Amherst 08 Day
Document type
Circuits
Place of departure
Amherst
Duration of Visit
8 days
9 days
10 days
11 days
12 days
13 days
14 days
9 days
10 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 & first’s night’s stay – Grand Pré National Historic Site and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Travel distance: 258 km
Travel time: 2 hours and 25 minutes
To get to Grand Pré from the New Brunswick border, follow the Trans-Canada Highway / NS-104 E (This highway is $ 4.00 for cars). Exit at junction 15 to join Trans-Canada NS-102 S. Take Exit 4B to join Evangeline Trail / NS-101 towards Lower Sackville / Windsor. Follow the Trans-Canada Highway NS-101, take exit 10 of the NS-101.
Travel distance: 258 km
Travel time: 2 hours and 25 minutes
To get to Grand Pré from the New Brunswick border, follow the Trans-Canada Highway / NS-104 E (This highway is $ 4.00 for cars). Exit at junction 15 to join Trans-Canada NS-102 S. Take Exit 4B to join Evangeline Trail / NS-101 towards Lower Sackville / Windsor. Follow the Trans-Canada Highway NS-101, take exit 10 of the NS-101.
Day 2 and your 2nd night’s stay – The Annapolis Valley and Baie of Fundy
Travel distance: 116 km
Travel time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Leaving Wolfville, go towards NS-101 W towards Yarmouth. Take Exit 20 for Nova Scotia Trunk 1 to Bridgetown / Upper Granville. Continue until you arrive at Annapolis Royal.
Travel distance: 116 km
Travel time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Leaving Wolfville, go towards NS-101 W towards Yarmouth. Take Exit 20 for Nova Scotia Trunk 1 to Bridgetown / Upper Granville. Continue until you arrive at Annapolis Royal.
Day and night’s stay 3 & 4 – Saint-Mary’s Bay (Clare Region)
Travel distance: 64 km
Travel time: 47 minutes
Leaving Annapolis Valley, head south on Nova Scotia Trunk 1W toward George St., join NS-trunk 8 S101 E. Turn left onto NS-101 W toward Smiths Cove / Digby / Yarmouth / Bear River. Take exit 28 for NS-1 toward NS-340 / Belliveau’s Cove / Grosses Coques / Church Point. Turn right on Trunk Nova Scotia 1W / NS-1W to begin your exploration of Saint Mary’s Bay.
Travel time: 47 minutes
Leaving Annapolis Valley, head south on Nova Scotia Trunk 1W toward George St., join NS-trunk 8 S101 E. Turn left onto NS-101 W toward Smiths Cove / Digby / Yarmouth / Bear River. Take exit 28 for NS-1 toward NS-340 / Belliveau’s Cove / Grosses Coques / Church Point. Turn right on Trunk Nova Scotia 1W / NS-1W to begin your exploration of Saint Mary’s Bay.
Day and night 5 & 6 – Making your way to the town of Yarmouth and the Par-en-Bas region (Argyle region)
Travel Distance: 44 km
Travel Time: 43 minutes
Make your way onto Highway 101-W for the quickest route, or venture onto Evangeline Trail/Nova Scotia Trunk 1 W for the scenic route.
5th Day and night’s stay – The region of Par-en-Bas (Municipality of Argyle)
Travel Distance: 60 km
Travel Time: 60 minutes
The distance and time of travel vary according to the stops you will make along the way.
Travel Distance: 44 km
Travel Time: 43 minutes
Make your way onto Highway 101-W for the quickest route, or venture onto Evangeline Trail/Nova Scotia Trunk 1 W for the scenic route.
5th Day and night’s stay – The region of Par-en-Bas (Municipality of Argyle)
Travel Distance: 60 km
Travel Time: 60 minutes
The distance and time of travel vary according to the stops you will make along the way.
Day 7 and your last night’s stay in Nova Scotia – Your visit of the capital city of Nova Scotia - Halifax
Travelling the South Shore to make your way to Halifax by the evening
Scenic route
Travel distance: 375 km
Travel time: 5 hours
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 suggestioned stops: Summerville Beach, LaHave at Bridgewater, Lunenburge (UNESCO site), Mahone Bay, Chester, Hubbards, Peggy's Cove.
By Highway 103
Travel distance: 268 km
Travel Time: 2 hours and 49 minutes
Leaving the Argyle region, get on Highway 103 E towards Halifax, take Exit 1 and continue to your Halifax destination.
Travelling the South Shore to make your way to Halifax by the evening
Scenic route
Travel distance: 375 km
Travel time: 5 hours
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 suggestioned stops: Summerville Beach, LaHave at Bridgewater, Lunenburge (UNESCO site), Mahone Bay, Chester, Hubbards, Peggy's Cove.
By Highway 103
Travel distance: 268 km
Travel Time: 2 hours and 49 minutes
Leaving the Argyle region, get on Highway 103 E towards Halifax, take Exit 1 and continue to your Halifax destination.
Day 8 – Return to your original destination
Travel distance: 256 km
Travel Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
With the number of attractions in the area, you'll have ample time to make a few more stops before returning to your original destination.
Leaving Halifax; find your way to Highway NS 102 N towards Robert L. Stanfield International Airport and Truro. Take the 15W exit for the Trans-Canada / NS-104 W towards Amherst / New Brunswick.
Travel distance: 256 km
Travel Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
With the number of attractions in the area, you'll have ample time to make a few more stops before returning to your original destination.
Leaving Halifax; find your way to Highway NS 102 N towards Robert L. Stanfield International Airport and Truro. Take the 15W exit for the Trans-Canada / NS-104 W towards Amherst / New Brunswick.
We hope your stay has been enjoyable and that our itinerary was to your satisfaction. Be sure to plan your next trip to Nova Scotia using our other route selections.
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