Paddle through the myriad islands and intriguing coastlines of Mahone Bay and St. Margaret’s Bay, including some exciting traverses between beautiful Nova Scotian headlands, with stops at dreamy, deserted islands perfect for summer exploration. You will explore many miles of coastline, and might wonder how this island-peppered stretch of Nova Scotia’s South Shore has remained so untouched. Fish shacks decorate parts of the shore, and the maze of islands offshore is so much fun to navigate that in places you can play hide and seek among them. Seals, whales, and many species of birds and fish call the area home, and you may be pleasantly surprised by close encounters with playful marine life.

You will rest on four unique islands, each with its own attractions. One is tiny with pebble beaches and little lagoons, one is huge, with a peak high enough to reward you with fabulous views, and the others are home to colonies of seabirds whose nesting is a spring highlight, and where summer brings an abundance of wildflowers and wonderful beachcombing. The sailing ketch “Sea Wench” sometimes attends your campsite to serve dinner at anchor, and serves as a safety boat for the open water crossings. This adventure will reward your sense of simple joy, with cozy beachfront campsites, starry skies, and intimate evenings in wild and fantastic settings!
Come and see why we call this paradise our home!

Route Notes: The kayaking ease depends on weather; it can be easy when calm (often in the mornings), and more exciting when windy. You must be able to paddle for several hours each day, to cover the necessary routes, but do not need to be super-fit or experienced. You will cover some exposed shoreline and short open water sections. Kayak loads will be light, thanks to mothership support.

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