Nova Scotia's South Shore: Uncover Picturesque Coastal Scenery in a Half-Day Tour

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…
What's Included
  • 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
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…

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.

Customer Ratings
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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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Christine_b
Sep 10, 2025
Amazing!! - It was the most amazing experience. Paul was very knowledgeable about the area and was very accommodating as my mom has mobility issues and uses a walker. Absolutely fantastic we had lots of time to wander each place. it was truly an amazing experience. Thank you Paul!!
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Geraldine_m
Sep 9, 2025
Scenery and maritimes hospitality at its best! - Paul our guide was very accommodating and a great driver. We had ample time at all our stops and he provided good info and some great historical info movies on the bus. He stopped so we didn’t have to sit for long lengths of time. Very kind and experienced tour guide. Even learned about shark tracking in Nova Scotia. Interesting scenic day, even dipped our feet in the Atlantic Ocean!
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Iam_sophiep
Aug 15, 2025
Store my heart! - This tour was absolutely amazing, I would wholeheartedly recommend it! It was the 8 of us, which was the perfect size I felt. Paul is a really cool guy and knew a lot about the history of the area and told us many cool stories on the way. He also prepared some interesting videos and documentaries we could watch. Peggy's Cove was our first stop, the lighthouse and the little village surrounding it is incredibly cute. Paul did his best to arrive right before the tour buses, so we could see it all without the crowds. If you're into jewellery make sure to visit Amos Pewter, a gem of a little shop, with super cute handmade silver jewellery and gifts, all very reasonably priced too. Lunenburg is the cutest village I've ever seen, I instantly fell in love with it. Out of the 2 hours I spent 1.5 wandering the streets and taking photos of nearly each charming little house, then I had a quick lunch sitting by the waterfront in the sun. I cannot recommend this enough, it's an absolute must see if you're visiting Nova Scotia, but be prepared to leave a little piece of your heart behind!
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Braveandblended
Aug 10, 2025
Highly recommend - Great experience highly recommend this tour. Small group and you have more time to explore Halifax ans Lunnenburg. Thanks Paul!
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Susan_p
Aug 10, 2025
Paul/ Peggy's Cove/Lunenburg - Our guide, Paul, was very passionate and knowledgeable about Nova Scotia. He took great care of us. It was a lovely experience.
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Roving51089194912
Aug 5, 2025
Excellent choice! - This was a great day out! Paul was an excellent driver, knowledgeable commentator and a thoughtful human being. He shared some of the history of Nova Scotia, the highs and the lows, and made it seem personable and relevant. Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg were definitely worth the visit. I highly recommend this tour!
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Debrap850
Aug 16, 2025
Good company for small group Halifax tour - Both sites Peggy’s cove & Lunenburg were worth visiting and a small group tour is always better than the big cruise excursions. In hindsight, i would have booked a different tour with this company. There was too much driving involved (about 3 1/2 hours) for a 6 hour tour. This is no reflection of the company, just the particular tour we chose.
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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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From $125
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).