This bike tour will appeal to travellers who want to get in a few more miles during the week, and see more of the province while they’re at it. Our Best of Both Coast Tour will have you cycling both the Lighthouse Route, along Nova Scotia’s South Shore, and the Evangeline Trail, which runs parallel to the incomparable Bay of Fundy. You’ll start the tour in Hubbards and cycle your way down the south shore of Nova Scotia before heading over to the Bay of Fundy side of the province where the tides are the world’s highest, rising more than 54 feet (16.5 metres) in the Minas Basin. 

Of course, no Pedal & Sea tour would be complete without incredible attention to detail. As you would imagine in a province that boasts more than 5,000 miles of coastline, seafood is our special bounty, and you’ll have the opportunity to taste the freshest seafood in both classic and modern dishes. Fortunately, the mileage on this tour is high, so you’ll be able to eat well without any guilt whatsoever!

Day One — 52-78 km (easy to moderate; 1 km equals 0.62 miles) 

After an early shuttle from Halifax to Hubbards, you will set off on a bicycle ride around the Aspotogan Peninsula. See if you can spot the castle. You’ll pass through quaint villages and cycle by a handful of secluded, sandy beaches. After a tasty seaside lunch, you’ll continue around the peninsula to Chester, a comely village with historic homes, including the inn where we will hang our helmets for the evening. Lodging: Oak Island Resort.

Day Two — 54-70 km (easy to moderate) 

Today, you leave Chester for a trip off the beaten path, cycling the quiet country roads through Indian Point and Mahone Bay. The destination is Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you’ll rest for the evening. First settled in 1753, the town’s many historic buildings and homes will delight anyone with an eye for architecture or a passion for history. Lodging: The Mariner King or Boscawen Inn

Day Three — 82-100 km (moderate to challenging) 

Today you’ll take a scenic ride on an old cable ferry to La Have, and stop at the La Have Bakery — treasured by locals — for a delicious lunch. You’ll continue on to Crescent Beach, Mill Village and Liverpool before settling in to our inn for the night. Tonight, you will stay at either Quarterdeck Beachside Villas, White Point Beach Resort or The Morton House Inn.

Day Four — 111-130 km (moderate to challenging) 

Today is a busy day, but our support van will be close by for anyone who wishes to get to the inn early. You’ll head across the province towards the gorgeous town of Annapolis Royal. Tonight, after yet another feast, you’ll take part in a candlelit graveyard tour led by a storyteller. Monsieur Melanson will try to frighten the bejeesus out of you, and you may feel the presence of a Bluenose ghost or two. You’ll even learn more about our home for the next two nights — The Queen Anne Inn or The Hillsdale House.

Day Five — 55 km (moderate) 

This morning's ride will take you to the quaint little town of Bear River. There are a number of artisans living in this community selling their wares. After a stroll through town and a light lunch, we will make our way back to Annapolis Royal in time to explore the many sites before dinner. We will be staying at either The Queen Anne Inn or The Hillsdale House.

Day Six — 118 km (moderate to challenging) 

We will continue cycling through the Annapolis Valley to Hall’s Harbour, directly on the Bay of Fundy, which is home to the world’s highest tides. While you enjoy this quaint fishing village your guides will load the bikes back on the van. Our ultimate destination is Wolfville, a gorgeous and bustling university town. You’ll stay at either Victoria’s Historic Inn, The Tattingstone Inn or Blomidon Inn.

Day Seven — ( Interpretation Center Visit)

After breakfast, we will load up and head off to the Grand Pre Interpretation Center. Here we will learn the fate of our earliest French Settlers, the Acadians. Our tour ends with a transfer back to Halifax, sad that our adventure is ending, but glad to have made new friends.

* Details subject to change. 

  This tour is also available as self-guided

2023 Dates

• 9–15 July, 2023 
• August 27–Sep2, 2023
• 10–16 September, 2023 (full)
• Custom groups anytime

Inclusions

• 6 nights’ accommodation
• ALL breakfasts (6)
• 3 lunches
• 5 dinners

• Van Support, Luggage Transfers, Guides, Snacks & Refreshments

• Graveyard tour–Included

Prices

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• $2,799 per person based on double occupancy
• $835 single supplement 
• Premium hybrid bicycle rental: $209
• Aluminum road bicycle rental: $259
• Carbon road bicycle rental: $289
• Premium carbon road bicycle rental: $329
• Electric bicycle rental: $449
• Tour Guest Shuttle from / back to metro Halifax, NS: $69
• 15% tax (HST) is added to the bill, 7.5% for non-Canadian residents.

For our Returning Customers

• Is this your second Pedal & Sea Adventures tour? Let us know, and we’ll knock $100 off the price.
• If this is your third Pedal & Sea tour, we’ll take $100 off the price and send you a free jersey. ($95 Retail Value)
• Your fourth Pedal & Sea Adventures tour? We will take $100 off the price, send you a free jersey ($95 Retail Value) and a Free Hybrid Bike Rental ($209 Value)

To take advantage of these great incentives, please let our staff know when you book!