5-Nights Nova Scotia Walking & Hiking Tour

Nova Scotia

Backroads

Vacation Offer ID 1629504

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Overview

Backroads

Bay of Fundy to Historic Lunenburg

One of Earth's most welcoming places. Where folks invite you to linger awhile. Rocky shores with sweeping coastal views await. Local wines and unbelievably fresh produce and seafood reveal their harvesters' love of the land and ocean. Can a weeklong trip add years to your life? In Nova Scotia, down trails less traveled, it's easy to believe it.

Vacation Inclusions

All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
Snacks and beverages between meals
Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
Park and other entry fees
Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
Select coach transfers
Baggage transfers and porterage

Vacation Highlights:

Walk along peaceful country and coastal lanes, past colorful fishing villages, verdant scenery and dramatic seascapes
Savor homemade chutney and jams, try local wines crafted for a maritime climate and dig into a traditional Nova Scotian cuisine
Explore the British colonial settlement and World Heritage site of Lunenburg, a relic of 18th-century seafaring culture
Cruise to idyllic Big Tancook Island, whose quaint villages, shoreline and forests feel untouched by time

Featured Destinations

Lunenburg (Nova Scotia) Lunenburg (Nova Scotia) Lunenburg's affinity with the sea has shaped her destiny. Canada's most famous tall ship, the "Bluenose" was a classic tribute to its shipbuilding expertise. Check out other visiting tall ships and other boats at Lunenburg Marine Railway. The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic has a tallship visitors can board - Salt Banker "Theresa E. Connor". Lunenburg's architecture reflects a strong European influence. Tour some National, Provincial and Municipal registered historic houses and churches in Lunenburg. Lunenburg's fine artisians capture the Maritime Heritage in their work with handcarved duck decoys, ship models, pottery and beautiful paintings displayed locally. The surrounding waters are a sailor's paradise. Nova Scotia's majestic south shore Lighthouse Route is famous for its scenic drives and beautiful beaches. Lunenburg and the nearby seaside community of Blue Rocks are classic examples of the area's picturesque beauty. Discover and share our unique heritage, scenic beauty and warm hospitality.
Wolfville
Halifax (Nova Scotia) Halifax (Nova Scotia) Halifax is Atlantic Canada’s center of business, research and education. Strong emphasis is placed on cultural diversity, historic restorations and the preservation of heritage and culture. The Halifax Citadel Fortress dominates downtown Halifax. Take a stroll along the waterfront past restored buildings and warehouses of Historic Properties, or a walk in delightful Public Gardens, the oldest Victorian gardens in North America. Halifax’s sister city of Dartmouth lies on the opposite shore and is reached via the oldest saltwater ferry in North America. The spectacular view of Halifax harbor makes the trip worthwhile. Housed in former Dominion Building, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia features Nova Scotia folk art and maritime artists. A two-hour walk will easily show you the major highlights of historic and scenic Halifax. Visit Historic Properties, St. Paul’s Church and Province House, the latter two being the oldest buildings in the city. Granite Springs is rated one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in Atlantic Canada.	Destination Guide

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5-Nights Nova Scotia Walking & Hiking Tour

Backroads

Vacation Inclusions

Featured Destinations

Lunenburg (Nova Scotia)

Halifax (Nova Scotia)

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