Easter 2025
White Point Beach Resort
Hop into Easter with the best that Nova Scotia has to offer! Whether you’re planning a festive family brunch, hunting for the sweetest local treats, or looking for fun activities to enjoy with loved ones, there’s something for everyone this Easter season. From artisanal chocolates and fresh-baked hot cross buns to farm visits and egg hunts, celebrate the holiday with delicious flavours and unforgettable memories.
Overnight Specials and Festive Menus
White Point Beach Resort
Easter Brunch Buffet & Activities
Enjoy a lineup of egg-citing events, including the Easter Egg-stravaganza Hunt, themed crafts and games for kids, and live entertainment. Indulge in a special Easter buffet featuring locally inspired dishes and sweet treats, or gather the family for a memorable meal at Elliott’s Dining Room. Call 1-800-565-5068 ext. 1 to reserve your spot!
Choose between April 18–19 or April 19–20 and enjoy a cozy stay in your preferred accommodation. The package includes dinner on both evenings, breakfast (Saturday or Monday morning), and a lavish Easter Sunday brunch, all for two people.
Enjoy a 3-night stay in accommodation of your choice, from April 18 to April 20, 2025. Indulge in delicious meals for two, including dinners on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, breakfast on Saturday and Monday mornings, and a special Easter Brunch on Sunday morning!
Fox Harb’r Resort
Get ready for an unforgettable Easter Brunch at Fox Harb’r Resort, Nova Scotia’s only 5-star resort, located at the stunning Joyce Centre! Celebrate the season with a lavish buffet overflowing with fresh, locally sourced delights like butter-poached Atlantic halibut with citrus beurre blanc and Frankie’s Sourdough French toast topped with caramelized Annapolis Valley apples. Savour the flavors at the chef-attended carving station, featuring succulent slow-roasted leg of lamb with mint chimichurri, and raise a glass to spring with a Wild Blueberry Gin Fizz.
The Quarterdeck Resort
Open all Easter weekend, it’s the perfect spot to unwind, whether you’re sharing a holiday meal with loved ones or treating yourself to coastal comfort and great food by the sea. On Saturday, April 19, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, bring the little ones for their special Kid’s Pancake Breakfast featuring pancakes, a choice of bacon, sausage, or ham, and fresh fruit for just $13 plus HST. There may even be a surprise visit and photo opportunity with the QD Easter Bunny! Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling (902) 683-2998 ext. 2 or visiting www.quarterdeck.ca!
Easter Sunday Brunch at The Westin Nova Scotian!
Celebrate Easter with a spectacular buffet brunch on Sunday, April 20th, from 11 AM to 2 PM. Enjoy a chef-attended omelette and waffle station, carvery with herb-crusted beef ribeye, ham, and turkey, plus dishes like lamb chops, haddock, mussels, and butter chicken. Kids will love their own station with chicken fingers, fries, and mac n’ cheese, and everyone can indulge in house-made cakes, pies, cookies, and a chocolate fountain.
The Acadian Room Restaurant at the Old Orchard Inn & Spa
Easter Brunch Buffet at the Old Orchard Inn & Spa! Celebrate Easter Sunday in style with a delicious brunch buffet at the Old Orchard Inn
on April 20th from 11 am to 2 pm. Enjoy an egg-cellent array of eats including brunch favourites, sweet treats, and more. Best of all, kids under 5 eat for free! Reserve your spot today by calling 902-542-5751.
Hope Blooms
You’re invited to a joyful evening of community, connection, and celebration at Hope Blooms! Join Hope Blooms on Wednesday, April 17th from 5:00–6:30 PM for their Easter Community Supper and Egg Hunt. Bring the whole family for a delicious homemade meal, fun activities, and of course a classic Easter egg hunt for the kids! Whether you’re a longtime community member or it’s your first time visiting, all are welcome at the table.
The Flying Apron Cookery
Hop into the holiday spirit at The Flying Apron Cookery’s 11th Annual Easter Brunch Buffet on Saturday, April 19th from 10 AM to 4 PM! Enjoy a delicious spread featuring everything from Cinnamon French Toast with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote and Scrambled Happy Hen Eggs to Lamb Shoulder Roast in Jus, Creamy Dill Salmon, Fresh Baked Pastries, and an assortment of decadent desserts. There’s something for everyone, including seasonal salads, breakfast favourites, and kid-friendly options. Pricing is $45/pp + HST, $15/pp + HST for kids aged 6–10, and free for children 5 and under. Reservations are required—call 902-633-2300 to book your table today!
Kiju’s Restaurant
Celebrate Easter in style with an elegant brunch at Kiju’s Restaurant, hosted in the Kluskap Room at the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre. On Sunday, April 20th, from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM, enjoy a sophisticated dining experience featuring a carefully curated buffet designed to delight every palate. Choose from three convenient seating times: 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, or 2:00 PM. Brunch is priced at $39 per person (plus tax and gratuity), $19 for children 12 and under, with seniors receiving 15% off. The warm and welcoming atmosphere will be enhanced by live musical performances from Jordan Musycyn and Bethany June, reservations are required—call 902-562-6220 to reserve your table today.
For your Basket!
Lunenburg Rum Cakes
Sweeten Your Easter with Lunenburg Rum Cakes’ Festive Treats!—perfect for gifting, sharing, or treating yourself!
