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 our numerous point breaks through fall, winter and spring (September through May). Surf shops, surf rentals and lessons are offered in multiple locations around the province – check individual listings and sites for the surf spot closest to you! Our fantastic surf is one of the reasons Nova Scotia is “Canada’s Ocean Playground”.

For an adventure under the waves, divers can rent equipment and discover incredible dive locations with the help of dive tour guides.

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Martinique Beach Provincial Park

From May 17, 2025 to October 14, 2025

Eastern Shore, East Petpeswick

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Shubenacadie Canal Waterway

Open year-round

Halifax Metro, Dartmouth

Read More The Google rating is 4.8
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East Coast Surf School

From May 3, 2025 to October 26, 2025

Eastern Shore, East Lawrencetown

Read More The Google rating is 5
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Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park

Open year-round

Cape Breton Island, Point Michaud

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Halifax Surf School

From May 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025

Eastern Shore, Musquodoboit Harbour

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Blue Shark Fishing Charters

From May 1, 2025 to October 30, 2025

Halifax Metro, Eastern Passage

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Live Life In Tents

Open year-round

Cape Breton Island, Margaree Forks

Read More The Google rating is 4.8
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Raven Haven Beachside Family Park

Open seasonally (July, August, September)

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, West Springhill

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St. Mary’s Boat Club

From June 5, 2025 to September 26, 2025

Halifax Metro, Halifax

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Swell Time Board Co.

Open year-round

South Shore, Petite Rivière

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Kannon Beach Wind and Surf

Open year-round

Eastern Shore, East Lawrencetown

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East Coast Scuba & Watersports

Open year-round

Halifax Metro, Bedford

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Featured Surf & SUP Experiences

LaHave Islands Glamping Adventure

Guided kayaking, hiking, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), yoga and SUP yoga
Seafood dinner of local lobster and mussels steamed on the beach
Canvas tent with beds, bedding and camp chairs included

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East Coast Surf School

Surf lessons at Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park on the Atlantic Ocean
Your surf lesson includes wetsuit, surfboard, and certified surf instructor
Private lessons available

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Halifax Surf School

Daily surfing lessons and gear rentals from May to October
Located 45 minutes east of Halifax at Martinique Beach
Lessons are an hour long but you can keep your board and wetsuit rental all day

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Rossignol Surf Shop

Conveniently located at Summerville Beach Provincial Park
Surfing lessons and equipment rentals late June to end of September
Lessons are an hour long but keep your gear rental all day. Private lessons available.

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East Coast Paddle Company

Stand-up paddleboard classes and lessons as well as social, sunset, sunrise and dark sky paddle events
Offering Tobeatic Wilderness Adventure where you SUP, hike and camp on a full moon
Rentals are also available

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