We rolled out of bed in time to hit the road by eight-ish this morning in hopes of spending a quiet…read moremorning in the wilderness of Duncan's Cove, a coastal hike out past the Herring Cove region. It's only a short drive, it's not even remotely busy, and it's off-the-grid enough to feel the relaxation benefits! I'll get to all the reasons why it's easily one of my new favourite places around the city in a minute, but I do have to point out that it lost some serious points with me before we even got there. Duncan's Cove isn't easy to find without someone who knows where they're headed, there are few (if any) directional signs pointing you in the right direction and even when you're on the right track, there are 'Private Property' signs making you doubt yourself the entire time. Without noticing the path naturally paved with smooth, white rocks for easy passage, we ended up plowing through a trail reminiscent of the raptor fields in Jurassic Park 2 (Anyone? Just me?) with foliage up to our shoulders, rough and dangerous terrain, and plenty of opportunities for injury including ankle-high stone walls, foot-deep sinkholes, and roots ready for the tripping. Nonetheless, we still managed to make it down but much happier with the more user-friendly route on the way back. Even with the safer trail, there are some dangerous spots so pay attention, watch your kids, and give it some serious thought if arriving with a mobility challenge. Once you reach the rocky shore, you can hike for hours without really reaching anything. All the while, you get an unobstructed view of the Atlantic complete with fishing and sailboats, coastguard patrols, schools of herring visible at water level, families of seals on the hunt, incredible diving birds that nab fish right out of the water, and yes - we even saw a school of pilot whales diving off the coast. This was some National Geographic stuff, guys! Dog-friendly for medium to large-size breeds but know that they're going to get messy in the process. Leave the short-legged guys at home, the ground will be a little too dangerous for them. And for any dog brought out, please remember to keep them on-leash to avoid harming any of the wildlife including geese that all too often fall victim to inattentive dog owners.

We stayed in one of the houses at Duncan's Cove (There are 3 or 4 available on airbnb). There is…read moreparking by the trail head which is kind of hidden. There is a gravel drive across from the parking bay area that leads towards a massive white house in the distance. Follow the drive and disregard the sign that says private no vehicles. You will see a sign pointing the direction of the actual trail on the right of the path. The trail forks immediately. Take a left to head to head the fastest way down to the ocean. You will definitely want proper footwear, as the path is not paved and it will involve some rock climbing. The path exits out of the undergrowth to the rocky shore and follows along it some way where it eventually meets the other fork. If you had taken the straight ahead path at the fork you hike for some distance before coming across an abandoned WWII bunker (we used it for shelter for a storm that hit during our hike). We had the privilege of being the only ones there on our sunny return visit the following day. We sat and watched almost two dozen seals play in the surf. The stormy day was as rewarding, watching the waves crash against the rocks. I encourage any hikers to please take the threat of ticks very seriously. You will be walking on narrow trails between thick undergrowth. Tuck pants into socks, spray repellent, and conduct thorough checks afterwards.

Andrew was great. He isn't a Halifax native but you wouldn't know it by his enthusiasm for the…read morecity and its history. The tour ride through different areas including the waterfront boardwalk, citadel, Point Pleasant Park, and also rode through some neighborhood and industrial areas. I had never used an E-bike before....hills are a breeze

Great communication. Worked with me price wise for a 3 week rental. They were friendly, and…read moreefficient.

Excellent and timely service at a great price! We are…read moretraveling thru and had problems with both bikes. Alex fixed one same day, then a few new problems overnight. The bikes now ride better than they did when new. Highly recommend Lunenburg Bike.

Do not buy a bicycle here. The after sales service is non-existent/abysmal.read more

The trail here is amazing, it's perfectly flat, even and wonderfully scenic. You can go for…read morekilometers only passing a few other cyclists or walkers. We got on the trail at the Bike and Bean, obviously a favorite because the parking lot is full of cars with bike racks. Coming from highway 103 you drive right by the Superstore so you can pick-up a picnic lunch and extra water. The trail is on Google maps so you can find other trail heads and entry points. As you ride from Tantallon toward Boutilliers Point there are wonderful ocean views, the trail follows highway 103. It crosses a number of private driveways through Ingramport but it's wonderfully groomed with some very appreciated benches to take a break and enjoy the view. Five stars all the way and worth the trips from the city and I'll try the other end near Bayers Lake soon!

