Nova Scotia Bicycle Tour

Thursday, July 12
Summerville – Risser’s Beach 68 km (45 mi.)Our Nova Scotia vacation begins with one of the finest stretches along all the Atlantic Ocean. After taking transportation with our gear and bikes to Summerville Beach, outside the town of Liverpool, we ride eastward toward our first day’s end point at one of the best beaches in Nova Scotia. This is perhaps the best known part of the province, with many attractive fishing villages, rocky coasts and lighthouses. Our first night together is at one of the best beaches in all of Nova Scotia.

Friday, July 13
Risser’s Beach to Lunenburg 61 or 90 km (37 or 55 mi.)Today’s spectacular coastal scenery is among the finest cycling places in all of Canada. Dublin Shore, LaHave, Riverport .. there are numerous photogenic villages along the way. Today will be a relaxed day, allowing several scenic diversions to offer extra cycling. There is Kingsburg Beach, Hirtle’s Beach, or to the LaHave Islands. The village of Blue Rocks will be a must see. It is an attractive village east of town, visited by marine painters and photographers. We end the day in one of the most attractive small towns in the country – Lunenburg. For the rest of the day we can explore Nova Scotia’s “”City of the Sea”". A true seaport town, Lunenburg is a cozy place.

Saturday, July 14
Lunenburg to Newburne 46 km (29 mi.)It is a very long run across to the other side of Nova Scotia, so while crossing over we will break it into two days. It is a bit short today, so why not linger at the cafes at the sailboat haven of Mahone Bay, or explore some fishing villages on the way? A pleasant ride into cottage country we will visit a very interesting fruit winery.

Sunday, July 15
Newburne to New Minas 81 km (50 mi.)

About mid-day we emerge from Nova Scotia’s quiet wooded interior and enter the lush Annapolis Valley. We will have a base here at the same spot for two days.

Monday, July 16
Day Tour in the Annapolis Valley (various distances)

While a map-reading challenge, today’s route today will include many ordhards, wineries, samll family farms, a fromagerie, and an optional hill climb or two.

Tuesday, July 17
New Minas to Aylesford 87 km (54 mi.) (note: short-cuts available)

The winding route today will be a joyful meandering along many different country lanes. We will pass though market towns, ride through orchards, and discover Halls Harbour, a busy lobster fishing village. Here the tides rise dramatically and the wharf is quite scenic.

Wednesday, July 18
Aylesford to Bridgetown 75 km (47 mi.)

Our route again follows along the coast of the famous Bay of Fundy. However, it does not just lie there, the road dips in and out of shoreline villages from part way up the ridge. This will provide spectacular views and great downhills. This is a “hidden corner” of Nova Scotia, unspoiled coastline, quiet roads, and beautiful scenery.

Thursday, July 19
Bridgetown to Digby 80 km (50 mi.)

Our last day. Today we make our last run over the ridge from the Annapolis Valley to the Bay of Fundy. It may again possibly be a welcome sight, as coastal temperatures vary from the valley dramatically.

After following and watching the Bay of Fundy for a few days, it may be interesting to visit a demonstration project, where a tiny portion of the Bay of Fundy’s immense tidal power has been harnessed. This is the only such project of its kind in North America.

After entering the historic village of Annapolis Royal, we take a run to end our tour at the port of Digby, with the largest scallop fishing fleet in the world.

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