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The Great Outdoors: St. Margaret's Bay Region
In addition to the other attractions listed you will find much to sea and do in The Great Outdoors of the St. Margaret's Bay Region. Unique, accessible and exhilarating - that's us!
Beaches:
Within the boundaries of our region we have over ten wonderful salt-water beaches, many of which are right along Hwy 3. All of the beaches are beautiful and much enjoyed during the summer months. Only the Queensland Beach Provincial Park is supervised
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Bird Watching:
Nova Scotias location on the Atlantic Flyway migration route makes it an autumn paradise for birdwatchers, a real treat for the nature lover. Spot birds both big and small, from bald eagles and osprey to piping plovers and boreal chickadees. St. Margarets Bay has nesting sites for both the Arctic tern and the colourful puffin. Special tours can be arranged.
 
The waters off the coast of Peggys Cove offer some of the finest whale watching experiences. These waters attract many types of whales: finback, humpback, pilot and minke are the most common species. Whale watching charters are extremely popular and advance reservations are advised.
Hiking/Walking/Cycling:
The St. Margarets Bay Region is an ideal destination for cyclists. Rte. 333, passing through Peggys Cove and along the eastern shoreline of St. Margaret's Bay, and Rte. 329 around the Aspotogan Peninsula are two cycling favourites. Hiking and walking trails abound in this region. Enjoy spectacular vistas of the coast, forests, wildlife; savour our natural history and heritage. Some of our special trails are: the Aspotogan Trail, the Old Annapolis Road Hiking Trail, the Bluff Trail, and the St. Margarets Bay Area Rails to Trails.
 
Regional Provincial Parks:
Most provincial parks are open May 21st to October 11th, and admission is free. Most provincial parks provide tables and pit toilets. Provincial parks in our region are: Bayswater Beach Provincial Park, Bishop's Park, Cleveland Beach Provincial Park, East River Provincial Park, Hubbards Provincial Park, Lewis Lake Provincial Park, and Queensland Beach Provincial Park.
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