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Nova Scotia's South Shore: Uncover Picturesque Coastal Scenery in a Half-Day Tour
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Halifax
Uncover the picturesque coastal scenery of Nova Scotia’s South Shore in a half-day tour. Visit Old Town Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, and Peggy’s Cove for a memorable and unique experience.
Uncover the picturesque coastal scenery of Nova Scotia’s South Shore in a half-day tour. Visit Old Town Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, and Peggy’s Cove for a memorable and unique experience.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 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…
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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.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - Adults (age 18+) $10.00
- Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - Seniors (age 60+) $8.00
- Guests driving to Pier 22 @ 1041 Marginal Rd can park ALL DAY for $10.00 CAD. Very Secure Parking
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - Adults (age 18+) $10.00
- Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - Seniors (age 60+) $8.00
- Guests driving to Pier 22 @ 1041 Marginal Rd can park ALL DAY for $10.00 CAD. Very Secure Parking
Additional Information
Nova Scotia’s South Shore is celebrated for its stunning coastal views, including the renowned Old Town Lunenburg, famous for its distinctive architecture and vibrant waterfront. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is also home to the Bluenose II. Next, visit Mahone Bay to capture a photo of the Trinity Church, then continue along the coastline from…
Nova Scotia’s South Shore is celebrated for its stunning coastal views, including the renowned Old Town Lunenburg, famous for its distinctive architecture and vibrant waterfront. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is also home to the Bluenose II. Next, visit Mahone Bay to capture a photo of the Trinity Church, then continue along the coastline from Queensland to Canada’s cherished lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove, which stands on granite smoothed by the Atlantic Ocean’s waves.
Your tour will be conducted in a Ford Transit 350 XLT High Roof 15 Passenger Van, accommodating a minimum of 4 guests and a maximum of 10. The vehicle is equipped with a microphone connected to the speaker system and a large tablet for viewing videos and photos, enhancing your tour experience and ensuring a memorable and unique exploration of Nova Scotia’s South Shore.
There’s so much more to discover on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, so be sure to include these must-do adventures in your vacation plans!
- Tour Vehicle Ford Transit 350 XLT High Roof 15 Passenger Van
- Tour is Four Guests Minimum to Ten Guests Maximum for Guests comfort
- Seating is the First Confirmed has the First Choice of Seats in Vehicle
- When booking a travel itinerary, it can be frustrating to have to fill out unnecessary information. By putting “N/A” in the boxes that relate to either not being on a cruise or not staying at a hotel, you can quickly and easily indicate that those options don’t apply to you.
Location
1041 Marginal Rd
Marginal Road
Parking lot across from Pier 21 Museum and Pier 22 Cruise Pavilion
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(95 Ratings)
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Vanessa_j
Feb 10, 2025
Excellent - Excellent tour, very informative and lots of interesting facts about Nova Scotia
Plenty of time at each location. Thoroughly enjoyed this trip and would recommend
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Rcxp7
Nov 8, 2024
Great excursion - This had to be one of the best excursions we’ve ever had. As any excursion goes you never know what to expect and usually you cross your fingers hoping that’ll be good.
Paul was amazing, from the moment I booked the excursion until the moment he dropped us off back at the port. Paul was early to pick us up which gave us the advantage of being early at Peggy’s cove. His mission was to get us there before all the other tour buses and that he did given us the opportunity to enjoy it without crowds. Paul also took the scenic route instead of the highway so that we had the chance to admire the beautiful scenery, slowing down for us to be able to take pictures and stopping at small places that were interesting like a lobster place where we received a lesson on the different types of lobsters very interesting 😊 Paul drove us around Lunenburg pointing out so many interesting details. Overall it was a great experience Paul was definitely a 10 out 10 highly recommended.