We connect to this trail from the BLT Trail (Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Rails To Trails) and…read moreride our bikes out to Tantallon and beyond. One time we shared a panini sandwich at the Bike & Bean Cafe on the St. Margaret's Bay Road which was really nice to do, to take a break from riding. We ate it outside where we could watch our bikes. The trail runs right beside the Bike & Bean. There used to be a big beaver lodge at another place along the trail and one day I actually saw the beaver swimming in the water near the lodge. I enjoy riding along this trail very much. Beautiful scenery, lakes, trees and bridges.

I have to say I'm a fan, I loved to mountain bike here before all the lovely forrest got demolished…read morefor development. There were awesome trails and large granite slabs, lots of bike bridges. It was a great place for hiking and walking your dog as well. People still hike here often, but it's all barren land now, not as beautiful as it once was. I still see lots of paw prints out there, I'm sure the pups still love it as they always did. The top of the hill still offers panoramic views of Bayer's Lake. I don't enjoy myself here as much as I did when there were trees, but it's still worth a hike around. Bring the dog, they'll love it too.

Not good. Food is all the fast variety put in a fast heater. No actual restaurant fare, but the…read morecoffee is pretty good. More of a cyclist hangout on rails to trails.

Super glad to find this place after a lot of driving and touring. Quick and easy options inside a…read morebike shop, yeah strange but good for paninis and sandwiches and breakfast options. Even have interesting soups of the day (African Peanut was the choice I had). They also have local NS craft beer. Hard to go wrong here. Easy off the road on the way to Peggy's Cove

We have ridden our bikes on this trail about 5 or 6 times, and like it. What we do is drive to…read moreChester and park our car at the railway station tourist information spot. There is a really nice park there where you can have a picnic on the tables, and also you can go into the tourist centre and get more information about this trail. That is how we came to know about it. There is a good pdf on line which has the brochure in it. This brochure explains how the trail runs, and I recommend you get a copy. So we park our car at the railway station and get on our bikes heading west. The first stop for us is at Marriott's Cove where we take a break from the trail and travel down the back roads looking at the houses on the water. Then we get back on the trail. You ride over some bridges, through the woods, pass a playground and cross the highways. The next major landmark on the trail is the Gold River bridge which is awesome in our opinion. After the Gold River bridge we keep going and ride as far as Western Shore. We get off the trail at a side street, ride down to the water and take a break at the little restaurant there called Island View Restaurant, also known to the locals as the Green Canteen. Here we can use the washrooms and refill the water bottles and have a snack on the tables have a look at the islands and watch the sea gulls. Rest and get ready for return trip. To ride back from the Green Canteen to the Railway Station in Chester takes about 1.5 hours I would say. The trail is a little bit rocky at times, it would be better if it were crusher dust or asphalt, but you can manage. Once I saw a few deer on this trail. It is a great ride, and we will be back again for sure!

Stopped in to find some new sneakers for walking, Wow wonderful staff, extremely helpful and…read morepolite. I definitely recommend shopping here and I will absolutely be back! Thank you to all the very helpful staff!

2 of the staff was excellent and you could genuinely tell they cared / we're interested in what…read morethey were selling. There was another set of losers there practically just watching the time go. I'll return once this place has been replaced.

Great little store packed to the brim with all your biking needs. It's obvious that people come…read morehere for repeat business because of the personalized service and relationships that they build with their clients. All the staff are extremely knowledgable about all kinds of bikes and won't sell you anything you don't need. Highly recommend!

I am a casual cycler. I bought a bike here a couple of years ago. The staff were great. They did…read morenot over sell and sold me a bike that was perfect for the routes I travel. I still love this bike. I highly recommend this shop.

Love this trail! It's a favourite in foot and on my bicycle. It's beautiful and you can ride all…read morethe way to Lawrencetown Beach. Only complaint is dog owners who do not clean up after their dogs!

Went for a 4 mile run in the morning and loved the trail. Clean and beautiful. Nice folks greeted…read moreus along the way. Definitely would love to run again and more.