Yarmouth 10 Days
Document type
Circuits
Place of departure
Yarmouth
Duration of Visit
10 days
11 days
12 days
13 days
14 days
11 days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Note
: The distances to be covered and the time required to do so are approximate. They are based on driving according to the speed limits in force.
The distances between the regions represent the shortest distance between them from their respective limits, unless otherwise noted.
The distances between the regions represent the shortest distance between them from their respective limits, unless otherwise noted.
Day 1 and 2 – A stay in the capital – Halifax!!
Scenic route
Travel distance: 400 km
Travel time: 5 hours and 30 minutes
The South Shore of Nova Scotia offers captivating views of the sea and beaches all the way to Halifax along the scenic route. Follow Highway 103 and take the time to visit the exits along the shore on your way to Halifax. Some suggested stops: Summerville Beach, LaHave at Bridgewater, Lunenburge (UNESCO site), Mahone Bay, Chester, Hubbards, and Peggy’s Cove.
By Highway 103
Travel distance: 299 km
Travel time: 3 hours and 2 minutes
Leaving the Argyle region, get on Highway 103 E towards Halifax, take Exit 1 and continue to your Halifax destination.
Travel distance: 400 km
Travel time: 5 hours and 30 minutes
The South Shore of Nova Scotia offers captivating views of the sea and beaches all the way to Halifax along the scenic route. Follow Highway 103 and take the time to visit the exits along the shore on your way to Halifax. Some suggested stops: Summerville Beach, LaHave at Bridgewater, Lunenburge (UNESCO site), Mahone Bay, Chester, Hubbards, and Peggy’s Cove.
By Highway 103
Travel distance: 299 km
Travel time: 3 hours and 2 minutes
Leaving the Argyle region, get on Highway 103 E towards Halifax, take Exit 1 and continue to your Halifax destination.
Days 3 and 4 – Stop in to Pomquet and continuing to Isle Madame
Travel distance: 228 km
Travel time: 2 hours and 23 minutes
Travelling from Halifax, take NS-102 and Trans-Canada Hwy/NS-104 E continue until your arrival to Antigonish, taking 35 exit, Taylors Rd following by Pomquet Monks Head Rd to Pomquet Beach Road, arriving to your first destination of Pomquet Beach Provincial Park and other sites you may want to visit during your stop.
Continuation to Isle Madame – Night Stays 3 & 4
Travel distance: 98 km
Travel time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Travel back on the Trans-Canada Highway/NS-104 E. Follow NS-104 E to Fleur-de-lis Trail/Louisedale Connector/NS-320 E in Richmond, Subd. A. Take Exit 46 from NS-104. Continue on Fleur-de-lis Trail/NS-320 E to your destination in Isle Madame.
Travel time: 2 hours and 23 minutes
Travelling from Halifax, take NS-102 and Trans-Canada Hwy/NS-104 E continue until your arrival to Antigonish, taking 35 exit, Taylors Rd following by Pomquet Monks Head Rd to Pomquet Beach Road, arriving to your first destination of Pomquet Beach Provincial Park and other sites you may want to visit during your stop.
Continuation to Isle Madame – Night Stays 3 & 4
Travel distance: 98 km
Travel time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Travel back on the Trans-Canada Highway/NS-104 E. Follow NS-104 E to Fleur-de-lis Trail/Louisedale Connector/NS-320 E in Richmond, Subd. A. Take Exit 46 from NS-104. Continue on Fleur-de-lis Trail/NS-320 E to your destination in Isle Madame.
Day 5 – Visit of the Fortress of Louisbourg and continuing through the Cabot Trail
Travel distance: 150 km
Travel time: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Leaving Isle Madame, take Highway 104 towards St. Peter's and continue on until the highway becomes Highway 4. Watch for signage for Highway 125 towards Sydney, which will take you to Exit 8. This exit is on Route 22 which will take you to the village of Louisbourg. Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site is a short distance from the village.
5th Night’s stay – Along the Cabot trail
Follow Louisbourg Highway and NS-125 W to Trans-Canada Hwy/NS-105W to your evenings stop. To find a place to stay, the Nova Scotia "Doers and Dreamers Travel Guide" will make your job easier, or visit https://www.novascotia.com/places-to-stay or other accommodation websites along the eastern side of the Cabot Trail.
