Nova Scotia: Fundy Coast Bike Tour

by Freewheeling Adventures
Region
Nova Scotia
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Eight days, seven nights of cycling, and the world’s highest tides, following the shore of the Bay of Fundy.Cycle along a lesser travelled route. Visit Grand Pré, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wolfville, a charming university town, with a selection of fine dining and wine tasting experiences. Discover semiprecious gemstones washed up on the shores of Blue Beach, a prime location for fossil and gem hunting. Abundant fresh seafood, from lobster to local fish, served fresh at charming coastal eateries. For the adventurous, enjoy an unforgettable experience rafting on the tidal bore when conditions are right. This is a spectacular ride, moderate most of the time, but with some big climbs. Road bikes are suitable.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Transfer to Annapolis Royal for Bike Fitting and Introductions ~26km (215m / -215m).

26 km 215 m

D1

Transfer to Annapolis Royal for Bike Fitting and Introductions ~26km (215m / -215m).

Day 2: Annapolis Royal to Mount Hanley ~52km (+750m / -700m).

52 km 750 m

D1

Annapolis Royal to Mount Hanley ~52km (+750m / -700m).

Day 3: Mount Hanley to Wolfville ~99km (+1070m / -1130m); or ~46km (+430m / -430m) with transfer to Harbourville.

99 km 1070 m

D2

Mount Hanley to Wolfville ~99km (+1070m / -1130m); or ~46km (+430m / -430m) with transfer to Harbourville.

Day 4: Acadian Dykelands Loop ~70km (+770m / -770m); or hike Cape Split ~14km.

70 km 770 m

D2

Acadian Dykelands Loop ~70km (+770m / -770m); or hike Cape Split ~14km.

Day 5: Wolfville to Kempt Shore ~78km (+870m / -830m).

78 km 870 m

D2

Wolfville to Kempt Shore ~78km (+870m / -830m).

Day 6: Kempt Shore to Parrsboro ~84km (+825m / -860m).

84 km 825 m

D2

Kempt Shore to Parrsboro ~84km (+825m / -860m).

Day 7: Parrsboro to Advocate ~50km (+780m / -780m); hike Ward Falls ~6km or Partridge Island ~11km.

50 km 780 m

D1

Parrsboro to Advocate ~50km (+780m / -780m); hike Ward Falls ~6km or Partridge Island ~11km.

Day 8: Advocate to West Apple River ~20km (+325m / -300m); hike Three Sisters ~5km.

20 km 325 m

D1

Advocate to West Apple River ~20km (+325m / -300m); hike Three Sisters ~5km.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

B&B

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

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