Get ready to raise your heart rate. If the scenery doesn’t take your breath away on its own, the multitude of ways to turn a day outdoors into the adventure of a lifetime is sure to get you gasping for air.
From the rolling orchards and dykelands of the Annapolis Valley to the mountains of the Cabot Trail, to the glacial boulders of Peggy’s Cove and the geological formations of the Bay of Fundy, from the warm sands of the Northumberland Strait to the rugged shores of the Lighthouse Route – this is a
hiking,
cycling,
paddling,
sailing and just plain playing paradise.
With this much sea so close at hand, it would be a shame to waste it. There’s
whale watching on the Bay of Fundy where more than 15 species of whales come to flip up their fins in the world’s highest tides each year.
Rafting on cresting waves of the Tidal Bore phenomenon is a “spray in your face” memory-making experience for the whole gang. The beaches of the Eastern Shore and South Shore beckon thrill-seeking surfers ready to brave huge winter swells as well as beginners trying to hang ten for the first time on a sweet summer day.
Kayak excursions past shipwrecks and pods of playing porpoise can last for an afternoon or a week. Step aboard a tall ship for a harbour cruise or set sail yourself on Cape Breton’s inland sea.
With more than 120 provincial parks and the expansive
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site of Canada and
Cape Breton Highlands National Parks –
camping and
hiking options abound, from hike or paddle-in only wilderness sites, to easy-access family campgrounds. Great
golf courses are as plentiful as the parks, with more than 100 courses across every region of the province.
Checkout the
guided tours, stay and play packages, and self-guided vacation options for a whole range of ways to make the most of Nova Scotia outdoors.