Nova Scotia's Must Do Experiences
Looking for authentic activities and exclusive adventures you won’t find anywhere else? The Must Do Experiences below are for travellers like you.
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Ocean Ceilidh & SeafoodKick up your heels to jigs and reels of bagpipers and fiddlers serenading your Cape Breton Island adventure. Dine seaside on lobster, then hop aboard a fishing boat for an exclusive ceilidh (Celtic party) at sea and local whisky tasting. You'll be dancing like a local in no time!
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Sea-to-Table Lobster AdventureKayak Nova Scotia’s dramatic granite coast and clear, turquoise waters to a charming fishing village for the inside scoop on lobster fishing in this sea-to-table adventure! A chef-prepared lobster dinner, featuring local ingredients and seafood awaits you at the ocean's edge at sunset.
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Wild Islands Camping AdventureSail, hike, and snorkel the beautiful Wild Islands dotting Nova Scotia’s Atlantic coast. Savour local seafood prepared over an open fire for a meal unlike any other, topped by campfire fun and stargazing. Everything is provided in this guided eco-adventure.
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Good Cheer Lobster FeastAuthentic Acadian and Mi’kmaw music, local flavours, and 400 years of stories feature in this exclusive dinner party after hours at Port-Royal National Historic Site, one of North America’s first European settlements. Host Samuel de Champlain brings good cheer to the table!
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Fundy Sunrise Yoga & KayakEnjoy a cliff’s edge yoga session overlooking the sunrise mirrored in the waters of the Bay of Fundy. Beside the lighthouse, indulge in a lobster-inspired brunch featuring locally sourced ingredients, then take a guided kayak tour of the breathtaking rugged Bay of Fundy cliffs as the world's highest tides roll under your kayak.
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Lobster Feast & Peggy’s Cove AdventureNova Scotia essentials are served up by your seaside resort host, exclusively guiding you to Peggy’s Cove authentic fishing village and lighthouse, introducing you to local seafood experts, and meeting Oceanstone’s chef to select your fresh lobster for your gourmet feast by the ocean!
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Private Island Yurt for TwoTake a thrilling kayak adventure to a seal colony, snorkel hidden inlets, cycle winding coastal roads, and dine on local delicacies. Sleep under the stars in a cozy yurt on your very own private island, just off the coast of beautiful Blue Rocks fishing village near Lunenburg.
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Gourmet Garden PartyStep into the captivating, award-winning Tangled Garden to delight your senses! Weave your way through Nova Scotia flavours toward the sounds of local musicians, gathering fresh ingredients for your gourmet picnic overlooking Grand Pré, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Acadian Kitchen PartyIndulge in a chef-prepared dinner featuring authentic stories of local Acadians through food and music, from early days of French Acadie to connections with Cajun cousins in Louisiana to seafaring joie-de-vivre. Then join locals in a seaside kitchen party and try to play the spoons!
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Fundy Tides & Fireside AdventureTake a thrilling Zodiac ride on tidal bore waves, feel the rush of mud sliding, float in waters of the world’s highest tides, and savour a sandbar wine and seafood tasting! Back on land, indulge in an authentic lobster boil before bonfire fun with live music and a Nova Scotia rum flight.
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LaHave Islands Glamping AdventureFoodies will love this guided glamping adventure with everything provided! Island hop by kayak, to colourful fishing communities and pristine coasts. Indulge in fresh seafood and local flavours prepared for you on the beach, try yoga on stand-up paddleboards, and glamp under the stars.
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Great Canadian Lobster Fishing FeastGet a taste of the world’s largest lobster fishery! Join a crew of Nova Scotia lobster fishers for a morning at sea, returning to your resort with the freshest lobster and ultimate bragging rights. Meet at the beachside bonfire, as Chef prepares today’s catch for your cozy dinner party inside.
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Lighthouse Bites: Full Moon AdventureAs the sun sets, your kayak adventure starts! Take a thrilling nighttime kayak adventure to Kidston Island on the beautiful UNESCO Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere Reserve for an unforgettable evening of fun, gourmet local flavours and Cape Breton music under the full moon.
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Stellar Beach Feast at White PointAs the sun begins to set over the Atlantic Ocean, follow the symphony of surf to her shoreline to embark on a savoury evening feast of the senses well into the night at White Point Beach Resort. Under the cloak of darkness, follow Executive Chef Alan Crosby, Sommelier Dan Tanner and Dark Sky Interpreter Paul Lalonde into the dark, as they guide you on a culinary journey into the night sky, surfside to the stars and back.
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Best of Halifax Foodie AdventureHalifax loves foodies, and foodies love Halifax! Hit our highlights featuring Nova Scotia food, wine, beer, cider and spirits on this fun-filled, exclusive tour lead by your own culinary insider.
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The Tidal Bay Wine Tasting AdventureGo behind the scenes of three award-winning wineries to experience vineyards, wine cellars and private wine tastings of Nova Scotia’s first wine appellation Tidal Bay. Tidal Bay is unique with character and brilliantly reflects the terroir, coastal breezes and cooler climate of its birthplace.
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Dining on the Ocean FloorThis adventure includes a foraging tour, the "Shore Boil" afternoon seafood feast, a private guided tour of beautiful Burntcoat Head Park, site of the highest recorded tides in the World, an intimate 3-course dinner in the ocean floor dining room, and a sunset campfire on the ocean floor.
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Halifax Harbour Islands: Coastal Hiking, Glamping and Culinary AdventureExplore the Halifax Harbour Islands on this exclusive, world class experience featuring the best of Nova Scotia's cuisine, entertainment and adventure. This unforgettable 3 part adventure includes a day exploring McNabs Island followed by an amazing overnight culinary and glamping experience on Georges Island, a National Historic Site in the middle of Halifax Harbour.
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Nova Scotia's Ultimate Lobster FeastPanoramic views of the ocean are presented in all directions as you start your ultimate Bay of Fundy Lobster adventure with new friends over a glass of local traditional method sparkling 'Champlain brut’. Take in the sweeping vistas of the dramatic cliffs of Cape d'Or and the Bay of Fundy's tidal phenomenon known as the “Dory Rips”.
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Your Own Island: A Bay of Fundy Camping AdventureImagine having one of the hundreds of islands that dot Nova Scotia’s 7,600km coastline all to yourself! Bring your friends or family for a night of luxurious camping under the stars.
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Devour! The VinesThere is no other winery in Nova Scotia lucky enough to be just a stone’s throw away from a UNESCO World Heritage site. With a breathtaking view of the Bay of Fundy and the surrounding dyke lands of Grand Pré, prepare for an unforgettable evening – an intimate dinner set amongst rows and rows of vines.
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Tidal Reveal: Dig for Canada’s Oldest DinosaursThe Bay of Fundy tides align for only six days each summer for this unique dinosaur fossil dig experience. A special one-hour Zodiac Boat excursion on the shore of the Bay of Fundy takes you and 4-5 others to an active Jurassic dinosaur dig.
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