General Information and Travel Tips:

Sea Sun Kayak Contact Info:

Phone (Local): 902-850-7732
Cell: 902-471-2732
Toll Free: 1-866-775-2925
Email: info@paddlenovascotia.com

Mail:
148 Nautical Way, Comp
105, Tantallon, NS, B3Z 2P3

Sea Sun's Dates and Seasons:

Expected Opening Date: 1st weekend in May

Expected Closing Date: 1st weekend in Nov

Hours of Operation: 7 days a week 9:00am to 7:00pm weather permitting. Dates and hours are subject to the whims of Mother Nature.

Wind Condtions: 469-9660

Local Forecast: Environment Canada Weather forecast for Halifax area.

Marine Forecast: Southwest Shore (Nova Scotia)

 

Area Details:

St. Margaret's Bay:

Opening south directly onto the Atlantic, its eastern shore is formed by the Chebucto Peninsula and its western shore by the Aspotogan Peninsula, while the head of the bay (the northern shore) is the main part of the Nova Scotia peninsula. The bay's shores are mostly rocky, although the head of the bay offers several great (white)sandy beaches at Queensland, Black Point and Cleveland; another sandy beach exists on the western shore of the bay at Bayswater. Many of the islands have great secluded beaches and snorkelling areas as well. St. Margarets Bay is a cruising destination for sailing yachts, a sea kayaking destination, and its picturesque shorelines offer protection in many natural harbours, as well as anchorages in coves and near the many small islands.

History:

The history of St. Margaret's Bay spans hundreds, if not thousands of years. Before European arrival, only the Mi'kmaq would spend their summer months, fishing and hunting along the shores of St. Margaret's Bay and then returning inland for the winter months. Over the years archaeological digs have unearthed arrow heads and other Native artifacts as proof that the Mi'kmaq did spend time around the Bay. Even during the early 1900's they continued to set up summer camps in the Bay area. Several islands, coves, inlets and communities have been named after the area where the Mi'kmaq were known to have camped.

 

Paddling Stats:

 

Kayaking Geography - To See:

Islands:
• West Coast Indian Islands.
• Over 13 local islands with beaches, camping, wilderness hiking. Exposures vary from very sheltered to medium sea-exposures.
* Access - Most islands are accessible, however some require permission to camp. Leave no trace camping should be practised.

Island Exposures: Beginner to advanced paddling conditions, depending on the weather conditions and island.

Peggy's Cove Coastline: Exposed: Very scenic-Experienced paddlers only

Prospect: Many islands: Semi-exposed: Intermediate to advanced (experienced) paddlers.

St. Margaret's Bay Coastline: Sheltered-Exposed: In summer, usually sheltered, with
increasing exposures as one paddles southward. Many sheltered coves in the northern
portions. (Beginner-advanced)

Historical/Parks: Micou's Island Provincial Park: New park (island-peninsula) with turn of the century house. Kayaking, Hiking, beach, swimming.

Local Wind Conditions: June-Oct 1st: Normally Southwest winds. Usually light in mornings and picking up in theafternoons with lighter winds common in the evenings. Beginner paddlers should consider wind conditions under 20 km/hr. (Avoid late afternoons)

Local Hiking:
• There are many natural Hiking regions to explore accessible via foot, including the Peggy's Cove Coastal Barrens & the Trans Canada Trail (Biking/hiking)
• World famous Peggy's Cove (18km)