Adventures in Off-Grid Living
Birchdale offers a unique experience in a remote area of Nova Scotia, perfect for Tri-County day trips during our Birchdale Afternoons. 

Situated on 58  acres, the property sits at the mouth of four connected lakes, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. Surrounding lands are owned and protected by the Province of NS.

The Birchdale Hunting and Fishing lodge was built in 1911, by Omar Roberts, with oxen hauling felled trees across the frozen lakes. For the next 60 years, guides led visiting hunters and fishermen through pristine waterways and woods  Visitors from home and abroad created a treasure trove of historical photographs and legendary signings of the guest ledger.

In the 1970s, Birchdale was purchased by Carmelite monks and became the Nova Nada Monastery. The monks added to the original buildings, with more cabins, a large two-story building housing a woodwork shop, kitchen, and large storage area, and the library/sanctuary that overlooks the lake. The monastery operated for 25 years.

Today, Birchdale is perfect for day trips, overnight adventures and events such as weddings, staff and meditation retreats, workshops and our annual Halloween Extravanganza for the littles and their bigs!

Birchdale is located at the end of a 8-mile dirt road. Roughly an hour by car from Yarmouth and 3.5 hours from Halifax.