Travel time: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Leaving Isle Madame, take Highway 104 towards St. Peter's and continue on until the highway becomes Highway 4. Watch for signage for Highway 125 towards Sydney, which will take you to Exit 8. This exit is on Route 22 which will take you to the village of Louisbourg. Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site is a short distance from the village.
5th Night’s stay – Along the Cabot trail
Follow Louisbourg Highway and NS-125 W to Trans-Canada Hwy/NS-105W to your evenings stop. To find a place to stay, the Nova Scotia "Doers and Dreamers Travel Guide" will make your job easier, or visit https://www.novascotia.com/places-to-stay or other accommodation websites along the eastern side of the Cabot Trail.
Day 6 & 7 – Continuing along the Cabot Trail with your arrival in Chéticamp
Travel distance: 200 km*
Travel time: 6 to 12 hours including frequent stops along the Cabot Trail.* (*based on departure from Englishtown – Travel distance and times will vary depending where you begin today’s journey). This winding road with frequent climbs and descents, has lookouts overlooking spectacular views. A journey of 6 to 12 hours is expected to appreciate its splendor.
Continue your travel along the Cabot Trail, one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the world! You will have the day to explore along the Cabot Trail with your final evening destination being the Acadian Region of Cheticamp. (This itinerary has you spending two nights in Cheticamp, leaving your entire 7th day to explore the region).
Travel distance: 200 km*
Travel time: 6 to 12 hours including frequent stops along the Cabot Trail.* (*based on departure from Englishtown – Travel distance and times will vary depending where you begin today’s journey). This winding road with frequent climbs and descents, has lookouts overlooking spectacular views. A journey of 6 to 12 hours is expected to appreciate its splendor.
Continue your travel along the Cabot Trail, one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the world! You will have the day to explore along the Cabot Trail with your final evening destination being the Acadian Region of Cheticamp. (This itinerary has you spending two nights in Cheticamp, leaving your entire 7th day to explore the region).
Day 8 – Grand Pré National Historic Site and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Travel distance: 453 km
Travel time: 4 hours and 45 minutes
Follow Cabot Trail, NS-395 S and NS-105 W to Trans-Canada Hwy/NS-104 in Port Hastings. Follow Trans-Canada Hwy/NS-104, NS-102 S and NS-101 to Nova Scotia Trunk 1 W in Grand Pré. Take Exit 10 for Nova Scotia Trunk 1 towards Grand Pré / Hortonville, follow the signs to Grand-Pré National Historic Site.
Travel time: 4 hours and 45 minutes
Follow Cabot Trail, NS-395 S and NS-105 W to Trans-Canada Hwy/NS-104 in Port Hastings. Follow Trans-Canada Hwy/NS-104, NS-102 S and NS-101 to Nova Scotia Trunk 1 W in Grand Pré. Take Exit 10 for Nova Scotia Trunk 1 towards Grand Pré / Hortonville, follow the signs to Grand-Pré National Historic Site.
Day 9 – The beautiful and historic Annapolis Valley
Travel distance: 115 km
Travel time: 1 hour and 12 minutes
When leaving Wolfville, merge onto NS-101 W toward Kentville/Yarmouth. Take exit 20 for Nova Scotia Trunk 1 W toward Bridgetown/Upper Granville. Then follow Nova Scotia Trunk 1 W to Annapolis Royal.
Travel time: 1 hour and 12 minutes
When leaving Wolfville, merge onto NS-101 W toward Kentville/Yarmouth. Take exit 20 for Nova Scotia Trunk 1 W toward Bridgetown/Upper Granville. Then follow Nova Scotia Trunk 1 W to Annapolis Royal.
Day 10 – Returning to your original destination
Travel distance: 130 km
Travel time: 1 heure and 25 minutes
Merge onto NS-101 W toward Smiths Cove/Digby/Yarmouth/Bear River. Continue on this Highway until your arrival to Yarmouth.
Travel time: 1 heure and 25 minutes
Merge onto NS-101 W toward Smiths Cove/Digby/Yarmouth/Bear River. Continue on this Highway until your arrival to Yarmouth.
We hope your stay was pleasant and our itinerary was to your satisfaction, feel free to plan your next trip to Nova Scotia by using our other itinerary selections.
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