Martinique This is probably the beach we’ve frequented the most. It’s far enough out of the city to feel like you’re getting away from it all, yet close enough for those ‘are we there yet?’ passengers. Martinique Beach is another long expanse of luscious white sand, Nova Scotia’s longest white-sand beach at 5 kilometres actually, with plenty of room to spread out. The drive along the Eastern Shore, a more rugged coastline than the one along the South Shore, is beautiful but we opted for the express Highway 107 that gets us to Musquodoboit Harbour quickly and to Martinique Beach from there. On the way home from Martinique, duty and tradition demand a stop for clams and chips at Harbour Fish N Fries in Musquodoboit Harbour. The Bandwagon Food Truck across the street at the Musquodoboit Railway Museum serves up tasty treats, like fish tacos. Mmm fish tacos.
Clam Harbour One word: Spectacular! It’s a bit further away from the city along the Easter Shore than Martinique but it’s a scenic, fun drive that lets you stretch the legs of whatever vehicle you’re driving. Make sure to walk the length of the beach. At its westernmost end, depending on the tide, is a fast-flowing shallow river that carries you effortlessly to the ocean. We came home from Clam Harbour feeling like we had had a true beach day.
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