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Round trip from Halifax

“A crisp 5-day autumn loop connecting the Fundy tides, Acadian valley trails, and historic South Shore harbors.”

5days

769 kmDistance

24stops

$1,050Est. cost

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Halifax → Annapolis Royal

302 km4h 43mDepart 08:30

Start

Halifax, Canada

Drive 128 km in ~2h 22min via Nova Scotia Route 101 W from Halifax 128 km2h 22m

Attraction4.8Grand Pré, Canada

The Landscape of Grand Pré View Park

10:52–11:3745m here

Panoramic UNESCO heritage view over dykelands and the Minas Basin

Park at the upper church turnout for unobstructed views across the Fundy dykes. It provides context for the engineering feat of early Acadian settlers.

Drive 4 km in ~6 min via NS-1 W from Grand Pre to Wolfville 4 km6m

Food4.2Wolfville, Canada

The Church Brewing Co

11:45–13:001h 15m here$26

Craft brewery and pub set in a restored gothic church

Park on Main Street or the rear municipal lot. Try the Fundy seafood chowder with a house ale, soaking in the vaulted timber ceilings and stained glass.

Drive 36 km in ~39 min via NS-358 N from Wolfville to Scots Bay 36 km39m

Activity4.7Canning, Canada

Cape Split Provincial Park

13:39–16:092h 30m here

Dramatic coastal hiking trail over cliff tops to the roaring tidal current

Leave your vehicle in the paved provincial trail lot. Wear windproof layers and sturdy boots for the wooded trek out to the dramatic cliffside viewpoint.

Overnight4.9Annapolis Royal, Canada

Queen Anne Inn

17:46–08:3011h here$161

Victorian boutique heritage mansion with landscaped grounds

On-site guest parking is available behind the estate. Check in smoothly before enjoying the historic parlor and quiet harbor ambiance for the evening.

Day 2

Annapolis Royal → Lunenburg

170 km2h 43mDepart 08:58

Drive 1 km in ~2min from Queen Anne Inn after hotel breakfast to Fort Anne 700 m2m

Attraction4.6Annapolis Royal, Canada

Fort Anne National Historic Site

09:00–10:001h here$9

Historic earthen star-shaped ramparts overlooking Annapolis Basin

Walk the grassy perimeter earthworks toward the Annapolis River. It is North America's most contested colonial fort site and offers crisp morning breezes.

Activity4.9Annapolis County, Canada

Hemlocks & Hardwoods Trail

10:51–12:061h 15m here$7

Boardwalk trail wandering through old-growth hemlock forest

Park in the designated trailhead turnout. Follow the wooden boardwalk among 300-year-old eastern hemlocks for an atmospheric, tranquil woodland stroll.

Food4.8Rose Bay, Canada

Rose Bay Bistro

13:38–14:381h here$26

Food4.5Lunenburg, Canada

Salt Shaker Deli & Inn

18:15–19:301h 15m here$34

Waterfront eatery famous for smoked seafood and chowder

Park along Montague Street. Snag a harbor-view window seat and order the smoked seafood chowder or the fresh mussel bowl served with crusty bread.

Walk 300 m in ~4min up Montague and King St to the inn 100 m1m

Overnight4.6Lunenburg, Canada

Mariner King Inn

19:31–08:3011h here$146

Historic boutique property in Old Town Lunenburg

Use the private guest lot on King Street. The historic rooms feature traditional woodwork, offering an ideal central location for walking the harbor.

Day 3

Lunenburg

57 km1h 13mDepart 08:51

Drive 6.5 km in ~9 min via Blue Rocks Rd from Lunenburg after hotel breakfast 7 km9m

Attraction4.0Blue Rocks, Canada

Blue Rocks

09:00–10:001h here

Photogenic fishing cove with blue slate ledges and historic fish huts

Pull into the gravel spaces near The Point General. Wander the slate shoreline for quiet morning photographs of working skiffs and traditional sheds.

Drive 28 km in ~31 min via Upper Kingsburg Rd to Hirtle's Beach 28 km31m

Activity4.6Nova Scotia, Canada

Gaff Point Trail

10:31–12:312h here

Dramatic coastal loop trail across sea cliffs and pebble beaches

Park at the Hirtle's Beach lot. Walk along the sand ridge before climbing onto the forested headland trail that reveals pounding South Shore surf.

Drive 21 km in ~27 min via Route 332 back into Lunenburg 21 km27m

Food4.3Lunenburg, Canada

The South Shore Fish Shack

13:00–14:001h here$22

Casual harborfront fish-and-chip counter

Park in town along Bluenose Drive. Order the fresh haddock and chips with house slaw, and take a seat on the sheltered deck overlooking the schooners.

Walk 150 m in ~2min along the waterfront boardwalk 500 m3m

Attraction4.7Lunenburg, Canada

Bluenose II Ship

14:15–15:451h 30m here

Historic working shipyard and colorful waterfront streetscape

Walk directly from lunch along the wooden wharves. Admire the distinctive red boat warehouses, dory-building heritage, and colorful wooden town architecture.

