Tourism Chester

Congratulations to our Tanner & Co. Brewing

Our next chapter takes us down the shore to Liverpool! 🍻

Peggy and I are excited to announce that we’ve acquired Hell Bay Brewing Co., welcoming another South Shore brewery into the Tanner & Co. Brewing family.

Since starting Tanner & Co. in Chester Basin in 2017, your support has helped us grow, open our Duke Street Taproom in Chester, and keep exploring new beers and ideas. We’re grateful to be taking this next step with you.

This move also has a personal connection for me. Having lived and worked in Liverpool for many years, it’s a community that has played an important part in my life. I’m looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and being part of the town’s day-to-day life again.

Hell Bay will remain Hell Bay, keeping its name, its Liverpool roots, and its own lineup of beers. We’ll be bringing Tanner & Co. beers to the Hell Bay taps alongside their favourites, investing in the brewery, and making improvements to the taproom over the coming months.

We want to offer our sincere thanks to Mark and Melanie for the years of hard work, dedication, and heart they’ve put into Hell Bay. They’ve built a proud local brand and a gathering place that means a great deal to its community. As one of Nova Scotia’s longest-standing craft breweries, Hell Bay has a history worth celebrating, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to carry it forward.

To Hell Bay’s staff, regulars, and customers, we look forward to getting to know you. And to everyone who has supported Tanner & Co. along the way, thank you for helping make this possible.

You now have another spot to visit along the South Shore. Stop by Hell Bay when you’re in Liverpool, come say hello, and join us for a pint!

Cheers,
Dan & Peggy

Fall/Winter Farm Stay at Bar M Ranch

Enjoy a two night getaway at the Farm House at Bar M Ranch in New Ross. The four bedroom Farm House is perfect for families and groups. Connect with local farm culture through admission to Ross Farm Museum and enjoy a hearty brunch, lunch, and fresh-baked treats at Hearth Room Café.

Cost: $500 per family/group

What’s Included:
Two-night stay at The Farmhouse at Bar M Ranch.
Admission for four guests to Ross Farm Museum.
$50 voucher for Hearth Room Café.

Friday-Sunday Oct 9 2026 - Mar 28 2027

https://novascotia.com/package/bar-m-ranch-farm-stay/

Happy First Weekend of October. Farmers' Markets, Pop ups, music and more. Check out What's On in our communities.

Chester Art Centre 'Splitt - The Art of Drag' Art Exhibition by Brandt Eisner opens tonight 5pm-7pm. The exhibition runs until Oct 25.

The Trellis Cafe Open Jam is tonight 6:30pm-8:30pm. Saturday Mel Farrimond takes the stage 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Chester Farmers' & Artisan Market Friday morning at the Old Train Station, 9am-12:30pm. Second the last market of the season.

Black Harbour Distillers Inc. Friday Night Bingo starting 6pm-8pm. Saturday Matinee featuring live music from Reid & Bill 1pm-4pm.

First Annual Saltwater Cup Tournament Friday-Sunday at the Chester Rink. Friday Night Opener starts at 6:15. Part of the proceeds donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters Lunenburg County.

Chester Legion Friday Night Karaoke.

Hubbards Barn Association Farmers' Market Saturday 8am-12pm at the Hubbards Barn & Community Park, 57 Hwy 3.

Hubbards Area Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Saturday 9am-11am.

South Shore Sea Salt Pop-Up Gift Shop Saturday 9am-1pm, 25 Hwy 3.

Ross Farm Museum Skills from the Past Saturday and Sunday. Immerse yourself in history as we showcase essential skills through engaging demonstrations.

Ross Farm 5K Run & Walk Saturday. Registration at 10am. Race starts 11am. Fun for all ages. Register 902-275-3490.

The Village Emporium celebrating their 20th anniversary Saturday starting with cupcakes at 11am, an all-day anniversary contest, special guests. Shop hours 10am-4pm.

Chester Playhouse Theatre in celebration of Mi'kmaw History an encore presentation of Sk+te’kmujue’katik (At the Place of Ghosts) with opening short doc Buffalo, Sunday 2pm.

Tomorrow
Everyone is welcome at the Truth and Reconciliation Day Mawio'mi happening at the Hank Snow Museum Grounds, 148 Bristol Ave, Liverpool, Wednesday September 30 starting at 11am. Stories, music, dancers, and and more. Please bring your own chair.

Municipality of Chester
Municipality of Chester Recreation & Parks

Create Holiday memories this fall and winter with Bar M Ranch and their new wreath making experience. Friday-Sunday Oct 16-Dec 13. $140 per couple.

Guided by a sixth-generation farmer, you’ll tour private woodland, hear local stories and cultural insights, and learn about the area’s history as the “Christmas Tree Capital of the World.” After harvesting fresh Nova Scotia balsam fir, you’ll craft your own wreath to welcome the holiday season, then head to nearby Hearth Room Café for a hearty lunch and fresh-baked treats.

https://novascotia.com/package/new-ross-wreath-making-experience/

Happy First Weekend of Fall. Check out What's On in our communities.

Hubbards Barn Association Harvest Moon Night Market TONIGHT 6pm-9:30pm. Local vendors, music, food and more. Hubbards Barn & Community Park, 57 Hwy 3.

Western Shore Legion Western Shore Jamboree. TONIGHT 7pm-10pm.

Chester Art Centre final weekend to take in 'Atlantic Women Fish Packers' art exhibit by Sue Rogers.

Chester Farmers' & Artisan Market Friday morning at the Old Train Station 9am-12:30pm.

Black Harbour Distillers Inc. Friday night Drag Bingo, $15 cover. Saturday Matinee with live music from 3AM, 1pm-4pm.

New Ross Royal Canadian Legion - Branch # 79 welcomes the Fisherkings Friday night 8:30pm-11:30pm. Everyone is welcome. Non-members $7.

Hubbards Barn Association Farmers' Market Saturday 8am-12pm at the Hubbards Barn & Community Park, 57 Hwy 3.

Ross Farm Museum ‘Around the Hearth’ weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Demonstrations of meal preparation and cooking will take place using traditional methods over a fire and with coals from the fireplace.

Hubbards Area Lions Club Fish Fry Dinner Saturday 4pm-6pm, $16.

The Trellis Cafe welcome Danny Banfield's Songversation Saturday 6:30pm-8:30pm. Reservations recommended.

Chester Legion welcomes Side by Tide Saturday with live music 8pm-12am. $10 cover.

Chester Playhouse Theatre in partnership with the Lunenburg Doc Fest, Sunday movie 'The Cycle of Love', 2pm.

St. Stephen's Church hosts 'Strange Bird: The Voice of Jung', Raymond O'Neill as Carl Jung. Sunday 4pm. Tickets $25 at the door, cash only.

Everyone is welcome at the Truth and Reconciliation Day Mawio'mi happening at the Hank Snow Museum Grounds, 148 Bristol Ave, Liverpool, Wednesday September 30 starting at 11am. Stories, music, dancers, and and more. Please bring your own chair.

Municipality of Chester
Municipality of Chester Recreation & Parks

Hubbards Barn Association 4th Annual Harvest Moon Night Market.
Thursday, September 24.
6pm-9:30pm.

Local vendors, music, food, and more.