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The Historic Nova Scotia Tour via Halifax (Part I)

Estimated Travel Period: 14 Days, about 10 hours 25 mins
Estimated Travel Distance: 748 kms

Halifax to Hubbards
Hubbards to Bridgewater
Bridgewater to Maitland Bridge
Maitland Bridge to Maitland Bridge
Maitland Bridge to Shelburne
Shelburne to Shelburne
Shelburne to Yarmouth

Best Time To Travel

The weather is at its best in late Spring (March to May) and Summer (June to August), when the days are warm and the evenings are not too cold. Make sure you have all your essentials with our Canadian Camping Checklist.

Nova Scotia has beautiful provincial parks, sunny beaches and plenty of museums that honors the province's culture and heritage. The tour highlights these lovely attractions as you visit the rustic towns and communities surrounding Halifax.
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Day 1 Halifax to Hubbards

Estimated Travel Period: about 50 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:52 kms

Spend a relaxing day on the warm sands and lovely waters of Queensland Beach. Head for the Hubbards Barn and Community Park to enjoy a leisurely walk around the gardens or buy fresh produce at the Farmers' Market.

Recommended Campgrounds

Hubbards Beach Campground and Cottages

Day 2 Hubbards to Bridgewater

Estimated Travel Period: about 45 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:58 kms

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Visit Desbrisay Museum, one of the oldest community museums in Canada, where you can find out about the town's history. Learn about wool carding and see memorabilia from the early 1900s at the Wile Carding Mill Museum.

Recommended Campgrounds

Oakhill Pines Campground

Day 3 Bridgewater to Maitland Bridge

Estimated Travel Period: about 1 hour 5 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:67 kms

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Maitland Bridge is the gateway to the nearby Kejimkujik National Park. Camp in wooded and lush environment and experience what Kejimkujik National Park has to offer.

Recommended Campgrounds

Jeremy's Bay Campground - Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Day 4 Maitland Bridge

Estimated Travel Period: 15 minutes
Estimated Travel Distance:8.7 kms

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Continue exploring the nearby Kejimkujik National Park. Go canoeing in historic canoe routes and swim the waters of Kejimkujik Lake. At night, marvel at the stars and learn about the Mi’kmaw culture at the Kejimkujik Dark Sky Preserve.