Nova Scotia offers many different regions, attractions, and experiences, just waiting to be explored. Visit the rugged Atlantic Coast and the lush, rich Annapolis Valley which rolls down to the Nova Scotia Bay of Fundy where the world’s highest tides rise and fall. Follow the Northumberland Shore where you’ll find the warmest waters north of Maine and long, welcoming stretches of beach. And witness the Highlands of Cape Breton Island rising majestically above the sea. Each piece of this geographic montage comes together to create an incomparable backdrop Nova Scotia vacations full of outdoor fun.
Explore Canada’s Land of Adventure
For outdoor adventure travel, Nova Scotia offers many exciting natural wonders to be discovered and a world of exhilarating experiences. Our province boasts two beautiful national parks (Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site of Canada and the Cape Breton Highlands National Park) and over a hundred Nova Scotia provincial parks. If a guided experience is your preference, there are more than sixty operators offering the following adventures:
Outdoor programs and events are also on the calendar year-round and there’s something for every activity level, including over 60 golf courses so you can truly golf Nova Scotia.
The incredible scenic drives to be savoured make Nova Scotia a top spot for touring, especially by motorcycle. The Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island reigns supreme as one of the world’s most stunning highways. And, of course, with 7,600 km (4,750 mi) of coastline, every water sport from surfing Nova Scotia waters to deep sea fishing is on the menu.