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Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore


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From $125.51

29 reviews   (4.97)

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 6 hours

Departs: Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

The South Shore of Nova Scotia is known for its picturesque coastal scenery, the world-famous Old Town Lunenburg, known for it's, unique architecture, and colorful waterfront also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Bluenose II. Next up Mahone Bay for a photo of the Trinity Church's then coastline from Queensland onto Canada’s most beloved lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove perched upon granite worn smooth by the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Your Clean, Safe and Comfortable Tour Vehicle will be a Ford Transit 350 XLT Medium Roof 15 Passenger Van with 4 Guests Minimum to 10 Guests Maximum. The vehicle is equipped with a microphone to the speaker system and a large tablet to view Videos and Photos to augment your Tour experience so you have a Memorable, Unique Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore.

There is so much more to explore on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, add these must-do adventures to your vacation plans!


What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled water

WiFi on board

What's Not Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - Adults (age 18+) $10.00

Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - Seniors (age 60+) $8.00

Gratuities

Guests driving to Pier 22 1041 Marginal Road can park for $10.00 All Day Very Secure Parking

Lunch


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 13 - 100

Additional Info

  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Service animals allowed
  • Tour is Four Guests Minimum to Ten Guests Maximum
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Service animals allowed
  • Tour is Four Guests Minimum to Ten Guests Maximum

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Lunenburg
Lunenburg is a port town on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. Founded in 1753, the town was one of the first British attempts to settle Protestants in Nova Scotia in an effort to displace the French colonial Roman Catholic Acadians and indigenous Mi'kmaq. Old Town Lunenburg is one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Considered to be the best surviving planned British colonial town in North America, you can still see the tall ships moored off the port and hear the smith’s hammer, while guided tours tell tales of lives lost on the ocean.
Lunenburg’s harbour-side streets are lined with unique shops and award-winning restaurants that blend with the well-preserved and colourfully painted historic homes, much of it like a living museum from the 18th century.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Bluenose Lodge is a Victorian Inn. Situated at the entrance of "Old Town", Lunenburg. This tastefully restored Victorian Historic Inn. The Inn was originally built in 1863 as a single family dwelling for prominent sea merchant/builders by the name of Morash & Eisnor. In 1946, the home was converted to a Lodge.

• Admission Ticket Free

St. John's Anglican Church
St. John's Anglican Church was the first church established in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is the second Church of England built in Nova Scotia, and is the second oldest remaining Protestant church in present-day Canada. Early on 1 November 2001, St. John's church suffered significant damage by fire. It was restored and re-dedicated June 12, 2005.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
Visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic to explore wharf-side vessels and their extraordinary aquarium, and the famous Bluenose II, a replica of the original world-famous racing schooner on the back of the Canadian dime.(Varied Dates Bluenose II is in Port)

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mahone Bay
Mahone Bay is a town along the South Shore of Nova Scotia in Lunenburg County. A long standing picturesque tourism destination, the town has recently enjoyed a growing reputation as a haven for entrepreneurs and business startups. Mahone Bay boasts a simple yet extraordinary way of life. Experience it all from history to unique shops, artisans to culinary experiences, along the colourful and quaint streets. Recently named as one of Canada’s top ten most beautiful towns by culturetrip.com, Mahone Bay is a must-see town famous for its picture perfect Trinity Churches photo-op.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. James' Anglican Church
The Trinity Church's are three prominent churches: St James' Anglican; St John's Evangelical Lutheran; and Trinity United. It has become an iconic image of Nova Scotia, frequently photographed and featured on postcards and calendars.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Peggy's Cove
Nova Scotia is home to over 160 historic lighthouses, but no beacon is as photographed as the one in the vibrant fishing village of Peggy’s Cove.
Built in 1915, Peggy’s Point Lighthouse still keeps watch over surging ocean waves and working lobster boats. Amble over giant rocks worn smooth by the sea and share in the view. The rocky coastline and ocean water around Peggy’s Cove is dangerous. Rogue waves (unpredictable, rough waves) commonly splash up over the rocks, even on calm, sunny days. Stay off the wet, dark rocks and do not swim.
The safest way to enjoy the view is to make sure you are walking on dry, white rocks.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free


Reviews

Tour of a beautiful part of Nova Scotia’s coastline with fascinating history
Steven B, 13-11-2022
An informative small group tour with Paul as an expert guide. Paul will pick you up from your hotel, drive you the most scenic routes, and provide local insight and history. On our tour he beat the big bus tours to Peggy’s Cove so that our group of six were the only ones there (almost) and despite the fog, made it a great day out. If you only have one day travelling outside of Halifax, I’d really recommend this tour!
An exceptional tour of the regions outside of Halifax
Pamela_T, 29-10-2022
My husband and I had a wonderful time on the half-day tour of Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, and Mahone Bay. Our guide, Paul, was very knowledgeable about each area and provided a fascinating history lesson of Halifax and the surrounding area. He picked us up at the hotel right on time, and returned us to Halifax a little over six hours later. The lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove was an incredible site, and we were allowed sufficient time to see it up close and go to the gift shop. We spent 1.5 hours in the picturesque town of Lunenburg, where we had lunch and explored this lovely town. Mahone Bay was our last stop before returning to Halifax; there we went inside a restored Anglican Church that was breathtaking. We highly recommend this tour with Paul as your guide!
Five start is not enough!
Maricel_R, 24-10-2022
We had an amazing tour with an amazing tour guide, Paul! He’s really professional and knowledgeable about the city and the history. Great and clean car, comfortable seats, and with audio and visual presentation. A very worth it trip!
Tour Peggy’s cove, Lunenburg and Mahone Bay.
carvelgirl, 16-10-2022
A wonderful day touring The South shore. Saw Peggy’s cove, Lunenburg and Mahone Bay. Paul’s tour was professional, personal, and well planned. I highly recommend
It was a lovely trip,...
Ambalika_R, 07-09-2022
It was a lovely trip, though the journey was long but worth it. Our guide Paul was super knowledgeable, had a great humour and very organized . Just wished we had more time in Peggy’s cove to be able to enjoy the surreal beauty of the village!