Kayak, paddle or canoe the rugged waves of the Atlantic. Bike the quieter roads stopping in vibrant villages along the way. Find a trail that challenges your strength but quiets your mind.
From extreme surfing to portaging the peaceful marshlands. Join a group cycling tour or grab your own guide for the ultimate outdoor adventure.
Atlantic Canada Nature Safaris
Walking tours; scenic nature & history tours. Multi-day, guided tour packages with comprehensive interpretation of the natural world and human history. Member: NSATA. Open May 1–Oct 31 (scheduled tours); custom tours year-round.
902-455-3595 or 877-455-3595
Fax: 902-484-6584
atlanticcanadasafaris.com
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Atlantic Canada Cycling
Cycling events, tours, guide books, free touring advice. Over 25 years of experience in bicycle touring. Member: NSATA.
Open year-round.
902-423-2453
Fax: 902-423-2452
atlanticcanadacycling.com
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Cape Breton Seacoast Adventures
Fun-filled, full- & half-day paddling tours, with instruction, in the mountain valley where the Ingonish River meets the sea. Guide is an experienced sea kayak instructor, actor, & storyteller who is very knowledgeable about natural & cultural history of the area. Member: NSATA.
Open Jun 1–Oct 30.
902-929-2800 or 877-929-2800
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Coastal Adventures
Extended outfitted sea kayaking tours to the Atlantic coastal islands, the Cape Breton Highlands and the Bay of Fundy. Hiking options. Day trips from Tangier. Beginners welcome. Introductory and advanced sea kayaking courses with BCU and CRCA certified instructors. Family, youth and Elderhostel programs. Rentals. Member: NSATA. MC, VS.
Open Apr 15–Oct 30.
902-772-2774 or 877-404-2774
Fax: 902-772-2774
coastaladventures.com
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Coastal Spirit Expeditions
Kayak Nova Scotia's North Shore, enjoy the rugged beauty of the Cape Breton Highlands, or experience the highest tides in the world on the Bay of Fundy. Professionally guided tours and instruction by certified guides. Cycling tours of the Cabot Trail. Member: NSATA.
Open May 1–Oct 31.
902-351-2283
coastalspiritexp.com
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Coastal Trails Hiking Tours
Explore beautiful beaches in parks and sanctuaries in Queens County with local licensed guide. Birds, seals, historic sites, edible plants and spectacular scenery in Kejimkujik National Park Seaside Adjunct and Thomas Raddall Provincial Park.
Open year-round.
902-683-2573
Dartmouth Volksmarch Club
Recreational walks with hiking club.
Open year-round.
902-466-4421
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Dunromin Campsite & Cabins
Guided kayak tours: Annapolis Basin & Bay of Fundy, Allain’s Creek tidal marshland with early Acadian dykes, Goat Island bird habitat. Half-day and full-day trips for beginners and experienced paddlers; kayak intro courses; hourly and daily rentals of river and sea kayaks. VS, MC.
Open Apr 15–Oct 15.
902-532-2808
Fax: 902-532-2808
dunromincampsite.com
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Eagle North Canoe & Kayak Ltd.
1 km (0.5 mi) off the Cabot Trail near Cape North, 2 mins from Hide Away Campground. Guided custom canoe or kayak tours of Aspy Bay and the quiet waters, small coves and beaches of South Harbour. Rentals. No experience necessary. Gift shop. Member: NSATA. VS, DD.
Open May 1–Oct 30.
902-383-2552
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East Coast Outfitters
Professionally guided sea kayak tours, white water kayak and canoe instruction, fishing boat tours, equipment rentals and sales. Multi-day adventures available. No prior experience necessary. Member: NSATA. VS, MC, AE, DD.
Open year-round.
902-852-2567 or 877-852-2567
Fax: 902-852-3362
eastcoastoutfitters.net
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Freewheeling Adventures
Guided, self-guided and custom bicycle, sea kayak & multisport holidays in coastal Nova Scotia and the Atlantic Provinces. Van-supported inn-to-inn trips with small groups. Rentals, sales and delivery of high-quality cycling and sea-kayak equipment. Member: NSATA. VS, MC.
Open year-round.
902-857-3600 or 800-672-0775
Fax: 902-857-3612
freewheeling.ca
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Green Highlander Lodge
Fish for Atlantic salmon and speckled trout on the Baddeck, North, Margaree and Middle rivers. Fully guided and outfitted. Fly-casting instruction for all levels. VS, MC, AE, DD.
