longitude: -65 degrees 42 minutes and 29.2 seconds ( 065.70809 )
A Brief History of the Harbourview Inn
Harbourview Inn, originally known as Harbour View House and Cottages, shares an exciting part of the history surrounding Smith's Cove. Smith's Cove was settled in 1759. In 1783, one of the earliest settlers, Joseph Potter Jr., exchanged land grants with a United Empire Loyalist named Joseph Smith from whom the community derived it's name. Smith settled on the southwest side of the point of land which now makes up the area where the current Harbourview Inn is located.
Smith's descendant Charles Sulis lived in the house which became the original Harbour View House. Upon his death the property moved into the hands of the Cossaboom family --- William Cossaboom was married to Charles Sulis' daughter, Clara. When the Cossabooms began Harbour View House and Cottages in 1898, it comprised the main house and four log cabins.
In 1923, Cossaboom found it necessary to expand the Harbourview Inn and built the Annex, the present day Inn. In the 1930's, a fire destroyed the original building that housed the Inn and at that time, the business was moved to the present day Harbourview Inn.
Summer guests erected a picturesque rustic chapel as part of the cottage colony. Eventually known as "Birch Chapel" because of the extensive use of birch and birch bark in its construction, this delightful chapel still remains on the property and church services are held each Sunday morning. (It is pictured above.)
Over three kilometers (two miles) of water frontage gives the Harbourview Inn a broad view of the unsurpassed charm of Annapolis Basin with the sweeping Fundy tides while dense woods serve as a backdrop to this absolutely unique resort. The delightful summer climate is invigorating in the daytime and restfully cool at night. The Harbour View House, now known as Harbourview Inn, with its bungalow colony is distinctly different from any other resort in Canada. A romantic location with an historic setting (and we are only minutes from the Digby Ferry, to St. John, New Brunswick).
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Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
Bear River Cultural Center
Bird Watching On Brier Island
Brier Island Whale & Seabird Cruise
Captain's Cabin Restaurant
Clare Golf Course
Fort Anne
Hinterland Adventures
Kejimkujiik National Park
King's Theatre
Mariner Cruises Whale and Seabird Tours
Ocean Explorations Whale Cruises
Petitte Passage Whale Watch Tours
Pines Golf Course
Pirate's Cove Whale and Seabird Cruises
Port Royal Habitation
Upper Clements Theme Park
Upper Clements Wildlife Park
Watercolour Artist -Nora Gross
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Zipping Zodiac Whale And Seabird Tours
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Other Things to Do
Are you looking to fill your vacation with a variety of Nova Scotia activities and attractions? If so, there's enough to do and see around the Harbourview Inn to keep you busy for days on end. There are plenty of things to do and places to see in Digby County and Annapolis County, Nova Scotia.
Dive into the pool or play shuffleboard. Experience the thrill of whale watching off nearby Digby Neck, hike the trails along our rugged shoreline, or explore the majesty of the wilderness at Kejimkujik National Park. Visit the many historic attractions at Canada's oldest European settlement at Annapolis Royal. Stroll through our many picturesque fishing villages. Watch artisans creating their distinctive crafts. All this only a short drive from the Harbourview Inn.
Maybe you prefer quiet solitude. If so, you will find the Harbourview Inn the perfect place. Enjoy the serenity of birdwatching, quiet strolls along the beach, or relaxing at the pool.
If you are interested in genealogy, there are some excellent museums in the area that may be able to help you with your research. A wide variety of eating experiences are available and offer everything from fresh lobster and Digby scallops from O%u2019Neill%u2019s Seafood Take-Out to gourmet cuisine prepared by world class chefs at the Pines Dining Room, Digby, Nova Scotia.
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