Nova Scotia: South Shore Seakayak
Six days visiting islands, beaches, and villages by seakayak. Nights in warm inns, with excellent cuisine. This coast was rated one of the top ten coastal destinations in the world by National Geographic! See details here.
Spend your days exploring the coves and crannies of Nova Scotia’s most inviting coast by seakayak, and your nights enjoying the warmth and comfort of small inns with fabulous cuisine. This trip parallels the South Shore Secrets cycling trip along the Lighthouse Route, giving you opportunities to compare notes with those who saw the shore from the other side! You will explore the islands and headlands of the Aspotogan Peninsula, the islands, villages, and beaches of Mahone Bay, the fantastic, deer-frequented beaches and remote fish stores of the LaHave Islands, and the coastal beauty of the Kejimkujik Seaside National Park. You will rest in sumptuous comfort in coastal communities such as friendly Hubbards, the opulent yachting village of Chester, the privateer town of Liverpool, and Lunenburg, a town so delightful UNESCO has added the whole thing to its World Heritage list! You will explore myriad reefs and islets around Stonehurst, paddle through a colony of seals near the Rackets, and follow a circuitous route through the islands of Mahone Bay, with occasional company from sailboats and marine life. This is an exciting adventure, combining days cavorting with the ocean, and nights with fine dining, the friendliness of small inns, and blissful comfort. Come and exercise your sense of adventure!
Day 1:
We’ll pick you up in Halifax at 16:00, or meet in Chester 17:00 for a delicious introductory dinner. D (Meal inclusions shown for guided trips only. Self-guided trips include breakfasts).
Mecklenburgh Inn, Chester; or
Anchorage House & Cottages, Hubbards
Day 2: Paddle 10km/6 miles - 15km/9 miles
Between Hubbards and Chester, there are seven beaches, five fishing harbours, ten islands – some inhabited, others not, and many miles of coastal beauty. You will sometimes feel as though you are exploring two worlds – one above the water; the other below. This is our home, and we look forward to sharing its treasures with you. BL
Same lodging
Day 3: Paddle 10km/6 miles - 20km/13 miles
The islands around Chester have given rise to romantic holiday visions for centuries. Some are now inhabited, but many hide quiet, seldom trodden wilderness behind bars of sandy beach or rocky shorelines with breathtaking beauty, whether seen from a distance or as close as a kayak can get - and that’s close! One of them is home to a treasure pit still being searched for what might be Captain Kidd’s treasure. Come prepared to swim. These islands, on a sunny day, demand your total immersion! BLD
Alicion B&B; or
Smuggler's Cove Inn, Lunenburg
Day 4: Seakayak to the seal rookery ~10km/6 miles
This is one of the best seakayak experiences in Nova Scotia. You will meander through many islands – both inhabited and wild, and will be visited by dozens, maybe hundreds, of seals. Return to Lunenburg with time to enjoy wandering through this UNESCO World Heritage Site. BL
Same lodging
Day 5: Paddle the LaHave Islands 6km/4 miles - 12km/7.5 miles
Cross the LaHave cable ferry first thing this morning. After stopping to see Fort Point Lighthouse, and stocking up on lunch supplies at the delicious bakery, you’ll launch from Crescent Beach to explore the LaHave Islands. We frequently see deer here, and people are scarce. The white sandy beaches will tempt you to swim. At day’s end, transfer back to Halifax in time for dinner. BL
| Start: | Halifax 16:00, or Chester 17:00 day one |
| Finish: | Chester 16:00, or Halifax 17:00 day five |
| Guided Cost: | $1745 (per person, includes 5 days, 4 inn nights, 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinner, seakayak and equipment, luggage handling, guide support) |
| Self-Guided Cost: | Not yet available |
| Single Occupancy: | $315 |
| 2012 Guided Dates: | Jun 17-21; Jul 15-19; Jul 29-Aug 2; Aug 12-16; Sep 9-13. Add your own dates (learn more) |
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15% sales tax
applies, but a 50% refund will be applied for non-Canadian residents.
