With no shortage of breath-taking views and beautiful landscape, Central Nova Scotia offers an enticing variety of nature experiences. Coastline views along the Bay of Fundy, rolling green fields and farmland, acres of forest and hiking trails in Victoria Park and beyond!
Nature is HERE at your fingertips ... grab your camera and enjoy!
Nature is HERE at your fingertips ... grab your camera and enjoy!
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 supercontinent 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. |
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! |
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! |
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. |
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, N 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. |
Riverbreeze Corn Maze Farm
www.riverbreeze.info 660 Onslow Road, Truro Farm Fresh Family Fun awaits you in Truro, Nova Scotia! Riverbreeze Farms is the largest Corn Maze in the province, with dozens of unique attractions for all. Visit their website for details on the 2020 maze and activities. |
Shubenacadie Wildlife Park
wildlifepark.novascotia.ca 149 Creighton Rd, Shubenacadie Within the Shubenacadie (pronounced "Shoo-ben-ack-a-dee") Wildlife Park's 40 hectares is all the wonder and excitement millions of visitors have enjoyed for over sixty years. This facility places special emphasis on providing a wide range of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities to Nova Scotians and visitors alike. |
Bicentennial Botanical Garden
www.dal.ca/about-dal/agricultural-campus/about/gardens.html College Road, Bible Hill The Faculty of Agriculture’s breathtaking Agricultural Campus is an idyllic place to live, work, play and learn. Boasting nearly 11 hectares of extensive plant collections, this campus is home to a rock garden, along with shade and herb gardens, a butterfly meadow, an apple orchard and other unique features which shelter important collections and create quite havens for visitors. |
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. |
Nelson Memorial Park
www.colchester.ca/nelson-memorial-park 153 Loop of Highway 6, Bayhead This 47-acre picnic park is situated in a quiet, natural setting beside Tatamagouche Bay on the Northumberland Shore. Features playground, picnic shelter, trail access, gravel beach, and wildlife viewing. |
Beaches
www.novascotia.com/things-to-do/outdoor-activities-tours/beach Nova Scotia boasts over 7,600 km of seacoast and beaches. There are many sand beaches along the coast of the province where visitors can enjoy activities such as swimming, diving, paddling, surfing and sailing. Check out Blue Sea, Rushton’s, Skinner’s Cove Beach and more. |
Parks
www.novascotia.com/things-to-do/outdoor-activities-tours/parks Provincial and community parks are perfect for beach-going, camping, hiking, paddling, picnics, boating, scenic look-offs, and winter exploration. |
Open Farm Day
meetyourfarmer.ca/events Open Farm Day is an annual event that gives you an opportunity to visit with farmers and see first hand what happens on farms throughout Nova Scotia. |