Farm-to-table flavours, quiet shoreline roads, and classic Bay of Fundy views
If you’re looking for a relaxing, unhurried afternoon, this coastal loop offers a perfect blend of good food and wide-open shoreline views. It’s simple, scenic, and deeply Nova Scotian.
Begin your outing with a mid-afternoon lunch at The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery in Summerville. Known for its farm-to-table approach, the café serves seasonal soups, fresh sandwiches, house-baked breads, and thoughtfully prepared plates made from local ingredients. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming — the kind of place where you settle in, enjoy your meal slowly, and perhaps browse the small selection of Nova Scotia specialty foods before heading out again. Lunch is served Thursday through Sunday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, making it an ideal start to a leisurely afternoon.
From there, follow Highway 215 along Kempt Shore, one of the quieter stretches of the Minas Basin coastline. The road winds gently along farmland and tidal flats, with expansive views that shift dramatically depending on the tide. At low tide, the Basin opens into vast stretches of exposed seabed; at high tide, the water reflects the sky in broad, shimmering bands. It’s not a long drive, but it’s one worth taking slowly.
Your final stop is Walton Lighthouse, perched above Walton Harbour. This historic lighthouse offers panoramic views across the Minas Basin and is one of the best vantage points in the area for appreciating the scale of the Bay of Fundy tides. Climb to the top if it’s open, take in the sweeping horizon, and enjoy the steady coastal breeze. Late afternoon light here can be especially beautiful, casting long shadows across the tidal flats.
Plan for about three to four hours in total. Allow time to linger over lunch, enjoy the shoreline drive without hurrying, and spend at least half an hour at the lighthouse. Clear days offer the best visibility across the Basin, and a light layer is helpful if the coastal breeze picks up.
✔ Allow 25 minutes to the Flying Apron
✔ Flying Apron is open Thu-Sun, 11am - 4 pm
✔ Flying Apron to Walton Lighthouse is about 25 minutes
✔ Lighthouse open May 1 - Oct 15, 8 am to dusk
This outing works so well because it pairs a memorable local meal with peaceful coastal scenery, all within an easy drive of NATURA Wilderness Resort. There’s no rush and no strenuous hiking required — just a satisfying combination of flavour, fresh air, and expansive views.
