What can you say about a tour that takes you to Musquodoboit Harbour, Necum Teuch, and Ecum Secum? The route through these places is a primary tour of the Nova Scotia Bicycle Book . The Eastern Shore (Marine Drive) is a place of peace and quiet. There is little commercial development to detract from the natural beauty of the landscape. The light traffic you will encounter here is what one might expect to find on a minor inland road. It is, however, along the Atlantic Ocean! A long, linear route, it is not suited for day tours. It is however an important connection, chosen by the guide for connecting the western and eastern sections of Nova Scotia.

The Eastern Shore was a booming place in the mid to late 1800's. Lumbering, fishing, and a small gold rush were part of what drew fortune seekers to the area. Today, there are in this region, fewer people than 100 years ago. Sheet Harbour, with only 800 residents, is the largest locality on this trip between Musquodoboit Harbour and Cape Breton! Only a few thousand people live along the entire 350 km (217 mi.) of this tour!

Few large hills follow the shore, though frequent shifting will be required while you cross between coves. Remember, the shoreline villages on this tour route are small. Planning will be necessary.

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

 

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