Best Day of Our NOVA SCOTIA ROAD TRIP in Canada 🚘🇨🇦 South Shore: Visiting LaHave Islands + The Ovens

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In this video, we're continuing our Nova Scotia road trip with a fun day visiting the LaHave Islands! This was one of our favourite days travelling along Nova Scotia's South Shore, mainly because we were just winging it and that seems to be our favourite way to travel. We kicked off the morning driving from Lunenburg to LaHave (via the LaHave River ferry), and once we arrived there we made a stop at the famous LaHave Bakery; they're well-known for their baked goods and sandwiches and they have a beautiful outdoor seating area, so it makes the ideal stop along the way. Plus, you also have LaHave Books on the backside of the building in case you want to pick up a beach read for a fun day of island hopping.

Having eaten an early lunch, we drove over to Crescent Beach, which is a tombolo; this is when the mainland is connected to an island via a long strip of land, in this case, a beach! From there, we started our LaHave Islands adventure driving to George Island to Bush Island to Jenkins Island to Bell Island to LaHave Island. The islands mainly consisted of forest and private cottages, but we did find a nice little spot on the rocks, which would've been ideal for a picnic had we not eaten all of our food so early...but you know us!

It was then onward to Rissers Beach Provincial Park, where we enjoyed a nice walk on the beach as well as the boardwalk which takes you through marshland.

We made a few more stops that afternoon including Hirtle's Beach, which marks the start of the hike to Gaff Point. We were running a bit short on time, so we opted for a visit to an ice cream truck instead of doing the hike.

And lastly, we drove to The Ovens Natural Park, which was the site of the 1861 gold rush. We got to learn about this fascinating history while hiking the Sea Cave Trail, which took us down to all sorts of caves and tunnels. This was one of the highlights of the day and a fun way to wrap up another great day of our Nova Scotia road trip!

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🏝️ Epic Day Trip: LaHave Islands, Caves, & Beach Hopping | Nova Scotia Road Trip Vlog 🚙🦞

Good Morning & Setting Out for the South Shore 🚗🌞

Good morning from Nova Scotia! Today, we set out on an exciting road trip to the LaHave Islands, ready for a day packed with adventure, recommended entirely by locals in Lunenburg. With perfect blue skies and a gentle breeze, we could hardly believe our luck with the weather—Nova Scotia really has become the sunshine paradise of Canada for us! Our goals for the day: take a cable ferry across the LaHave River, explore multiple beaches, hike new trails, and visit the famous Ovens Natural Park. And, of course, a stop at the beloved LaHave Bakery, which everyone insisted we had to try if we were taking the ferry.

The LaHave Ferry Crossing & Bakery Pit Stop 🚢🍞

We drove straight onto the LaHave cable ferry and, almost immediately, the boat was in motion—this is truly one of the quickest crossings in Canada! With the fare waived due to current circumstances, we enjoyed the short trip and found ourselves on the other side in minutes.

Island Hopping Begins: Crescent Beach & Beyond 🏝️🏖️

After lunch, our true island-hopping adventure began. Crescent Beach was our first big stop—a two-kilometer tombolo (sandbar) linking the mainland to an island. The salty, seaweedy air instantly transported us to childhood memories and dreams of living by the sea. This beach is unique because vehicles can drive right down to the water, making it a favorite for locals to set up camp for the day.

We crossed from Crescent Beach onto Bush Island, then Jenkins, Bell, and finally LaHave Island. Each offered its own scenic drive and glimpse into Nova Scotia cottage life.

Rissers Beach Provincial Park: Sand, Boardwalks & Forest Trails 🌲🚶‍♀️

Our next highlight was Rissers Beach Provincial Park, a family-friendly park with 1.5 kilometers of sheltered sandy shoreline. We explored the chilly surf (just knee-deep for us!), strolled the boardwalks through lush marshland, and wandered mossy forest trails.

Beach Bliss & Ice Cream Mishaps 🍦😅

After hopping back on the ferry, we continued our road trip and made a spontaneous stop at Turtle’s Beach. The water here was clearer and softer on our feet—our favorite barefoot beach so far! We couldn’t resist an ice cream break at Benny’s Ice Cream Truck. Classic flavors like Mariner Sea Salt Karma, Peanut Butter Fudge Crunch, and kid-favorite Moon Mist made for a sweet pause.

The Ovens Natural Park: Sea Caves & Gold Rush History 🏞️💎

The grand finale was The Ovens Natural Park. We paid $10 CAD each to hike the famous Sea Cave Trail, exploring a site that was at the heart of Nova Scotia’s gold rush in 1861. We learned about the bustling town that once stood here—over 1,000 miners, hotels, and stores.

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