9 March Break Activities in Nova Scotia
If you have school-aged kids to keep busy during March Break and need inspiration for activities, look no further. These fun outings will help keep...
Summer temperatures may have faded away until next year but there is plenty of time for a memorable stay at one of Nova Scotia’s resorts. Most are open year-round and offer incredible oceanside dining, relaxing hot tubs, spas and pools, cozy guest rooms and memorable beach walks and sunsets.
Situated on a stretch of idyllic white sand, the Quarterdeck is the quintessential beachside accommodation, no matter the season. Dine on succulent seafood paired with local wine overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the indoor pool and sauna before returning to your guestroom, villa or loft for the night.
Enjoy this luxurious retreat situated in the Tobeatic Wilderness Area beneath a blanket of colourful fall foliage and along a river. Gourmet dining, wood-fired hot tub, hiking, paddling, forest bathing, and world-class stargazing are but a few of the exceptional experiences offered here. Each guest room in the main lodge boasts water views and cozy yet impressive architecture.
Located 40 minutes from Halifax and five minutes from Peggy’s Cove, Oceanstone Resort offers cottages with ocean views and boutique guest rooms. This resort is situated along the rugged Atlantic coast and boasts picture-perfect sunsets, gourmet dining at onsite restaurant Rhubarb, and newly opened hydrothermal spa. Pull up a white Adirondack chair, either along the shore or around the bonfire and breathe in the salty air as waves break along the nearby beach.
Whether you’re looking for a coastal getaway or a family retreat, White Point offers up year-round oceanside escapes. Families love the cottages with ocean views, steps from the beach. Couples will enjoy the new lakeside glomes or Oceanfront Treehouses. Once you arrive there is no need to leave with onsite dining, a spa, golf course, live entertainment, marshmallow roasts around the bonfire, yoga, kids crafts, and more. The scenery is pretty great too!
This grand resort rising above the Annapolis Basin, just outside of Digby, is ideal for a laid-back escape or as a jumping point to adventure. Play a round at the onsite golf course, be pampered at the spa and dine on famous Digby scallops. For even more adventure, head out on a whale watching trip from Digby Neck or explore hiking trails in the area, like Balancing Rock and the Point Prim Lighthouse.
Whether you are beginning or ending your adventure along the Cabot Trail, enjoy a stay along the shores of the Bras d’Or Lake. This 11-acre waterfront property offers guests onsite dining, a spa, heated indoor pool, hot tubs and sauna, kayak, paddleboard and bike rentals, bonfire, and guided snowshoe hikes during the winter.