The gateway to Atlantic Canada and only a 6-hour flight from the UK, Nova Scotia is filled to the brim with stunning natural beauty, diverse cultures, rich heritage, and warm, friendly people. The province is home to some of the most authentic, exclusive and extraordinary coastal experiences in North America – here are some of our top ones!
If you’re an adventurous person, Tidal Bore Rafting should be firmly placed on your list of things to do in Nova Scotia! Each day, twice a day, 160 billion tonnes of seawater flow in and out of the Bay of Fundy, the tides rise and fall (between 3.5 metres (11 feet) and 16 metres (53 feet), depending on the phase of the moon). When this massive influx of water pours into the Shubenacadie River, the two waters collide to create rapids, waves, and a whole lot of swells. Top up the experience by going mud-sliding after your rafting trip! The highest they have risen? The global record occurred October 4 and 5, 1869, during the Saxby Gale, a tropical cyclone, where tidal changes reached 21.6 metres (71 feet).
Continuing along the region of the Bay of Fundy, fascinating Mi’kmaw legends and the oldest dinosaur fossils in Canada await for you at the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark, Nova Scotia’s 6th UNESCO designation. The Geopark has added a Horseback Tidal Floor & Fossils Tour to its many offerings. Tour the ocean-floor by horseback, trotting along the world-famous Bay of Fundy to a fossil site where you’ll see the low tides revealing 300-million-year-old dinosaur fossils. Along the way you’ll observe a variety of tidal creatures such as clams, crabs and shore birds galore. Telling the story of the coming together of the supercontinent Pangea 300 million years ago and its ripping apart 100 million years later, the Geopark follows the stunning Bay of Fundy shoreline with many attractions to explore such as hiking trails, provincial parks, community museums, lighthouses, beaches and kayaking tours.
A visit to Nova Scotia wouldn’t be complete without having a lobster dinner… every year 50,000 tonnes of lobster are hauled from Nova Scotia waters. Have you ever wondered about different ways lobster is served? Make it your mission to try as many as possible by joining The Lobster Trail which showcases over 40 restaurants serving up everything from traditional lobster dinners to lobster rolls, lobster poutine and even lobster pizza. Can’t get enough? Check out tons of ideas and more experiences for lobster lovers in Nova Scotia!
If you fancy having a wilderness escape at the world’s first starlight hotel, then the Starlight Culinary Escape is the answer. Available at Trout Point Lodge, located within the UNESCO Southwest Nova Scotia Biosphere Reserve in Yarmouth. The experience includes overnight accommodation, guided forest walk (explore the edge of the Tusket River on forested paths and boardwalks to your private stargazing deck), expert-led stargazing where you will listen to stories shared by an astronomy expert whilst you enjoy Nova Scotian sparkling wine.
Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxury Travel Blog and has worked in the travel industry for more than 30 years. He is Winner of the Innovations in Travel ‘Best Travel Influencer’ Award from WIRED magazine. In addition to other awards, the blog has also been voted “one of the world’s best travel blogs” and “best for luxury” by The Daily Telegraph.
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Lobster is one of my favourite foods but I’ve never had it on pizza! That just seems a bit too decadent!
The first time I had a stargazing tour I had very low expectations as it was included in the hotel package and I just went along with it.
The guide was absolutely fascinating and a real revelation. If you visit Nova Scotia I would recommend making the effort to do the stargazing experience. Not to be missed.
It’s amazing how you can easily view million-years old fossils of dinosaurs in Bay of Fundy. I thought you’d have to be digging through dirt for that. Can you get up close and personal on those? Very interested with archaeology, you see.
If you’re an adventurous person, Tidal Bore Rafting should be firmly placed on your list of things to do in Nova Scotia! Each day, twice a day, 160 billion tonnes of seawater flow in and out of the Bay of Fundy, the tides rise and fall (between 3.5 metres (11 feet) and 16 metres (53 feet), depending on the phase of the moon). When this massive influx of water pours into the Shubenacadie River, the two waters collide to create rapids, waves, and a whole lot of swells. Top up the experience by going mud-sliding after your rafting trip! The highest they have risen? The global record occurred October 4 and 5, 1869, during the Saxby Gale, a tropical cyclone, where tidal changes reached 21.6 metres (71 feet).
