Overview
Rock bays, bright beaches and long, quiet coastal paths make the Eastern Shore a quiet alternative to the Lighthouse Route.
Nova Scotia
Eastern Shore & Taylor Head
Rock bays, bright beaches and long, quiet coastal paths make the Eastern Shore a quiet alternative to the Lighthouse Route.
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