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The best road cycling routes in Nova Scotia

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in Nova Scotia to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: October 2, 2025

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1. View of the Ocean loop from Halifax

76.7km

03:33

820m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Sheldrake Lake – The Mill Pond loop from Westwood Hills

90.2km

04:01

610m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. Northwest Cove Fishing Village – Bayswater Beach loop from Chester

67.6km

02:56

640m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Williams Lake – Powers Pond loop from Duncans Cove

45.9km

02:01

440m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Bayswater Beach – Northwest Cove Fishing Village loop from Hubbards

50.3km

02:10

420m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Magnolia Tree in Bloom – View of the Ocean loop from Halifax

36.8km

01:45

490m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. View of the Ocean – Magnolia Tree in Bloom loop from Sherwood Park

36.6km

01:40

370m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. Magnolia Tree in Bloom – Macdonald Bridge loop from Halifax

62.7km

03:01

460m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Kearney Lake – Scotts River loop from Halifax

103km

04:30

880m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Magnolia Tree in Bloom – Macdonald Bridge loop from Ashlee Jefferson Estates

53.1km

02:34

390m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in Nova Scotia

1. View of the Ocean loop from Halifax

2. Sheldrake Lake – The Mill Pond loop from Westwood Hills

3. Northwest Cove Fishing Village – Bayswater Beach loop from Chester

4. Williams Lake – Powers Pond loop from Duncans Cove

5. Bayswater Beach – Northwest Cove Fishing Village loop from Hubbards

6. Magnolia Tree in Bloom – View of the Ocean loop from Halifax

7. View of the Ocean – Magnolia Tree in Bloom loop from Sherwood Park

8. Magnolia Tree in Bloom – Macdonald Bridge loop from Halifax

9. Kearney Lake – Scotts River loop from Halifax

10. Magnolia Tree in Bloom – Macdonald Bridge loop from Ashlee Jefferson Estates

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