Scenic hiking trails, relaxing beaches,
cool craft breweries and lots of lobster—there are definitely so many fun things to do in Nova Scotia, and sometimes driving yourself is the best way to experience all the attractions. This is true of my flexible self-driving trip to Nova Scotia with Canada by Design, which gives me the opportunity to discover interesting things at my own pace which allows me to focus on my quest for adventure. Adventure in the best bucket list for you.
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1. Visit the UNESCO Town of Lunenburg
Lunenburg could have a things-to-do list of its own! The port town of Lunenburg is a historic Nova Scotia coastal community that has the well-deserved title as a UNESCO world heritage site. Whether you take in some shopping, dine at the quaint restaurants or stroll along the waterfront you will be in awe of its charm.
Start your day with a cappuccino and a little shopping at the Shop on the Corner. Afterward, hit up Ironworks Distillery for a short tour and a taste of delicious raspberry liquor.
Make a stop for lunch at Salt Shaker Deli whose name is deceiving because there are much more than just sandwiches! If it’s docked in town, set sail on the tall ship Bluenose II, a replica of the famous fishing and racing schooner. For dinner head to the trendy Lincoln Street Food where you can nosh on vegan fish and chips or beet gnocchi with chanterelles.
2. See the UNESCO Landscape of the Grand Pré
Lunenburg isn’t the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nova Scotia (there are five!), you can add the landscape of the Grand Pré to that list. The 5 square mile landscape is located in the Annapolis Valley’s Bay of Fundy.
The marshland and archaeological sites are a testament to the technology from the 17th century. The best glimpse of the landscape drive to the View Park on Old Post Road.
3. Witness the Dramatic Changes in the Tide
Nova Scotia has some of the most dramatic tide changes in the world (at a rate of up to 1 inch per minute!!). Hall’s Harbour is a small fishing village where not only can you eat at the local lobster pound, but it is also the best place to witness these tide fluctuations.
At low tide the wharf is completely dry, leaving the fishing boats sitting on the rocky floor of the harbor. But if you time it correctly and return about 6 hours later, the boats are bobbing in the water ready to fetch some fresh fish.
4. Go Tidal Bore Rafting
The Nova Scotia tides cause 160 billion tons of water flow through the Bay of Fundy twice a day, which feeds into the Shubenacadie River. This surge of seawater creates a once-in-a-lifetime adventure like no other, tidal bore rafting.
It’s a wild ride where you will zip through up to 10-foot waves, they will crash over your motorized raft drenching you from head to toe or submerging you completely. If you have only one adventurous thing you do in Nova Scotia, this is it!!
River Runners, Shubenacadie River Adventures and Fundy Tidal Bore Adventures are among the most popular games, plus great reviews.
We chose the latter of the three because it was a shorter excursion (2 hours versus 3 1/2 – 4) and it included mud sliding where you can roll down hills of fluffy mud until you are not only wet but also covered in mud.
5. Make a Call From the Luckett Vineyard Phone Box
At Luckett Vineyards, not only can you get a taste of the locally grown grapes, but you can also make a free call to anywhere in the United States from inside the famous Phone Box! This booth is sitting in the center of the vineyards.
If you’re feeling especially winey, take the Magic Winery Bus who will not only stop at Luckett Vineyards but three others too.
6. Take a Candlelight Graveyard Tour in Annapolis Royal
If a spooky adventure is what you need to do on the Nova Scotia bucket list, then don't miss the chance to visit the oldest English graveyard in Canada by candlelight. The Garrison Cemetery in Annapolis Royal comes alive with a fun tour that starts at Fort Anne.
Tour Annapolis Royal will guide you through the graveyard telling stories of the people who lay there, dating back to the 1700s. Some of the tombstones are so old that they have lost their facing!
7. Walk on the Ocean Floor
Nova Scotia has some of the most severe tidal fluctuations, with an average tide of 47.5 feet. If you have the exact plan to catch the low tide at Burntcoat Head Park, you can take a walk on the ocean floor.
There are not many other opportunities to walk for miles on the bottom of the ocean without getting wet! Have fun exploring the small leftover pools of saltwater to see what types of marine life you can find inside. Maybe a crab or mussel?
8. Drive Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island
The Cabot Trail is a 185-mile driving loop that has picturesque lookout points, miles of hiking trails, lush forests and 360-degree beauty, plus quaint crafty shops, harbors and delectable fish eateries.
It is a drive where you can take a walk on the beach, take in the scenic vistas, eat lobster rolls at the Rusty Anchor and pet some four-legged friends at the Groovy Goat Farm. Don’t forget to make the quintessential Cabot Trail stop — hiking the Skyline Trail.
9. Hike the Skyline Trail
You’ll know you’ve reached the Skyline Trailhead by the dozens of cars that line the entrance. This hiking trail is the most famous attraction on the Cabot Trail and for very good reason.
It will not only give you the most incredible views, but you will also have the opportunity to spot a moose (we saw 3!). Make sure to ask the hikers you pass along the trail if they saw Bullwinkle on their route and how far back, so you can catch one before they retreat into the dense brush.
The full trail took us about 2 1/2 hours, but if you are strapped for time when you get to the fork in the trailhead left to get to the boardwalk view and then turn around and come back the same way you came instead of completing the loop which can add up to a half-hour.
10. Go Back in Time at the Fortress of Louisbourg
The Fortress of Louisbourg will bring you back in time to a busy 18th-century seaport. It is the largest reconstruction project in North America, a quarter of the walls and a fifth of the town has been restored back to an old French town.
Once you are greeted at the front gates, you will be immersed in a different life where elaborately dressed actors enhance the experience by roaming the streets and putting on a show with everyone they encounter.
Some will be acting out a scene from the second story of a window, while others will be shooting muskets at the range. There is always some sort of action going on at the Fortress!
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