Mastodon Ridge

It's a lovely day in Stewiacke! Time for some mini golf fun🤩 See you there!⛳️☀️🍦

Here is team member Ross with our new tables and umbrellas. The tables are 100% post consumer recycled plastic made by Lake City Works in Dartmouth. Lake City are inclusive employers who focus on skill development and support for their workers. Thanks to Lake city for an amazing, well built product!. Come see us today and enjoy an ice cream at one of our new tables!🍦

Happy Canada Day!🇨🇦
Celebrating with us today are new team members Lily and Levi. Stop by today and say hi! It's a perfect day for Mini Golf and ice cream. Summer hours are 10am to 7pm daily. 🙂⛳️🍦☀️🇨🇦

Hello, Summer!!!! We are now open everyday 10am to 7pm. Come see us in Stewiacke for a round of Mini Golf and an ice cream! ⛳️🍦☀️
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Reminder to mark your calendars! ⭐️Car and Truck Show⭐️
Mastodon Ridge will be hosting our annual Car and Truck Show,
Sunday, June 21st, 9am to 4pm. All proceeds will be donated to Make-a-Wish Nova Scotia. Come join us!🛻🚗🎊🤩

Join us again this year on Father's Day, June 21st for our annual car 🚗 and truck 🛻 show! The fun gets underway at 9am and wraps up at 4pm. See you then!😊
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The Red Wagon Local Shop is now open daily, 11am to 7pm for the month of June, then 10am to 7pm for July and August. They are fully stocked with Nova Scotian ice
cream! And, coming soon is plant based vegan ice cream, also made here in Nova Scotia. For a variety of treats, books, games and more , stop by and say hello! 🍦⛳️☀️🤩
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Tomorrow is the day! Mastodon Ridge will be opening tomorrow at 11am. We are looking forward to a great season and can't wait to see you!🙂⛳️🍦

Great memories!

This Throwback Thursday, we’re taking a look back at a well-known local landmark — The House of Hay in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia.

Founded in 1958 by Don “Bun” Hay, The House of Hay became a familiar and welcoming stop for many in our community. Bun, a veteran of the Second World War who served with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders, began his journey in the restaurant business alongside his wife Betty when they purchased a small ice cream parlour on Inglis Street, Truro, in 1946. They renamed it The Sugar Bowl — a name that would soon become the foundation of something much bigger.

By the early 1960s, The Sugar Bowl introduced Kentucky Fried Chicken, marking a turning point as the family business continued to grow. While Bun expanded operations beyond Truro, Betty took the reins locally, continuing to run The Sugar Bowl for several years.

Bun’s vision eventually led to the creation of more than 30 restaurants, including additional House of Hay locations and KFC franchises across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Maine. The Shubenacadie location remained a staple in the community for years, later operated by his son Bill near what is now Mastodon Ridge, Stewiacke. Following the move of KFC to Stewiacke, the original site of The House of Hay eventually became what is now known as Fundy Veterinarians Ltd.— a place that continues to serve the community in its own meaningful way.

Though the buildings may change, the memories made within them remain a lasting part of our community’s story.