Trails | Cycling | Water Sports
Active & Outdoors Adventure
For thrill-seekers and nature lovers, this itinerary gets your heart pumping with hikes, bikes, and breathtaking views. Bring your water bottle, your hiking boots, and your sense of adventure!
Day 2: Peddle & Paddle
Grab coffee and breakfast just a down the street at Just Us! Cafe. We would highly recommend one of their chocolate dipped oat cakes or cinnamon buns!
Once everyone’s bellies are full and ready for another day of adventure, walk on down to the Recreation Hub just across the street from Willow Park. At the Recreation Hub, rent helmets and bikes (available in a range of sizes and e-bike options) and set off down the scenic Harvest Moon Trail towards Landscape of Grand Pré, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and loop back around along the historic dykes bordering the Minas Basin.
Once you’ve finished up your bike trip, catch your ride with Where It’s At Tours where you’ll do a quick Split Rip, which will give you fantastic views of Cape Split from a different perspective.
After a full day of adventuring, grab a bite to eat and try something local on tap at Church Brewing Company, an iconic restaurant built in a beautifully refurbished church.
Day 1: Trails & Terrain
Fuel up at Charts Cafe with locally roasted coffee and a few hearty sandwiches and pastries. Don’t forget to add your pin to the world map of visitors to the cafe!
Grab picnic items at Carl’s Your Independent Grocer and Muddy’s Convenience. From there, make a pit stop in We’re Outside Outdoor Outfitters for any last-minute hiking necessities and advice about local trails from store owner Brian.
Drive 25 minutes to one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic hikes: Cape Split. The 6.5 km trail (one way) ends with dramatic cliff views over the Bay of Fundy and takes anywhere from 3-6 hours, depending on how often you want to stop to take photos!
On your drive back home from Cape Split, check out more viewpoints at Cape Blomidon (or go for a swim if you’re feeling especially brave and the tides are in!) and The Look-Off.
For supper, join in the lively atmosphere at Paddy’s Pub. Bonus points if you catch an Irish Session!
Check into the Sunrise Suite at Gingerbread House Inn for the night where your muscles can enjoy a soothing Jacuzzi soak before tomorrow’s adventures.
