Travel destinations: Digby Neck, Nova Scotia
by Frances Stanford writing to or for Helium Destination Guides

Digby Neck, Nova Scotia, is the perfect vacation destination to choose if you are looking to enjoy the great outdoors. The ferry from Saint John docks in this location and it is just off Route 101 – the main highway through the Annapolis Valley. There are a few accommodations to choose from, one of which is the luxurious Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa. You can also choose the rustic cabins of Brier Island Lodge, one of the best eco-tourism accommodations in this area. There are also cottages for rent at daily and weekly rates.

Mountain bikers will truly enjoy Brier Island, which you can access by means of a ferry from Digby Neck. There are two dirt roads on the island, which measures only 4 by 1.5 miles. You can even rent a bike if you forget to bring your own.

Long Island is the favoured destination for hikers in the Digby Neck area. There are several hikes through woodlands that take you out along the coast to enjoy the panoramic vistas of both the Bay of Fundy and St. Mary’s Bay. You will have to make sure you wear suitable footwear as you will traverse bogs, swamps and marshes. If you wish you can even climb down one of the steep cliffs to the water’s edge at Balancing Rock where there are 169 steps down the sheer bluff.

Digby Neck is the perfect location to enjoy whale watching at any time of the year. These giant creatures feed on the tiny marine life that comes into the Bay of Fundy with the tides. There are several tour companies operating in the area with whom you can book a cruise to take you farther out into the bay to watch the whales frolicking in the ocean.

Birdwatchers will likely want to spend a great deal of time in the marshes of Seawall where many different species of birds can be found from spring until fall each year. The entire area is completely unspoiled by the tourist industry and offers an exciting chance to get to see the wildlife and flora of the area in its natural setting.

Many artists have found the perfect scenery for great paintings and it is not uncommon to see people with easels set up in the most unlikely venues. Even if you don`t paint, the photos you take of your visit to this area will bring back memories time after time.

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