Central Nova Scotia is a four-season adventure playground!
From the thrill of river rafting and harness racing, to the rush of skydiving or skiing, there's so much to explore. Discover endless recreation trails, hike to water falls, navigate challenging mountain bike courses, take a sight-seeing flight, or scour the cliffs of our UNESCO Global Geopark.
Adventure awaits when you stay HERE!
From the thrill of river rafting and harness racing, to the rush of skydiving or skiing, there's so much to explore. Discover endless recreation trails, hike to water falls, navigate challenging mountain bike courses, take a sight-seeing flight, or scour the cliffs of our UNESCO Global Geopark.
Adventure awaits when you stay HERE!
Victoria Park
www.victoriaparktruro.ca 29 Park Road, Truro Victoria Park is a breathtaking and scenic urban forest located in the heart of Truro. Rich in history, this 3,000 acre park has an extensive trail network for visitors to use and enjoy. You won't want to miss the Joe Howe and Waddell waterfalls, Jacobs Ladder, or the Holy and Wishing Wells! Victoria Park also has a playground and picnic area, splash-pad, and swimming pool. Victoria Park is a popular outdoor destination for the entire family! |
Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO
Global Geopark fundygeopark.ca Fascinating Mi’kmaw legends, the highest tides in the world, and the oldest dinosaur fossils in Canada are just the beginning in this geological wonderland. The Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark tells the story of the coming together of the super-continent Pangaea 300 million years ago and its ripping apart 100 million years later like nowhere else on Earth. Follow the stunning Bay of Fundy shoreline from Debert to Apple River to enjoy the many attractions and experiences located within the Geopark. |
Railyard Mountain Bike Park
www.victoriaparktruro.ca/railyard-bike-park 627 Young Street, Truro The Railyard Mountain Bike Park is located in Truro's Victoria Park and contains over 40kms of bike trails. Located minutes from downtown, here you will find some of the best mountain biking in Nova Scotia. The park is a free public facility and provides riding opportunities for all skill levels from beginners through to expert riders! |
Ski Wentworth
skiwentworth.ca 14595 Highway 4, Wentworth Centre Ski Wentworth is a Canadian alpine ski hill in Nova Scotia's Cobequid Hills. It is the largest alpine ski facility in Nova Scotia, having a 248-metre (815 foot) vertical difference. It features 23 alpine trails, a half-pipe, and 2 terrain parks. The trails are varied in difficulty from beginner to expert and support both alpine skiing and snowboarding. Come explore the 'back country' of Wentworth. |
Truro Tim Hortons Skate Park
www.truro.ca/tim-horton-skatepark.html 85 Young Street, Truro A popular destination for skateboarders of all ages. The park is located on a property off Young Street, between Brunswick Street and the Esplanade, and is open daily from dawn until dusk. Helmets are required and other protective gear is encouraged. |
Tidal Bore Rafting
www.tidalboreadventures.ca 45 Hwy 236, Green Oak Experience the fun and excitement of the power of the highest tides in the world by rafting on the Shubenacadie River in Nova Scotia! |
White-Water Tours
www.shubie.com/up-river-rafting.html 10061 NS-215, South Maitland Experience the thrills of up-river white water rafting! As adventure professionals, we take great pride in 24 years' experience and friendly, knowledgeable service. As the moon waxes and wanes, so does the intensity of the tide swirling into the Shubenacadie. |
Ziplining
www.shubie.com/ziplining.html 10061 NS-215, South Maitland Experience ziplining - one of North America's fastest growing adventures - in East Hants, home of the world's highest tides. Get your adrenaline pumping on the Zippity-Do-Da, our 400' line, which is a great introduction to what ziplining is all about! Then experience the Screaming Eagle, a 900' line! Descending from engineered towers, you will accelerate through the forest canopy out over the gorge looking out at the historic Shubenacadie River! |
Atlantic School of Skydiving
www.atlanticschoolofskydiving.com 9922 NS-215, Maitland Start things off right with this introduction to skydiving. Take in the views from 10,000' with an experienced instructor, as a passenger on a parachute built for two. |
Scenic Flight Tours
www.flytfc.ca/services/scenic.html 44 Spitfire Road, Debert An exciting way to explore Nova Scotia. Sightseeing flights are offered in one of their Cessna 172 aircraft that will carry up to three passengers for a minimum flight time of 30 minutes. Visitors are always very welcome and so feel free to come out and look around the club at any time and talk to the manager and pilots. |
Fundy Discovery Site
fundydiscovery.ca 103 Tidal Bore Road, Lower Truro The Fundy Discovery Site is a park overlooking the Salmon River near downtown Truro where you can observe the incredible tidal bore rush in, twice daily, at predicted times. The rush of water is caused by the incoming tide pushing in from the Bay of Fundy, home of the world's highest tides. Visitor information centre, washrooms, picnic area, playground, and entrance to the Cobequid Trail multi-use trail system are all available onsite. |
Burntcoat Head Park
www.burntcoatheadpark.ca 45 Faulkner Lane, Noel Welcome to the highest tides in the world. Twice each day the Bay of Fundy fills and empties its 160 billion tons of water, a feat of nature recognized by the Guinness World Records in 1975. Burntcoat Head has an average tide of 47.5' with an extreme range of 53.6'. Picnics, walking trails, outdoor gardens, interpretive displays, local crafts. It’s all here for you. Make a day of it – and make memories that will last a lifetime. |
Geocaching
