Venue and Locations

Tours

• Annapolis Valley     

• Coastal Barren-Peggys Cove Tour

Tuesday, July 19
Schedule
8:45 am Buses leave Westin Hotel (please eat breakfast prior to joining this tour)
9:00 am Buses leave Saint Mary’s University
10:00 am Begin guided hike near Peggy’s Cove (see recommendations on clothing/footwear below)
12:00 pm Back on the buses
12:15 pm Lunch at Sou’Wester Restaurant (first seating)
12:30 pm Lunch at Sou’Wester Restaurant (second seating)
1:30 pm Begin guided hikes at Peggy’s Cove, explore rocks and village. At this time, there will be opportunties for participants to check out some of the art galleries and shops in town.
3:30 pm Back on the buses, leave for Truro
5:00 pm Arrive at Truro for BBQ

IMPORTANT: Safety and Clothing Considerations

1. This tour involves hiking over difficult terraine and likely, wet ground. Be prepared to get wet feet. We recommend bringing a separate change of clothing (including footwear, if possible), as there will not be enough time to go back to the hotel before the BBQ in Truro.

2. The weather in coastal Nova Scotia is highly variable, so be prepared for rain, cold and damp conditions as well as bright sun and heat. Even if it is bright and sunny in Halifax, the weather at the coast can be substantially colder and windier than in town.

3. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, bug repellent, extra water and snacks, or anything else you might need for a day hiking on the barrens.

4. Almost every year someone dies from being swept off the rocks at Peggy’s Cove by a big wave. Be very very careful on the rocks near the coast. Do not venture onto rocks that are wet. For this reason, we are asking that you not hike on your own: take a buddy regardless of how long you are going off for.

• North Shore Tour

• Rocky Shore Trip to NRC Biodiesel Research Facility

  Please note:
  Departure time of 09:00 is from Saint Mary’s; pick-up at the Westin will be at 08:45. Participants are asked to make their way to one of these locations.
  As a large component of the tour will be conducted outdoors, please wear comfortable shoes for walking or hiking. The difficulty level is Easy, walking on trails or gentle slopes. The only exception is lunch at Sandy Cove where a short incursion to find suitable seating on the rocks, is possible.
  As the tour will be offered rain or shine, raincoats and a change of clothing should be considered. Coastal weather in NS is often cooler, windier and wetter than several kilometers inland. Dressing in layers is appropriate.
  Participants may be asked to sign a personal injury waiver.

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