5 days
- Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Eastern Shore, Northumberland Shore
Experience some of Nova Scotia’s beautiful coastal drives, exhilarating adventures and seaside accommodations as you travel through three of our regions known for high tides, warm waters and scenic views. If you love the coast, this itinerary is for you.
1 Day 1: Burntcoat Head Park to Shubenacadie
Come and walk, play and explore on the ocean floor at low tide at Burntcoat Head Park, home of the world’s highest recorded tides in the Guinness Book of World Records. Wear clothing and footwear you won’t mind getting dirty. Take a guided tour or explore the dramatic site on your own. Be aware of tide times for the day you visit to ensure you are back on dry land well before the tide comes back in.
Added bonus: experience the one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure – tidal bore rafting! As the 100 billion tons of water rushes into the Bay of Fundy, there is only so much space for it to travel and therefore the great tides actually reverse the flow of rivers that would typically flow into the Bay. Nowhere else in the world can you find this kind of experience!
2 Day 2: Advocate Harbour
Cape d’Or Lighthouse in the Cape d’Or Coastal Park is a great spot to witness the Bay of Fundy’s impressive tidal rips from the towering cliffs of this park. Enjoy a meal next to a lighthouse at the onsite restaurant known for their seafood and breathtaking views.
For the outdoors enthusiast, explore Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, Nova Scotia’s largest provincial park featuring back-country and day-use trails, magnificent Bay of Fundy beaches, and camping.
Discover the Bay of Fundy by taking a sea kayaking tour with NovaShores Adventures where you will see impressive views of Cape Chignecto’s sea cliffs and famous “Three Sisters” rock formation.
Dine in one of Nova Scotia’s highest rated restaurants, Wild Caraway Restaurant & Café. The restaurant and café is open for lunch and supper and offers an authentic taste of local Nova Scotia dining through the use of local ingredients.
3 Day 3: Wallace and Tatamagouche
Spend a day (or more!) at the beautiful Fox Harb’r Resort, one of only five 5-star resorts in Canada, situated on Nova Scotia’s stunning Northumberland Shore.
Try out one of the many activities available on sight such as horseback riding, volleyball, or sea kayaking. Experience the luxurious links on their 18-hole championship golf course and a no-less-daunting par-3 short course.
Enjoy dinner in the award-winning Cape Cliff Dining Room or something more casual at The Willard restaurant.
Explore the town of Tatamagouche and get a taste for the local craft beverage scene with a stop at Tatamagouche Brewing Co. or travel a few minutes north of Tatamagouche to Malagash to visit the award-winning Jost Vineyards or Malagash Cidery at Bella Vista Farm.
Don’t miss the warm-water beaches in this area. Splash in the waters of the beaches at Heather Beach, Gulf Shore, Blue Sea Beach or Rushtons Beach Provincial Parks.
4 Day 4: Liscomb
Make your way to Liscomb Mills to spend the night at Liscombe Lodge Resort & Conference Centre.
Hike along a portion of the 9 km of hiking trails or simply relax and enjoy the solitude of area overlooking the Liscomb River at Liscombe Lodge.
Take a boat tour along the Liscomb River. This relaxing pontoon boat ride along the Liscomb River takes you into the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean with the Marina Supervisor and Captain, Chester.
Visit the resort’s restaurant for a true maritime meal with a view over the river and the rugged Eastern Shore landscape.
5 Day 5: Spry Bay to Lawrencetown
Hike the beautiful coastal trail system at Taylor Head Provincial Park, with pristine white sand beaches, rugged headlands, and sweeping views of the ocean and undeveloped coastline.
Stop for lunch to refuel at the Henley House Pub and Restaurant or Sober Island Brewing Company before continuing along the Eastern Shore.
Head to Lawrencetown and check-in at East Coast Surf School at Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park to learn to ride the waves. If surfing isn’t your thing check out Lawrencetown Beach, Clam Harbour, Martinique, Rainbow Haven or one of the other beautiful beaches along the Eastern Shore.
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