www.geocaching.com/play Join the world's largest treasure hunt! Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a GPS receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called geocaches or caches, at specific locations marked by coordinates all over the world. |
Enter the Bunker
enterthebunker.com 47 Lockheed Crescent, Debert A 64,000 sq/ft ex-military underground cold war nuclear bunker called the ‘Debert Diefenbunker‘, take a tour of the facility, play an exhilarating game of laser tag in a real life bunker, or test your wits in one of their Cold War era themed escape rooms. They also offer birthday parties, private events, and more! Make your next day out historic, at Enter the Bunker. |
Sugar Moon Farm
www.sugarmoon.ca 221 Alex MacDonald Road, Earltown The perfect hiking destination. You’ll find easy access to over 30 km of wilderness trails right in the neighbourhood. Pre-order some take-out from the restaurant, pick up some maple treats to take home and head out to explore the area. These trails are great to hike year round! |
Five Islands Lighthouse Park
www.colchester.ca/five-islands-lighthouse-park Five Islands A spectacular coastal park overlooking the Five Islands in the Bay of Fundy, part of the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark. The Park is home to an historic lighthouse, areas for picnicking, fun and relaxation and features washroom facilities and a great ship-themed playground. |
Stewiacke River Park
www.colchester.ca/stewiacke-river-park 528 Stewiacke River Park Road, Stewiacke East Enjoy this great forested natural park for a picnic, hike the 2km trail, play on the playground, go for a swim (unsupervised) or access the river for canoeing, kayaking or fishing. A great place to see wildlife including bald eagles. |
Trails
www.novascotia.com/things-to-do/outdoor-activities-tours/hiking Incredible hiking awaits you in Nova Scotia. Explore trails meandering through old growth forests, hug highland mountaintops, or amble past rolling orchards and pastoral fields. It’s easy to take a walk on the wild side in Nova Scotia. Check out the Cobequid Trail, Mi'kmawey Debert Interpretive Trail and more. |
Remember Adventures
www.rememberadventures.ca 365 Main Street, Tatamagouche Pedal buggy, bicycle, kayak, coaster, hiking pole and snowshoe rentals, located next to the TransCanada Trail. Also on site: B&B; Caper Café offering bird-friendly coffee, breakfast and lunch; picnic tables; pollinator meadow; and home base of the global Insect Recovery Project. STEM gift shop. |
Secret Nova Scotia Tours
www.secretnovascotia.ca Whether it’s a day trip, or overnight excursion, we have got something for everyone looking to explore Nova Scotia! By taking the work out of planning the execution of the visit, we are able to provide a balanced itinerary of indulgence and experiences with added discounts available only to our clients along the way. We provide transportation and an energetic local guide to ensure you get the most out of your Secret Nova Scotia tour! |
Bike Monkey
www.bikemonkey.ca 130 Esplanade St, Truro Bike Monkey provides a full line of rental bikes, offering hybrids, road bikes, mountain bikes and fat bikes for your convenience, as well as guided tours. All bikes are provided with a helmet, with panniers and car-racks also available for rent. |
Spirit Reins Ranch
www.spiritreinsranch.ca 432 Prospect Road, Parrsboro, Spirit Reins Ranch offers personalized service for both the first time rider and more experienced riders. Take advantage of our scenic trail rides where the view is breathtaking in every direction! You and your whole family will enjoy taking part in our leisurely trail riding experience. Amazing horseback riding tours and adventures are just minutes away. Trail riding at its best, here in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia! |
Farmland Outfitters
www.farmlandoutfitters.com 823 Willow St. Apt # 2, Millbrook Family owned/operated business where they offer hunting and fishing excursions from hourly to weekly rates depending on the excursion you are looking for. They are all about introducing youth to the outdoors so at Farmland Outfitters there is no charge for any youth under the age of 16 years old on any of the excursions that they offer including: hunting, fishing, ATV/side by side, 4x4, snowshoeing, bird watching & exploring other areas of wildlife. |
NovaShores Adventures Kayaking
novashores.com 37 School Lane, Advocate Harbour Kayak the Bay of Fundy with the highest tides in the world along the tallest cliffs on mainland Nova Scotia. Navigate your kayak through narrow archways and get rewarded by the majestic view of the legendary Three Sisters and numerous astounding geological features. Professional tour guides ensure your safety while you are entertained by stories about the rich geology and the great ship building of the past. |
Atlantic Motorsport Park
www.atlanticmotorsportpark.com 266 Racetrack Rd, Mill Village Atlantic Motorsport Park is an all-purpose motorsports facility located near Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. The 11-turn road course was opened in August1974, and is situated on a 116.56ha site. |
Motor Cross
www.facebook.com/pleasantvalleymotorsportpark The race track in Pleasant Valley is fast and technical, with off cambered corners and loamy soil that gets rough as the day progresses. The main racing line becomes slick as the day wears on, and riders must search for alternate lines. The starting area has a concrete pad that drops off into a long sweeping turn taking riders into a hollow. |
Golf
www.novascotia.com/things-to-do/outdoor-activities-tours/golf From the Truro Golf Club, Mountain Golf & Country Club, to Debert Golf Club, discover the exceptional golf experience awaiting golfers of all levels. Discover courses to challenge your game set against a lush green backdrop that's easy on the eyes. |