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Nova Scotia – Day 6- 2nd Day Biking the Annapolis Valley Trails – June 19, 2025

ByMark Brown
Lauri, Rob and Lisa bike and visit wineries. Carl and Mark bike from Lawrenceville to Annapolis Harbor

Day 6 Itinerary

Another great day of biking and exploring Nova Scotia

  • Another gourmet breakfast at the Tattingstone Inn
  • Lisa, Rob and Lauri bike around Wolfville
  • Mark and Carl bike the southern penninsula to Annapolis Harbor
  • Lisa, Rob and Lauri visit “Mercator” and “LightFoot and Wolfville” Vineyards
  • Dinner at Troy Restaurant for Mediterranean fare

Lauri rated today’s biking a 9 out of 10

Majestically scenic in and around Wolfville and vineyards. Lauri had so much fun hanging out with Lisa and Rob, watching the tides and talking to locals.

A little volunteer work clearing the path

Winery #2 was full of stunning architecture and gourmet food. We tried a little wine with our scrumptious kale salad and inventive pizzas – marinara with ricotta sausage hot honey and a second pizza full of clams, lemon sauce, arugula and chili flakes.

At Mercator Winery , this experience was a welcoming reception from Raleigh, who took us through a short history of Nova Scotia wines and allowed us to sample four or five complimentary pours.

Glad they don’t stop bikers for DUI!

Carl and Mark biked from Lawrencetown to Annapolis Royal, a 43 mile ride round trip.

The Harvest Moon Trail from Lawrencetown to Annapolis Royal

One of the many bridges that we encountered over the Annapolis River and tributaries. We were on the Harvest Moon recreational trailway which is the former Dominion Atlantic railway dating back to 1869.

We ran into a large snapping turtle and we gave it the right of way!

We enjoyed the ride tremendously. There were several new and upgraded bridges. However there is a sign at the beginning of this section of path: “Abandoned Railway – Enter At Your Own Risk”. There was no danger but it was the most challenging ride from the perspective of sandy sections, bumps in the path, rocks and thick gravel sections that slowed down our bikes.

When we finally got to Annapolis Royal a quaint German restaurant run by second generation Germans greeted us with delicious food.

Originally Called Port Royal, this town was the first permanent European settlement north of Florida, established in 1605 by Samuel de Champlain ( a Frenchman). The French established positive relationships with the Mi’kmaq people. In 1710, Port Royal fell under British control, becoming Annapolis Royal and the name of the surrounding area was changed to Nova Scotia.  The British forcibly removed the Acadian population from the area, a pivotal event known as the “Acadian Expulsion”. 

Below lunch at the German Bakery

From there we went down to the docks to see the Annapolis Royal wharf.

Dinner at Troy Restaurant

Mediterranian dinner.

Thoughts for the day :
Lauri :

So important to count your age by friends not years.

Mark :

No more renting heavy metal bikes for bumpy rides with deep sand and gravel to go forty miles! Now that I am done whining and on a positive note, I appreciate Lauri letting me get in a couple of long bike rides to see vast countryside of Nova Scotia, visiting small villages along the trail and meet interesting people.

Carl Roberts

The people you meet on the journey, make the journey.

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