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:
- Historic Harbour with cinematic significance
- Secluded Coastal Oasis
- Unique Cafes
- Nova Scotia’s Deep South
- Delicious Southwest Seafood
Please note:
- Many of the beach stops are off the beaten path, so packing bug repellent is highly recommended. Please help keep our beaches pristine by packing out all your belongings and trash.
- The chance of small businesses having reduced hours increases in the off season
- This route has a high chance of you losing connection so remember to follow our offline steps, sent to you after purchase
When to go
To experience the full magic of this journey, we recommend doing it Wednesday-Sunday between June 21st and the end of September. If you prefer a quieter escape with fewer crowds, your best bet is a mid-week jaunt during the shoulder months.
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 3 minutes or 98 km
The drive time for this route does not including stops.
Distance to 1st stop from
Halifax
207 km ~ 2 hours and 9 minutes
Truro
284 km ~3 hours and 5 minutes
Windsor
194 km ~ 2 hours and 7 minutes
Yarmouth
97 km ~ 1 hour and 2 minutes
Digby
168 km ~ 2 hours and 10 minutes
Pictou
353 km ~ 3 hours and 38 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.