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Winter Outdoor Activities in 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
  • Skate in Learn More, open from dawn to dusk and with no charge
  • 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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Local Guy Adventures

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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Horse drawn sleigh at Ross Farm Museum

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

Two people pose with fat bikes on the edge of a body of water. In the background is the town of Mahone Bay, with the iconic image of the three churches dotted along the waterfront. Outdoor Adventure • Relaxation • Romance

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.

  • Location An icon to show the location Mahone Bay
  • Date An icon to show the date August 21, 2024 – December 31, 2025
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A person stands outside a dome during fall. The dome sits on a wooden platform and the person is in a white robe. Outdoor Adventure • Relaxation • Romance

Dome Stay + Photo Hike

$450/Starting Price • Per Person

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

  • Location An icon to show the location Elderbank
  • Date An icon to show the date August 19, 2024 – December 31, 2025
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Outdoor Adventure • Relaxation • Romance

Seek Adventure: Bike & Stay

$460/Starting Price • 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.

  • Location An icon to show the location Truro
  • Date An icon to show the date January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025
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A person surfs a large wave during sunset. The sky is golden. Outdoor Adventure • Relaxation

Surf & Stay at Nalu Retreat

$415/Per Person

Soak in the lake views from your 4-season geodesic dome, near Halifax and feel the thrill of catching waves during a private surfing lesson.

  • Location An icon to show the location Porter’s Lake
  • Date An icon to show the date January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025
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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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  • Cape Smokey

    Cape Smokey

    Open year-round

    Cape Breton Island, Ingonish Beach
  • Harvest Moon Trailway

    Harvest Moon Trailway

    Open year-round

    Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Annapolis Royal
  • Tom Tigney & Foot Bridge Walking Trails

    Tom Tigney & Foot Bridge Walking Trails

    Open year-round

    South Shore, Sable River
  • Taylor Head Provincial Park

    Taylor Head Provincial Park

    From May 20, 2025 to October 10, 2025

    Eastern Shore, Spry Bay
  • Partridge Island Lookoff and Hiking Trail

    Partridge Island Lookoff and Hiking Trail

    Open year-round

    Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Parrsboro
  • Trestle Trail

    Trestle Trail

    Open year-round

    South Shore, Liverpool
  • Lennox Passage Provincial Park

    Lennox Passage Provincial Park

    From May 17, 2025 to October 14, 2025

    Cape Breton Island, Martinique
  • Lockeport Walking Trail

    Lockeport Walking Trail

    Open year-round

    South Shore, Lockeport
  • Emera Oval

    Emera Oval

    Open year-round

    Halifax Metro, Halifax
  • Trenton Park

    Trenton Park

    Open year-round

    Northumberland Shore, Trenton
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