Here the possibilities are endless, and you can tackle them at your own pace along 13,300 kilometres (over 8,300 miles) of coastline, dotted with endless inlets, coves, and harbours. Embrace our ever-changing people and places as you explore our diverse coastline, discovering urban vibrancy, charming villages and welcoming working waterfronts.
Even the most unexpected adventures, sometimes start with a plan. Within each region below, you will find important details to help make the most of your visit to Canada’s Ocean Playground – from must-see sights and experiences to practical information to plan your visit.
Learn about key details such as marinas, charts, tides, and ports in the Nova Scotia Boating Guide
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Learn about key details such as marinas, charts, tides, and ports in Nova Scotia to help boaters make the most of their visit to Nova Scotia.
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Food & Drink • History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure • Romance Take a helicopter tour over the city of Halifax and Nova Scotia's coastline to Sambro Island for an exclusive picnic and island exploration.
Arts & Culture • Shopping Craft your very own bespoke and sustainable perfume guided by the Alchemists at The 7 Virtues Atelier on the Halifax waterfront. Treat y…
Arts & Culture • Family • Hands-on Learning Discover the tools and artistry of an award-winning blacksmith—then swing the hammer to forge your own keepsake!
Guided Tours • Outdoor Adventure Experience the Cape Breton Highlands like never before on a return helicopter tour from Halifax with zodiac boat tour with Kattuk Expeditions.
History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure Explore one of the most remote islands on earth, Sable Island National Park Reserve and see wild horses and the world’s largest grey seal colony!
Arts & Culture • Hands-on Learning • History & Heritage On this 2-day experience, get insight into the methods and art of a modern bladesmith, before swinging the hammer and crafting your very own knife!
Guided Tours • History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure Soar above the majestic landscapes of the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark by private plane. Marvel at towering sea cliffs, islands, and rock…
Family • Food & Drink • Outdoor Adventure • Relaxation • Romance Stay and play at Fox Harb’r Resort with the choice of a one or two round golf package on our championship coastal golf course.
Food & Drink • Hands-on Learning Enjoy a guided tasting of six handcrafted chocolates with your choice of beverage for a delicious journey through Nova Scotia's sweetest flavours.
Deals • Overnight Stay • Relaxation Plan your escape to NS's charming North Shore and enjoy a fourth night free at the luxury Fox Harb’r Resort.
Food & Drink • Outdoor Adventure • Relaxation Unwind, rise and shine with Fox Harb’r Resort’s Bed & Breakfast package.
Hands-on Learning Enjoy a beautiful Lindsay Lake Farms sunset as you stroll around the bison fence line.
Arts & Culture • Hands-on Learning • Shopping Join an Amos Pewter artisan for an introduction into the art of crafting their pewter designs, before finishing your very own pewter keepsake.
Arts & Culture • Food & Drink • History & Heritage Watch majestic bison roam the land on a farm tour with the Teerling family, before dining lakeside on a German-inspired 3-course farm-to-table meal.
Food & Drink • Overnight Stay • Relaxation Gather your friends or family for an oceanfront cottage getaway with chef-led 3-course dinner onsite, plus hot tub and sauna.
Family • History & Heritage Experience the mystery and drama of the world’s longest-running treasure hunt on a two-hour guided tram tour of Nova Scotia’s famous Oak Island.
Guided Tours • History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure Explore Oak Island, site of the world's longest running treasure hunt, by boat viewing key sites seen on the popular series, The Curse of Oak Island.
Food & Drink • Hands-on Learning Immerse yourself in the coastal culinary traditions of Nova Scotia over three action-packed days marked by flavour and adventure.
History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure Discover Sable Island National Park Reserve on a fully guided day that ends just as the sun sets over this magical island!
Guided Tours • Outdoor Adventure • Romance Watch the sunset where the mountains meet the sea on a guided sunset hike along the Skyline Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Arts & Culture • Hands-on Learning • Shopping Join an Amos Pewter artisan for an introduction into the art of crafting their pewter designs, before finishing your very own pewter keepsake.
Family • Outdoor Adventure • Relaxation • Romance Hop on board a real Northumberland Strait fishing boat for a stunning sunset on Nova Scotia’s beautiful north shore coastline.
Outdoor Adventure • Relaxation Try your aim with Tees & Targets at Fox Harb’r Resort with five stand sport shooting and a round of golf!
Guided Tours • Hands-on Learning This unique adventure offers an up-close look at the majestic bison, creatures that symbolize strength, resilience, and a deep connection to the land.
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