North American Driving Holidays: Nova Scotia In Depth

Duration: 14 nights
Distance (approx): 1084 miles
When to visit: May - Sep
Price: Call for info

Nova Scotia In Depth

After time exploring Halifax follow the southern shoreline east via Salmon River Bridge to Cape Breton Island and Dundee overlooking Bras d’Or Lakes. Then across the Island or via the National Historic Site of Louisbourg (90 mile detour) joining the Cabot Trail and the Highlands National Park. Back west along the Sunrise Trail via Pictou to Tatamagouche on the Northumberland Strait. Across the Isthmus of Chignecto taking in the tidal bore on the Shubenacadie River caused by the the world’s highest tides and on to Wolfville near to Cape Blomidon and the Acadian town of Grand Pre. On to Digby famed for scallops and whale watching and then around the coast to Shelburne. Follow the Lighthouse Trail to Mahone Bay and Oak Island with a detour to the Kejimkujik National Park. Then along the bays and inlets of the south shore to Halifax.

Additional accomodation

Blomidon Inn

Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Seawind Landing

Charlos Cove, Nova Scotia

Itinerary

Halifax,
2 Nts Delta Barrington

52 miles to Salmon River Bridge,
1 Nt Salmon River House

208 miles to Dundee,
1 Nt Dundee Resort

110 miles to Ingonish,
2 Nts Keltic Lodge

225 miles to Tatamagouche,
1 Nt Train Station Inn

142 miles to Wolfville,
2 Nts Blomidon Inn

87 miles to Digby,
2 Nts Pines Resort

125 miles to Shelburne,
1 Nt Coopers Inn

80 miles to Oak Island,
2 Nts Oak Island Resort

55 miles to Halifax.

Highlights

Kejimkujik National Park

A gem of a national park that can be explored by boat, by bike or by foot.

Annapolis Royal

A captivating blend of heritage and charm with Fort Anne Historic Site overlooking the Annapolis river.

Louisbourg

A magnificent ‘French’ town; Fortress Louisbourg is the largest historic reconstruction in North America.

Halifax

A very accessible city, compact and full of history and experiences

Lunenburg

Home to the replica of Bluenose fishing schooner (featured on the Canadian 10 cent coin) and a UNESCO historic site.

Cape Breton Island

Full of ancient Celtic culture with historic villages tree covered mountains and magnificent valleys.

Cabot Trail

One of the most beautiful scenic drives in the world carved into mountains that rise above the shimmering waters of the Gulf of St Lawrence.

Lighthouse Route

Follows the southern shoreline west through coastal villages and idyllic inlets.

Tidal Bore

Watch the tidal bore and ride the waves on the Shubenacadie River.

Grand Pre

Wine and Acadian heritage.

Digby

Famous for scallops and for whale watching in the Bay of Fundy. Spectacular scenic drive along Digby Neck and Islands.

South Shore

Kayaking around the Islands off Prospect or around Mahone Bay. Wonderfully relaxing and with beautiful scenery.

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