Nova Scotia Buzz
Dad’s big day is coming up on Sunday, June 21, This gives you a couple more weeks to get things in order to treat that special man in your life, dad!
Here are our Top 10 Nova Scotia Experiences and Gifts to Give Dad for Father’s Day. It has everything from places to take him for brunch, to his favourite drinks and other gifts that will make him think of you when he enjoys them.
#1 Take dad out for brunch
Get Father's Day going early on June 21 with brunch.
Some recommendations would be The Canteen in Dartmouth or Seasons by Atlantica and Morris East in Halifax.
Are you located on the South Shore? Check out the menu for Atlantica Oak Island and White Point Beach Resort.
If you're around Yarmouth and Acadian Shores, you can't go wrong with The Red Cap Restaurant & Motel or The Argyler Lodge.
Near the Bay of Fundy and Annapolis Valley you could visit Bistro 22 or The Flying Apron.
On the Northumberland Shore you can take your #1 dad to the Amherst Shore Country Inn for brunch,
In Cape Breton, why not take dad to Trio Restaurant at the Cambridge Suites in Sydney? It will be a bustling spot for sure.
Be sure to check out these locations hours of operation. COVID-19 may have changed them.
#2 Green fees to dad’s favourite golf course.
Nova Scotia is home to some of the best golf courses in the world. Maybe dad has a few favourites too.
Golf courses in Nova Scotia have opened and are the perfect place to social distance.
Pick up dad a green fee or two for his favourite course.
#3 Nova Scotia craft beer for dad
Dads love their beer and lots of craft brewers in the province love our dads. Why not choose a gift that you know will go over well?
A box of beer or a selection of tall boys from a local craft brewer will put a smile on dad's face this Father's Day.
#4 Purchase a made in Nova Scotia gift from a local artisan on Etsy
There are hundreds of Nova Scotians selling their local artisan goods on Etsy. Check out their stores and pick out something nice for dad.
Maybe a print of a famous Nova Scotia landmark or even a Nova Scotia tartan face mask!
#5 Chocolates for dad from Peace By Chocolate
Chocolates aren't only the way to a woman's heart, but the way to dad's too!
Peace By Chocolate is based out of Antigonish, Nova Scotia and makes some of the best chocolates in our own back yard.
You can buy their chocolates at local Sobeys or read their story and buy online.
#6 Lobster is cheap right now, support local industry and cook dad a feast!
Lobster has been cheaper than ground beef as of late in Nova Scotia.
Buy dad a feast of local Nova Scotia lobster and feed him well this Father's Day.
Here are our instructions on how to boil the best lobster for dad.
#7 Buy dad a tee or hoodie from Lost Cod Clothing Co.
Lost Cod Clothing Co. based out of Halifax ships all over and has local pickup. They have plenty vintage designs of past Nova Scotia businesses
Maybe dad likes fishing, here are few of their designs from the fishing industry.
#8 Give dad the gift of a BBQ themed Nova Box.
Dads love to BBQ and Nova Box is offering a special Father's Day themed curated box of sweet and spicy items from Big Cove to Mahone Bay.
#9 Buy dad a gift card to a local restaurant
The local restaurant industry is hurting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you can't take dad out for brunch, perhaps give him a gift card to a local restaurant he can use at a future date. Maybe, he'll bring you along!
#10 From sailing to horseback riding, give dad an Airbnb Experience you can share together!
Airbnb Experiences are relatively new. They are excursions and experiences put on by local hosts. There are a number of Airbnb Experiences to enjoy in the province with dad. From fishing, to historic tours and dinners. Check them out.
