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(Allow for a driving time of 1 hour from HRM city core. Take exit # 10 at Hortonville from the # 101 highway.Meet at the Grand Pre parking lot (washrooms on site and hopefully open) at 9:45 for a prompt 10am departure. While in the past we have started / finished this ride in Wolfville, parking for more that 6 to 8 cars is an issue. Take a lunch / snacks or buy at the Wolville Market or lunch stop) *From the Grand Pre parking lot, which is the historic Acadian site of Evangeline, we will bicycle across the wheat and cornfields of tidal marsh, which was all reclaimed dyke land from the efforts of hardworking Acadians some 300 years ago. You are actually some 10 feet below the high tide level, so be thankful the builders and those that did the subsequent repairs were so skilled. We will bike out to Evangeline Beach and view the massive expanse - the waters recede almost 2 kilometers and host a litany of migrating waterfowl. An amazing part of the Bay of Fundy eco system and the ogler will readily see way this preferred piece of the planet is on the short list as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. * Retrace a k or so bear right and pass the ancient Acadian church as we wend our way across the dykes towards Wolfville. There will be 1 stop for an amazing photo op, waters churning over red mud, laden with life giving nutrients, Blomidon looming at 12 o'clock, the Parrsboro Shore and Cobiquids are very distant some 40ks distant at 1 O'clock and at 9 o'clock, the pristine outline of an awe inspiriting rural town - churches, Victorian mansions, Old New England Planter Homes as well as Acadia University. As we enter Wolville (aka Mudville), we pass by, on our right, the Worlds smallest harbour. Humble, yet functional - it was the home of the delightful ferry Kipawo that provided a vital service to the communities of Kingsport, Parrsboro and Wolfville, and now is located in Parrsboro and forms the foundation of the Ship's Company Theatre. * We will slip down to the Robbie Tuffs Center (swift chimney) and partake of wares the delightful farmers market, before heading east on Main Street past Tim's (natural break, as the say on the Tour de France) before heading up Maple Street (at the base is a wonderful family fruit and veggie operation) to the Wolfville Ridge. This is a bit of a climb, it will take about 8 minutes, consider it part of the ride experience and small payment for the glorious view and decent into the amazing Gaspereau Valley. This place is a paradise, settled by the Acadian 100 years before Cornwallis and the boys landed in Halifax. We will slip by Melanson, Walbrook, cross over the #101 as head into Avonport and out to Oak Island (2k of good dirt) and munch some snacks are we perch on a massive dyke system and view 180 degrees of expansive eye candy - amazing place! * We will retrace back to Avonport, then take the shoulder of the # 101 for 2k, peal off at Hortonville and lunch at the original "Just Us" cafe, with outside picnic area. Post lunch we will tour historic Hortonville, places not on the beaten track and see 200 year old homes and trees planted by New Englanders and their decedents. We will then glide downhill the final k to our cars. Be sure to return to the markets to load up your larders with the fruits and veggies of the Valley. This is a Gem of a Tour; a true piece of Nova Scotia and it is why when seen by tourists it takes their breath away, and best yet, it is all ours and only 1 hour away! This is a good time to own a bike and a great time to be a Rambler!
 Ramblers gathered on the East Chezzetcook wharf on march 20th, 2010. Click the picture for a large size version and then click again for the full blow up.
Thank you for visiting the NS Ramblers Website. New members and renewals of membership from prior years are accepted up to June 15th, then closed for the duration of the year; reopening January 1st the following year. The reason why we close membership is: The club itself has demonstrated large membership growth thereby resulting is substantial effort on behalf of its membership and in particular the executive to service the needs of new members, especially when we are away most of the summer. Thank you for your consideration in this regard. Bob White (Right click for full screen option) Traffic Enforcement for Bicyclist Safety from Chicago Bicycle Program on Vimeo. The Ride Event Coordinator (EC) list has been linked at the top right of the ride schedule. The Ramblers do not normally ride in the rain (sometimes we are caught in the rain and then look to finish, even if the ride is shortened). In the even you arrive at the start of the ride and it is raining, or if for some reason the EC of the tour is not at hand, then the ride becomes a "show n go" as agreed to by the participants on hand. To determine the EC of the day, go to the schedule and at the upper right hand side click on "EC". If you click on the blue globe you will get Google Map of the tour. | ||
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