Marinas
Pedal and Sea Adventures 8384 St Margaret’s Bay Road, Black Point 902-858-3030 / 877-777-5699 pedalandseaadventures.com/nova-scotiabicycle-tours Friendly travel company offering guided and self-guided bicycle tours for cyclists and outdoor adventurers looking to explore Nova Scotia. Offer tours in Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail, the coastal South Shore, Lunenburg, as well as the Bay of Fundy. Provides quality bike rentals with a modern fleet made by the best manufacturers, including Opus, Cannondale, and Louis Garneau. Panniers and car-racks offered. Bike rentals include helmet, trunk bag, lock, pump, and spare tube. Offers free delivery anywhere in the Halifax area.
Atlantica Oak Island Resort and Conference Centre Treasure Drive, Western Shore 902-627-2600 / 800-565-5075 atlanticaoakisland.com Marina with transient slips available, fuel, ice, power, water, showers, laundry, and use of resort amenities (spa, pool, patio, restaurant, bar, tennis, and trails). The marina offers sea-kayak and bicycle rentals, plus boat and fishing tours. Bridgewater Marina 237 LaHave Street, Bridgewater 902-527-6278 / 902-521-7878 bridgewatermarina.ca 30 slips available for seasonal, overnight, weekend, and weekly rentals. Water, sewer, washrooms, showers, and laundry.
Pleasant Paddling 245 The Point Road, Blue Rocks 902-541-9233 / pleasantpaddling.com Pleasant Paddling offers sea kayak guided tours, rentals, and lessons from its location on the waterfront of historic Lunenburg on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Guided tours travel through the amazing islands that surround Blue Rocks. Paddle through narrow passageways around uninhabited islands to see seals, porpoises, and more. Instruction offered for tours and rentals.
Brooklyn Marina 100 Shore Road, Brooklyn near Liverpool 902-354-4028 brooklynmarina2015.wordpress.com Marina and waterfront park with 15 guest berths, water, and power hook-ups. Clubhouse features showers, ice, and concierge service. Open May to October. Chester Yacht Club 21 South Street, Chester 902-275-3747 / cyc.ns.ca Marina and launching facilities, and moorings available. Hull, engine, and sail repair, plus gasoline and diesel nearby.
Sea Dog 1 Dock Street, Shelburne 902-875-1131 / allan@theseadog.com Kayak rentals.
Whynot Adventure Outfitters
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LaHave River Yacht Club 77 Pernette Drive, West LaHave 902-688-3177 / lryc.ca Marina and launching facilities with a boat ramp and moorings available. Gas and diesel on-site, plus showers, and a bar and grill.
Kayaking / Marinas
Gold River Marina 242 Demont Road, Chester Basin 902-275-1322 / goldrivermarina.com Sheltered marina with a 50-tonne marine railway. Offering on-site boat storage and repairs, berths up to 12 metres, fuel, ice, showers, laundry, and Wi-Fi.
Jake’s Landing, Kejimkujik National Park 902-682-2282 / whynotadventure.ca Kejimkujik National Park’s exclusive adventure provider. Located at the park’s historic Jake’s Landing, with convenient access to outdoor adventures. Whynot Adventure specializes in guided canoe trips.
Kayaking the South Shore
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