Road Trip Halifax to Eastern Shore Beaches

Halifax Eastern Shore
90
km
1h30
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

The Eastern Shore, 1h from Halifax, hosts some of Canada's most hidden beaches: Lawrencetown (East Coast surf capital), Martinique (5 km of sand) and Taylor Head (wild peninsula with trails and beaches).

Lawrencetown is known for autumn waves (Atlantic systems building swell). Cole Harbour produces seafood. The Fisherman's Life Museum at Jeddore preserves a vanished way of life. End-of-the-world feeling just 1h from the provincial capital.

Points of Interest

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    Lawrencetown Beach
    Capitale du surf de la côte est, vagues automne.
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    Martinique Beach
    5 km de sable fin, parc provincial.
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    Taylor Head Provincial Park
    Péninsule sauvage, plages, sentiers côtiers.
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    Fisherman's Life Museum
    Maison de pêcheur préservée à Jeddore.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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Abbiecombec Lake
Lake
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Abrahams Brook
Stream
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Abrahams Lake
Lake
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Acadia Lake
Lake
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Acadian Brook
Stream
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Acker Lake
Lake
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Admiral Lake
Lake
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Albro Lake
Lake

Protected areas along the route

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Stoney Island Conservation Easement
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Taylor Head Provincial Park
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Captain Arnell Conservation Lands
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Purcells Cove Conservation Lands
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Gerard Island Conservation Lands
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Long Island Conservation Lands
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Harbour Island Conservation Lands
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Shelter Cove Wilderness Sanctuary
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McNabs & Lawlor Island Provincial Park
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Shut-in Island Nature Reserve
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Eastern Shore Islands Wilderness Area
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Tangier River Conservation Lands
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Practical info
  • Departure Halifax
  • Destination Eastern Shore
  • Distance 90 km
  • Duration 1h30
  • Category Short (< 100 km)
  • Best season Summer
Themes
beach Ocean surf Family Summer park

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