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Five Road Trips One Hour from Halifax

Halifax is a vibrant, coastal city offering incredible dining, seaside views, the best shopping in Eastern Canada, live music, events, and so much more. After exploring all Halifax has to offer, hit the road and head out to these can’t miss destinations, just an hour from the city.

Tidal Bore Rafting

Nova Scotia is the only place to take a tidal bore rafting excursion. Suit up and climb aboard a Zodiac boat as your experienced guide sails you onto the Shubenacadie River. As the tide rolls in, the river changes direction and the water is transformed into a white water roller coaster. Hang on as you experience the thrill of riding waves up to 4 metres (13 feet) high. Keep the fun going afterwards with mud sliding down the riverbank. Bring a change of clothes and extra shoes as you will get wet and muddy!

Tidal Bore Rafting

Lunenburg

Lunenburg’s one of only two urban communities in North America that are designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its colourful and historic streets are always a visitor favourite. Not only do they offer the perfect photo op, but they’re home to charming cafes, restaurants, and shops. Take a deeper dive into this historic town on a Lunenburg Walking Tour, explore the maritime heritage of Lunenburg at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, and visit the Bluenose II. Don’t miss dining on fresh seafood and inventive menu items. Try the Lunenburger, a hamburger topped with lobster and finished with a bacon wrapped scallop.

Sunset over Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Lunenburg

Annapolis Valley

Home to the majority of Nova Scotian wineries, the Annapolis Valley is the perfect blend of agriculture, history, and charm. Rolling green farmlands and vineyards are set against the rust-coloured cliffs of the Bay of Fundy. Explore Acadian culture at Grand-Pré National Historic Site, sample Nova Scotia’s appellation wine, Tidal Bay, dine at locally-inspired restaurants featuring the freshest produce grown “just up the road”, and spend the night at charming inns or stay at a vineyard.

A view of the Magic Winery Bus at Luckett Vineyards overlooking the Bay of Fundy and Blomidon
Magic Winery Bus at Luckett Vineyards

Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park

Hang ten in Nova Scotia as you head towards Lawrencetown Beach on the Eastern Shore for a surfing lesson. Your knowledgeable instructor will lead your one-hour lesson complete with wet suit and surfboard which is yours to use for the whole day as you perfect your new skill! Surfing lessons are suitable for beginners with no previous experience required. Private lessons are also available.

Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park

Peggy’s Cove

No visit to Nova Scotia is complete without paying a visit to Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse, the most photographed lighthouse in Canada! Amble over the granite boulders, which the lighthouse sits upon, or snap your photos at the perfect angle from the accessible viewing platform. After, explore the working fishing village, browse the gift and artisan shops, even grab a bite to eat at the Sou’Wester Restaurant. Book an overnight stay nearby at Oceanstone Resort and check out their hydrothermal spa.

Peggy's Cove

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