902-295-2303
Fax: 902-295-1592
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Hinterland Adventures & Gear
Specializing in all-inclusive or self-guided canoeing and sea kayaking adventures (1–21 days) for novice and experienced paddlers. Canoe and kayak sales and rentals. Member: NSATA. VS.
Open Apr 24–Oct 30.
902-837-4092 or 800-378-8177
kayakingnovascotia.com
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Kayak Cape Breton
Guided sea-kayaking trips on Bras d’Or Lake. Lessons, clinics, and trips for beginners and experienced paddlers. Also canoe, kayak, bicycle and equipment rentals. Member: NSATA. VS.
Open May 1–Oct 30.
902-535-3060
Fax: 902-535-3060
ns.sympatico.ca
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North River Kayak Tours
On the Cabot Trail. 3-hour or full-day sea kayak tours for beginners and experienced paddlers; customized tours on request. Advanced 3- to 5-day sea kayak trips. Kayak rentals, courses & training. 2002 Adventure Tour Operator of the Year. Member: NSATA. VS, MC, DD.
Open May 15–Oct 15.
902-929-2628 or 888-865-2925
Fax: 902-929-2628
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Nova Shores Adventures
Sea-kayaking tours around unique coastal barrens, islands, and fascinating marine ecosystems near Peggy’s Cove, or incredible stone spires, arches and sea caves on the Bay of Fundy. Beginners welcome. Member: NSATA. VS.
Open May 15–Oct 15.
902-392-2761 or 866-638-4118
novashores.com
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Paradise Kayak Tours
On Sydney–Louisbourg Hwy 22. Half-day, full-day, multi-day guided kayak or hiking tours; guided night kayak tours; no experience required on most tours. Safe, environmentally sensitive, well-organized. Rentals, lessons, sales.
Open May 1–Oct 15.
902-733-3244
Fax: 902-733-3244
ns.sympatico.ca
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Scotia Sea Kayaking Tours
Guided 2-day kayaking tours along the western coastline of Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Open Jun 1–Oct 1.
902-235-2148
hotmail.com
Scott Walking Adventures
Multi-day walking and hiking vacations exploring Cape Breton and the coastal trails of the South Shore and Bay of Fundy. Regional guides versed in cultural and natural history. All-inclusive: charming inns, gourmet meals, ground transportation. Member: NSATA. VS, MC.
Open year-round.
902-858-2060 or 800-262-8644
Fax: 902-820-2149
scottwalking.com
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SeaSun Kayak Adventures
Half-day and full-day tours; kayaking around hundreds of islands; seal colonies; waterfalls; hiking. Courses, rentals. VS, MC, AE, DD.
Open year-round.
902-471-2SEA or 866-775-2925
paddlenovascotia.com
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Shoreline Adventures
10 min north of Antigonish; near sandy beaches and 2 exceptional hiking trails. Guided & self-guided sea kayak tours on Antigonish Harbour; guided morning and evening group tours. Hourly, half-day & full-day rentals. Instruction provided; CRCA courses offered. Reservations required. Member: NSATA. Cash only.
Open Jun 1–Aug 31.
902-863-5958
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Summer Bay Deep Sea Fishing Adventures
4-hr tours, departing 10am daily; all gear provided. AMCC.
Open May 15–Oct 15.
902-420-1015
Fax: 902-423-7942
murphysonthewater.com
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Tidal Bore Rafting Park Ltd
Hwy 102, Exit 10 to Rte 215, 10 km (6 mi) north. Exhilarating 2- & 4-hr upriver rafting adventures in versatile Zodiacs; barbecue included. Birdwatching river tours available. Reservations recommended. Large rafting centre with showers, pool, hiking trails, playground, observation area; cottages; packages available. A Bay of Fundy Recommended Experience. Member: NSATA. VS, MC, DD, AE.
902-758-4032 or 800-565-7238
Fax: 902-758-1292
tidalboreraftingpark.com
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Tight Lines Guide Service
Province-wide
Professional master guide. Flyfishing specialists: trout, salmon, chain pickerel, smallmouth bass, or striped bass. Also bird watching & photography tours. Discounts for group flyfishing lessons.
Open year-round.
902-649-2428
Fax: 902-649-2428
tightlines.ca
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VELO Halifax Bicycle Club
Atlantic Canada’s largest bicycle touring club. Regularly scheduled tours; visiting cyclists welcome. Tour schedules available from local bicycle shops.
Open Apr 1–Nov 15.
chebucto.ns.ca
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