Outdoor Winter Adventures in Nova Scotia
Winter in Nova Scotia offers endless outdoor opportunities. Whether it's a scenic hike or a journey byJeep, you can find your next winter adventure.
The Yarmouth and Acadian Shores region, located with the UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve, offers scenic coastal drives, quaint fishing villages and untouched landscapes. Here are some of our top picture-perfect places to be sure to discover.
Wedgeport Nature Trail
Located within the only UNESCO Starlight tourist certified area in North America, the Wedgeport Nature Trail includes a wheelchair accessible Starlight viewing platform that is free of charge.
Lake Milo in Yarmouth
Located near downtown Yarmouth, kayak, learn to standup paddleboard (SUP) with East Coast Paddle Company or swim at the lifeguarded beach each July and August when the water temperatures can reach 22C/72F.
Smuggler’s Cove Provincial Park, Meteghan
Smuggler’s Cove earned its name from its history as a liquor smuggling locale during prohibition in the 1920s. Today, Smuggler’s Cove Provincial Park is a picturesque picnic park with viewing platforms, interpretive panels, and an 80-step stairway to the ocean floor for exploring during low tide.
Port Maitland Beach Provincial Park
Port Maitland Beach Provincial Park is a beautiful 1km long sand and cobble beach backed by a grassy picnic area and dunes. The park has supervised swimming in July and August. Walk along the nearby wharf and fishing boats to discover why this beach is a favourite spot for painters and photographers.
Belliveau Cove Municipal Park, Belliveau Cove
The park features a 5 km (3 mi) interpretive trail, craft centre (open July & August), and lighthouse. Don’t miss the Farmers’ Market on Saturdays (May to Sept.) and “Les Beaux Vendredis” Lobster Suppers on Friday evenings (June to Sept.), where visitors can feast on lobster, crab or clams.
Église St Bernard Church, St. Bernard
Built over a span of 32 years (1910-1942), this large, granite church is a prime example of early twentieth-century gothic architecture. Open to visitors May 1 to Oct 30, the church also hosts the Musique Saint-Bernard concert series throughout the summer months.
Cape Forchu Lighthouse, Yarmouth
Cape Forchu Lighthouse was constructed in 1962 to replace the original lighthouse that was built in 1839, the still-operating lightstation is one of Nova Scotia’s most popular and most photographed lighthouses.
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