10 Fun Things To Do in Nova Scotia, Canada 🇨🇦
Things To Do in Nova Scotia
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
0:40 1. Tidal Bore Rafting
1:37 2. Go Hiking
3:01 3. Whale Watching
3:48 4. Go Kayaking
4:29 5. Visit Vineyards
5:13 6. Go Camping
5:52 7. Go Fishing
6:39 8. Road Tripping
7:24 9. Take in a Festival
7:58 10. Follow a Trail
8:45 BONUS: Eat Seafood
9:38 Outro
The best way to get around the province is to have your own wheels - either rent a car or RV when you arrive or if you live in Canada, bring your own vehicle.
Nova Scotia is a destination that can be visited year-round, but for most of the activities on this list, you’ll want to visit during the warmer spring and summer months.
Let’s get started with the best things to do in Nova Scotia
#1 on this list is Tidal Bore Rafting
Two times a day, the tides in the Bay of Fundy rise and fall (between 3.5 meters (11ft) and 16 meters (53ft)).
When this massive influx of water meets the Shubenacadie River, the two collide to create rapids, waves, and a whole lot of swells.
With tidal bore rafting, you hop in a zodiac and fly over the waves!
2. Go Hiking
There are some great trails in the province where you can stretch your legs.
Nova Scotia is home to two National Parks, one National Park Reserve, and numerous Provincial and Historic Parks.
But, it’s popular for good reason!
3. Go Whale Watching
You’ll find excellent whale watching opportunities in the Bay of Fundy just outside of Digby on the Digby Neck (peninsula) and off of Cape Breton Island.
The whales start arriving in early spring and stay until fall, but typically, the humpbacks don’t show up until mid-June.
Both whale watching spots in Nova Scotia offer the chance to see humpback, fin, and minke whales.
4. Go Kayaking
Since Nova Scotia is surrounded almost completely by water, and home to numerous coves, bays, and islands, kayaking is one of the top activities here.
There are lots of places you can go paddling, but we recommend Blue Rocks, which is a community just outside of Lunenburg.
the best way to see the natural beauty of the area is to hop in a kayak.
5. Visit Vineyards
The Annapolis Valley is known for being wine country and with stunning views of the Bay of Fundy and 11 wineries to visit, it’s a place you’ll want to spend some time.
Don’t miss: Benjamin Bridge, Luckett, and Gaspereau vineyards.
6. Do Some Camping
Since this video is about a Canadian province, it’s no surprise that camping makes it on this list of activities in Nova Scotia.
7. Go Fishing
fishing is one of the best things to do in this maritime province.
Whether you’re into fly fishing or deep sea fishing, you’ll find it here.
Just outside of Inverness on Cape Breton Island is Margaree Forks, this is a top spot for fly fishing - 40-pound salmon run the Margaree River here.
8. Road tripping
Driving around the province is an activity in itself! The Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island is one of the most scenic routes in North Amreica.
9. Take in a Festival
Whether you’re into music, food, crafts, art, history, or sports, there will be a fun festival that interests you here in Nova Scotia.
10. Follow One Of The Trails
A really cool thing to do in Nova Scotia that I haven’t seen anywhere else is to follow one of the food and drink trails around the province.
There are 3 trails:
Lobster Trail
Chowder Trail
Good Cheer Trail
This is a great way to learn about the best places that serve lobster, chowders and booze in the province.
Bonus! #11
Eat Seafood
It’s no wonder that lobster and chowder have their own trail for you to follow. Nova Scotia is home to some of the best seafood we’ve ever tried!
CONCLUSION
There you have it! Our list of the best things to see and do in Nova Scotia. We spent 2 weeks road tripping around the province, which left us wanting more.
For such a small place, there really is a lot to see and do, and there’s something for every type of traveller.
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I like Nova Scotia... Very beatiful..
