B&B guests are an independent and adventurous lot, with a wide variety of interests and touring preferences. Some like to travel with a plan...carefully laid out and meticulously organized. Others prefer a more "seat of the pants" approach. All of our guests, however, share a common interest in unique and authentic experiences that take advantage of all that Nova Scotia has to offer. So whether you're traveling as a couple and looking for an adventure just for two, or you're part of a group planning a fun escape for the whole gang, we'd like to think we have a little something for just about everyone.
A la Carte Packages
Packages designed to fit into your existing touring plans as lovely little add-ons, usually just for two. Priced as an addition to the cost of your chosen room.
Gourmet Hikers' Portable Picnic - $40.00 per couple
Day At The Beach - $25.00 per couple
Lobster Supper Picnic Package - $60.00 per couple
Birthdays - $25.00
Group Packages
Already got your gang together? Looking for a getaway for your group? We've put together a few great escapes so just tell us when - and how many - and we'll do the rest...
Girl's Chick-Flick Getaway
Chocolate Indulgence
A La Carte Packages
Gourmet Hikers’ Portable Picnic
A Moveable Feast for Foodies* and Lovers of the Great Outdoors!
Nova Scotia is famous for its natural beauty and extensive hiking opportunities and there are at least 15 different hiking trails in the Pictou area alone. Some are steep and strenuous…some are level and leisurely…all are a wonderful way to spend a sunny day. Whether the payoff for your effort is a quiet harbourside picnic table, a stunning ocean vista or a shady forest meadow, a gourmet’s feast of assorted cheeses, spreads, crudités and dips will only make the moment sweeter (or more savoury, as the case may be).
We’ll supply the glasses, corkscrew, plates and utensils, as well as a variety of tasty treats like brie with crusty bread and mango chutney, baba ghanoush and fresh veggies for dipping or flatbread with cream cheese and apple sage jelly - all packed up in a picnic basket backpack, so it’ll be easy to carry and will keep your hands free!
*food·ie . n. Slang. A person who has an ardent or refined interest in food; a gourmet
$40.00 per couple. Plus tax. One night's stay is required. Accommodation not included in package price and will vary based on room selected. Subject to availability. Menu may change with seasonal availability.
Day At The Beach
“Those that say you can't take it with you never saw a car packed for a day at the beach!” ~Author Unknown
Enjoying your day at the beach can take a lot of planning and a lot more gear and with current extra baggage fees, it may be a little difficult to fit your lawn chairs and sand pails into your carry on luggage! Packing your car for a long vacation doesn’t leave much extra room for coolers and shade umbrellas, either.
So whether you’ve flown in from afar or driven in from the city, we’ve got your beach-going needs covered! Our Day At The Beach package includes the use of two portable lawn chairs, two jumbo beach towels, a beach blanket, shade umbrella, and your choice of reading material from our library.
We’ll also lend you a cooler filled with ice and four bottles of water, chips & dip, salsa, sodas and other munchies because we know that getting a tan uses a lot of energy and you’ll need to keep your strength up.
Then we’ll send you off to any one of 7 nearby beaches (Caribou beach is less than 10 minutes away) for a busy day of sandcastle building and beach combing.
$25.00 per couple. Plus tax. One night's stay is required. Accommodation not included in package price and will vary based on room selected. Subject to availability.
Lobster Supper Picnic Package
Why not try our new Lobster Picnic Supper when you stay at the Evening Sail B&B. Simply choose your room and we’ll do the rest. When you check in, your picnic will be waiting for you – packed in a cooler - on ice and ready to go! Enjoy a whole lobster picnic for two...complete with melted butter, rolls, salads and all the fixings. We’ll even send you off with a few suggestions as to where you might stop and enjoy your meal …overlooking the surf at a nearby beach … or on your own private balcony… and we’ll pack it all up with wineglasses, candles, a tablecloth and everything else you’ll need for a fancy picnic that’ll be the envy of all!
Only $60.00 per couple. Plus tax. Only one night's stay is required. Accommodation not included in package price and will vary based on room selected. Subject to availability. Picnic will be available at pre-arranged check in time. Picnic must be paid for in advance. Advance notice may be required. Guests must return cooler, dishes, etc. before checking out.
Birthdays should be a big deal...even if you're on the road. Let us help you celebrate this special event with a personalized birthday cake and balloons already waiting for you in your room when you check in! Plates, utensils, candles and matches included.
$25.00
Group Packages
Girl's Chick-Flick Getaway
Chocolate Indulgence
Is your club or organization (or adventurous group of friends) looking for new ideas for getaways and retreats? How about Chocolate Indulgence- A Tour of The World's Best Chocolate. Have no fear - this is no frivolous foray into decadence! This is the very serious and very educational first step in our new Art of Entertainment series. Don't let the formal chocolate tasting and ten different kinds of chocolate cocktails fool you! This is higher education people! A grueling bootcamp of truffles and chocolate dipped strawberries! O.K…. So maybe not grueling, per se ... more like lots of fun with a little education thrown in, but who wants to be nitpicky about these things.
So get your gang together and pick the date.... we'll handle all the details.
Package includes two nights accommodation with breakfast, lunch, dinner, samplings of some of the world's best chocolate, lectures and hands-on demonstrations.
Never forget....chocolate is health food for women!
$249.00 per person, double occupancy. All participants must be 19 years old. Minimum of 8 participants.
Your Family Tree - A Scottish Genealogy Workshop
Have you ever wanted to research your family tree but were uncertain as to how to get started? Did someone in your family (you know...way back when) come through Pictou on their way over from Scotland?
Start the weekend with a Friday evening wine and cheese Meet & Greet and on Saturday, we'll take over the Hector Exhibit Centre and have their director all to our selves. There will be a comprehensive lesson on getting started - the resources you'll need and how to use them - as well as a step-by-step workbook to keep you on track. A web resource tutorial will help you continue your work when you get home. Private tours of both the McCulloch House Museum and the Hector Heritage Quay are included. The weekend will also feature a Scottish themed lunch and dinner provided by Mrs. MacGregor's Tea Room
$249.00 per person, double occupancy (taxes not included). Minimum of 8 participants.
While many aspects of this workshop will apply to all genealogical research, it will best appreciated by individuals with family connections to Pictou County.
