Nova Scotia is known as “Canada’s Ocean Playground”, and it’s the ideal place to escape to for water sports and water fun. From catching a wave to setting sail to kayaking with seals, the water is calling and you must go to Nova Scotia this summer.
Nova Scotia has become a world surfing destination, and while you can’t tame the wild waves of the Eastern shores, you sure can try to catch one. Take a surf lesson from Halifax Surf School and start your surf adventure at Martinique Beach, located half an hour from Dartmouth. The beach has 4 km of beautiful beach to discover your inner surfer.
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Visiting the port city of Halifax is not complete without a visit to Halifax Harbour. The 4 km boardwalk includes museums, shops, and coastal restaurants that are worth the stroll, but why not try sailing on the Atlantic waters of one of the largest natural harbours on the planet? Go on a Tidal Bay Wine Sail with J. Farwell Sailing Company that includes award-winning wines from the region as well as a locally-sourced charcuterie boards while you set out on a 2-hour sail that will provide epic views and relaxation.
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Located five minutes from Lunenberg, the quaint fishing village of Blue Rocks is “Lunenberg’s answer to Peggy’s Cover” and has beautiful spots to go kayaking in during your stay in Nova Scotia. There’s a fishing shack that’s the most photographed building in the country, and it’s just one of the many photogenic opportunities you’ll get when you’re visiting Blue Rocks. Paddle out on the ocean with Pleasant Paddling, either independently or with a tour, and be sure to paddle out to “The Rackets” to see the seal colony playing in the water.
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With East Coast Paddle Company, engage with a stand up paddle boarding tour, and see the water in a new light. With a Sunset and Full Moon Paddle Tour, enjoy the bouncing sunbeams off the water before enveloping yourself amidst the moonlight – all while stand up paddle boarding on the cool, refreshing water.
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Lake Rossignol is the largest freshwater lake in Nova Scotia, and it’s located just south of Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site. It’s a day drive from Liverpool, but well-worth it if you love nature and wilderness. The lake still has a remote feel to it and was part of the inspiration for the Nova Scotia water adventures in the book “The Tent Dwellers” by Albert Paine. Rent your canoe from Why Not Adventure for a family fun boat ride or an exhilarating solitary adventure.
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