I live in a small fishing village in Nova Scotia , there is so much going on here in the summer that the main street is cut down to just 1 lane ..
im a Pinoy from the Philippines...this is my first time to open this video... i thought of wanting to see some video in nova scotia because as of now i have a niece and her family living in nova scotia...they have been staying here for years already...i hope to visit nova scotia someday...Im already 75 years old..
@Goatsontheroad
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our video! I hope you are able to visit one day :)
@christinefougere
2 жыл бұрын
We would love to have you visit our lovely province!
Wow! Huge Sea-Life and Acceptable Seafood!😊
Dont forget our amazing beaches!!! Great video - you captured it perfectly :)
Used to live here in the world's best country, miss the place much
Great video, just booked my flights tonight to fly to Halifax in August! Can’t wait, I’ll be heading to Oak Island museum, lock and key near Lunenburg which was a TV show my daughter and I would watch, it’s like an old mansion. And of course Peggy’s Cove and the waterfront down in Halifax. Don’t forget the public gardens near Spring Garden Road downtown
Regards from México, congratulations!
I saw one of my aunt’s cottages!
It's not only moose on the Skyline trail, I have personally seen a black bear, and a number of years back a young lady was jogging it alone when attacked and killed by coyotes.
Enjoyed your video but you missed the sand castle competition at Clam Harbour, surfing at Laurencetown Beach, Lunenburg, sailing, a number of forts and museums including the Fortress of Louisburg, the magic of Halifax, delight of small coastal villages, the incredible beauty of the ocean and beaches stretching for miles. . The pumpkin festival at Halloween in Mahone Bay is one of my favorites, or just getting up early to watch the sun rise out of the ocean. Nova Scotia is AMAZING!!!
Next video you do add the great provincial beaches to enjoy. Great video , you really covered so many beautiful things about NS.
I love it i just wanna be ther
@Goatsontheroad
3 жыл бұрын
Same! We’d love to return
Im from Akron Ohio and I've always wanted to visit Nova Scotia
@losoup69
3 жыл бұрын
Its a super racist place.
@crush42mash6
3 жыл бұрын
You will love it there
Annapolis is also a must see. It is the oldest British settlement in Canada. Home to Fort Anne, the oldest British graveyard, the oldest hotels and twenty minutes away fro Port Royal a replica of the first French fort. Also home to the first tidal powered power plant . The tides that come up into the Annapolis basin are incredible.
@Goatsontheroad
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! There’s so much to see and do in Nova Scotia :)
Wedgeport Nova Scotia Beautiful fishing village
Looks exciting. Can't wait to get back to the east coast for the seafood! Thanks for the list! Cheers! 🍷
@Goatsontheroad
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! The fresh seafood is divine. Thanks for watching and commenting 😀
All I can say ! Canada and Canadians !, Are Awesome Peoples and Chef's 😊
Recommend the provencal park beaches on the bay of Fundy. Port Maitland beach and mavalette beach. Are just a few in SW NOVA
@JeremySmithOfNewScotland
3 жыл бұрын
Port maitland beach 🤔, I’m learning so many tips in the comments on this video 😊
This video is great you two! Love seeing Nova Scotia's beauty featured
@Goatsontheroad
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching the vid and for commenting 🙏☺️🇨🇦
@SaltwaterSean
3 жыл бұрын
@@Goatsontheroad It was great. I'm a sucker for anything Nova Scotia related haha
@JeremySmithOfNewScotland
3 жыл бұрын
You’re right about that Sean
I was going say that the worst clothes you have are the best for the rafting because they will be the same color as the water after the trip,now i want to add one more comment , at all costs,get a feed of Digby scallops ,l am not even from that area! Great video!!
@Goatsontheroad
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! We wore black clothes for that reason. haha. Digby scallops are the best!
Hey, how are you doing? This is amazing. I remember I had suggested you few things on improvement of the videos. I am really happy to see the way you have improved like a Pro. Thank you for making nice videos. Why no new post is coming? Are you doing well? Make more good videos! Stay happy and blessed.
