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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 291 reviewsZodiac Coastal Tour with Naturalist: Lunenburg
Set off on an expedition-style Zodiac along the Atlantic Ocean. Learn about the local ecosystem with your naturalist guide while snapping photos of the flora and fauna along the way.
5 out of 5 average rating, 225 reviewsLearn to Forge alongside a Professional Blacksmith
Learn about blacksmithing and give it a try yourself on this 3-hour beginner workshop.
4 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsHalifax Harbor front Night Tour: Titanic & History
Follow a small-group storyteller along Pier twenty one, Queen’s Marque and the waterfront, and hear haunting Halifax Explosion tales before a sweet stop at Black Bear Ice Cream.
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsTree-to-Table Maple Syrup Farm Tour
Visit a working family maple farm in Nova Scotia and learn how sap becomes syrup, from trees and taps to reverse osmosis, boiling, filtering and bottling. Family-friendly and hands-on.
5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviewsStep Into Maud's World - Anne of Green Gables Walk
Before Anne of Green Gables, there was Maud… Walk Cavendish, presented by Denise of Ingleside Tours—the Haunted Woods, her homestead site, and the landscape that inspired her most famous novel.
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsLobsters & Legacy: An Authentic Ocean Experience
Step into the boots of a working lobster fisher and haul lobster traps for an educational, hands-on experience on the water. Learn why conservation practices are vital to sustaining the fishery.
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsPeggy’s Cove Sunset – Relaxed Scenic Coastal Tour
Join a relaxed, host-led tour along Nova Scotia’s stunning coast. Explore Peggy’s Cove lighthouse, capture sunset photos, hear local stories, and discover hidden gems with a local guide.
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsLake & Sunset Explorer Kayak Experience
Join Nature Space's veterinarian Heather or biologist Jarrod for a laugh-and-learn PEI kayak tour! Glide down calm creeks, into an important bird area, finishing with stunning views of parabolic dunes
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsAtlantika D&D - Immersive Experience
Become a hero in the world of Atlantika! Explore a fantasy world inspired by the Atlantic Provinces by playing Dungeons & Dragons. An immersive experience where anything is possible. Duration = 3 hours.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsHalifax Waterfront Tour with Pier 21 & Titanic
Walk Canada’s Ellis Island with a small group guide, hear moving arrival stories, then continue along the waterfront to Titanic sites, historic wharves and harbor lookouts.
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New place to stayPractice forest bathing with a scientist
Follow a veterinarian and ecologist, turned mindfulness and yoga instructor through gentle woodland invitations, mindful walking and plant tasting with foraging and identification tips.
New place to stayTaste & sea adventure
Pair oysters 101 with a Lake Explorer paddle. Learn to shuck from a former provincial oyster biologist, then kayak calm creek waters from Nature Space with Heather a veterinarian and ecologist
New place to stayEquine Facilitated Wellness Experience
Share time with the herd and come back to nature, reconnect, communicate in a non verbal way, understanding their boundaries and yours learning about energy and how it affects you and those around you
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsWaterfront Walking Tour with Ferry to Dartmouth
Stroll Halifax’s waterfront from Pier 21 to historic sites, savor artisan chocolates, and enjoy a ferry ride to Dartmouth for breathtaking skyline views.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsUv Resin Create Your Own Personalized Accessories
Discover UV resin and create unique handmade accessories, creative atmosphere. Perfect for beginners. All materials are included, and you'll leave with your own personalized creations to take home.
New place to stayStand Up Paddleboard Yoga with Board Rental
Float, paddle, and practice yoga on the calm Herbert River in Scotch Village, West Hants, NS. This beginner-friendly experience includes a paddleboard rental and guided riverside adventure.
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsPeggys Cove, Swissair Memorial & Titanic Cemetery
Drive the coastal route to Peggy’s Cove, roam the village, hear a full Swissair memorial account shaped by community response & visit the Titanic Cemetery to learn Halifax’s connection to the tragedy.
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsUncover Lunenburg’s hidden gems & old town stories
Explore the Old Town of Lunenburg and beyond with a professional storyteller, unveiling its rich heritage and fascinating tales.
New place to stayHalifax private walking tour with a local
Walk the boardwalk, browse the farmers market, and visit Spring Garden Road while hearing personal stories and insider tips.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsDowntown Moncton Food & Drink Tour
Join the Downtown Moncton Food & Drink Tour as your guide shares stories of historic neighbourhoods and we visit a half dozen hidden gem spots for hors d'oeuvres, snacks, cocktails and more.