Tour Two - French Shore

When the Acadians returned from their tragic expulsion, they found their old homes in the Annapolis Valley occupied by newcomers brought in from other lands. Many resettled along the windswept coast, now referred to as the French Shore.

A return loop is included in this tour description, which can be cycled between Yarmouth and Weymouth on the hilly but attractive "back road" (#340). Old homesteads and a number of fur farms line the road. A smaller run is also suggested to turn inland at Church Point. This option outlined in Tour 2 allows for having part of the tour as part of a cross-province ride, or as one loop tour.

If for some perverse reason one of the two most certain tailwinds is against you, remember that the interior is forested, and you will do better against the wind. As mentioned, the shore is one continuous community. Large, romantic, churches have been constructed overlooking the bay. If you find yourself in the mood to be alone, then you might consider the "back road".