Lots of great things to do there! The tidal bore rafting looks like heaps of fun 😀
@Goatsontheroad
3 жыл бұрын
It was a blast!! We were laughing the whole time :)
Thank you for sharing will move soon there!
And the tusket island’s there is currently 356 island’s
Thanks for the video, very Beatiful nova scotia.
@Goatsontheroad
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting. Yes! It's a beautiful little province in Canada 😀
i love the video
@Goatsontheroad
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Great Video, thks a Ton!
@Goatsontheroad
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
Great explore guys.
@Goatsontheroad
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
You absolutely nailed it!!! Great video! Our retirement adventure was a 3 month cross-Canada journey from Vancouver to PEI and back. Having a large family in Nova Scotia, we spent a lot of time on Cape Breton Island and the Mainland. My cousin is a lobster fisherman on the Island so we enjoyed freshly caught lobster and visitors should never pass up a fresh Nova Scotia lobster. It was nice to see that you also profiled Digby scallops because they, too, are amazing. Baddeck is interesting to visit with a lot of Alexander Graham Bell history and The Bluenose just happened to be there the day that we visited. The Keltic Lodge on the Cabot Trail is quite nostalgic and the golf course somewhat resembles a links course, if that's something you would like to try and also a visit to the Fort of Louisbourg - on Cape Breton Island just outside of Sydney, NS is definitely worth a visit. It truly is a beautiful province.
@Goatsontheroad
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching the video and for the commenting as well 😀 Wow, that sounds like a great retirement adventure - and, having freshly caught lobster from a fisherman, amazing! WE did enjoy Baddeck as well, and we stayed at the Keltic Lodge which was fabulous - that's where the Middle Head hike was. there's so much to see and do here. Cheers.
@Mrmeoggy
3 жыл бұрын
Oh my! baddeck is a 45 minute drive from where i live on Boularderie!
Great video!
Great video but I'm surprised you didn't mention the Fortress of Louisbourg!
@JeremySmithOfNewScotland
3 жыл бұрын
Good call, maybe another list for her 🤔. I haven’t been there since I was a kid, might have to take mine there this summer.
Good morning very good activity very interesting and enjoyed your beautiful day my friend I’m a Filipino but in residence here in Japan 🇯🇵
i just went up to cape smokey, the Atlantic gondola is is nice, its a million dollar view at the top but it aint cheap, it was close 54 dollars a person
Great looking list guys...thanks for sharing. If I ever get let out of Australia again might have to give this area a go 😁
@Goatsontheroad
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting! Yes, definitely add it to the list. Australia is on ours... 😉
@AquariusTraveller
3 жыл бұрын
@@Goatsontheroad you know where to come to for advise there....I've done most of it...lol. Has the restrictions have borders closed I've just filmed a KZread series around Queensland and getting heaps of new content 😁👍
god bless you guys I hope to meet you guys in Santiago I'll be there.in God's well..hope to see u soon guys
Nice to see you again. What a beautiful holiday. Are there no Bears along those wooded trails? Scallops and blue fin Tuna, Makerel and Sea Bass fresh from the ocean, I want to be there, mudslide! No. Seeing the Whales exciting. Thank you for sharing the video.
@Goatsontheroad
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting Loraine 😀 Yes, there are bears around, but we didn't see any! Yes, seeing whales in their natural habitat was amazing! We loved it. Cheers and have a great day.
@yllorbunna7284
3 жыл бұрын
hi there... howare you... can we exchange notes..im a Pinoy from the philippines...regards
@rhomacity
3 жыл бұрын
@@Goatsontheroad Nova Scotia has black bears, no Grizzly bears. Black bears are fairly peaceful . The three times I saw them here, they ran away before I could.
Good 👍
Just like Prince-Edward-Islands!😊
surrounded by water....go to a beach maybe?! lol. we have tons of beauties!
