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Nova Scotia's South Shore: Uncover Picturesque Coastal Scenery in a Half-Day Tour
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122 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.
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
4.9
(122 Ratings)
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Rebecca_f
Apr 27, 2026
Cruise Ship to Peggy’s Cove - Paul meet us at the cruise ship pier for an easy start to our day. We loved Lunenburg and Peggy’s Cove. Paul drove along the delightful seashore for part of the distance between Halifax and Peggy’s Cove.
Paul was knowledgeable and told great stories.
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Yijinx2022
Apr 5, 2026
Great & enjoyable - Overall it was great experience. Our guide, Paul, made the trip pleasant and organized from beginning to the end. He is knowledgeable about everything related to the city. The schedule was balanced. 100% recommend.
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Lesa_j
Apr 1, 2026
None - Tour guide was knowledgeable in the local history and shared little known areas of interest! Vehicles were new, clean and sound system was great. Highly recommended this tour and guide!
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E98hjmariam
Dec 8, 2025
Bucket list trip made easy and relaxing - The tour was relaxing and illuminating. We got to see Peggy's Cove at a time when the massive cruise ships and bus loads of tourists weren't there. It was very windy, but quiet and we could walk around. You get a sense of the power of North Atlantic. Only six other people were there before us and we were able to get the money shot of the lighthouse without anyone else around. The town itself was graphic. Paul played us documentaries of the Titanic sinking (new evidence it was caused by a fire burning before it sailed) and of the 1917 Halifax Explosion as we drove to the different locations. He also gave a restaurant recommendation at Lunenburg. Paul showed us some of the main sites, suggested photographic shots, and gave us a couple of hours to explore and get lunch. Finally, we drove to Mahone Bay to see the three churches. Paul is very knowledgeable, helpful and up front. I've been on tours where the guides gave information that was not exact or misleading. He communicated clearly and followed up. Paul knows his history and I recommend taking one of his tours.
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364tanyae
Nov 18, 2025
Peggys cove and South Shore tour - A wonderful day out, lucky enough to be just us that day. Paul was informative, helpful and full of local and historical knowledge. There was so much I didn't know about or realise about Halifax and the surrounding area.
Even though the weather was horrendous the day we went along the south shore he did all he could to accommodate me being able to take pictures and see the coastal road.
I understand he does historical tours around the city and just wish I had enough time to be able to have done this - well a good excuse to come back and visit.
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Thierry_r
Oct 12, 2025
Beautiful day exploring the South Coast of Nova Scotia - One of the few tours that offers both the very touristy village of Peggy’s Cove and the even more beautiful one of Lunenburg without forgetting Mahone Bay. Visit times at each stage are perfect. Videos during the trip are a plus.
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Ralfsteinhauser
Oct 3, 2025
Wonderful trip with a great and reliable provider - highly recommended - Paul picked us up at the agreed location and was already waiting for us.
Paul contacted us again the night before. Everything was great!!!
Note: when you leave the terminal, walk past all the people waiting with name signs and keep slightly to the left. He will be waiting for you there.
Very nice, new, and well-maintained Ford bus. Good for about 14 people. There were 10 of us on September 15, 2025.
Paul explained a lot. He also has an oversized screen in his Ford bus where he played various very informative YouTube videos. Very careful driving throughout the day! Compliments.
Great stops. Always drove slowly at important spots so we could take photos.
Great guy. Would definitely do it again.
Plenty of time in Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg.
@ Paul personally: PLEASE leave Lunenburg an additional 15 minutes earlier next time. You know what I mean. ;-)
You were a great guy and explained a lot. Stay just the way you are and all the best to you!!
My best regards,
Ralf
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Keith_m
Sep 17, 2025
Great way to see the south shore - First, this is more like a full day tour than 1/2 day and Paul is great. Beautiful Nova Scotia south shore and loved Lunenburg. Paul provided a wonderful historic perspective and has onboard entertainment to fill the void between stops. Paul makes great recommendations for things to see and where to eat. The Salt Shaker in Lunenburg for lunch was a great place to eat…it will be busy though.
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Robert_m
Oct 17, 2025
Too many ships make for crowded tours... - Trip involved a long van ride in traffic and road construction. We got off late because driver waited on a tardy couple and shortened trip as one party had an early on board time. Too many ships at same time and most places were packed so we just drove around and took photos from van. Return via coastal road was behind a school bus. Driver was nice.
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Bostonqueen
Sep 11, 2025
A Tour through Nova Scotia's Interesting Locations on the South Shore - The tour was nice but I could have done without the videos that did not pertain to the places we were visiting and the narration was hard to hear. The tour guide did not narrate the tour. I would have liked to have spent more time in some places and less in others. However, I did enjoy most of the places we visited.
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