ADD AN EXTRA TOUCH OF LUXURY TO YOUR STAY

A stay at our Mahone Bay bed and breakfast doesn't have to be ordinary! Let us help you create a truly memorable experience with add-ons designed to spoil yourself or surprise someone special. We'll even write your heartfelt sentiments on a card, so they know exactly how much you care.

At River Ridge Lodge, we're thrilled to feature local businesses that offer one-of-a-kind culinary delights and thrilling adventures. By choosing us, you'll not only have an amazing time but also supports the growth of local businesses making a difference in the community. Join us in our mission to support local!

Nova Scotia Wine, Chocolate Delights and Locally-made Soap

Tantalize your taste buds with great Nova Scotia wine and indulge your sweet tooth with locally-made chocolate from Lunenburg Rum Cakes. Revitalize your shower experience with seaweed soap from Seaweed Soap Company and elevate your dining experience with restaurant certificates. Don't miss out on the ultimate local experience that will excite your senses!

Gift Basket with wine available as Add-on when staying at River Ridge Lodge bed and breakfast

Wine and Dine Gift Basket

$59 + tax

Enjoy a tasty night out with two of Mahone Bay's finest offerings: sip on some local wine from Avondale Sky Winery, such as Tidal Bays' crisp white, Nirvana's sparkling delight or the bold Ferry Road red - plus get yourself a $25 dining certificate to one of Mahone Bay's beloved eateries: (Mateus Bistro, Oh My Cod, Betty's at the Kitch or Rebecca's Restaurant).

Variety of Lunenburg Rum Cake Chocolate bags

Lunenburg Rum Cakes Chocolate

$7.75 + tax

Satisfy your sweet tooth with delightful chocolates from Lunenburg Rum Cakes. Go for the double chocolate experience with both dark and milk varieties, all packed into an 85-gram bag!

Small bottles of wine and Lunenburg Rum Cakes chocolate bags

Mini Bottle of Wine and Chocolate

$16 + tax

Treat yourself with a mini bottle of delicious sparkling or local wine plus some indulgent Lunenburg Rum Cakes chocolate - the perfect way to relax!

Chester Nova Scotia Seaweed Soap Company's all-natural soap

Local Soap from Seaweed Soap Co.

$8.75 + Tax (2 large or 4 small)

Experience blissful relaxation with Seaweed Soap Company's all-natural, nutrient-rich soap made from seaweed harvested from the waters of Mahone Bay! Treat yourself to unrivalled health benefits and a refreshing scent sensation.

Let us Take Care of the Details, so you can Relax and Have Fun!

Let us take care of you and plan the perfect outing for your time off on Nova Scotia's South Shore! We can arrange activities, from a trip to Ross Farm Museum or Lunenburg Walking Tour to something more daring like kayaking with Cape LaHave Adventure. Need some R&R? Check out one of our wine tours –or if you're feeling really zen– book a private yoga session that we'll schedule so it fits into your plans perfectly!

Group of people in front of Lunenburg Academy during Lunenburg Walking Tour

Essential Lunenburg Walking Tour

$21.50 + tax /person (Adult)

Hour-long tour of the Old Town Lunenburg with Lunenburg Walking Tours. Discover the spectacular sites of this spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunenburg Walking Tours' knowledgeable guides bring the sites to life with a mix of captivating stories, anecdotes and fascinating folklore.

Available June through October

10 am and 2 pm tours

Adult: $21.50 + tax

Youth: (6-17): $13 + tax

Family: $75 + tax

Ross Farm Museum in New Ross

$10/adult, $4/child, $8/student or senior, age 5 & under free

Ross Farm Museum is an authentic, living farm and heritage site; much of the farm remains as it was in the 1800s. Ross Farm shows over 150 years of agriculture in Nova Scotia. Explore 60 acres of rolling farmland and discover what life was like on a family farm over 100 years ago! An experience the whole family will enjoy!

Learn heritage farming skills through hands-on demonstrations and workshops.

Ross Farm Museum is located on highway #12 in New Ross, ca 1/2 hour from River Ridge Lodge.

Woman doing a yoga pose with view of river

Outdoor Yoga at River Ridge Lodge

$20-30 + tax /person for 1-3 Persons

Private yoga and meditation guided by Tara in the natural splendour of the River Ridge Lodge grounds (weather permitting). With a balance of gentle flow and mindful restorative poses, you will feel the tension be replaced by serenity and renewed energy. Your personal needs will be considered and incorporated into a personalized practice.

50 minutes

All bodies welcome and no experience necessary.

All equipment provided

Available July - Sept Sat, Sun at 8am, 9am , 10am (subject to availability)

Wine Tasting & Tour at Petite Riviere Vineyards

$25 + tax /person (subject to change)

1.5-hour Vineyard tour and tasting at Petite Riviere Vineyards including a guided tour and tasting of five unique wines.

Available June through October or with prior reservation

Group of people during winery tour at Avondale Sky Winery

Wine Tasting, Tour and Gift Certificate at Avondale Sky Winery

$40 + tax /person

Winery tour, tasting, and a $25 gift card for lunch or wine at Avondale Sky Winery.

Wine Tasting consists of five, 1 oz samples; tour the winery and learn about the history and future of the winery from the award-winning Avondale Sky Winery & Restaurant.

Available June through October

In-person or Online Yoga Session by Blockhouse Yoga & Wellness

Price varies

In-person or online yoga class with Blockhouse Yoga and Wellness. Various classes are available daily year-round, subject to availability (prices subject to change).

In-person (attending at Blockhouse Studio)

Drop-in: $20 + tax/class

5-class pass: $70 + tax

10-class pass: $125+ tax

Online (using Zoom link)

Drop-in: $10 + tax/class

5-class pass: $45 + tax

10-class pass: $80 + tax

All activity bookings are subject to availability and prices subject to change