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:
- Delicious Food options with Beachy vibes
- Pristine white sand beaches
- Hike where the wild things are
- Coastal towns, each with their own unique vibe
- Harbour strolls
Please note:
- Food options are at the beginning and end of the route, so food and water for midday are a good idea
- Part of your adventure is in a nature preserve so remember the bug spray
- The chance of small businesses having reduced hours increases in the off season
When to go
To capture the full experience, we suggest planning your detour from June to September. For those seeking a more tranquil journey, consider hitting the road Wednesday to Friday during the early – mid June or throughout 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: 2 hours and 9 minutes or 106 kms
The drive time for this route does not include stops.
Distance to first stop from
Halifax
161 km – 1 hour and 50 minutes
Truro
240 km – 2 hours and 38 minutes
Windsor
148 km – 1 hour and 45 minutes
Yarmouth
145 km – 1 hour and 30 minutes
Digby
150 km – 1 hour and 56 minutes
Pictou
310 km – 3 hours and 9 minutes
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.