8 Ocean Adventures on the Eastern Shore

Surfing

Nova Scotia is known for cold water surfing, but we also encourage you to try it in the summer when waters are a bit warmer! Don’t worry if you’ve never tried it before, check out a surfing lesson or rent the equipment if you can’t bring your own.

Check out two popular surf spots – Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park which offers up world-class surf conditions and Martinique Beach Provincial Park, complete with a 5km crescent white sand beach.

Stay in the area for a Surf & Stay getaway! Enjoy surfing and beach exploring, then return to your four-season geodesic dome to relax.

Surfing at Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park

Sea Kayaking

Kayak under sheer cliffs and into idyllic white sand coves paddling through turquoise waters as you explore the 100 Wild Islands with Coastal Adventures or Norse Cove Sea Kayak Tours and Rentals. These wild islands are part of the protected Eastern Shore Islands Wilderness Area and were featured in Canadian Geographic.

Clam Digging

Go clam digging on the expansive mud flats of Clam Harbour with a fourth-generation clam digger at Memory Lane Heritage Village. It’s the perfect treat to steam up for dinner.

Coastal Hiking

Hike the beautiful coastal trail system at Taylor Head Provincial Park, with pristine white sand beaches, rugged headlands, and sweeping views of the ocean and undeveloped coastline.

Lobster Lovers

Overlooking the coastline and nearby islands, see the lobster pot buoys bobbing with the tide – a testament to just how fresh your lobster is as you savour the much-loved crustacean at Seawind Landing Country Inn (mid-May to late-June).

Beach Hopping

The Eastern Shore is known for its expansive beaches and pristine, undeveloped Wild Islands. Make sure to pack a picnic and give yourself time to enjoy some of Nova Scotia’s best beach parks, including:

Biking

Bike, hike, or cross country ski the Salt Marsh Trail, part of the Trans Canada Trail system, which offers stunning panoramic views of the Cole Harbour salt marsh and surrounding coastal landscape.

Boat Tours

Enjoy touring the 100 Wild Islands area of the Eastern Shore by boat. Join Murphy’s Scenic Boat Tours for a 90 minute narrated tour where you’ll explore around 5 kilometres of pristine islands. Take in the picturesque views of coastal cliffs, white sand beaches, sea birds and marine life. Continue east to Seawind Landing Country Inn at Charlos Cove to join Skipper Damien and Nova Nature Adventures for a tour of the Sugar Islands. Highlights of this evening tour include exploring the history of the Sugar Islands and observing bald eagles, osprey and the nesting area for thousands of seabirds. Tour guests can even use an underwater camera to take a look at the sea floor.