Nova Scotia's South Shore: Uncover Picturesque Coastal Scenery in a Half-Day Tour
4.9
83 Ratings
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.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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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
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
Additional Information
The Southern coastline of Nova Scotia is acclaimed for its breathtaking ocean views and the globally renowned Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its distinctive architecture and vibrant waterfront. It’s also the home to the Bluenose II. Your journey continues to Mahone Bay for a snapshot of the Trinity Church’s, followed by a drive along the coast from Queensland to Peggy’s Cove, the location of Canada’s most cherished lighthouse perched on the smooth granite swept by the Atlantic’s wild waves. You will explore these sites in a pristinely kept, safe, and commodious tour vehicle - a Ford Transit 350 XLT Medium Roof that accommodates between 4 to 10 Guests maximum. The van is fitted with a microphone connected to the speaker system and a large tablet for streaming videos and images, considerably enhancing your tour experience to make your visit to Nova Scotia’s South Shore unforgettable.
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- 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.
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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(83 Ratings)
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Pranav_s
Mar 30, 2024
Very enjoyable trip - The tour was great! Paul is knowledgeable, professional and courteous. He informed us about the history of Halifax.
We were also given ample time to explore the places by ourselves. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Lisaoh699cg
Oct 30, 2023
Paul McNeil Tour. - Paul gave us a fabulous and informative tour, we learned so many facts about Halifax, Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg. From the Titanic to the a detailed account of the Halifax explosion.
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Christinehy1264dm
Oct 23, 2023
Great experience - Paul was an excellent guide, most of the group was forced to cancel but he followed through with our tour. His professional demeanor and knowledge was greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Halifax Titanic Historical Tours to others.
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Brianbf2304ly
Oct 10, 2023
Wonderful tour of the South Shore of Nova Scotia - We recently did the Half day tour of Nova Scotia's south shore with Paul McNeil. It was outstanding! Paul has a lot of knowledge about the areas, and kept the tour very interesting. He was punctual and professional. Highly recommend this tour with Paul, so enjoyable!
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Jonib5921
Oct 8, 2023
Picturesque tour! - We enjoyed visiting picturesque Lunenburg and Peggy’s Cove. Mahone Bay was beautiful but we didn’t spend time there—pretty much drove through after stopping about 10 minutes. Just realize that a lot of the time is spent riding to these places. Paul did make the drive interesting. But if you want to see the beautiful countryside of Nova Scotia, it’s a good tour!
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O917zomichaelm
Oct 3, 2023
It was really good and I took alots of photos. - Paul was a very welcoming and courteous tour guide. He kept us entertained and made sure we had reasonable amount of time to view all the sights. The fact that we went to see Lunenburg, Mahone Bay and Peggy’s Cove all in one day saved me the headache of trying to get to these places myself. It wouldn’t have been the same experience and there was a chance I would’ve missed out on the history and certain views of each place.
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Jodim552
Sep 23, 2023
Excellent tour to Peggy’s Cove, Lunenberg & Mahone Bay - Excellent tour with Paul. Beautiful scenery at Peggy’s Cove, drive along coast to Lunenberg, and Mahone Bay. Nice to have a small group & Paul’s extra touches, such as cold water & videos on the large screen to learn more about the area. Would love to take another tour with Paul in the future.
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Pammyb68
Sep 19, 2023
Best tour of Halifax, Nova Scotia - Paul was a fantastic guide. We were fortunate to have a bright sunny day as we traveled around Halifax and out to Peggy’s Cove with a famous lighthouse. The van was comfortable and Paul provided us with interesting videos about Titanic as well as a video about the explosion in Halifax harbor in 1917. He was a wealth of knowledge about Nova Scotia and answered our questions easily. I hope to go back to Halifax and take his historical tour. I can’t recommend him highly enough. Best
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Chuck_s
Sep 12, 2023
Paul (owner/operator) was... - Paul (owner/operator) was very informative and kind. Handled the entire trip very professionally!
Would recommend him again without hesitation.
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Nikkim524
Oct 13, 2023
Good if you don't have your own transport. - This bus trip was in a comfortable vehicle and there were entertaining stories told along the way. If you don't have your own transport it's a great way to see something outside of Halifax city, but I would venture to say that, for the cost, you'd be better off hiring a rental car for the whole day as you would see more and fill in a whole day, not just half. But again, if you're not a confident driver it's a good option.
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