Activities in Nova Scotia
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Delap's Cove Wilderness Trail
Over the North Mountain from Annapolis Royal, Delap's Cove Wilderness Trail lets you get out on the Fundy shore. It consists of two loop trails connected by an old inland road that used to serve a Black Loyalist community, now just old foundations and apple trees in the woods. Both the loop trails are 9km return.
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Bike Barn
About 2km east of town, the Bike Barn rents bikes. On a small peninsula, this area is a cyclist's dream, with few hills, great ocean views and little vehicle traffic. Owners Merrill and Al will gladly help you plan your trip.
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Antigonish Landing
A 4km hiking/cycling trail to the nature reserve at Antigonish Landing begins just across the train tracks from the museum, then 400m down Adam St. The landing's estuary is a good bird-watching area where you might see eagles, ducks and ospreys.
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Valley Stove & Cycle
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Trot in Time
Take a half-hour tour of town in a horse-drawn cart. Leaves from outside the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.
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Tattle Tours
Lively two-hour tours depart from the Old Town Clock and are filled with local gossip, pirate tales and ghost stories. Walking tours are also available on demand – ask at any VIC.
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Tall Ship Silva
Lend a hand or sit back and relax while taking a one-hour ($12 per person), 1½-hour (adult/child $20/14) or evening party two-hour ($20 per person) cruise on Halifax' square masted tall ship.
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Seadog's Sauna & Spa
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Salty Bear Adventure Tours
A sociable backpacker's choice for touring the province.
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Pleasant Paddling
Offers rentals and tours in double or single kayaks; knowledge able folks and a beautiful place to paddle.
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Muir Murray Winery
Three kilometers east of Wolfville, this is the area's newest winery in a barn-like structure overlooking fields. A tearoom is planned that will serve lunch. We particularly liked the Cape Split Leon Millot.
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L'Acadie Vineyards
Overlooking Gaspereau Valley just south of Wolfville, this geothermal winery grows certified organic grapes to make traditional method sparkling and dried grape wines. You can also stay in one of three country-style two-bedroom, kitchen-equipped cottages ($150 per night), which of course include a free bottle of wine.
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Jakes Landing
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Harbour Hopper Tours
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Great E.A.R.T.H Expeditions
Eco half- and full-day tours led from Halifax can include hiking, kayaking or historical themes. Longer four-day tours up the Cabot Trail and through Kejimikujic are also on offer.
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Gray Line Lunenburg Town Walking Tours
Enthusiastic and very experienced Eric Croft leads leisurely tours during the day or spooky lantern-lit ones at night; call for more information.
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Ghosts & Legends of Historic Sydney
This recommended walking tour leaves from St Patrick's Church, does the loop of historic buildings and finishes with tea and scones at the Lyceum.
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Gaspereau Vineyards
In Gaspereau, 3km south of Wolfville, this is one of the province's best-known wineries with award-winning ice wine.
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Fort Anne Graveyard
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Murphy's Cable Wharf
This tourism giant runs a range of tours on Halifax Harbour, from deep-sea fishing and two-hour scenic cruises to the popular 55-minute Harbour Hopper Tours on an amphibious bus.
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