Bayside Travel Centre

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Bayside Travel Centre is a full‑service Esso-branded fuel station and roadside travel hub located at Afton Station, Nova Scotia, offering gasoline, diesel cardlock, food outlets, convenience retail, and traveler services along Highway 104.

Afton Station, Nova Scotia, Canada
baysidecorporate.com
Owned by Bayside Development Corporation (business arm of Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation)

About Bayside Travel Centre

Bayside Travel Centre is a modern travel plaza and Esso-branded fuel station situated at Exit 36-B on Nova Scotia’s Trans-Canada Highway 104 in Afton Station. Developed by the business arm of Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation, it serves as a one‑stop destination for motorists and professional drivers, providing gasoline, diesel (including cardlock facilities for trucks), a convenience store, arts and crafts kiosk, liquor agency store, visitor information centre, and quick‑service restaurants such as Tim Hortons and Mary Brown’s Chicken.([ca.linkedin.com](https://ca.linkedin.com/company/bayside-travel-centre?utm_source=openai))

A charge from “Bayside Travel Center/Travel Centre” on a card statement is most likely related to the purchase of fuel (gasoline or diesel), convenience-store items, prepared food or coffee from on‑site restaurants, or alcohol purchased through the NSLC agency store that operates within the complex. Travelers might also see charges tied to use of truck services, gaming/VLT entertainment or other on‑site amenities if those are processed through the same merchant terminal. In some cases, pre‑authorization holds for fuel purchases (especially pay‑at‑pump or large diesel fills) may appear as higher pending amounts before settling to the actual purchase total.

To verify a Bayside Travel Centre charge, cardholders should first match the transaction date and approximate amount with fuel stops or purchases made while traveling through northeastern Nova Scotia, particularly near Antigonish. Checking paper receipts, loyalty program histories (e.g., Esso/Speedpass+), or restaurant receipts from that stop can help confirm the transaction. If there are questions or potential disputes, customers can call the station using the phone number listed on Esso’s station directory or contact information provided on local tourism or Paqtnkek/Bayside Corporate pages, and if necessary work with their card issuer to contest unfamiliar charges or adjust pre‑authorization holds that do not clear correctly.([esso.ca](https://www.esso.ca/en-ca/find-station/aftonstation-ns-esso-200326434?utm_source=openai))

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from Bayside Travel Centre on my card statement?

Bayside Travel Centre operates a fuel station, convenience store, restaurants, and an NSLC agency liquor store at Afton Station, NS. A charge is usually for fuel (gas or diesel), convenience items, restaurant purchases (such as Tim Hortons or Mary Brown’s located on site), or alcohol bought at the agency store. If you stopped for gas or food along Highway 104 near Antigonish, this is likely that transaction.([ca.linkedin.com](https://ca.linkedin.com/company/bayside-travel-centre?utm_source=openai))

What typical amounts do people get charged by Bayside Travel Centre?

Common charge amounts include small transactions (e.g., $5–$40 CAD) for snacks, drinks, or coffee; moderate charges for meals at on‑site restaurants; and larger amounts that reflect fuel fills for cars, RVs, or trucks, which can exceed $100 CAD, especially for diesel or cardlock truck fueling. You may also see combined totals if fuel and in‑store items were paid in a single transaction.([ca.linkedin.com](https://ca.linkedin.com/company/bayside-travel-centre?utm_source=openai))

Can Bayside Travel Centre place a temporary hold or pending charge on my card?

Yes. Like many fuel stations, Bayside Travel Centre may place a temporary pre‑authorization hold when you initiate a pay‑at‑pump or large fuel purchase. This pending amount can be higher than the final total and is used to verify available funds. The hold should automatically adjust to the actual purchase amount and fall off your account within a few business days, depending on your bank’s policies. If a hold does not clear, contact your card issuer first, then the station if needed.([esso.ca](https://www.esso.ca/en-ca/find-station/aftonstation-ns-esso-200326434?utm_source=openai))

How can I get a copy of a receipt for a Bayside Travel Centre transaction?

If you need a receipt copy, start by confirming the exact date, time, and amount of the charge from your statement. Then call the station at its listed phone number (available via the Esso station locator or Antigonish-area tourism listings) and request a reprint or confirmation, providing the last four digits of your card, transaction time window, and total. Many fuel and POS systems can search recent transactions by these details.([esso.ca](https://www.esso.ca/en-ca/find-station/aftonstation-ns-esso-200326434?utm_source=openai))

How do I dispute or get a refund for a mistaken Bayside Travel Centre charge?

If you believe you were overcharged or billed in error, first contact Bayside Travel Centre directly with your receipt or transaction details so staff can review the POS record and process an in‑store refund or adjustment if appropriate. If you cannot resolve it with the merchant or suspect fraud, immediately contact your card issuer to raise a dispute; your bank can initiate a chargeback while investigating the transaction.([esso.ca](https://www.esso.ca/en-ca/find-station/aftonstation-ns-esso-200326434?utm_source=openai))

Could a restaurant or liquor purchase at the site appear as “Bayside Travel Center” instead of the restaurant or NSLC name?

Yes. Because Bayside Travel Centre houses multiple services—including restaurants and an NSLC agency store—some outlets may process payments under Bayside Travel Centre’s main merchant account rather than a separate brand name. In those cases, your statement will show “Bayside Travel Center/Travel Centre” even if the transaction was primarily for food, coffee, or liquor purchased on the premises.([ca.linkedin.com](https://ca.linkedin.com/company/bayside-travel-centre?utm_source=openai))

Who owns Bayside Travel Centre?

Bayside Travel Centre is part of Bayside Development Corporation (often branded as Bayside Corporate), which is the business arm of Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation. This local Indigenous ownership underpins the travel centre’s role as an economic development project for the community.([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paq%EA%9E%8Ctnkek_First_Nation?utm_source=openai))

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