@JeremySmithOfNewScotland
3 жыл бұрын
Yup you’ve got that right, it would be nice to find one that doesn’t get overrun on hot days…
I loved scallops as a young girl in the the 90's. They are hard to find at restaurants now. Then again, I have not looked in years! I bet they cost an arm and leg now.
So Like Alex!😊
Good job
@Goatsontheroad
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting!
I live on boularderie island! Amazing place up in Cape Breton!
@mjm3852
3 жыл бұрын
Me too! And you are absolutely right!
@JeremySmithOfNewScotland
3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm I’m going to have to Google map boularderie I have never heard of this island.
My favourite province
@Goatsontheroad
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! Sorry to hear that your wedding at White Point was cancelled this year. We love Nova Scotia and would love to return. Thanks again for watching and commenting 😀
@JeremySmithOfNewScotland
3 жыл бұрын
We took our honeymoon at whitepoint, beautiful place, cute little bunnies hoping around. Good friends rented Murphy’s on the waterfront for their wedding, it was amazing but a tallship wedding is as Nova Scotia as it gets wow, hope it’s great!
I know many Nova Scotians who have never watched the tidal bore let alone gone rafting on it. I gotta do this myself soon. I’m happy you mentioned kayaking, I’ve been considering getting into it, I wonder if ocean kayaking is suitable for noobs 🤔?
@Goatsontheroad
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Definitely check out the Tidal Bore rafting, so fun. The kayaking was quite relaxed, and you can also go in a double kayak as we did.
HI5 buddy, good vID!
Winter/Winers, Sucks-All Good Available. 😊
Great video guys! Would love to tack that on to a large Canada road trip some day in the near future. The ending of the video has now left me hungry for bacon wrapped scallops haha. Of course it would be cold AF but is there any diving up that way?
@Goatsontheroad
3 жыл бұрын
hahah, sorry to leave you hungry! The east coast of Canada is amazing and actually, there is some diving - but as you said, super cold. Lots of macro sightings, lobsters, shrimp, crabs, snails, nudibranchs, flatfish, and more. There's some shore diving off of Halifax. Thanks for the comment 😀
@leighchristopherson2455
3 жыл бұрын
You might try diving in the BrasD'or in the centre of Cape Breton. The water is somewhat warmer there. But you can wreck dive off of Louisbourg I believe that there may be some old (1700s) wrecks out there.
I live in Giants lake it is very nice out here
@Goatsontheroad
3 жыл бұрын
Nice 😀 We didn't make it there...maybe next time.
A&H Steel Alberta and British Columbia Canada 😮😊
If I ever get to NS, I'll have you to thank. Never considered it before. Any marine encounters possible?
@Goatsontheroad
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Ya, there are whales, fish, etc. And, if you're brave enough to hit up the chilly Atlantic, there are lots of shore dives around Halifax actually! Lots of macro critters, lobsters, shrimp, crabs, snails, nudibranchs, flat fish, and more.
@Mrmeoggy
3 жыл бұрын
It has a lot to offer with Seafood and swimming and overall just saltwater related stuff!
@murraycovert1484
2 жыл бұрын
There are salt water beaches all around N.S. Surfing on the Eastern shore, and diving with WET SUITS and Scuba anywhere. Lots of old wrecks to explore,just ask. Seafood restaurants abound. Hundreds of wilderness lakes and campgrounds.
how long and how far mam to travel by car in the whole province of Nova Scotia?
I live in lerry river guysborough nova scotia
1st
@Goatsontheroad
3 жыл бұрын
😀 Thanks for the comment!
IS THIS A GOOD PLACE FOR GEEKS AND GAMER'S TO VISIT??????
....Museums?
More like 10 things to do in Cape breton
I just don’t like seafood
@Goatsontheroad
3 жыл бұрын
Ok.
don't talked too much about food I'm hungry