Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore | 6 hours

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Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
2 Adults x $124.69
$249.38
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$249.38
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • 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

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!

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Tour start times vary depending on the Tour and the day...IE: Cruise Vessel arrival & Bay of Fundy Tides on Annapolis Valley Tour....Normally Tours start between 8-10 AM... Guests have Two pick up options pick up at any listed Downtown Hotel's and Cruise Guests or driving Guests can meet at ... Pier 22 parking lot @ 1041 Marginal Road...Lots of very secure parking. See Parking fee (amount) in the exclusion section. Read more â–Ľ

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Meeting points

Parking lot across from Pier 21 Museum and Pier 22 Cruise Pavilion

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • 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.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    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.

  • N/A

    The Lunenburg Academy was designed by H.H. Mott, a well known New Brunswick architect, in 1893. The building was completed in 1895 and opened for class on November 7, 1895. It was constructed as part of Nova Scotia’s shift from one-room schoolhouses to public Academies. The Lunenburg Academy was registered as both a Provincial Heritage Property and a National Historic Site in 1983. The building is now the only intact 19th century Academy building surviving in Nova Scotia. It operated continuously as an educational building from 1895 until March of 2012.

    5 minutes

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

    20 minutes

  • 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

  • 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.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour Vehicle Ford Transit 350 XLT Medium 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.

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June 10100% refund
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93 reviews

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Excellent

Published on Feb, 2025

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

So very glad to have had this experience!

Published on Oct, 2024

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!

Great way to explore a the South Shore

Published on Sep, 2024

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.

Wonderful Tour & Excellent Guide

Published on Sep, 2024

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.

Semi-private tour to Peggy's Cove & Lunenburg

Published on Aug, 2024

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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