Walk 350 m in ~5min through Old Town streets to Montague St 500 m2m

Food4.4Lunenburg, Canada

Grand Banker Bar & Grill

18:15–19:301h 15m here$36

Casual pub known for the Lunenburger seafood burger and local craft beers

Walk in without driving. Order the famed Lunenburger topped with lobster and scallops or a bowl of maritime clam chowder paired with local pale ale.

Mariner King Inn · Overnight

Day 4

Lunenburg → Indian Harbour

110 km1h 49mDepart 08:44

Drive 12 km in ~16 min via NS-3 N from Lunenburg after hotel breakfast 12 km16m

Attraction4.5Mahone Bay, Canada

Trinity United Church, Mahone Bay

09:00–09:4545m here

Iconic trio of 19th-century church spires mirrored in the bay

Park in the waterside bay pull-off on Edgewater Street. Capture the iconic morning reflection of the three heritage church steeples across calm harbor waters.

Drive 27 km in ~22 min via NS-3 E into Chester village 27 km22m

Food4.5Chester, Canada

The Kiwi Cafe

11:45–12:451h here$18

Cozy seaside village cafe with hearty savoury pies and fresh baking

Park along Pleasant Street. Pick up a freshly baked roasted vegetable pasty or warm savory pot pie with artisan espresso in the village core.

Drive 12 km in ~19 min via NS-3 E to the East River trail entrance 12 km19m

Activity4.7Chester, Canada

Castle Rock Trailhead

13:15–15:152h here

Rewarding hike to a panoramic rocky outcrop above St. Margarets Bay

Park at the Chester Connection trailhead lot. Hike the gradual logging road before climbing the blue trail up to the panoramic granite outcrop summit.

Drive 59 km in ~52 min via NS-3 E and NS-333 S along St. Margarets Bay 59 km52m

Food4.6Indian Harbour, Canada

Rhubarb

18:15–19:301h 15m here$40

Upscale neighborhood bistro using seasonal coastal ingredients

Park in the spacious lot shared with the resort. Order the house-smoked salmon plate or cedar-planked Atlantic salmon beside the cozy stone fireplace.

Walk 50 m in ~1min from Rhubarb Restaurant to the main lodge

Overnight4.6Indian Harbour, Canada

Oceanstone Resort & Nordic Spa with Fitness Centre

19:35–08:1511h here$155

Oceanfront retreat tucked on the rocky coast near Peggy's Cove

Park right outside your coastal lodge room. Enjoy an evening walk down to the private pebble cove to listen to the ocean swell against the granite boulders.

Day 5

Indian Harbour → Halifax

130 km2h 32mDepart 08:23

Drive 4.4 km in ~7 min via NS-333 S from Oceanstone to Peggys Cove 4 km7m

Attraction4.8Peggy's Cove, Canada

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse

08:30–09:301h here

Famed beacon perched atop massive glaciers-swept granite boulders

Park in the large paved lower visitor center lot. Stay strictly on dry high rocks, avoiding the slick wet black rocks where surging rogue waves strike.

Drive 2 km in ~3min via NS-333 N to the roadside trail pull-off 4 km7m

Activity4.8Peggys Cove Preservation Area, Canada

Polly Cove Hiking Trail

09:45–11:151h 30m here

Quiet coastal barrens hiking trail with distant views of Peggy's Cove

Park in the unpaved roadside turnout off Route 333. Hike the rugged coastal paths winding between massive glacial erratics and dramatic surf lookouts.

Drive 2 km in ~3min via NS-333 S back to Peggys Cove village 4 km6m

Food4.3Peggy's Cove, Canada

Sou’Wester Gift & Restaurant Company Ltd.

11:30–12:301h here$24

Historic ocean-view restaurant serving warm gingerbread and chowder

Park in the designated upper visitor lot. Order a steaming bowl of haddock chowder accompanied by their famous warm gingerbread and real whipped cream.

Drive 31 km in ~34 min via NS-333 N and Terence Bay Rd toward Halifax 31 km34m

Attraction5.0Terence Bay, Canada

S.S. Atlantic Heritage Park

13:15–14:0045m here

Coastal memorial park and boardwalk commemorating the 1873 shipwreck

Park in the memorial lot by the church. Walk the cliffside boardwalk to gaze toward the offshore rocks where local fishermen rescued hundreds of survivors.

87 km1h 37m

Finish

Halifax, Canada

Before you go

Local tips

1Arrive at Peggy's Cove before 09:00 to experience the massive granite shoreline in quiet serenity before tour buses arrive.
2Check the Fundy tide tables daily; Cape Split and Minas Basin look dramatically different at low versus high tide.
3Dress in warm layers as coastal South Shore weather shifts rapidly from calm sunshine to biting fog within an hour in November.
4Top up your sedan's fuel tank in major towns like Wolfville, Chester, or Tantallon, as rural coastal gas stations close earlier in late autumn.

Good to know

1Never step onto the dark, wet rocks at Peggy's Cove; rogue waves are unpredictable and the undertow is deadly.
2Watch for wandering deer and moose on rural roads, particularly Route 8 and Highway 101 around dawn and dusk.
3Some provincial park washroom facilities shut down at the end of October; keep a pocket pack of tissues and hand sanitizer.

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