Nature

Take a walk, take a breath.

Whether you’re paddling calm waters, beachcombing at low tide, or just watching the light change over the harbour, Port Medway is a place where nature sparks something — a question, a story, a second glance. 

Trails lead to sea views. Garden paths end in conversation. Lose yourself in the views of morning mist rising off hidden coves, or the deep hush of the forest. The river takes its time here, and so can you.

The Water

In Port Medway, the water isn’t just a backdrop — it’s part of the daily rhythm. Fishing boats unload at the wharf. Kids toss rocks into the surf. Visitors unpack picnics at the gazebo overlooking the harbour. Paddle up the Medway River, walk the shore near the old cemetery, or take the drive down Long Cove Road — where the crashing surf meets quiet coves and the view opens into something straight out of a Group of Seven painting. (photo by Yuliya Tsoy)

The Land

Walk the village loop and you’ll pass century-old homes with salt-streaked siding, fences lined with drying nets, and a stretch of evergreens that suddenly opens onto astonishing ocean views. The air smells of spruce and salt — a mix that stays with you. Just behind Rosefinch Mercantile, the community garden welcomes anyone who wants to dig, sit, or swap a few seeds and stories. And for those looking to go somewhere quieter, you can wander through the woods or take the Trestle Trail bridge across the Medway River.

The Wildlife

Port Medway is full of quiet encounters with the non-human neighbours who call this place home. Seals hang out at the wharf hoping for an easy meal of bait fish. You may spot a deer grazing at the edge of the trail, a fox darting through the brush, or a rabbit frozen in place just long enough to catch your eye. Comb the beach at low tide and you’ll find sandpipers skittering along the surf, hermit crabs in borrowed shells, and the intricate architecture of barnacles and mussels clinging to stone. Birdwatchers will find much to love here, from osprey circling overhead to yellow warblers flitting through the brush.

The skies

The skies in Port Medway really deliver. Sunrises glow across the harbour. Sunsets stretch long and low over the sea. And if you stay after dark, the drama really begins. With little light pollution, Port Medway offers some of the best stargazing on the South Shore. Step outside and you might find yourself tracing constellations above a darkened sea. In summer, watch for meteor showers or the shimmering band of the Milky Way stretching across the night.