Spring Rooster – A charming, rum-infused cake bursting with flavour. ($8.75)
Spring Lollipop – A fun and tasty bite-sized treat, perfect for Easter baskets. ($5.25)
Easter Bunny – A festive rum cake shaped like everyone’s favourite springtime friend. ($8.75)
Build Your Own Basket – Create the ultimate Easter gift with a custom selection of Lunenburg’s signature rum cakes. ($32.75)
Sable Shortbread Company
Easter just got a whole lot tastier, thanks to the Sable Shortbread Company! Their 2025 Easter Menu is live and filled with handcrafted, buttery goodness that’s almost too cute to eat (but way too delicious not to). From their best-selling Easter Egg Shortbread to beautifully decorated bunnies, chicks, and seasonal shapes, every cookie is made with premium ingredients and lots of love. Orders can be placed by phone, text, email, DM, in person, or online (yep, they’ve made it super easy!). Grab-and-go options will also be available in-store, but for guaranteed goodies, placing a pre-order is your best bet!
Delectable Desserts
Easter cupcakes are available all week (including Good Friday)! Hop on over to Delectable Desserts to get yours!
Morris East Restaurant
Let Morris East Restaurant handle the cooking with cozy classics like their ready-to-bake lasagnas, build-your-own pizza kits, and garden-fresh salads topped with their signature dressings while you’re there don’t forget to grab a bottle of Drink Sprizzi’s Brut Cider!
Boulangerie la Vendéenne
Looking to take your Easter spread to the next level? Boulangerie la Vendéenne’s artisan pretzel buns are here to help! Soft and chewy with a perfectly golden crust and just the right hint of salt, they’re the ultimate addition to your holiday table. Serve them warm with butter, alongside your Easter ham, or stacked high with your favourite sandwich fixings, they’re guaranteed to steal the show.
Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet
Easter is just around the corner, and your favourite seasonal eats and treats are back in stock! This year’s lineup includes vegan donuts (6 for $24), pumpkin pie ($8 for 4” or $16 for 9”), key lime pie ($8.50 for 4” or $18 for 9”), gluten-free cinnamon buns (6 for $24.50), individual tiramisu ($7.75 each), harvest veggie quiche ($8 small, $16 large), and 9” pie crusts for $6.75. To place an order for home or office delivery, head over to the online shop Easter Package – Schoolhouse Gluten-Free Gourmet.
Cheers to Easter!
Lake City Cider
The Easter Bunny came early, and it brought cider! Lake City Cider’s Easter Sampler Pack has arrived just in time for the long weekend, filled with all your favourite flavours to celebrate the season. Each pack includes two cans each of Field of Dreams (473ml), Peach (473ml), Raspberry (355ml), and Crisp Apple (355ml), plus a 750ml bottle of Darkside Rosé.
Chain Yard Urban Cidery
Hoppy Easter Weekend from Chain Yard Urban Cidery! Celebrate with 20% off all online cider orders, just in time for your long weekend plans! Use code EASTER20 at checkout to save. Available now through Saturday at 2pm! Shop All – Chain Yard Cider
Holiday Hours:
Kiwi Café Boxing Rock Brewing Company Evan’s Seafoods & Restaurant
Hole In The Wall Restaurant Red Cap Restaurant Barrelling Tide Distillery
Dickie Baxter Taproom & Bistro Kiju’s Restaurant Gabrieau’s Bistro
Fisherman’s Market International Gourmandises Avenue Chocolaterie Beach Pea Kitchen & Bar
Eggceptional Recipes:
Chocolate Fondue
Make your dessert an interactive experience with chocolate fondue! Fun, easy, and a little messy – fondue is perfect for family Easter weekend celebrations! With only two main ingredients, this recipe takes no time at all and will leave you and your guests in a chocolate daze!
Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict is the perfect way to begin your Easter morning by spoiling your taste buds! This Nova Scotia twist on a classic Eggs Benedict features fresh Willy Krauch Atlantic smoked salmon and a perfectly poached egg. Bon Appetit!
Maple Bundt Cake
Easter dinner wouldn’t be complete without dessert. This Maple Bundt Cake recipe, complete with streusel and a maple cream cheese glaze, is sure to be a hit. Maple sweetness and pure bliss!
BONUS! Nova Scotia Wine:
No dinner is complete without a local Nova Scotia wine pairing! We suggest L’Acadie Vineyards, Avondale Sky, Beausoleil Farmstead Winery & Cidery, Benjamin Bridge, Blomidon Estate, Gaspereau Vineyards, Grand Pre Winery, Jost Vineyards, Lightfoot & Wolfville, Luckett Vineyards, Lost Bell Estate Winery, Mercator Vineyards, Muwin Estate, and Planters Ridge Winery. Visit their websites for complete details on online orders, curb-side pick-up, and retail store hours. Wine not your beverage? In Nova Scotia, we’re lucky to have an abundance of fantastic local cideries, breweries, and distilleries from one end of the province to the other. Visit our Taste of Nova Scotia member page for a complete list.
Support Local
By eating out at local restaurants, you’re not only supporting those restaurants but also the local producers and suppliers they purchase from. When you support local, more of your money stays in the province and circulates back through Nova Scotia’s economy.