River Ridge lodge Packages
Relax and Renew Package
Escape to the Ridge for a two-night stay surrounded by nature, on the edge of Martins River. Savour local flavours with a custom gift basket including NS wine and a $50 local dining certificate, explore the Rum Runners trail with complimentary bicycle or snowshoe rentals, or simply relax and take in our peaceful property – just minutes from seaside Mahone Bay!
Relax and Renew Package Highlights:
- Two-night stay in a deluxe room at River Ridge Lodge, the perfect place to unwind and connect with nature or explore shops, galleries, and restaurants in nearby Mahone Bay.
- Customize your very own NS flavours gift basket including your choice of NS wine and culinary:
- Choose your local wine from Avondale Sky winery: Tidal Bay (white), Ferry Road (red) or Nirvana (sparkling).
- Choose your $50 dining certificate: June 1 through Oct 15 - Mateus Bistro or Oh My Cod!. Oct 15 through June 1 - Mateus Bistro or Betty’s at the Kitch. Looking for a recommendation? Let us know!
- Enjoy a delicious and hearty breakfast for two each morning prepared by your hosts, to fuel your South Shore, NS adventures.
- Take in coastal views along the Rum Runners Trail with complimentary bicycle rentals or snowshoes (depending on the season!), hiking maps, and trail insights. Cycle into nearby Mahone Bay or to other communities like Chester or Lunenburg - all accessible from the trail.
Price: Starting at $435 + hst, based on double room occupancy.
** Custom pricing available for up to a maximum of eight guests.
To book contact us at 902-531-2284, WelcomeToRiverRidge@gmail.com or click on the link below.
Taste of Germany Package
Good food and good company are two of life’s greatest pleasures! You bring the company and let River Ridge Lodge and Old Black Forest Restaurant WOW your tastebuds with German-inspired flavours. This Taste of Germany package is complete with complimentary bicycle rentals for two.
Taste of Germany Package Highlights:
- Unwind with a two-night stay in a deluxe room at River Ridge Lodge, nestled on the edge of Martins River - the perfect place to connect with nature.
- Savour a German-style organic breakfast for two each morning of your stay, featuring fresh local ingredients, sourced throughout the South Shore.
- Enjoy dinner for two at the Old Black Forest Restaurant on the evening of your choice (open Thu - Sun 4-8 pm). Includes an appetizer and dessert for sharing, two entrees, and two beverages.
- Take in coastal views along the Rum Runners Trail, adjacent to the lodge, with complimentary bicycle rentals. You can even cycle to Old Black Forest Restaurant, also located along the trail (27 km return) or to other nearby communities like Chester or Lunenburg during your stay.
Price: From $395 + hst, based on double occupancy.
To book contact us at 902-531-2284, WelcomeToRiverRidge@gmail.com or click on the link below.
Family Fun at River Ridge Lodge
Make family memories year-round with River Ridge Lodge as your home base. Enjoy two-nights accommodation in our two-bedroom suite, a delicious breakfast each morning, and a seasonal Nova Scotia family adventure – all included in one, fun & easy family package!
Family Fun Package Highlights:
- Enjoy two-nights accommodation at River Ridge Lodge in our two-bedroom suite, perfect for families! Enjoy 9.5 acres of peaceful outdoor space, relax on our deck or riverside dock overlooking Martins River. Families also love our amiable Newfoundland Dog Charlie and Tuxedo Cat, Max!
- Savour a German-inspired breakfast each morning featuring fresh local ingredients from around our region, prepared by your host.
- Explore the South Shore with seasonal family adventure:
- October 1 through June 1: Admission to Ross Farm Museum (Open Wednesday through Sunday for 9:30 am and 2 pm scheduled visits) or Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic (Open daily from 10 am – 5 pm)
- June 1 through October 1: Family Beach Picnic & Ice Cream: Enjoy a family picnic from the Nosy Crow and driving directions to Rissers Beach or Crescent Beach. Plus, ice cream at Oh my Cod! in Mahone Bay for either day of your visit.
- Discover the Rum Runners Trail adjacent to River Ridge Lodge. Connecting communities from Halifax to Lunenburg and along a former rail bed. This trail offers an easy, flat ride for cyclists and is great for hikers and snowshoers of any age! We have a number of adult and youth bicycles, and snowshoes available for our visitors to use throughout their stay.
Price: $549 + HST for a family of four (October 1 through June 1)
$589 + HST for a family of four (June 2 through September 30)
** Please call to inquire about customizations like changing room type, adding additional family activities, etc. We would be happy to assist.
To book contact us at 902-531-2284, WelcomeToRiverRidge@gmail.com or click on the link below.
Good to Know: Looking for additional options for bicycle rentals beyond what we have available at the Ridge? Check out Sweet Ride Cycling, Lunenburg Bike Shop, or Pedal and Sea! We would be happy to pick-up your rentals for you during your stay.
Sails and Trails Package
Discover picturesque Mahone Bay by boat and bicycle on your two-night Sails and Trails Package. Take to the water with Sail and See on a half-day or full-day sailing tour of the Mahone Islands, anchoring mid-day on full-day sails for a local-sourced picnic. Relax in nature, head into town to shop and dine, or explore the Rum Runners Trail with your complimentary bicycle rentals included in this package!
Sails to Trails Package Highlights:
- Unwind with a two-night stay in a deluxe room at River Ridge Lodge, the perfect place to unwind and connect with nature or explore shops, galleries, and restaurants in nearby Mahone Bay.
- Enjoy a half-day or full-day private sailing tour on day two with Sail and See Captain and crew onboard the Oak Haven, a 35-foot Island Packet Sailboat with all the comforts of home and all required safety gear.
- Savour a delicious and hearty breakfast for two each morning at the lodge to fuel your adventures.
- Take in coastal views along the Rum Runners Trail adjacent to the lodge, with complimentary bicycle rentals.
- On full-day sailing tour anchor for a locally sourced picnic lunch at one of the many islands in Mahone Bay, or choose to visit Big Tancook Island or sail past the money pit on Oak Island.
Available June 1 to October 15
Price: Starting at $738 + hst including a half-day sailing tour and
$958 + hst including a full-day sailing tour, both based on double occupancy.
Custom pricing available for up to a maximum of six guests on the sailing tour.
Prices vary depending on room selection. Please call to enquire!
Good to Know: Your sailing tour departure at 11:00 am or 15:00 am for the half-day tour and at 10:00 am for the full-day tour. Departure is from Mahone Bay Civic Marina. Parking for the day at the Marina is included in the package price. Subject to availability.
To book contact River Ridge Lodge at 902-531-2284, WelcomeToRiverRidge@gmail.com or click on the link below.