Smith Rock Chalets

06/12/2026

🌲🐴 Looking for something fun to do this week? Come explore the beautiful trails at Shelby Ranch!

Whether you’re a first-time rider or have years of experience, our friendly horses and guides will help you enjoy an unforgettable adventure through the Nova Scotia countryside. No experience is needed. Just bring your sense of adventure!

☀️ Open 7 days a week
🐴 Suitable for beginners
🌿 Beautiful scenic trails
📍 Located in Scotsburn, Nova Scotia

https://www.shelbyranch.ca/horseback-riding-adventures

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Group Rides (no drop) tomorrow June 11.

Thursday 6:30 pm at the Scotsburn trailhead park.

We will be running weeknight beginner/intermediate rides on Thursdays at 6:30 pm through the summer. The pace is social and tailored to the group.

Expect natural singletrack and rides lasting between 1 and 2 hours. These rides are self supported. Riders looking to come out should have a safe mountain bike, helmet and enough food and water to last the ride duration.



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06/09/2026

Ticks are found across Nova Scotia, and some can transmit serious diseases. As temperatures rise, it is important for people to protect themselves, their family members and pets.

Ticks like warm places on the body, so it is important to do a thorough tick check after spending time outside, including:
- around ears
- behind knees
- in the hair
- between the legs and in the groin area
- around the waist

People can reduce their risk by:
- wearing long pants and long sleeves in areas likely to have ticks
- wearing light-coloured clothing (light colours make it easier to see ticks)
- wearing enclosed shoes and tucking pants into socks
- walking on well-travelled paths, avoiding long grass and vegetation
- applying insect repellents approved by Health Canada to exposed skin and clothes (following directions carefully)

People with questions or concerns about tick safety or tick-borne diseases can call 811 or visit the Nova Scotia Health Tick Service at: https://www.nshealth.ca/clinics-programs-and-services/nova-scotia-health-tick-service

Local pharmacists can assess tick bites and determine if a preventative antibiotic is needed. More information is at: https://novascotia.ca/dhw/pharmacare/healthcare-services.asp

Read more: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/05/28/tick-checks-should-be-part-routine

06/07/2026

HIRING:

FULL TIME MAINTENANCE

Looking for Full-time Maintenance 40 hrs per week. Every 2nd weekend off. Or 2 days during week. Rotation
Should have knowledge of carpentry, some plumbing, electrical , ride on mower, bush cutter with tractor. Use of company vehicle on property. Wages depend on experience. Please send resume to [email protected] ATTN: Terry and Cathy

05/31/2026

Smith Rock Chalets is having problems with the phone, we are asking that you send your inquiries to our email address for few days until the problem is resolved
[email protected]

04/21/2026

Happy Spring everyone!
Most days don’t feel like it but there is warmth to the sun.
We are preparing for a very busy season in the next few months and looking forward to new and repeat guests spending some time here with us.

Cleanup is in progress around the property and buds on the trees, green poking through the ground always lifts spirits.

Once you settle into your cabin or Rock Maple Retreat room, it’s time to explore our property. We are surrounded by hiking trails, bring along your mountain bike , we have trails for that too. At the top of the mountain, you will find a very new hot tub, change room with guest towels for your use at our heated pool, seasonal.
Plenty of lawn games too.
Enjoy the fire pits located at each chalet, one at the Rock Maple Retreat.
Star gazing is a must, on a clear night you can see millions of them.
All the chalets are equipped with dishes, pots and pans, and a BBQ on each deck.
In mid August , if the weather cooperates, there is a blueberry patch for picking.

We are looking forward to meeting all our guests!

04/18/2026

Six years ago, the heartbreaking events that began in Portapique changed Nova Scotia forever.

We remember the 22 lives that were taken – each one deeply loved and profoundly missed. We hold their families, friends, and communities close, today and always.

In the years since, the Mass Casualty Commission has helped us better understand what happened, including the warning signs and broader impacts of gender-based violence, and what must change. That work matters, and we all share a responsibility to stay committed to it so we can build a safer province in the memory of those we lost.

Grief can feel heavy, especially at times like this. If you or someone you know needs support, please call 211 or the provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line at 1-888-429-8167.

Nova Scotia Remembers.

04/16/2026

We are back open 7 days a week again, open Daily @11:30