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Nova Scotia and PEI). The historic downtown does have some stately buildings and
there's birdwatching at the 490-hectare
Amherst Point Migratory Bird Sanctuary
nearby (off exit 3 from the Trans-Canada Hwy). The massive
visitors information cen-
ter
(VIC; 902-667-8429; 8:30am-8pm)
is at exit 1 off Hwy 104, just as you cross the
border from New Brunswick.
Maritime Bus has bus services to Halifax that leave from the Circle K at 213 S Aubion
St. The Trans-Canada Hwy east of Amherst charges a toll of $4. It's an incentive to use
scenic Hwy 2 through Parrsboro instead of dull - but fast - Hwy 104. The Sunrise Trail
(Hwy 6) through Pugwash and Tatamagouche to Pictou also avoids the toll.
SUNRISE TRAIL
It's claimed that the Northumberland Strait between Nova Scotia's north shore and PEI
has some of the warmest waters north of the US Carolinas, with water temperatures aver-
aging slightly over 20°C during summer. It's a prime area for beach-hopping, cycling and
exploring friendly countryside towns.
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Wallace
Wallace is perfect territory for birding and beachcombing. The tourist information center
is at the
Wallace Museum
( 902-257-2191; Hwy 6; 9am-5pm Mon-Sat, 1-4pm Sun)
,
where collections of baskets woven by the Mi'kmaq, period dresses and shipbuilding
memorabilia are displayed.
Wallace Bay Wildlife Bird Sanctuary
(1km north of Hwy 6 on Aboiteau Rd) protects
585 hectares, including tidal and freshwater wetlands. In the spring, keep your eyes
peeled for bald eagles nesting near the parking lot, which is on the left just before the
causeway.
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Wentworth
The Wentworth Valley is a detour off the shore, 25km south of Wallace via Hwy 307, and
is particularly pretty in fall when the deciduous trees change color. The 24-bed, cabin-
member/nonmember dm $25/30, r $45/50;
)
is 1.3km west of Hwy 4 on Valley Rd, then
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