Hunts Point: Lobster Tradition, Beach and Golf

Hunts Point combines a seasonal lobster tradition with a beach, a multi-use trail and golf. The start of the lobster fishery is especially memorable: the first day is known here as “dumping day.” At dawn, fishing families gather at the wharves to watch the boats head out. In Queens County, lobster season runs from the last Monday in November to May 31. Regulations may change these dates; check the season before planning your trip.

Beach, Trail and Golf in Hunts Point

The Hunts Point Trail is designated as a multi-use trail between Bog Rd and Silver Rock Dr. Its redesignation in 2024 replaced its previous classification as a walking-only trail. A provincial road trail runs from the inland end of Beech Hill Road to the Hunts Point Trail, which follows a former railway bed. Road-trail status and trail conditions may change; check the latest information before using it.

Hunts Point Beach is a smaller beach with a view of the wharf and a swimming spot. There are no facilities there. Check this information before your visit. If you’d rather spend your time being active, Hunts Point is also home to the public White Point Golf Club: the course has nine holes and offers green-fee options. Confirm current terms before booking.

Lobster fishing is also reflected in the food: the “Thursday Night Lobster Suppers” include a dinner featuring a whole Atlantic lobster. Check current menu details before your trip.

Queens County: Nature and Culture

In the broader destination of Queens County, nature experiences range from remote wilderness to rare lichens. The Shelburne River Wilderness Area protects nearly 3,500 hectares of wilderness in the lower Shelburne River watershed. The Peppered Moon Nature Reserve preserves an undisturbed coastal forest as habitat for rare lichens, including the Peppered Moon lichen. Queens County therefore offers a range of landscapes and nature conservation experiences.

Explore coastal trails and beaches at Kejimkujik Seaside, a free day-use park in Queens County. It is home to the Harbour Rocks Trail and the Port Joli Head Trail. Visitors of all ages can cycle in Kejimkujik National Park. The Kejimkujik Scenic Drive, Highway 8, connects Liverpool with Annapolis Royal and passes through Milton, Middlefield and Caledonia.

Queens County’s cultural history offers other points of interest, too. The Queens County Museum features exhibits on Mi’kmaq history, early medicine, maritime history and wartime memorabilia. Visitors can also step aboard a replica deck of the privateer ship “Liverpool Packet” and learn why Liverpool was known as the “Port of the Privateers.”

Choose the Right Focus for Your Trip

When looking for a vacation rental, it helps to decide first what you’d like to focus on: should Hunts Point, with its lobster tradition, beach, trail and golf, be at the heart of your trip, or would you like to include several nature and culture destinations in Queens County? Then choose your accommodation’s location based on the specific activities you plan to enjoy.

Discover more destinations: Liverpool, Greenfield, Port Medway, Mill Village, Port Mouton.

View the broader travel guide: Queens County.