Nova Scotia Walking
Christened "New Scotland," Nova Scotia is better known as Canada's ocean playground. This friendly province offers a balance of natural beauty and intriguing multicultural heritage. On this leisurely paced journey, walk along the rugged Bay of Fundy coast past sheltered coves, windswept bluffs and charming fishing villages. Head to the southern shore, where ducks, geese and shorebirds serenade us on strolls along white-sand beaches. Come discover the enduring character of Nova Scotia, where unhurried locals share tales of the area's rich past and historic inns serve up plenty of provincial hospitality.
Days 1-2 White Point Beach
Meet in Halifax 
Hike past Crystal Crescent Beach, a local's trek with spectacular views of Sambro Harbour and the coastline Discover the diverse and pristine ecosystems of Kejimkujik Seaside Adjunct: coastal tundra forests, salt marshes and bogs, and sand and pebble beaches Gaze at harbor seals sunning themselves on the shore at Harbour Rocks At St. Catherine's River Beach, look for endangered shorebirds such as piping plovers.
Days 3-4 Lunenburg
Hike along a 100-year-old pedestrian-only coastal cart path from Broad Cove to Green Bay Passing tiny coves and beaches, keep an eye out for sandpipers, gulls, ducks and geese, and enjoy views of the Lahave Islands and seal colonies Explore the 18th-century seafaring town of Lunenburg, a World Heritage site that is "the best surviving example of a planned British colonial settlement in North America" Hike to the postcard-perfect town of Mahone Bay along a portion of Trans-Canada trail system 
Enjoy a fun and educational cruise in the bay's tranquil waters.
Days 5-6 Wolfville
Walk along Cape Split and emerge from a violet-carpeted forest onto a bluff, where views of the wild Bay of Fundy, home of the world's highest tides, await Relish a tour, tasting and dinner at Domaine de Grand Pré winery Hike along a historic dyke system to the Grand Pré National Historic Site, a memorial featuring a statue of Evangéline, the heroine of Longfellow's poem Tour the site, then feast on a bountiful farewell picnic.
VICTORIAN SPLENDOR: Casual Inns
White Point Beach Resort (2 nights): A former hunting and fishing lodge, now a popular seaside hotel offering easy access to walking trails, two lakes and nearly a mile of pebble beach.
Lunenburg Arms (2 nights): This graciously appointed inn is situated in Old Town Lunenburg, overlooking the harbor.
Victoria's Historic Inn & Carriage House (1 night): Dating back to 1893, rooms at this charming bed-and-breakfast are individually decorated and appointed with antiques.
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
- Level 1 2 Route Options Available
- 2.5, 5 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
- Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
- 3.3, 5.4 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
- Level 1 2 Route Options Available
- 4, 4.4 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
- Level 3 1 Route Option Available
- 7.1 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
- Sailing 2 hours
Day 5
- Level 4 1 Route Option Available
- 10 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
- Level 1 1 Route Option Available
- 4.7 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
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 | Biking Average | Walking Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 2-3 hours | 10-20 mile | 2-5 miles |
| Level 2 | 2-4 hours | 21-30 miles | 5-7 miles |
| Level 3 | 3-5 hours | 31-40 miles | 7-9 miles |
| Level 4 | 4-6 hours | 41-55 miles | 9-11 miles |
| Level 5 | 5-7+ hours | 56-75+ miles | 11-13+ miles |
2010 DATES
CLASSIC TRIPS
- 6/27-7/2Price: $2498 pp dbl. occ., (+ $440 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/8-13Price: $2198 pp dbl. occ., (+ $440 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/15-20Price: $2198 pp dbl. occ., (+ $440 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/22-27Price: $2198 pp dbl. occ., (+ $440 for sgl. occ.)
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Hotel Variation: On Days 1 & 2 we stay at Victoria's Inn & Carriage House; on Day 3 we stay at White Point Beach Resort; and on Days 4 & 5 we stay at Lunenburg Arms. As a result, the order of our activities will vary. - 9/12-17Price: $2198 pp dbl. occ., (+ $440 for sgl. occ.)
The trip you have selected is different from the one displayed. Here's how:
Hotel Variation: On Days 1 & 2 we stay at Victoria's Inn & Carriage House; on Day 3 we stay at White Point Beach Resort; and on Days 4 & 5 we stay at Lunenburg Arms. As a result, the order of our activities will vary. - 9/19-24Price: $2198 pp dbl. occ., (+ $440 for sgl. occ.)
Guest Trip Reviews
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