Winter Activities - Tourism Nova Scotia

Featured Winter Activities in Nova Scotia

Cape Smokey

Skiing & Snowshoeing

Ride the gondola at Cape Smokey and snowshoe the trails or ski down from the top with an incredible view of the Atlantic Ocean
Discover 25 alpine trails, 10kms of cross-country trails, terrain park, aerials and moguls sites at Ski Wentworth
Cross-country ski or snowshoe in northern Cape Breton at North Highlands Nordic
Less than an hour from Halifax, hit the slopes at Ski Martock

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Truro’s Civic Square ice rink

Outdoor Skating

Enjoy free public ice skating in the heart of Halifax at the Emera Oval. Skates and helmets are available for use onsite at no charge
Skate in Truro’s Civic Square outdoor ice rink, open from dawn to dusk and with no charge
Surround yourself with mountain views when skating at the Ingonish Outdoor Rink

Outdoor winter activities in Nova Scotia

TNT Outdoor Adventures

Snowmobile, Side by Side, and ATV touring

Experience breathtaking views of mountain plateaus in the Cape Breton Highlands on guided side-by-side and snowmobile tours with TNT Outdoor Adventures
Get your adrenaline pumping on a guided ATV adventure near Halifax with Porters Peak Adventure Getaway! As night falls, relax in front of the fireplace in your cozy eco-cabin. ATV and SXS rentals also available.
Rent a snowmobile or SideXSide from Highland Powersport Rentals in Baddeck to explore the Highlands on a self-guided adventure
Bring your own snowmobile, side-by-side, or ATV to explore the groomed Celtic Shores Coastal Trail, Rum Runners Trail, or Harvest Moon Trailway

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Local Guy Adventures

Fat Biking

Bike on the ocean floor and explore waterfalls and canyons in the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark on guided tours with Local Guy Adventures
With over 30kms of trails for all skill levels, Keppoch Mountain is a 4-season destination for outdoor adventure, including fat biking, snowshoeing, and Nordic skiing
Pick up a fat bike from Sweet Ride Cycling to explore the Rum Runners Trail, a 119km multi-use trail from Halifax to Lunenburg

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Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures

Horseback and Sleigh Rides

Offering trail riding adventures year-round, discover miles of trails with a certified trail guide with Evangeline Trail Rides
Visit Hatfield Farm on select Saturdays and Sundays year-round for their Family Round Up event where staff will guide you on either a horse-drawn wagon journey or a sleighride during the snowy months that both kids and kids-at-heart will love
Saddle-up for a horseback trail ride or a winter sleigh ride before warming up by the campfire at Shelby Ranch

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Winter Activity Packages

Sable Island Fall & Winter Tours: Picture Perfect Tours

$3,390/Per Person

Experience Sable Island’s seasonal beauty & spectacular wildlife on a 1-day island hiking adventure with a professional photographer-guide.

Picture Perfect Tours
Halifax
October 2, 2025 – February 1, 2026

Flying over Sable Island with Kattuk Expeditions

Winter on Sable Island with Kattuk Expeditions

$3,800/Starting Price • Per Person

An opportunity to visit Sable Island National Park in a single day. With it's stunning, ever changing sand dunes, and hundreds of wild horses

Halifax
January 23, 2026 – February 9, 2026

A person stands outside a dome during fall. The dome sits on a wooden platform and the person is in a white robe.

Dome Stay + Photo Hike

$450/Starting Price • Per Person

Make and capture the best memories of your adventure during a 1-night dome getaway with a guided hike, led by a professional photographer!

Elderbank
August 19, 2024 – December 31, 2025

Seek Adventure: Bike & Stay

$530 – $750/Starting Price • Per Couple

Escape to nature with a two-night stay in a yurt or cabin, e-bike rentals, local snacks, and access to Truro’s Victoria Park.

SEEK Wilderness Accommodations
Truro
September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

A person surfs a large wave during sunset. The sky is golden.

Surf & Stay at Nalu Retreat

$415/Per Person

Soak in the lake views from your 4-season geodesic dome, near Halifax and feel the thrill of catching waves during a private surfing lesson.

Porter’s Lake
January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025

Winter is a prime time to explore Nova Scotia’s great outdoors, from skiing to skating and snowshoeing to surfing, winter weather doesn’t put a damper on getting outside and experiencing the great outdoors.

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Valley Stove & Cycle

Open year-round

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Kentville

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Mabou Rivers Trail (part of Celtic Shores Coastal Trail)

Open year-round

Cape Breton Island, Mabou

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Sherose Island Nature Trail

Open year-round

South Shore, Barrington Passage

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Barrington Bay Trail

Open year-round

South Shore, Barrington Passage

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Ski Wentworth

From December 13, 2025 to March 29, 2026

Northumberland Shore, Wentworth

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Victoria Park

Open year-round

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Truro

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Tom Tigney & Foot Bridge Walking Trails

Open year-round

South Shore, Sable River

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Smileys Provincial Park

From June 6, 2025 to September 21, 2025

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Brooklyn (Windsor area)

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Bell Bay Golf Club

Open seasonally (May, June, July, August, September, October)

Cape Breton Island, Baddeck

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Louisbourg Lighthouse Trail – Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

Open year-round

Cape Breton Island, Louisbourg

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Cape George Hiking Trail

From May 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025

Northumberland Shore, Cape George

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Emera Oval

Open year-round

Halifax Metro, Halifax

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