Nova Scotia Easygoing Walking Tour
Dolce Tempo Journey from the Bay of Fundy to Historic Lunenburg
Rocky shores with sweeping coastal views are in store. Cuisine that reveals a love for land and sea. Can a weeklong trip add years to your life? In Nova Scotia, down trails less traveled, it’s easy to believe.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
From $3,799/person
Saved
Save
Snapshots from the Trip
Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Country roads and coastal lanes make for idyllic walking, with captivating moments in colorful fishing villages, amid dramatic seascapes and along the forested shore of the wild Minas Bay
- There’s no place quite like Nova Scotia, known for friendly locals who become instant friends, a seafaring history that still feels ever so alive and windswept coastlines dotted with lighthouses
- Relax in a registered historic hotel and an elegant retreat located minutes from downtown in World Heritage Lunenburg
- Cruise to idyllic Big Tancook Island, whose quaint villages, shoreline and forests feel untouched by time
- Discover a slow-food movement that rivals the world’s most renowned and enjoy dinners like fresh-caught lobster and elevated cuisine paired with crisp Nova Scotian white wines
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Halifax Airport & Travel Details
- Walk along a historic dike system to the Grand Pré National Historic Site
- Take an easygoing coastal hike with views of iconic sea stacks and basalt pinnacles carved by the power of the world’s highest tides
- Stand in awe of the wild Bay of Fundy’s dramatic cliffs
- Relish a tasting, tour and dinner at an award-winning winery.
Nights 1-2
Casual Hotel
Built in 1874, this elegant inn is situated on an acre and a half of lovely grounds and is a registered historic landmark.
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Welcome to a walker’s wonderland
- Visit the lovely Mill Falls waterfall
- Wander among the hemlocks and hardwood flora of Kejimkujik National Park
- Visit World Heritage Lunenburg, the “best surviving example of a planned British colonial settlement in North America”
- Hike unspoiled Hirtle’s Beach, where gorgeous vistas of the rugged coastline await
- Breathe in the crisp ocean air as you explore the coastal trails of Ovens Park
- Enjoy peaceful walks on shoreline paths and the beaches of Big Tancook Island, where lobstermen and artisans provide cultural color
- Take in views of stunning coastal panoramas, rolling grasslands and quaint fishing villages
- Journey back to Lunenburg by private boat and enjoy a historical walk through the 18th-century seafaring town.
Nights 3-5
Casual Hotel
Enjoy the ambiance of yesteryear in this relaxed, elegant hotel, a mere five-minute walk from the harbor and the historic old town of Lunenburg.
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Halifax Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-2
All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
