Hikes
3 amazing places to discover in South Shore
Thomas Raddall Provincial Park
Expansive 650-hectare provincial park on the South Shore near Port Joli offering white sand beaches, coastal hiking and biking trails, 82 campsites, swimming, and easy access to Kejimkujik National Park Seaside adjunct.
Highlights
CampingWhite Sand BeachesHiking TrailsSwimmingBirdingBiking +2 more
Rum Runners Trail
110-km multi-use rail trail from Halifax to Lunenburg along the old railway line, through salt marshes, woodlands and seaside villages.
Highlights
110 km rail trailCycling, hiking and horsebackAspotogan and Chester sectionsProhibition rum-running historySeaside communities en route
Castle Rock Trail
Climb Castle Rock for 360-degree views over Mahone Bay and the South Shore. Three well-marked routes suit every fitness level, with the final 100 m scramble to the summit the only real challenge. Year-round hiking, mountain biking and trail running on the Chester Connection section of the Rum Runners Trail.
Highlights
360-degree summit views of Mahone Bay3 marked routes for all levelsAccessible via Rum Runners Trail from East RiverYear-round hiking and mountain bikingFamily-friendly, dogs on leash