Nova Scotia Walking & Hiking
- Peaceful rambles on country and coastal lanes, past weathered lighthouses and colorful fishing villages
- Stroll on one of Nova Scotia's well-kept secrets, an old coastal cart path
- Explore World Heritage-status Lunenburg
- Succulent lobster and Domaine de Grand Pré wines
- Cruise to the Ovens, fascinating sea caves along the Atlantic coastline
Exploring the Bay of Fundy & the South Shore
It’s one of the warmest places on Earth. Nova Scotia. Hearty, friendly people. Sleepy fishing villages where the homes huddle close in a hidden cove. Rolling green hills ideal for discovery on foot. Rocky shorelines that practically pose for your photos. Hotels that still have the character of their past lives. Award-winning wines and unbelievably fresh seafood, smacking of their preparer's love of the land and of the sea. It’s simply impossible not to enjoy exploring the trails and waterways of Nova Scotia. Even the bay is called Fundy. It’s one of the warmest places on Earth.
Days 1-2 Tasting, tour and dinner at Domaine de Grand Pré winery 
Hike along a historic dike system to the Grand Pré National Historic Site Make your way up the cliffs of Cape Blomidon for wide-open views of red-sand beaches and the verdant Annapolis Valley.
Day 3 Explore Annapolis Royal, the birthplace of Canada A canopied forest shades our hike above Delaps Cove on the Bay of Fundy, home to the world's highest tides Tour Annapolis Royal, birthplace of Canada, with a local guide Dig into an authentic Nova Scotian lobster boil.
Day 4 World Heritage-status Lunenburg, an 18th-century seafaring town, invites a stroll In Kejimkujik National Park, wander through old-growth forests, then get a close-up look at petroglyphs that reveal customs of the Mi'kmaq Make your way on one of Nova Scotia’s well-kept secrets, a century-old seaside cart path, keeping an eye out for sandpipers, gulls, ducks and geese.
Days 5-6 Peaceful rambles on shoreline paths and granite outcroppings A section of the Trans-Canada trail system leads to the postcard-perfect town of Mahone Bay Sail to the Ovens, fascinating sea caves along the Atlantic coastline Hike to the unspoiled headland of Gaff Point, where impressive vistas await.
Guests Reviews About This Trip
Our leaders were fantastic - very knowledgeable and flexible. The casual inns were great, the food fantastic, and the hikes well thought out. We saw tons of humpback whales, and one breeched three times - incredible! Nova Scotia was a very interesting place and easy to get to from the U.S. This was our 4th trip and many more will be planned in the future. Keep up the good work and thanks again!- Overland Park, KS
I am so impressed with Backroads - your company is the most customer friendly and supportive travel company I have ever had the opportunity to interact with. Your company deserve off the chart marks on all levels of your service from calling to sign up to the actual trip quality and quality of leaders . . .- Green Valley, AZ
Casual Inns
Victoria's Historic Inn & Carriage House
Wolfville (2 nights) A Victorian antique-adorned bed-and-breakfast built for an apple baron in 1893.
Hillsdale House Inn
Annapolis Royal (1 night) This Italianate-style inn has welcomed King George V, Prince George of Wales and other heads of state since its opening in 1859.
Lunenburg Arms
Lunenburg (2 nights) This graciously appointed inn is situated in Old Town Lunenburg, overlooking the harbor. (spa)
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Classic:
This Trip Is Rated Level 1-3
Routes For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of
interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one
day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat
from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each
day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Road Bike Average | Mountain Bike Average* | Walk & Hike Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 2-3 hours | 10-20 miles | 10-15 miles | 2-5 miles |
| Level 2 | 2-4 hours | 21-30 miles | 16-20 miles | 5-7 miles |
| Level 3 | 3-5 hours | 31-40 miles | 21-25 miles | 7-9 miles |
| Level 4 | 4-6 hours | 41-55 miles | 26-30 miles | 9-11 miles |
| Level 5 | 5-7+ hours | 56-75+ miles | 31+ miles | 11-13+ miles |
*Mountain bikes are used in locations where the best riding is on a combination of dirt and paved roads. View trip locations
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
- Level 1 1 Route Option Available
- 4.7 miles
- 100 feet elevation gain
Day 2
- Level 3 1 Route Option Available
- 7.5 miles
- 950 feet elevation gain
Day 3
- Level 1 1 Route Option Available
- 1.4 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
- Guided Walk of Annapolis Royal 2 hours
Day 4
- Level 1 2 Route Options Available
- 3.1, 3.7 miles
- 50 - 150 feet elevation gain
Day 5
- Level 3 1 Route Option Available
- 7.1 miles
- 350 feet elevation gain
- Sailing 2 hours
Day 6
- Level 2 1 Route Option Available
- 4.4 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Terrain Description
Historic coastal cart paths, sandy seaside walks, wooded scenic trails. Please note: Some of the routes are made more challenging by muddy sections, rocky and rooty terrain, and water on the trail (due to tides or rain).More Recommended Trips
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