Explore one of the most photographed and painted villages in Nova Scotia. Then, relax and enjoy a day at an ocean beach. Revealed on this tour of the Nova Scotia Bicycle Book are two of the many destinations you can reach from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia's City of the Sea .

With little doubt, it can be said that this area has been a favourite for t he many who have used the Nova Scotia Bicycle Book . The fishing village of Blue Rocks has as much scenic as Peggy's Cove- without the crowds. Isolated fishing sheds with weathered shingles perch precariously on rocks in small coves, as Cape Islander boats putter in and out of the bay.

Stonehurst East and West are recommended as side trips, well- worth the 10.0 km (6 mi.) detour. There are several such diversions which are offered to extend the ride to make a longer outing.

Hirtle's and Kingsburg Beach: In the book are two selected pleasant sandy beaches, in beautiful surroundings. Water on Nova Scotia's Atlantic shore has a range in temperature- from freezing to bracing. However, the sands are warm and provide a nice spot to relax, read, or look out at the sea.

The rides described are both small enough to go slow and enjoy. You can easily spend all day enjoying the view and atmosphere here. They also make great evening runs from your campsite or B+B. Lunenburg is the tour start point of both tours

Nova Scotia Bicycle Book
Gary Conrod
308 pages, 5 1/2 x 8, paper
ISBN 0-920890-80-8

 

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