Follow Route 325 from Bridgewater to Mahone Bay (about 15 minutes). The road is in good shape, recently (5 years) been paved, including the main street of Mahone Bay. Make a left turn at the monument in Mahone Bay (you can't miss it!) which is Trunk 3, and stop at the parking lot over looking the harbour of Mahone Bay. Possibly the most photographed 3 churches together in Canada are on the other side of the road (see above photo). Now reverse direction and head back to the monument, and turn left (just be careful here as there is a lot of confusion as to whom has the right-of-way). You are now heading to Lunenburg on Trunk 3. The pace through the Town of Mahone Bay is SLOW as you are lucky to go any faster than 20 km down the narrow main street, busy with tourists and shoppers. After you exit Mahone Bay the town, you ride along Mahone Bay the harbour, and through Mader's Cove. This is all a maximum speed of 50 km/h, but you wouldn't want to go any faster. As you round a sharp turn to the right, you will see a road to the left along the water front that heads to Suunybrook and Princess Inslet. Take this, but know that the road is narrower than Mahone Bay, speed is slow, the road rough in places (sand seal), and the scenery awesome.
At this point, as you can see in the above picture, you can head straight to Sunnybrook, or head to Herman's Island, which will require you to turn around and come back out. It is easiest to head down to Sunnybrook and remain on this road until you pass through Princess Inlet along the water until you come to the intersection indicating Second Peninsula. Turn left here and ride toward the Second Peninsula Provincial Park. The park itself offers a wonderful view of Mahone Bay, but I suggest that you continue traveling farther out the road to 2nd Peninsula Beach. The road is now sand seal, and the parking area is sandy, so use a pad under your side stand, because you will want to stop and take pictures.
Once you have got as far down the 2nd Peninsula road as you want (at least to the Sail Loft, manufacturer of commercial grade sails for sailing vessels, including the famous Bluenose), ride back (the return ride offers a new perspective) to Trunk 3, turn left for Lunenburg. This UNESCO town is a must for anyone to ride into, stop, and spend a good deal of time exploring. A traditional fishing town that is now more of a tourist destination, with many unique shops and resturants during the riding season.
Make sure you get to the waterfront area to take in the "tourist / historical" experience.
From here, it is a quick (15-20 minutes) and short ride back to Bridgewater via Trunk 3.
To see the route via video, check out "The Daily Commute" found in the Motorcycle videos portion of this website, or click the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz8OmI-4sG8
This quick ride is just one of the many reasons I moved to the South Shore of Nova Scotia, and stayed!
From here, it is a quick (15-20 minutes) and short ride back to Bridgewater via Trunk 3.
To see the route via video, check out "The Daily Commute" found in the Motorcycle videos portion of this website, or click the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz8OmI-4sG8
This quick ride is just one of the many reasons I moved to the South Shore of Nova Scotia, and stayed!