Winter Activities - Tourism Nova Scotia

Featured Winter Activities in Nova Scotia

Skiing & Snowshoeing

Ride the gondola at Cape Smokey and snowshoe the trails or ski down to the Atlantic Ocean
Discover 25 alpine trails, 10kms of cross-country trails, terrain park, aerials and moguls sites at Ski Wentworth
Cross-country ski or snowshoe in northern Cape Breton at North Highlands Nordic
Less than an hour from Halifax, Ski Martock is a great place to spend the day or evening on the slopes

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Outdoor Skating

Enjoy free public ice skating in the heart of Halifax at the Emera Oval. Skates and helmets are available for use onsite at no charge
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Surround yourself with mountain views when skating at the Ingonish Outdoor Rink

Outdoor winter activities in Nova Scotia

Snowmobiling and ATVing

Experience breathtaking views of mountain plateaus in the Cape Breton Highlands on guided side-by-side and snowmobile tours with TNT Outdoor Adventures
Get your adrenaline pumping on an ATV adventure near Halifax at Porters Peak Adventure Getaway! As night falls, relax in front of the fireplace in your cozy eco-cabin
Bring your own snowmobile to explore the groomed Celtic Shores Coastal Trail, a 92km, multi-use trail along the coast on Cape Breton Island

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Fat Biking

Bike on the ocean floor and explore waterfalls and canyons in the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark on guided tours with Local Guy Adventures
With over 30kms of trails for all skill levels, Keppoch Mountain is a 4-season destination for outdoor adventure, including fat biking, snowshoeing, and Nordic skiing
Pick up a fat bike from Sweet Ride Cycling to explore the Rum Runners Trail, a 119km multi-use trail from Halifax to Lunenburg

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Horseback and Sleigh Rides

Offering trail riding adventures year-round, discover miles of trails with a certified trail guide with Evangeline Trail Rides
Discover what life was like on a family farm over 100 years ago in Nova Scotia when you visit Ross Farm Museum. In the wintertime, be sure to enjoy the onsite nature trail on a sleigh ride.
Saddle-up for a horseback trail ride or a winter sleigh ride before warming up by the campfire at Shelby Ranch

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Winter Activity Packages

Winter Vineyard Adventure | Riverside Fire + Wine Tasting

$38/ Per Person

Enjoy a riverside tasting of a rare wine and house-made snack, around the fire. Get hands-on with a unique, seasonal experience guided by your host!

Gaspereau
November 15, 2024 – February 28, 2025

TNT’s Cape Breton Highlands Snowmobile Tour

$545/ Per Person

Let us guide you directly from our facility at Hunter’s Mountain (Cabot Trail), through some of the best snowmobiling trails the Highlands have …

Baddeck
December 15, 2024 – April 1, 2025

Winter on Sable Island Tour

$3390/ Per Person

Be one of few to witness Sable Island’s winter beauty, woolly wild horses and grey seal pups on an exclusive photographer-led 1-day tour.

Halifax
January 21, 2024 – March 1, 2025

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Mahone Bay Stay & Cycle

$299/ Per Couple

Explore Rum Runners Trail by bike with a 1-night stay in a unique, trailside, tiny cabin with bike rental, plus craft beer flight at Saltbox Brewing.

Mahone Bay
August 21, 2024 – December 31, 2025

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Dome Stay + Photo Hike

$450/ Per Couple

Make and capture the best memories of your adventure during a 1-night dome getaway with a guided hike, led by a professional photographer!

Elderbank
August 19, 2024 – December 31, 2025

Seek Adventure: Bike & Stay

$460 – $550/ Per Couple

Explore Truro’s Victoria Park year-round by bike, e-bike, or fat bike with a 2-night stay in a yurt or cabin, local snacks, and bike rentals included.

Truro
January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025

Seek: Snowshoe & Stay

$210/ Per Couple

Enjoy 2 nights in a cozy cabin or yurt with snowshoe rentals and local snacks for two, perfect for exploring Truro’s Victoria Park!

Truro
January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025

A person surfs a large wave during sunset. The sky is golden.

Surf & Stay at Nalu Retreat

$415/ Per Person

Soak in the views from your luxurious 4-season geodesic dome, perched on a granite cliff overlooking Porter’s Lake, near Halifax. Feel th…

Porter’s Lake
January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025

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Nourish in Nature Escape

$647/ Per Couple

Relax and unwind with a two-night geodesic dome stay featuring private hot tub, Annapolis Valley wellness products, and delicious local breakfast box.

Hantsport
September 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025

An ariel view of River Ridge Lodge in winter, at sunset in Nova Scotia

Friends and Family Getaway

$1165/ Per Family*

Gather your friends or family to relax riverside, recharge in nature, and indulge in mouth-watering charcuterie and Nova Scotia wine.

Martin’s River
May 1, 2025 – December 15, 2025

Trailside Nature Getaway

$490/ Per Couple

Experience Cape Breton Island's stunning landscapes during a cozy cottage getaway on the Cabot Trail, including a guided hike with trail snacks.

Wreck Cove
September 25, 2023 – March 31, 2025

Trailside Starry Sky Bonfire

$475/ Per Couple

Gather around a crackling bonfire under a vast canopy of stars on the Cabot Trail. Enjoy fireside snacks, and relax overnight in a cozy cottage.

Wreck Cove
September 25, 2023 – March 31, 2025

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 outside and experiencing the great outdoors.

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MacElmons Pond Provincial Park

From May 17, 2025 to October 14, 2025

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Lower Onslow

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BLT Trail (part of Rum Runners Trail)

Open year-round

Halifax Metro, Timberlea

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Tom Tigney & Foot Bridge Walking Trails

Open year-round

South Shore, Sable River

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Mainland North Trail

Open year-round

Halifax Metro, Halifax

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Bedford-Sackville Connector Greenway

Open year-round

Halifax Metro, Lower Sackville

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Five Islands Provincial Park

Open seasonally (July, August, September, October)

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Five Islands

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Earltown Lake and Portage Trail – Cape to Cape Trail

Open year-round

Northumberland Shore, Earltown

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Sugar Moon Farm

Open year-round

Northumberland Shore, Earltown

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Inverness Shean Trail (part of Celtic Shores Coastal Trail)

Open year-round

Cape Breton Island, Inverness

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Trenton Park

Open year-round

Northumberland Shore, Trenton

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Cape Smokey

Open year-round

Cape Breton Island, Ingonish Beach

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Trenton Park

Open year-round

Northumberland Shore, Trenton

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