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Tiaamyjane
Oct 31, 2024
So very glad to have had this experience! - Read the excellent reviews and went to Paul’s website after not being impressed by the cruise line’s offerings or prices for excursions on the day we were in Halifax. We were initially interested in his Titanic tour so I inquired and received a response in less than 24 hours. While he wasn’t offering it on that particular day, he offered us spots on the South Shore one. What an awesome stroke of luck we didn’t even realize had occurred! Paul confirmed our reservation via email with detailed instructions for pick-up when we arrived in port, and followed up with a text to make sure I received them. All very reassuring.
Paul’s tour is top notch! A must do for anyone visiting Halifax. First, it’s a van vs. a bus, so easier to get around city streets and small town roads. He knows his way around traffic! The small group size also allowed for us to take as much time as we wanted or even cut short allotted time at each stop. Paul drove us along the scenic coast and waterways for a perfectly picturesque ride. (The big buses took the highway.)
Along with the major stops, we made a couple of “off the beaten path” ones that truly make this a unique experience. Like a little beach area with white sand and turquoise water….on the South Shore of Nova Scotia! It was instagram-worthy with fall foliage as a backdrop. And then we also got up close and personal with some live lobsters at another quick drop-in. Along the way, Paul had videos for us to watch that related to the area and/or events that had taken place there. No substitute for his knowledge and entertaining narration, but interesting additions to it!
Our lunch stop had lots of options for all tastes and enough time for a little shopping. We returned to the port with ample time before “all aboard”. I would tour with Paul any time again and again!
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Jlgtaylor4673
Sep 21, 2024
Great way to explore a the South Shore - Excellent tour, we visited Peggy's Cove and quaint fishing villages. Our tour guide Paul was very prompt, informative and professional. He communicated well prior to our tour with clear simple instructions. He kept us ahed of the crowded tour buses. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this tour.
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Virginia2002
Sep 15, 2024
Wonderful Tour & Excellent Guide - We did the 6 hour tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore tour & totally enjoyed it. Plus we learned a lot of history about the area. Our tour included stops at Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Mahone Bay. The 3 of us were on a cruise ship. We were met by Paul, our guide, at the port & were back in plenty of time before our ship was to depart. There were about 7 others who took the tour. We all had plenty of room in his van. I really recommend this tour.
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Sally_e
Sep 1, 2024
Fabulous day - recommended. - Loved the stops on this tour. It was perfect weather - which no doubt was pre-arranged (🤣😂). Arrangements ran perfectly smoothly as described. Plenty of free time in both Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg.. The small minibus was perfect - we had 7 passengers and so no long wIts to get on/off the bus.
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Ladylinda55
Aug 7, 2024
Semi-private tour to Peggy's Cove & Lunenburg - Seven ladies of a certain age took the Half Day Small Group tour when in Halifax on our Princess Cruise July 30, 2024. I booked this excursion independent of the ship. We made it back to port in plenty of time. Our guide Paul was a good driver, friendly and had plenty of information to share with us. We had stops to admire the views along the way to Lunenburg and back. We had a light lunch at the Salt Shaker Deli where the staff was very friendly and efficient. The best part of the tour was Paul beating the large tour buses to Peggy's Cove so we had time to visit before the crowds. He also played documentary videos during the ride where we learned new information. Before that we were not aware of a coal fire burning in the hull the Titanic prior to hitting the iceberg. Another about how Canada handled the diversion of airline flights in response to the September 11 attacks in 2001 in the U.S. and hosted thousands of passengers who were stranded until U.S. airspace was reopened.
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Cindy_l
Aug 3, 2024
Great tour, great guide - Paul was a wealth of information on the area. He was prompt, organized and nice. We absolutely recommend him!
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Brandi_h
Jun 11, 2024
Fun Tour! - Lot's of fun, our tour guide Paul was super friendly, professional, and was very knowledgeable. Kept us entertained the whole way.
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796clarkr
Jun 11, 2024
Worthwhile 100% - Totally worth it. Our tour guide was amazing. He was pleasant, full of history and stories. Would highly recommend this tour !!!!!!
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