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Cycling Regions in
Nova Scotia
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Nova Scotia (area in blue) has 8 distinct bicycle touring areas
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Nova Scotia Cycling Regions

SW- AV - S - H - C- N- E - CB
(Select the region you are interested in)

Nova Scotia is made up of several distinct regions. Each has its own scenery, terrain, heritage, and even language. During the development of the Nova Scotia Bicycle Book, areas were designated by these factors, as well as climate, wind directions, and urban or rural settings. The areas are similar, but for the specifics of cycling, are slightly different from those recognized by Nova Scotia Department of Tourism.

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[region sw] South-West (French Shore)


Acadian area; huge romantic churches; barren coastline; linear development; strong winds; whale watching; unique Digby Neck

Tours in the Nova Scotia Bicycle Book


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[region av] Annapolis Valley


Agricultural; bountiful farms and orchards; many small villages; wineries; warmest part of Nova Scotia; staging place of the Expulsion of the Acadians; flat roads on valley floor; strenuous climbs over the ridge to the Bay of Fundy

Tours in the Nova Scotia Bicycle Book


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[region s] South Shore

Peninsulas extending along Atlantic Ocean; rocky landscape; lighthouses; fishing villages; beaches; lobster and seafood

[marine scene]

Tours in the Nova Scotia Bicycle Book



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[region h] Metro Halifax


Urban-suburban; amenities; beaches; bike shops; nearby fishing villages; Peggy's Cove

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Spectacular and rugged Peggy's Cove
(photo: Nova Scotia Tourism)

Tours in the Nova Scotia Bicycle Book



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[region c] Central

Highest tides in the world; rolling to large hills; high red-soiled cliffs; fossils; gemstones; dinosaur relics; tidal mud flats

Tours in the Nova Scotia Bicycle Book



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[region n] Northern


Warmest salt water north of Carolina; sandy coast; most days of sunshine; least hilly coastline; rolling interior; blueberry plains; maple sugar camps

Tours in the Nova Scotia Bicycle Book



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[region e] Eastern

Forests; wildlife; low population; quiet ocean coast roads; aquaculture

Tours in the Nova Scotia Bicycle Book



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[region cb] Cape Breton


Small coastal mountains; inland sea; cooler temperature; sheep farming; eagle colonies; Scottish heritage; Fortress Louisbourg; the Cabot Trail

cycling on the Cabot Trail

Another shot of the Cabot Trail
(photo: Nova Scotia Tourism)

Tours in the Nova Scotia Bicycle Book

Return to Nova Scotia Touring Regions

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[red] New Brunswick Cycling Regions
[green]  Newfoundland Cycling Regions
[yellow]  P.E.I. Cycling Regions

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PO Box 1555, Station Central
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