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Boating & Sailing: Charters and Tours

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, its own experiences, its own allure. Explore our stunning coast by boat, either your own, or aboard one of the many sailing tours available across Nova Scotia.

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Featured Boat Tour & Boat Charter Experiences

Sailing with J. Farwell Sailing Co.

  • Sail on a yacht or catamaran in Halifax Harbour, the Northwest Arm and beyond while having the opportunity to be part of the hands-on sailing experience
  • Choose from morning family, afternoon adventure, Tidal Bay wine, sunset wine & cheese and moonlight tours
  • Choose between daily scheduled tours or private group tours!
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Bluenose 11 with full sails

Bluenose II

  • Nova Scotia’s sailing ambassador, 43.5-m (143-ft) Bluenose II schooner
  • Two-hour sails at 9:30am and 1:30pm, daily, when in her home port of Lunenburg
  • A faithful replica of her famous mother, the original Bluenose schooner, launched in 1921
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Puffin swims in the ocean

Tour the Bird Islands

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Sailing CBI

  • Step onboard the CapeBretoner1, a 42-ft luxury catamaran
  • Sail upon Canada’s largest inland saltwater sea, the Bras d’Or Lake, with 1,000 km (600 mi) of shoreline
  • Offers day and multi-day unique customized sailing experiences
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Tall Ship Silva

  • Depart from the heart of downtown Halifax and set sail on the bustling and scenic harbour
  • Enjoy Tall Ship Sailing, Cocktail, Wines on the Water, Craft Beer and Nightlife cruises and more!
  • Catch the sunset as you see some of Halifax’s most notable landmarks and attractions from the water
Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruises

Boating & Sailing Regions and Itineraries

A couple sit in chairs along the Halifax Waterfront watching a sail boat sail by

Halifax

Boating in Halifax
Lunch with a view in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia’s South & Yarmouth and Acadian Shores

Boating on the South and Yarmouth & Acadian Shores
Couple on a sailboat

Northumberland Shore

Boating on the Northumberland Shore

Eastern Shore

Boating on the Eastern Shore
Couple on a yacht

Cape Breton Island & the Bras d’Or Lake

Boating in Cape Breton
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