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Canada NS-333 • NS-3 Difficulty: 6/10

Lighthouse Route (NS-333 / NS-3) - Peggy's Cove to Lunenburg

Classic Atlantic coastal riding winding through weathered granite outcrops, tranquil fishing coves, and historic seaside towns. Passes Peggy's Point Lighthouse and Mahone Bay's three churches to historic Lunenburg.

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Distance
Distance
85 mi
137 km total run
Turns
Turns
260
3.1 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
320 ft
Pass Summit
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 6/10
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Start: Halifax / Peggy's Cove, NS End: Lunenburg (UNESCO World Heritage Site), NS
Elevation Profile 10 – 320 ft
SUMMIT 320 FT
Pass Summit
Apex Density Index 3.1 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Nearby Staging
Pro Cycle ~17 mi
Halifax, NS • +1-902-468-2518
Dealership & Diagnostics | Adventure Touring Support
Brands: BMW, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, KTM, Ducati
Privateers Harley-Davidson ~21 mi
Dartmouth, NS • +1-902-444-4647
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Brands: Harley-Davidson, American V-Twin
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Covered Parking
Jordan Pond House ~214 mi
Bar Harbor, ME

A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.

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Start Point Halifax / Peggy's Cove, NS 44.4931, -63.9186
Summit / High Point Pass Summit 320 FT Summit
End Destination Lunenburg (UNESCO World Heritage Site), NS 44.3768, -64.3188
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Lighthouse Route (NS-333 / NS-3) - Peggy's Cove to Lunenburg?

Lighthouse Route (NS-333 / NS-3) - Peggy's Cove to Lunenburg spans 85 miles and packs approximately 260 curves (3.1 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 10 ft - 320 ft and technical rating 6/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Halifax / Peggy's Cove, NS (Latitude 44.4931, Longitude -63.9186) and finishes at Lunenburg (UNESCO World Heritage Site), NS (Latitude 44.3768, Longitude -64.3188).

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