Biking

The low hills of Nova Scotia and the gentle, largely empty roads make for wonderful cycling. Cape Breton is the most challenging of destinations; the south coast and Bay of Fundy regions yield wonderful ocean views while making fewer demands on cyclists. A number of bike outfitters can aid in your trip planning. Freewheeling Adventures (tel. 800/672-0775 or 902/857-3600; www.freewheeling.ca) offers guided bike tours throughout Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland. Walter Sienko's guide, Nova Scotia & the Maritimes by Bike: 21 Tours Geared for Discovery, is helpful in planning a bike excursion. For an Internet introduction to cycling in Nova Scotia and beyond, point your Web browser to the website of Atlantic Canada Cycling (www.atl-canadacycling.com).