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Nova Scotia offers year-round outdoor adventures. Enjoy guided sea kayaking along the rugged coastline, surf world-class waves in the fall, snowshoe trails in winter, and cycle through extensive trailways in the spring. Outdoor fun is endless!

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  • Parrsboro Golf Club

    Parrsboro Golf Club

    From May 1, 2025 to October 15, 2025

    Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Parrsboro
  • Marshland Outfitters

    Marshland Outfitters

    From May 1, 2025 to June 10, 2025

    Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Brookfield
  • Carrolls Corner Mastodon Trail

    Carrolls Corner Mastodon Trail

    Open year-round

    Eastern Shore, Carrolls Corner
  • Where It’s At Tours

    Where It’s At Tours

    Open year-round

    Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Wolfville
  • Sackville Lakes Provincial Park

    Sackville Lakes Provincial Park

    From May 17, 2025 to October 14, 2025

    Halifax Metro, Lower Sackville
  • Graves Island Provincial Park

    Graves Island Provincial Park

    From May 15, 2025 to October 12, 2025

    South Shore, East Chester
  • Gold River Marina

    Gold River Marina

    From April 1, 2025 to November 1, 2025

    South Shore, Chester Basin
  • Bird Island Boat Tours

    Bird Island Boat Tours

    From May 26, 2025 to August 31, 2025

    Cape Breton Island, Big Bras d’Or
  • Cape Breton Highlands National Park

    Cape Breton Highlands National Park

    From May 17, 2025 to October 27, 2025

    Cape Breton Island, Cape Breton Highlands National Park (Ingonish side)
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  • Parks

    Parks

    Visit Cape Breton Highlands National Park with 26 walking and hiking trails, six beaches, look-off points, campgrounds, and waterfalls. Explore Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site for wilderness trails, […]

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  • Adventure Activities

    Adventure Activities

    Soar high above Halifax, Nova Scotia’s seaside city, in a helicopter for a bird’s eye view of the hustle and bustle of the busy harbour, explore challenging aerial rope courses […]

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  • Cycling

    Cycling

    Who says road trips require a car? With a landscape that includes rolling highlands, river valleys, rugged seacoasts, low-lying farm dykelands and historic towns, cycling is a perfect way to discover Nova Scotia.

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  • Tidal Bore Rafting

    Tidal Bore Rafting

    Ride 8 to 20+ foot waves in a Zodiac boat as the surging power of the world’s highest tides turns the Shubenacadie River into a water roller coaster you’ll find only in Nova Scotia. You may get wet. (Just kidding: you’ll definitely get wet.)

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  • Camping

    Camping

    Camp out under the stars or glamp in the comfort of a geodesic dome. Either way, you’ll wake up refreshed, surrounded by nature at one of 110+ privately-owned campgrounds, 20 provincial camping parks or nine National Park campgrounds.

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  • Surf & Water Sports

    Surf & Water Sports

    Nova Scotia has quickly become a globally recognized surf destination. Perfect waves for learning are accompanied by warmer waters in the summer months (June through September), while larger waves grace […]

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  • Whale Watching

    Whale Watching

    Climb aboard a tour boat and let our lively captains entertain and educate with tales from our shores while you watch for up to 12 species of whales that call our waters home each summer and fall.

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  • Kayaking & Canoeing

    Kayaking & Canoeing

    Paddle your way past dramatic cliffs, arches and towering pinnacles, glacial barrens, sheltered waterways and isolated white sand beaches. You’ll find a new appreciation for our coast and its beauty when you explore by water.

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  • Hiking

    Hiking

    Walk on the wilderness side! Meander through old growth forest stands, climb highland mountaintops, amble past rolling orchards and pastoral fields and enjoy seaside trails with expansive ocean views – we have a hike that’s right for everyone.

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  • World Class Golf

    World Class Golf

    Hit the links in one of Canada’s premiere golf destinations. From Canada’s first true links course to celebrated seaside resort courses,, we welcome golfers from around the world to enjoy exceptional experiences for all levels.

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  • Boating & Sailing

    Boating & Sailing

    Nova Scotia has 13,300 km (8,264 mi) of pristine and accessible coastline. The character of the landscape changes dramatically from end to end. Each unique region presents its own magic, […]

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  • Stargazing

    Stargazing

    Nova Scotia is home to some of the darkest and clearest skies in North America and two official Dark Sky areas. Whether you’re looking to stargaze in the Acadian Skies & […]

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  • Fossils

    Fossils

    Every day, the world’s highest tides wash against the shoreline of Joggins Fossil Cliffs, slowly uncovering millions of years of plant and animal life. These fossils reveal details of life […]

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  • Sightseeing Tours

    Sightseeing Tours

    What better way to discover a new place than with a knowledgeable local as your guide? Hit the streets on foot or aboard a shuttle or motorcoach bus as your […]

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  • Beaches

    Beaches

    With over 13,300 km of coastline, Nova Scotia has an abundance of beautiful beaches. Unwind with the rolling waves and breathe in the salty air, grab a surfboard or simply relax on a warm sandy beach with a good book.

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  • Sport Fishing

    Sport Fishing

    Our salt and fresh water coastlines offer a variety of sport fishing experiences for both avid anglers and beginners. Cast your line for speckled, rainbow and brown trout, smallmouth bass, […]

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Be Safe Outdoors

Please be aware there are several kinds of ticks in Nova Scotia, including the blacklegged tick that carries the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. We encourage you to practice tick safety and check for ticks whenever you are exploring outdoors. For more information, see https://novascotia.ca/ticksafety.

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