The region
you’ll explore
A beach hop is pretty self explanatory. Beaches really are the jewels in Nova Scotia’s crown. We try to get you to as many beaches as we can pack into 1 day. Lightly sprinkled in will be some memorable local businesses and food stops. Get ready for sand, surf and sun… well we can’t actually guarantee the sun bit but you will get sand in your toes and an ocean breeze in your hair.
Your journey will lead you to:
- Riverside Social Enterprise
- Tea positive Cafe
- Pristine White Sand Beaches
- Small Town Strolls
- A Leap of Faith
- Beachy Dining
Please note:
- Bring food and water on this route as the options for sit down dining are in the middle to end of the day
- This route is heavy on beaches and lower on shopping options
- Food and drink for the end of the day is a good idea because your final stop is away from amenities but has accessible washroom facilities
When to go
To experience the full magic of this journey, we suggest exploring between June and September. If you prefer a quieter escape with fewer crowds, your best bet is a mid-week jaunt (Tuesday through Friday) during the shoulder months of June or September.
To enjoy all this route has to offer we recommend doing it Wednesday-Sunday between June 21st and the end of September.
Since everyone road trips at their own pace it’s difficult to say how long the trip will take you, but they are designed to be a day trip.
Start by 9 am
Drive time is 1 hour and 20 minutes or 57 km
The drive time for this route does not include stops.
Distance to 1st stop from
Halifax
131 km ~ 1 hour and 32 minutes
Truro
208 km ~ 2 hours and 32 minutes
Windsor
119km ~ 1 hour and 24 minutes
Yarmouth
171 km ~ 1 hour and 45 minutes
Digby
143 km ~ 1 hour and 48 minutes
Pictou
273 km ~ 3 hours and 1 minute
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that the land you will be travelling on is Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw people. Local Detours asks that you respect and honour this. As you travel through these lands we hope you’ll take the time to understand the connection between the Mi’kma’ki people, their vibrant culture and how it has shaped the region.