Road Trip Halifax to Mahone Bay – Three Iconic Churches

Halifax Mahone Bay
85
km
1h18
drive
All seasons
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The Itinerary

Mahone Bay is famous for three churches (Trinity United, St. James Anglican, St. John's Lutheran) lined up on the waterfront — one of Nova Scotia's most-reproduced images.

The bay officially has 365 islands (one for each day of the year). Quaint downtown with craft shops, art galleries and candy makers. Festival of the Tall Ships in summer. The region is also linked to the Oak Island treasure legend (never found) — featured on the show The Curse of Oak Island.

Points of Interest

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    Trois églises de Mahone Bay
    Alignement iconique au bord de l'eau.
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    Centre-ville artisanal
    Boutiques d'art, galeries, bonbons artisanaux.
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    Oak Island
    Légende du trésor jamais retrouvé, émission TV.
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    Festival of Tall Ships
    Voiliers historiques au port, fin juillet.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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Aalders Lang Brook
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Acadian Brook
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Acker Lake
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Adams Lake
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Albert Bridge Lake
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Albro Lake
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Anderson Lake
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Anderson Lake
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Protected areas along the route

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Captain Arnell Conservation Lands
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Purcells Cove Conservation Lands
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Sheep Island Conservation Lands
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Timberlea Conservation Lands
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Duncans Cove Nature Reserve
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Frederick Lake Conservation Lands
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Rose Bay Conservation Lands
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Blue Mountain Wilderness Connector
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Terence Bay Wilderness Area
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Grassy Island Nature Reserve
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Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area
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Pennant River Conservation Lands
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Practical info
  • Departure Halifax
  • Destination Mahone Bay
  • Distance 85 km
  • Duration 1h18
  • Category Short (< 100 km)
  • Best season All seasons
Themes
Ocean heritage Iconic Family art Day Trip

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