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Each of our rooms is comfortably appointed with at least one queen-sized bed, remote controlled colour television with 60 cable channels, telephone and a private, ensuite four-piece bathroom. All rooms are air conditioned and all include a small sitting area. For the convenience of our guests, we offer on site laundry service.
Our Nova Scotia accommodation facility, at Smith's Cove, Digby County is a non-smoking environment. We ask that our guests who wish to smoke do so outside the Inn. For your convenience, we have a small covered veranda where our guests can smoke.
NEW.....All guest rooms and suites now have access to WIFI, wireless high-speed internet! And all rooms now have air conditioning and telephones!
Please note: Our GPS Coordinates are:
North Latitude: 44 degrees, 36 minutes and 43.4 seconds ( 44.61208 )
West Longitude: -65 degrees 42 minutes and 29.2 seconds ( 065.70809 )
A Brief History of the Harbourview Inn
Harbourview Inn, originally known as Harbour View House and Cottages, shares an exciting part of the history surrounding Smith's Cove. Smith's Cove was settled in 1759. In 1783, one of the earliest settlers, Joseph Potter Jr., exchanged land grants with a United Empire Loyalist named Joseph Smith from whom the community derived it's name. Smith settled on the southwest side of the point of land which now makes up the area where the current Harbourview Inn is located.
Smith's descendant Charles Sulis lived in the house which became the original Harbour View House. Upon his death the property moved into the hands of the Cossaboom family --- William Cossaboom was married to Charles Sulis' daughter, Clara. When the Cossabooms began Harbour View House and Cottages in 1898, it comprised the main house and four log cabins.
In 1923, Cossaboom found it necessary to expand the Harbourview Inn and built the Annex, the present day Inn. In the 1930's, a fire destroyed the original building that housed the Inn and at that time, the business was moved to the present day Harbourview Inn.
Summer guests erected a picturesque rustic chapel as part of the cottage colony. Eventually known as "Birch Chapel" because of the extensive use of birch and birch bark in its construction, this delightful chapel still remains on the property and church services are held each Sunday morning. (It is pictured above.)
Over three kilometers (two miles) of water frontage gives the Harbourview Inn a broad view of the unsurpassed charm of Annapolis Basin with the sweeping Fundy tides while dense woods serve as a backdrop to this absolutely unique resort. The delightful summer climate is invigorating in the daytime and restfully cool at night. The Harbour View House, now known as Harbourview Inn, with its bungalow colony is distinctly different from any other resort in Canada. A romantic location with an historic setting (and we are only minutes from the Digby Ferry, to St. John, New Brunswick).
Customer Reviews
---We have enjoyed our stay here tremendously. We were only expecting to stay one night but stretched it to three because it was so nice. You are both to be commended on your dedication to making everybodies stay with you such a pleasant one. September 2007...England
---Richard and I had the opportunity to stay at the Harbour View Inn in July, and we would like to thank you for your warm hospitality. We had a wonderful time and wish that we could return some time in the future. Just the other day, Richard said that he wished that he could sit in your sun room and read a good book. Our trip to Nova Scotia was wonderful. All of the inns that we stayed at were beautiful, but yours was our favorite! Thanks again for making us feel so at home! July 2007
---This Inn was very welcoming and comfortable. The breakfasts are amazing, the surroundings lovely and peaceful. The innkeepers are very helpful and pleasant. The homemade jellies are wonderful. I would stay here again. January 2005
---Excellent food, service, staff. Great room. This is by far the nicest place we stayed in during our Nova Scotia Vacation. I would highly recommend it to anyone July 2004...Avon, Colorado
---Loved this place. It was homey, great service and very friendly staff. July 2004 Rockville, Maryland
---This was the first B &B that my husband & I have ever stayed at. We were very pleased with everything about this lovely inn. The room was very pretty and spotlessly clean. The breakfast was tasty and we loved the home made jam. Both Darren & Vance, who own and operate the Inn were friendly and very helpful. We would recommend this Inn to anyone who is looking for quiet, clean accommodation in this area. July 2005...Hillsburg, Ontario
---Gorgeous 1920's completely restored guest house next to beach on 3 acres with gardens,play area,swimming pool and tennis court.Very friendly and efficient staff.Rooms are well appointed and combine old world charm with modern convenience.Great stay. June 2005... Victoria, British Columbia
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