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Community in Nova Scotia, Canada
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Liverpool, the "Port of the Privateers", is an historic town in Queens County on the South Shore of Nova Scotia.
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Built in 1855, it was here that brave Liverpudlians defended their town and trade from all manners of privateers and aggressors. Later in times of peace, the lighthouse cast a welcoming light, bidding safe entry to the harbour. Maritime and privateering history is enacted by costumed interpreters. Visitors can watch a presentation by the son of a previous lightkeeper, enjoy the tranquil, tree lined picnic park with a scenic view of Coffin Island Lighthouse, or browse in the gift shop. Lighthouse open mid-May to mid-October.
The history of this first burial ground for the town is depicted in a series of interpretive panels located throughout. Burials range from before 1760 to the last recorded burial in 1894 with many headstones for infants and mothers who died during childbirth.
A former working forge situated in a restored 1903 Smithy shop located by the falls on the Mersey River. View the operational forge, the ox sling or the displays on horseshoeing plus wood and metalworking. The museum also boasts numerous photos of historic Milton.
Watch the seals basking on the rocks. Locals call the National Park "Keji" for short.
Live music on Wednesday afternoons in July and August at the old Railway Station.
Perkins House is the oldest house in the Nova Scotia Museum collection. This charming example of a Cape Cod was built in 1766 for Simeon Perkins, a native of Connecticut. He came to Nova Scotia in 1762 during the Planter migration, participated in privateering, and soon became one of Liverpool's leading citizens. Among the many features of this graceful old home is the Perkins Diary, Simeon's 40-year testimonial to colonial life in Liverpool. Interactive ghost holograms are the latest feature in this must-see!
Built in 1980, this museum is next the Perkins House Museum and houses documents and artifacts relating to the natural and human history of Queens. The Thomas Raddall Research Centre for family history also operates within the museum, housing the early proprietors township records from 1759 leading to Mayflower and Empire Loyalist descendants and a Black History exhibit.
The park covers over 1600 acres just across the harbour from Keji Seaside and has an interesting array of habitats. The wooded areas are home to many songbirds, osprey, eagles, deer, snowshoe hare and coyotes, while the lakes and streams find mink, otter and beaver. Moose and black bears frequent the bogs and fens and shorebirds abound on the secluded white sand beaches. Particularly beautiful in the Autumn. Named after one of Canada's most popular authors Thomas Head Raddall, Thomas Raddall Provincial Park offers wooded campsites, walking and bicycle trails and historic sites to enjoy.
This beach is a favourite of local families. Changing rooms, picnic tables, washroom facilities and a playground make this a great place to spend a lazy day on the water. It is in Beach Meadows east of Liverpool on Hwy 3. Wheelchair accessible.
Hwy 3 west of Liverpool. Unsupervised swimming, no facilities. Public access and wheelchair accessible. Perfect for evening strolls.
Hwy 3 west of Liverpool, is a beautiful kilometre-long white-sand beach. Unsupervised swimming, picnic area, washrooms, and changing rooms available. Wheelchair accessible.
Locals will no doubt recommend Carter's Beach in Southwest Port Mouton. Uncrowded and unspoiled, this protected beach leads to clear Caribbean green water and is truly a sight to behold. Carter's Beach is truly unspoiled, so there is extremely limited parking, no washrooms or changing rooms. Follow established paths only and do not walk, tamper with or destroy sand dunes, wildlife or vegetation. Visitors are requested to abide by Leave No Trace principles.
65 well appointed rooms with DVD players. Swimming pool and fitness centre. 100% non-smoking.
27 A/C guest rooms overlooking the Mersey River. Restaurant and pub. Bookstore and gourmet shop. Free wireless internet, complimentary breakfast. Boat launch.
Year-round, seaside beach resort. Restaurant, 9-hole CPGA golf course, ocean spa, conference centre, freshwater lake, heated saltwater pools and complementary recreation programs.
Three rooms in a 200-year-old home. Full breakfast served with homemade bread. TV in room and shared bath.
Empire-style mansion with four rooms. View of the Mersey River.
22 comfortable units, licensed dining room.
Rooms with fireplaces, full kitchens, DVD players, wireless internet.
By car
), then take Exit 1A toward Highway 3/Highway 333/Peggy's Cove/South Shore/Yarmouth. Merge onto Highway 103 West, then get off at Exit 19.
By bus
While there is no public transportation in Liverpool, many attractions are accessible by foot. There are several taxi companies in the area.
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