White sand beaches and coastal views as far as the eye can see—the south shore of Nova Scotia is a must-visit for all ocean lovers. As part of The Coast’s 2019 Hot Summer Guide, I wrote about two road trip itineraries that are each perfectly do-able in a weekend. Read the full article here:
[ What to do on Nova Scotia’s south shore ]
At a glance, here’s what’s included:
The Ovens Road Trip Itinerary
- Camp along the ocean at the Ovens Campground
- Explore the Ovens sea caves by foot along the trail or via kayak
- Spend an afternoon at Hirtle’s Beach
- Hike Gaff Point and discover the Secret Beach
Thomas Raddall Road Trip Itinerary
- Camp at Thomas Raddall Provincial Park
- Explore the 11km of interconnected trails at the park and its expansive stretches of powder-soft white sand beach
- Hike the Port Joli Head trail (9km return trip) or the Harbour Rocks (5km return) at Kejimkujic Seaside
- Enjoy the sun and a swim at the postcard-picture-perfect Carter’s Beach