Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Open year-round
Halifax Metro, Halifax
Family Friendly Activities
Nova Scotia offers countless family-friendly adventures, from amusement parks and historical sites to animal attractions and outdoor fun. Whether you want a busy schedule or a relaxed pace, there’s something for everyone. Check out the ideas below to begin your family vacation planning.
Browse Kid Friendly Activities & Attractions
Looking for fun for the whole family in Nova Scotia is easy. From amusement parks and science centres to beaches and farms attractions featuring hay rides, corn mazes, u-picks, and more, discover kid friendly activities and attractions around the province.
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Spirit Reins Ranch
From April 1, 2024 to December 1, 2024
Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Parrsboro -
Howard Dill Enterprises
Open year-round
Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Windsor -
Wild Mountain Adventures
Open seasonally (May, June, July, August, September, October)
Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Baxters Harbour -
Shelby Ranch
Open year-round
Northumberland Shore, Scotsburn -
Museum of Natural History
Open year-round
Halifax Metro, Halifax -
Cape Breton Miners Museum
From June 4, 2025 to October 18, 2025
Cape Breton Island, Glace Bay -
Sherbrooke Village Museum
From June 4, 2025 to September 14, 2025
Eastern Shore, Sherbrooke -
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
From May 7, 2025 to October 31, 2025
Halifax Metro, Halifax -
Bluenose II
From June 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025
South Shore, Lunenburg -
Ross Farm Museum
Open year-round
South Shore, New Ross -
Donelda’s Bird Island Puffin Tours
From May 21, 2025 to August 31, 2025
Cape Breton Island, Englishtown
Year-Round Fun for the Whole Family!
Start planning your next Nova Scotia adventure for the whole family!
Whether you’re looking for places that offer equipment rentals, or, if you have your own gear, new places to explore, our Explore Nova Scotia section offers extensive lists of exciting things to see and do to help you get your family vacation plans started.
Family Friendly Packages
Arts & Culture • Family • Outdoor Adventure • Relaxation Halifax Harbour Tours with Tiki Tour Halifax
$49.99/Starting Price • Per PersonExplore Halifax from the water this summer aboard your very own tiki-themed boat tour with Tiki Tours Halifax!
- Dartmouth
- May 15, 2025 – October 20, 2025
Family • Food & Drink • Relaxation Family Fun Cottage “Sleepover” at Digby Pines
$375/Starting AtCottages ensure family fun in the colder months too! Two bedrooms, two TVs with Roku channels, treats and entertainment for all are included in …
- Digby
- October 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025
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Explore our Museums & Historic Sites
Historic sites through out the province have kid friendly programs your children will love. Dress as a soldier for the day at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site or learn to fly a kite at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site.
Explore how different childhood was three centuries ago at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site as you learn how to tend gardens and livestock with one of Louisbourg’s gardeners while getting to meet the sheep and goats they care for.
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Family Beach Day!
Pack a picnic and pick a beach to visit with the family.
Build sand castles at Clam Harbour Beach, beachcomb and watch the famous Bay of Fundy tides come in or out from the beach at Blomidon Provincial Park, or book a learn-to-surf lesson at Martinique, Clam Harbour and Lawrencetown beaches. Discover the warm waters along the Northumberland Strait at beaches including Melmerby Beach and Inverness Beach. You’ll find the perfect beach for the whole family here!
Camping
There is nothing more fun then setting up camp and letting the kids explore the outdoors. From beaches and pools, to playgrounds, hiking trails and campfires, our campgrounds are stacked with lots of activities to keep the family entertained. Remember to pack your sunscreen and bug spray and choose from over 140 campgrounds located throughout the province.
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