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Casual Inns
  • From $2,498
    To $2,698 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+From $870 To $900
    for sgl. occ.)

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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
ROLLOVER DATES BELOW FOR SPECIFIC PRICES
2008 DATES
CLASSIC TRIPS
SINGLES+SOLOS TRIPS
2009 DATES
CLASSIC TRIPS
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ROLLOVER DATES ABOVE FOR SPECIFIC PRICES
TRIP NOTES

All meals included except 1 lunch and 1 dinner.

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Meet / Depart

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Special Interest

Culture & History, Geological Wonders, Kayak, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife

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Nova Scotia Multisport

Nova Scotia Multisport

Biking & hiking the Lighthouse Route & the Bay of Fundy

Christened "New Scotland," Nova Scotia is better known as Canada's ocean playground. This friendly province offers a balance of natural beauty and an intriguing multicultural heritage. On this perfectly paced journey, bike and hike along the rugged coastline past sheltered coves, weathered lighthouses and charming fishing villages. Come discover the enduring character of Nova Scotia, where unhurried locals share the area's rich past and historic tall ships grace the ports. At day's end, relax in historic inns known for their casual elegance and excellent seafood.

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Days 1-2 white point

Meet in lively Halifax, settled in 1794 by the British  Ride on quiet coastal roads along ruggedly beautiful headlands and South Shore lighthouses  Walk through a dwarfed seaside forest and follow a trail that weaves through Kejimkujik Seaside Adjunct, home to nesting piping plovers.

 

Days 3-4 lunenburg

Hike along an old coastal cart path and white-sand beaches from Broad Cove to Green Bay, passing tiny coves and keeping an eye out for sandpipers, gulls, ducks and geese  Enjoy views of the Lahave Islands and seal colonies  Spin to Lunenburg and discover the town's fishing port, a World Heritage site Learn about Lunenburg's German-, Swiss- and French-influenced architecture Bike the scenic Lighthouse Route past colorful boat houses, weathered docks, beautiful old sea captain's homes and sandy beaches Embark on a sea-kayaking excursion along the coast.

Days 5-6 wolfville

Shuttle to Wolfville, with its shady elm trees and manicured lawns, in the picturesque Annapolis Valley Set out on what some say is the prettiest ride in Nova Scotia, beginning with sweeping views of the Bay of Fundy and continuing along quiet country roads that hug the water, and pass farms and apple orchards Enjoy a tour, tasting and dinner at the Domaine de Grand Pré winery  Hike along a historic dike system to the Grand Pré National Historic Site, a memorial featuring a statue of Evangéline, the heroine of Longfellow's poem After touring the site, enjoy a bountiful farewell picnic.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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Trip praise

I had a great time. I was especially impressed by the healthy food choices food presented by Backroads. The leaders did everything they could to anticipate our needs. They both made it seem as though this was the most important trip they ever led.
Janice Perkins - Farmington, CT

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For more than 29 years, Backroads has been perfecting the art of active travel. We are the Nova Scotia tour experts. For multisport tours in Canada, trust our in-depth connections. To see all our Canada multisport tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Canada biking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Canada walking and hiking tours click here.

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WATER VIEWS AND HISTORIC SPLENDOR : Casual Inns

White Point Beach Resort

White Point (2 nights): Set against a white-sand beach, this charming rustic lodge features modern amenities, swimming pools, two lakes and a day spa.

Lunenburg Arms

Lunenburg (2 nights): This graciously appointed inn is situated in Old Town Lunenburg, overlooking the harbor.

Victoria's Historic Inn & Carriage House

Wolfville (1 night): Dating to 1893, this antique-filled bed-and-breakfast makes you feel right at home in its elegant and inviting setting.

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Victoria's Historic Inn & Carriage House

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 16, 24 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 1 to 2  2 Route Options Available
  • Walking 3, 6 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 1 to 2  3 Route Options Available
  • Walking 4 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
  • Biking 20, 28 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Level 1  1 Route Option Available
  • Biking 12 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
  • Sea Kayaking 2 hours
Day 5
  • Level 4 3 Route Options Available
  • Biking 21, 24, 47 miles
  • 0  - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • Hiking 4 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
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Trips 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 Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles