Tuesday, August 21, 2018, was our first full day in Hubbards, Nova Scotia. We will be here for three full days. After checking the weather, we decided that Tuesday would be our kayak day. As we took our coffee walk in the morning, we scoped out where to park the Jeep and launch our boats. This little guy stood guard over our beach.
Because we are in Canada and most Canadians like to sleep in while they are on holiday, the beach parking lot did not open until 10:00 a.m. We were the first to arrive at 10:15. Let the paddling begin!
Hubbards is located on the eastern side of the Aspotogan Peninsula, and along the northern shore of St. Margarets Bay. This area is known as the South Shore, as it is south of Halifax. By the time we started over to Hubbards Cove, there was one other person on the beach.
As we made our way into the cove, we noticed a number of small sailing vessels working their way across. They were all being hand paddled by a bunch of kids. We later learned these kids are part of the Hubbard Sailing Club. Their morning exercise includes a paddle race.
We had a great time exploring the cove. We saw several of these small lighthouses along the docks.
In addition to the sleek sail boats and overpriced speed boats, we found a few relics of a bygone era. We loved the windows made from old steering wheels.
The Dauphinee Inn and Tuna Blue Bar & Grill looms above the harbor.
Sometimes, it's the small details that catch your eye.
At the end of Hubbard's Cove, a small stream emptied into the bay. It was just too rocky to explore.
We found a small island in the middle of Hubbard's Cove and claimed it for our Canadian friends!
Kathy liked this cute little cottage with its matching boathouse.
After cruising around Hubbards Cove, we headed out into St. Margaret's Bay. Opening south directly onto the Atlantic, the bay's eastern shore is formed by the Chebucto Peninsula and its western shore by the Aspotogan Peninsula, while the head of the bay is the main part of the Nova Scotia peninsula. We count ourselves extremely lucky, as the winds were very gentle. Just beyond the commorants is the Atlantic Ocean.
As the day warmed up, we were joined by a few paddle boarders.
After almost four miles of paddling, we decided to head back to our beach for lunch. We found an empty bench overlooking the beach. Our kayaks waited patiently below.
After lunch, we continued north in St. Margaret's Bay toward's Cleveland Beach Provincial Park in Queensland. Along the way, we passed this castle!
We never made it to the Provincial Park Beach, although we got close enough to see the entire beach and watch the people doing their beach-y thing on the sand by the water.
The wind began to pick up, so we decided to head back to our own beach. Just as we turned toward Hubbard's Cove, we noticed the Hubbard's Sailing Club was back out in full force. This time, they were racing little Sunfish-class boats around a buoy near our beach:
After six miles of paddling, we have decided that tomorrow is scenic driving day! Yeah!
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