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

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, visit novascotia.ca/ticksafety.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Kayaking & Canoeing

    Kayaking & Canoeing

    Paddle your way past dramatic cliffs, arches and towering pinnacles, glacial barrens, sheltered coves, historic waterways, and isolated, untouched white sand beaches within reach of bustling waterfront communities. You’ll find a new appreciation f…

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  • Whale Watching

    Whale Watching

    Climb aboard a whale watching boat tour and let our lively captains and tour guides entertain and educate with tales from our shores while you watch for an appearance of any of the 12 species of whales that call our waters home each summer and fall.

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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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  • 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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  • Horseback Riding & Rides

    Horseback Riding & Rides

    Discover scenic trails that wind through forests, along beaches next to coastal cliffs, and across the rolling countryside on a guided horseback riding tour suitable for both beginners and experienced […]

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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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  • 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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  • 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 turn the Shubenacadie River into a water rollercoaster you’ll only find in Nova Scotia. You may get wet. (Just kidding: you’ll definitely get wet.)

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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 golf experiences for all levels.

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  • Winter Outdoor Activities

    Winter Outdoor Activities

    Winter is a prime time to explore Nova Scotia’s great outdoors! From skiing to skating and snowshoeing to surfing, winter weather doesn’t put a damper on getting out and experiencing […]

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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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