SLOW DOWN TIME, WIND DOWN ROADS, LINGER OVER LUNCH. Ride through the sun-drenched Annapolis Valley, tasting EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF wine, enjoying local fare from fantastic farms, orchards UP CLOSE, BY BIKE and breweries, and taking in some of the area’s Using the Maps GRAND PRÉ – Grand Pré outstanding historic places and natural wonders. Routes profiled in this brochure are primarily on secondary highways and rural roads and are not designated bicycle routes. The majority of recommended routes do not have BLOMIDON The options really are endless for cyclists in this exceptional Home to beautiful Acadia University founded in 1838, Wolfville paved shoulders. Rider discretion is advised. area. Stay in the charming university town of Wolfville, a central is ’s first Fair Trade Town – be sure to enjoy fair trade Delve into food and wine. Efforts have been made to profile routes with light vehicle hub for exploring the surrounding area, or find accommodations coffees, teas and chocolates. Between Wolfville and the traffic; however, traffic volumes are open to fluctuation. along the way in the lovely smaller towns. The main route takes Landscape of Grand Pré UNESCO World Heritage Site, see Higher traffic should be expected from June to September you from the fertile orchards and vineyards of the Gaspereau centuries-old dykes and embankments, built by Acadians which during peak tourism season. Valley to the epic sea cliffs of . Foodies will continue to protect precious, fertile land from the enormous delight in the abundance of celebrated chefs, farmers and tides. Learn about the Acadian Deportation at Grand Pré Make sure you take time to plan ahead and are properly markets – prepare for complete culinary enjoyment! National Historic Site and how their culture persevered as they equipped for your ride, including a helmet (required by law). resettled along the shores of North America. Be sure to stop Preparation will help you make the most of your Nova Scotia in at Just Us Coffee Roastery and Tangled Garden , where cycling experience! herbs and fruit are transformed into jewel-like jellies and The Lookoff All cyclists using this map ride at their own risk. flavourful liqueurs. In the nearby Gaspereau Valley, ride on quiet paved Resources roads to visit the wineries along the meandering Whether riding for an afternoon or planning a multi-day Gaspereau River. A short detour to Lumsden tour, please take advantage of our additional resources to Pond Provincial Park will take you to an excellent make the most of your journey: swimming and picnic area. North of Wolfville, you can ride on paved NovaScotia.com or 1.800.565.0000 is your best source backroads while you pedal by quaint for accommodations, top attractions, dining, and visitor farmsteads, peaceful estuaries, and salt information. flats. On your way, take time to sample the Bicycle.ns.ca lists most local bike shop, rental, great local food and drink available along and tour operators. We also have links to Nova the Starr's Point Agritourism Loop . Scotia Government resources on the rules of the While the making your way up to the road and cycling safety. Cabot Trail spectacular sea cliffs and red-sand beaches of CycleNovaScotia.ca features additional Cape Blomidon, stop in at Kingsport Harbour route maps and information on for an ice cream and scenic picnic on the sandy cycle touring in Nova Antigonish – beach. Be prepared for a climb if you journey up to the Pictou & Annapolis Valley Scotia. Pictou – Lookoff, and a steep set of switchbacks at the entrance of Pugwash . Sherbrooke – Guysborough While you are in the area, consider taking a sidetrip to the Grand Pré – famous for a wonderful four-hour hike or visiting Grand Pré – Burntcoat Head Blomidon Wolfville is located on the inner reaches of the Bay the charming inlet of Hall’s Harbour where you can buy and eat of Fundy’s , where the world’s highest tides lobster on the wharf, mesmerized by the fifty-foot tides. Annapolis reach over fifty feet and create a natural environment unlike For more information on the Annapolis Valley, visit Hubbards – any other. Each day 100 billion tonnes of seawater flows in and www.novascotia.com and www.cyclenovascotia.ca. LaHave out of the Bay of Fundy during one tide cycle -- more than the Yarmouth – combined flow of the world’s freshwater rivers. St. Mary’s Bay

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