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Outdoor Recreation

Birding

Birding enthusiasts will adore the many species here on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. There are over 300 bird species found along the Lighthouse Route. Locke's Island Birding & Hiking Tours in Lockeport, Nova Scotia enables Birders, nature lovers, wildlife photographers and outdoor enthusiasts to view a large variety of bird species to add to your "life list." The primary birding site is Matthew's Lake, where opportunities to view bird life are among the best in Nova Scotia. Matthew's Lake plays host to more than 260 species of birds from near and far. The tours are 4 -5 hours in length and provide ample opportunity to view waterfowl, shore birds, song birds and birds of prey.

Mariner Cruises has been offering Nova Scotia whale watching and birding tours of the Bay of Fundy for nearly a decade! The number and variety of shore and seabirds in and around Brier Island are nothing short of spectacular. In the fall, the island is a popular stopover for hundreds of migrating shorebirds and raptors. Bird species include Atlantic Puffins and several varieties of ganets, petrels, shearwaters and phalaropes. It is important to note that each Mariner Cruise, Nova Scotia whale watching tour of the Bay of Fundy, provides an opportunity (and often, a once in a lifetime opportunity) to observe firsthand some of the largest and rarest bird and animal species in the world. Or you can grab your binoculars and enjoy birding on the Nature trails around your home in White Point estates.

Hiking

Lace up your hiking boots and explore White Point's own Nature trail that winds around the resort property or enjoy the many local trails here on the South Shore .

Liberty Lake Trail - Kejimkujik National Park- At 60-km (37-mi), this is the longest dedicated footpath in this province available to the Outdoors person. The Kejimkujik backcountry is filled with lakes, interesting vegetation, abundant wildlife and the 300-year old Hemlocks.

Kejimkujik Seaside Adjunct The 22-km seaside adjunct of Kejimkujik National Park is located about 100-km (62-mi) from the inland section. Expect to see hundreds of harbour seals lying on the rocks just off the trail, it is also a tremendous location for bird watching. Signs of former human habitation are common also: stone fences, rock foundations, old clearings, and cattle trails.The trails are gravelled, well-signed, with comfort stations, viewing stations,and interpretive panels available.

Thomas H. Raddall Provincial Park - Most of the park's pathways are short loops, permitting visitors to reach small headlands or former settlement sites where interpretive panels outlining the activities of the former residents may be found. All the 11-km (6.9-mi) of paths are connected, enabling walks of two to three hours. Trails cross beaches and bogs, work through sheltered hardwood stands and exposed areas of white spruce, skirt a small lake and follow the ocean coastline for a considerable distance.

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Surfing

Being almost completely surrounded by the Ocean no one could resist jumping into the salty Atlantic and riding the waves to shore. Though surfing is viewed as a 'new sport' in Nova Scotia, the South Shore of Nova Scotia, with its mix of beaches, rugged coastline and hundreds of bays and inlets, provides some of the best surfing opportunities and challenges on the eastern seaboard. One can find steep fast breaks, excellent right and left point breaks, along with offshore reef and shoal breaks. Surfers are hard pressed to find any crowds, thus adding to the beauty of it all. Surf equipment rentals and lessons are available at White Point Beach Resort and surfing can be done here at White Point Beach, Western Head or many of the other great beaches here on the South Shore.

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Kayaking

Kayak rentals are available at White Point and lessons can be given by the local Rossignal Surf Shop. Enjoy kayaking on the flat of our lake on the resort property or head to the Atlantic for adventures in Sea Kayaking.

With the Rossignal Surf shop Sea Kayak Tours- The Port Mouton Bay Tour This expedition begins at the Government Wharf Road in South West Port Mouton. Explore the uninhabited, historic islands. Photograph Spectacle Island Lighthouse, a well-known landmark in the area and one of the last lights in the province to succumb to automation. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the large rocks overlooking the ocean as small fishing boats pass by. Or dig out your binoculars and observe species of shorebirds, seals, and even an occasional sea turtle, porpoise or whale.

The Port Joli Bay Tour - Cast off from one of more than a half dozen white sandy beaches in and around the Port Joli Bay area. In Port Joli Bay mixed forests edged with pristine white beaches, large granite rock outcrops or salt marshes with 15-foot grasses meet the sea. Signs of marine life are everywhere - waterfowl and shorebirds, seals and incredible kelp beds attest to this area's unspoiled nature. The water is crystal clear, warm and easy to navigate. During the shore excursion portion of the tour participants can carefully explore the 'kitchen middens' of early Mi'kmaq native campsites.

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Whale Watching

Whale watching in Canada's Ocean Playground! All aboard for salt sea spray in your face, out on the open Ocean to greet whales. Sail out of the historic town of Lunenburg or head to the Bay of Fundy ( the highest tides in the world!) and sail to Briar Island to see fin, pilot, minke and the popular humpback whales. You'll also see seals, dolphins, giant blue fin tuna and leatherback turtles; and bird lovers will enjoy puffins, razorbills, terns, black guillemot, petrels, shearwaters and gannets.

www.novascotiawhalewatching.ca

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Plenty of Parks near by...

Kejimkujik National Park, Maitland Bridge: Pick your pleasures for fun, activity or relaxation, any time of the year. Camping, canoeing, swimming, hiking, biking, summer guided walks and canoe paddles and cross country skiing or skating in the winter. Every season offers something different at Kejimkujik. From the brilliant arrival of spring to the peaceful quiet slumber of winter.

Kejimkujik National Park Seaside Adjunct, Port Joli: Noted for its abundant wildlife and spectacular scenery. Hiking along the shore, you will witness the steady procession of shorebirds that migrate through the Adjunct from August to October.

Pine Grove, Milton: The Bowater Mersey Paper Company provides this park with graveled walking trails, picnic site, large stand of white pine, duck breeding / nesting area.

Summerville Beach Provincial Park, Summerville Centre: Sheltered picnic tables in the open. The 1-km beach is backed by sand dunes (nesting area for Piping Plovers; remember to keep to designated paths) and open salt marsh.

Thomas Raddall Provincial Park, East Port l'Hebert: Beautiful secluded beaches, historic sites, interpretive panels and picnic area.

Tupper Park, Milton: On the historic Mersey River, with a spectacular view of the Falls and the community. Picnic tables located along the river and on the peninsula that juts out into the river.

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