Outdoor Adventures to Warm Up Your Winter Season

With 13,000 kilometres of stunning coastline, Nova Scotia offers endless opportunities for year-round exploration. Bike across the ocean floor in the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark or take to the skies on a helicopter tour to uncover the untouched dunes of Sable Island National Park Reserve. These packages promise unforgettable outdoor experiences just waiting to be explored.

Local Guy Adventures: Bike the Fundy Coast

Take in panoramic Bay of Fundy views by bike on a guided tour with Local Guy Adventures. On tires made for winter terrain, pedal along the ocean floor in the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark as you enjoy sights of Cape Split and Halls Harbour across the bay. Ride past sculpted rock formations and rippled sand revealed by low tide, then loop back through a snowy forest trail to watch the world’s highest tide steadily rise right before your eyes.

SEEK Wilderness Accommodations: Seek Adventure: Bike & Stay

Embrace adventure and solitude in every season at SEEK Wilderness Accommodations, located beside Truro’s beautiful Victoria Park. Set out on a self-guided biking excursion for two, choosing from mountain, e-bike, or fat bike rentals to explore over 45 kilometres of carefully maintained trails. After your ride, relax and recharge with a two-night stay in either a modern container cabin complete with a private hot tub or a charming, rustic yurt surrounded by nature.

Two people bike on fat bikes across a snowy field on a sunny, winter day.

Inverary Resort: Ski and Stay at Inverary Resort

Experience the ultimate winter wonderland with a two-night ski and stay getaway at Inverary Resort. Take in picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean and panoramic highland vistas while you ride Atlantic Canada’s only gondola and ski down snowy peaks at Cape Smokey. Back at Inverary Resort, relax in your cozy cottage, suite, or guest room before enjoying live music and dining at The Narrows Café and Bar.

Picture Perfect Tours: Sable Island Fall & Winter Tours

Experience Sable Island National Park Reserve’s seasonal beauty and spectacular wildlife on a one-day island hiking adventure with a professional photographer-guide. Arrive by helicopter and take in breathtaking coastal landscapes on this truly world-class adventure. Learn about the island’s seafaring past and gain insight into present-day conservation efforts during this rare and unforgettable island odyssey.

Three brown Sable Island Ponies stand in a light snow on Sable Island.

Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers: Hike & Savour Adventure

The Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark is an oasis of adventure, and Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers invites you to experience these scenic coastal trails and geosites, year-round. Hike the beautiful red sand beaches of Soley Cove, see the sandstone cliffs of Thomas’ Cove, or venture to the hilly, wooded terrain of the Cobequid Highlands with your knowledgeable local guide. After your hike or snowshoe, head to That Dutchman’s Cheese Farm and enjoy a picnic lunch filled with gourmet local cheeses.

A tour guide takes a group for a hike alon gthe shores of the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia.

Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: Snow Much Fun on the Cabot Trail

Embrace the magic of winter on the Cabot Trail with a cozy two-night stay at Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort. Explore beautiful coastal and woodland trails just outside your door, whether you prefer boots or snowshoes. Afterwards, warm up in the barrel sauna, cedar hot tub, or spa jacuzzi. Then relax by the fire in Whiff’s Lodge, enjoying delicious meals and having fun with board games, live music, and the company of fellow travelers.

A family plays in the snow in front of accommoations at Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers: Clarke Head Ocean Floor Hike & Sip

Set out with a local guide on a picturesque winter hike along six kilometres of stunning Bay of Fundy shoreline in the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark. Marvel at remarkable prehistoric rock formations—created more than 200 million years ago—and discover a time when Morocco and Nova Scotia were once connected, before the separation of Pangaea. After your hike, warm up at Two Islands Brewing and sample a flight of locally crafted beers.