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Nova Scotia is a peninsula, meaning it is almost entirely surrounded by water which makes it the perfect place to sail. Plan a sailing excursion or day-long boating tour, or dock your sailboat at one of our many marinas. Browse full listings of tours and marinas below.
Lunenburg, South Shore
Sailing
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Halifax, Halifax Metro
Boat tours & charters, Sailing, Photography & landscape painting, Sightseeing tour
Murphy Cove, Eastern Shore
Boat tours & charters, Birding & wildlife, Canoeing, Diving, Fishing, Kayaking, Sailing, Photography & landscape painting, Sightseeing tour
Outdoor adventure, Sailing
Chester, South Shore
Digby, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
Canoeing, Kayaking, Sailing, Sightseeing tour
Boat tours & charters, Birding & wildlife, Sailing, Photography & landscape painting, Sightseeing tour
Mahone Bay, South Shore
Boat tours & charters, Birding & wildlife, Sailing
Chéticamp, Cabot Trail
Multi-Activity adventure, Outdoor adventure, Birding & wildlife, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, Sailing, Whale watching
Boat tours & charters, Birding & wildlife, Fishing, Sailing, Photography & landscape painting, Sightseeing tour
Boat tours & charters, Birding & wildlife, Sailing, Photography & landscape painting, Whale watching, Sightseeing tour
Tantallon, South Shore
Birding & wildlife, Fishing, Kayaking, Sailing, Sightseeing tour
Western Shore, South Shore
Birding & wildlife, Sailing
St. Peter’s, Bras d'Or Lakes Scenic Drive
Mulgrave, Eastern Shore
Birding & wildlife, Canoeing, Kayaking, Whale watching
Hunts Point, South Shore
Birding & wildlife, Fishing, Photography & landscape painting, Sailing, Sightseeing tour, Whale watching
Birding & wildlife, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking
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