Hit the road, explore the region and build your best hand during the 2026 Wharf Rat Rally Poker Run.
The Wharf Rat Rally Poker Run is back for 2026, giving riders another reason to get out on the road and experience more of southwestern Nova Scotia during Rally weekend.
This isn’t a race.
It’s a self-guided ride designed to get you out exploring, introduce you to some fantastic businesses and communities, and add a little friendly competition along the way.
And you might just finish with a winning hand.
How the Poker Run Works
Getting involved is easy.
Start by visiting Rally Headquarters at the Digby Heritage Centre, where you can purchase your Poker Run playing card.
Cost: $25 per card
Then get on your bike and start exploring this year’s participating Poker Run locations.
The Poker Run is self-guided, so you can decide when you ride, which direction you travel and how much time you spend exploring along the way.
Take your time. Enjoy the roads. Stop for something to eat or drink. Meet some people.
That’s what the Poker Run is all about.
2026 Poker Run Locations
We’re excited to have seven businesses participating as official Poker Run stops this year.
Annapolis Brewing Company
Make Annapolis Brewing Company one of your stops as the Poker Run takes you toward the Annapolis Valley.
Dunromin Campground
Another great stop along the route and a chance to explore more of the Annapolis Royal area.
Esso Bridgetown
The Poker Run continues into Bridgetown with Esso joining us as an official 2026 stop.
Le P’tit Robicheau (food truck)
Head toward Clare and make a stop at Le P’tit Robicheau as part of your Poker Run adventure.
Church Point Adventure Campground
As the Poker Run takes you through the Clare, make a stop at Church Point Adventure Campground. It adds another great destination to the Clare portion of the ride and another opportunity to explore this beautiful part of southwestern Nova Scotia.
Casa Nova Fine Beverages
Casa Nova Fine Beverages joins the Poker Run as another opportunity to experience the businesses and communities of Clare.
Churchill’s Restaurant & Lounge – Digby Pines
You don’t have to travel far from Rally Central for this stop. Churchill’s Restaurant & Lounge at the Digby Pines is one of two Poker Run locations at the resort.
The Trophy Room – Digby Pines Golf Clubhouse
While you’re at the Pines, head over to the golf clubhouse and visit The Trophy Room for another official Poker Run stop.
When Can I Ride?
The Poker Run runs throughout Rally weekend:
Friday, September 4
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 5
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 6
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Because the Poker Run is self-guided, you don’t have to leave with a group or follow a scheduled ride.
Build it into your Rally weekend however you’d like.
Where Do I Start?
Your first stop should be:
Rally Headquarters
Digby Heritage Centre
This is where you can:
Purchase your Poker Run card – $25 each
Get Poker Run information
Ask questions before heading out
Rally Headquarters is also your central source for Rally information, Rally Pass pickup and purchases, official merchandise, 50/50 tickets and Motorcycle Lottery tickets.
Completing Your Hand
Once you’ve visited the participating locations and completed your Poker Run, make sure your hand gets back to Rally Headquarters by 5:00 PM on Sunday, September 6.
Completed hands will then be used to determine our 2026 Poker Run winners.
Prizes will be awarded to the winning hands.
It’s About the Ride
Yes, there’s a winning hand at the end.
But the real point of the Wharf Rat Rally Poker Run is the ride itself.
One of the best things about bringing your motorcycle to Digby is having an incredible part of Nova Scotia waiting just beyond downtown.
The Poker Run gives you a reason to experience some of it.
Ride through the Annapolis Valley.
Explore Clare.
Discover businesses you haven’t visited before.
Stop for lunch.
Meet some locals.
And enjoy the roads that make this part of Nova Scotia such a fantastic motorcycle destination.
Presented by the Municipality of Clare
We’re proud to have the Municipality of Clare as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Wharf Rat Rally Poker Run.
Clare is home to beautiful coastal riding, vibrant Acadian communities, incredible food and plenty of reasons to make the ride down the coast.
Their support helps us encourage Rally visitors to explore beyond downtown Digby and experience more of what southwestern Nova Scotia has to offer.
We sincerely thank the Municipality of Clare for supporting the Poker Run and the 2026 Wharf Rat Rally.
Thank You to Our Poker Run Partners
A Poker Run doesn’t happen without places to stop.
A huge thank you to:
Annapolis Brewing Company
Dunromin Campground
Esso Bridgetown
Le P’tit Robicheau
Casa Nova Fine Beverages
Churchill’s Restaurant & Lounge at Digby Pines
The Trophy Room at Digby Pines Golf Club
When you stop, take a few minutes to look around and support the businesses that have stepped up to support the Rally.
Ready to Ride?
Pick up your card at Rally Headquarters, choose your route and hit the road.
$25 per playing card
September 4–6, 2026
Cards available at Rally Headquarters – Digby Heritage Centre
Completed hands due by 5:00 PM Sunday
Ride the roads. Visit the stops. Build your hand.
We’ll see you out there.
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