Marine Drive (Nova Scotia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Length | 414 km (257 mi)
16 km (10 mi) spur to Canso
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| West end | Dartmouth |
| East end |   Hwy 104 (TCH) / Trunk 4 in Auld's Cove |
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| Counties: | Halifax Regional Municipality, Guysborough County |
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The Marine Drive is a super cool scenic route in Nova Scotia, Canada. It stretches for about 414 kilometers (that's about 257 miles!) along the beautiful Eastern Shore. This amazing drive follows the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean and the Strait of Canso.
You can start your adventure on the Marine Drive in Dartmouth, near Highway 111. From there, it winds all the way to Auld's Cove, close to the Canso Causeway. It's like a long, winding ribbon that shows off Nova Scotia's stunning coastal views!
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What Makes Marine Drive Special?
The Marine Drive isn't just one road. It's a collection of different highways and routes that connect to form this long, scenic journey. As you drive, you'll pass through two main areas: the Halifax Regional Municipality and Guysborough County.
This route is perfect for exploring. It takes you through many small towns and villages, each with its own unique charm. You'll see lots of ocean views, sandy beaches, and rocky shores. It's a great way to experience the natural beauty of Nova Scotia.
Highways You'll Travel On
To complete the Marine Drive, you'll travel on several different roads. These include:
- Trunk 7
- Trunk 16
- Route 207
- Route 211
- Route 316
- Route 322
- Route 344
Each of these roads adds to the adventure, guiding you along the coast.
Cool Places to Visit Along the Way
The Marine Drive is packed with interesting spots. You can stop at many provincial parks and museums that are perfect for a family trip or an educational outing.
Parks for Outdoor Fun
If you love nature and being outdoors, you're in luck! The Marine Drive has many parks where you can explore, swim, or just relax.
- Port Shoreham Beach Provincial Park
- Boylston Provincial Park
- Tor Bay Provincial Park
- Salsman Provincial Park
- Sherbrooke Provincial Park
- Marie Joseph Provincial Park
- Taylor Head Provincial Park
- Spry Bay Provincial Park
- Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park
- Martinique Beach Provincial Park
- Porters Lake Provincial Park
- Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
- Rainbow Haven Beach Provincial Park
- McNabs and Lawlor's Island Provincial Park
- Bissett Road Trail
- Cole Harbour-Lawrencetown Coastal Heritage Park System
- Moser River Interpretive Trail
- Musquodoboit Trail System
- Moser River Seaside Park
- Tangier Grand Lake Wilderness Area
- West River Sheet Harbour Picnic Park
- McCormick's Beach
Museums to Learn Something New
Want to learn about the history and culture of Nova Scotia? There are many museums along the Marine Drive that offer fun and educational experiences.
- Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum, Cole Harbour
- Old Hall Wilderness Heritage Centre, Porters Lake
- Acadian House Museum/L'Acadie de Chezzetcook, West Chezzetcook
- Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum, Musquodoboit Harbour
- Fisherman’s Life Museum, Oyster Pond
- Memory Lane Heritage Village, Lake Charlotte
- Moose River Gold Mines Museum, Moose River Gold Mines
- MacPhee House Museum, Sheet Harbour
- Sherbrooke Village, Sherbrooke
- Saint Mary's River Salmon Museum, Sherbrooke
- Baird's Tradesman Museum, Aspen
- Port Bickerton Lighthouse Interpretive Centre, Port Bickerton
- Goldboro Interpretive Centre, Goldboro
- Out of the Fog Lighthouse Museum, Half Island Cove
- Canso Islands National Historic Site, Canso
- Whitman House, Canso
- The Old Courthouse Museum, Guysborough
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