Continuing along the region of the Bay of Fundy, fascinating Mi’kmaw legends and the oldest dinosaur fossils in Canada await for you at the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark, Nova Scotia’s 6th UNESCO designation. The Geopark has added a Horseback Tidal Floor & Fossils Tour to its many offerings. Tour the ocean-floor by horseback, trotting along the world-famous Bay of Fundy to a fossil site where you’ll see the low tides revealing 300-million-year-old dinosaur fossils. Along the way you’ll observe a variety of tidal creatures such as clams, crabs and shore birds galore. Telling the story of the coming together of the supercontinent Pangea 300 million years ago and its ripping apart 100 million years later, the Geopark follows the stunning Bay of Fundy shoreline with many attractions to explore such as hiking trails, provincial parks, community museums, lighthouses, beaches and kayaking tours.
If you’re an adventurous person, Tidal Bore Rafting should be firmly placed on your list of things to do in Nova Scotia! Each day, twice a day, 160 billion tonnes of seawater flow in and out of the Bay of Fundy, the tides rise and fall (between 3.5 metres (11 feet) and 16 metres (53 feet), depending on the phase of the moon). When this massive influx of water pours into the Shubenacadie River, the two waters collide to create rapids, waves, and a whole lot of swells. Top up the experience by going mud-sliding after your rafting trip! The highest they have risen? The global record occurred October 4 and 5, 1869, during the Saxby Gale, a tropical cyclone, where tidal changes reached 21.6 metres (71 feet).
Continuing along the region of the Bay of Fundy, fascinating Mi’kmaw legends and the oldest dinosaur fossils in Canada await for you at the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark, Nova Scotia’s 6th UNESCO designation. The Geopark has added a Horseback Tidal Floor & Fossils Tour to its many offerings. Tour the ocean-floor by horseback, trotting along the world-famous Bay of Fundy to a fossil site where you’ll see the low tides revealing 300-million-year-old dinosaur fossils. Along the way you’ll observe a variety of tidal creatures such as clams, crabs and shore birds galore. Telling the story of the coming together of the supercontinent Pangea 300 million years ago and its ripping apart 100 million years later, the Geopark follows the stunning Bay of Fundy shoreline with many attractions to explore such as hiking trails, provincial parks, community museums, lighthouses, beaches and kayaking tours.
A visit to Nova Scotia wouldn’t be complete without having a lobster dinner… every year 50,000 tonnes of lobster are hauled from Nova Scotia waters. Have you ever wondered about different ways lobster is served? Make it your mission to try as many as possible by joining The Lobster Trail which showcases over 40 restaurants serving up everything from traditional lobster dinners to lobster rolls, lobster poutine and even lobster pizza. Can’t get enough? Check out tons of ideas and more experiences for lobster lovers in Nova Scotia!
If you fancy having a wilderness escape at the world’s first starlight hotel, then the Starlight Culinary Escape is the answer. Available at Trout Point Lodge, located within the UNESCO Southwest Nova Scotia Biosphere Reserve in Yarmouth. The experience includes overnight accommodation, guided forest walk (explore the edge of the Tusket River on forested paths and boardwalks to your private stargazing deck), expert-led stargazing where you will listen to stories shared by an astronomy expert whilst you enjoy Nova Scotian sparkling wine.
Lobster is one of my favourite foods but I’ve never had it on pizza! That just seems a bit too decadent!
The Tidal Bore would be an amazing adventure. Wouldn’t want to try it with a 71 feet increase though.
The first time I had a stargazing tour I had very low expectations as it was included in the hotel package and I just went along with it.
The guide was absolutely fascinating and a real revelation. If you visit Nova Scotia I would recommend making the effort to do the stargazing experience. Not to be missed.
Never in a million years would I have thought of a trip to Nova Scotia – until I read this. Very informative and inspirational. Thank you.
We still haven’t headed overseas, got to say that Nova Scotia would be a destination for a dramatic comeback.
It’s mind-blowing to think of those plates clashing all those years ago to create that remarkable landscape.
It’s amazing how you can easily view million-years old fossils of dinosaurs in Bay of Fundy. I thought you’d have to be digging through dirt for that. Can you get up close and personal on those? Very interested with archaeology, you see.