Nova Scotia: Fundy and Glooscap Bike

• 7 days
• 6 nights
• 6 breakfasts
• 7 lunches
• 4 dinners
• snacks
• museum and park entrance fees
• luggage handling
• full-time guide and van support
• maps and route notes
• Keep your own pace

• Walking dykes built 400 years ago by Acadian farmers
• swimming at Lumsden’s Dam
• Grand Pre Winery
• cliff-top views at Cape Split
• learning about fossils and dinosaurs from Ken
• eating Gouda at that crazy Dutchman, and steamed clams at a picnic
• walking to waterfalls near Parrsboro
• rockhounding at Partidge Island, the spectacular ride to Advocate, on an amazingly quiet road, sunset over dinner at Cape d’Or Lighthouse

The Bay of Fundy, because of its unique shape and resonance characteristics, has tides as high as 50 feet - the highest in the world, and teems with so much life that hundreds of whales gather here to feed every summer. This adventure explores the coast in exciting ways.

Begin with a guided hike along the Acadians dykes built to protect rich farmland. Float on inner tubes or swim in the sun-warmed water near the small university town of Wolfville. Hike to a cliff-top view over the currents and whirlpools below, and descend to explore pristine beaches where agates and sparkling amethysts are the gifts of the wave-cracked rocks. Ride your bicycle along the coast of the Minas Basin, then float on powerful river currents and tides as they come together, rafting through huge standing waves at the river’s mouth.

Afterwards, ride your bike along the Glooscap Trail to Parrsboro, where Mi'kmaq legends tell of the mighty Glooscap’s magic. From Parrsboro, hike to waterfalls cascading off the Cobequid Mountains, or in Cape Chignecto Park, or take to the water in seakayaks, for an amazing discovery of the Three Sisters, before a fuinal ride to the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, recently elected to the UNESCO list. This adventure takes you to less-visited parts of Nova Scotia, and teaches you about one of the natural world’s greatest phenomena.

• Canada
  • Nova Scotia

If you have been on tour with us in the last 3 years, you will receive a 5% discount as a returning guest. In addition, if you have referred new customers to us since your last Freewheeling Adventure, you are entitled to a reduced cost. Each new guest who mentioned you as a referrer will save you $150 off your next trip.

• Cost: $1995 (per person, includes 7 full days, 6 nights; 6 breakfasts; tidal bore rafting; transfer from Halifax to Wolfville, Wolfville to Windsor, Maitland to Bass River, and Advocate to Halifax; luggage transfers; maps & route notes, essential transfers, emergency support).
• You choose your dates. Best months are June (spring flowers, extra quiet roads), July (warm weather, cool swimming), August (warm weather and swimming), September (cooler; quieter roads), and October (fall colours, extra quiet roads).

Hybrid: $145; Racing: $195.

You will get wet during the rafting. The hike is 3-5 hours on moderate terrain. The rides are long and hilly. Relaxed riders may prefer some van support.

These are exceptional small inns, gracious in Wolfville, charming in Maitland, friendly in Parrsboro, and out of this world at the lighthouse. Book early! On the last night, there may not be private bathrooms for each room, although we try to reserve the entire inn for your exclusive use. If you are uncomfortable with this, please discuss it with us before booking.