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Nova Scotia

A firefighting helicopter flies over a smoky forest, releasing water to battle a wildfire below.

Adventure, environment, Nova Scotia, What's New Wednesdays

Nova Scotia Lifts Hiking Ban as Wildfire Season Returns

With warmer-than-average temperature forecasts for the summer, that could mean another summer of dangerous fire conditions.

Adventure, Health and Wellness, Nova Scotia, Partner Content

Halifax’s Wellness Expo Is Back for Your Ultimate Spring Reset

The Halifax Health and Wellness Show is all about softening your transition into a healthier, better you.

Adventure, Health and Wellness, Nova Scotia, Partner Content

Step Into Wellness at the Halifax Health & Wellness Show

Whether you’re a seasoned wellness enthusiast or just starting to explore new ways to feel your best, there’s something here for everyone.

Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada - May 14, 2006: Debert volunteer fire fighters battle a forest fire alongside highway 104.

Editors' Picks, environment, Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Wildfires: What You Need to Know About Forest Closures

Nova Scotia has banned all forest-based recreation activities until mid-October to prevent wildfires.

scooter ocean beach fun

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Nova Scotia

A Mother’s Day Love Letter to Adventure

Raising a child in the wilds of Nova Scotia, one salty, windswept, snack-packed adventure at a time.

Kejimkujik Lake, Kejimkujik National Park

Camping, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island

How to Reserve the Best Campsites in Atlantic Canada

Booking campsites in all four Atlantic Canadian provinces can be intensely competitive in both nationally and provincially run campgrounds.

Keji Lake national park historic

Adventure, Nova Scotia, Paddling

Nova Scotia’s Keji National Park: The Complete Outdoor Experience

Past visitors have proven that ‘Keji,’ as it’s affectionately known, isn’t a place you visit just once.

Adventure, Nova Scotia

A Micro Misadventure Fishing in Nova Scotia

“Don’t step on the black rocks,” our guide shouted over his shoulder as we stood atop a ledge overlooking the churning water and slippery rocks below.

Adventure, Nova Scotia, Travel

5 Ways to Have Fun on Cape Breton Island

On Cape Breton, the waters surrounding you, as well as those you find inland, provide some great opportunities for outdoor adventure. Here are five ideas to help you enjoy Cape Breton’s waters.

Nova Scotia

20 Free Places to Camp in Nova Scotia

Camp for free in these rugged wilderness areas across Nova Scotia. Updated for 2021.

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

40 Dark Sky Areas Across Canada

Stars, constellations, planets, northern lights and gorgeous dark skies… Here are 40 dark areas to explore across Canada:

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon

40 Islands in Canada to Visit or Learn About in Your Lifetime

Here are 40 Canadian islands that every adventurer should strive to visit in their lifetime.

Nova Scotia

Gaff Point, Nova Scotia: The Quintessential East Coast Summer Experience

  We can hear the sound of gulls wheeling about overhead, accompanied by the peaceful whoosh of the waves as …

8 Easy, Family-Friendly Hiking Trails near Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hiking, Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Trails

8 Easy, Family-Friendly Hiking Trails near Halifax, Nova Scotia

Looking to get outside and explore Halifax with the whole family? These hiking trails are the best fit!

Surfing: Your New Favourite Winter Sport

Alberta, British Columbia, Hiking Trail Reviews, Nova Scotia, Trails, Travel

Surfing: Your New Favourite Winter Sport

Your guide to winter surfing in Canada

20 Cozy Cabins for Your Next Adventure in Newfoundland

Nova Scotia

20 Cozy Cabins for Your Next Adventure in Newfoundland

Choose one of these cozy cabins to base your adventures around Newfoundland

20 Cozy Cabins for an Autumn Adventure in Nova Scotia

Hiking Trail Reviews, Nova Scotia, Trails, Travel

20 Cozy Cabins for an Autumn Adventure in Nova Scotia

20 Cabins to base your next Outdoor Adventure in Nova Scotia

15 Dog-friendly Hikes near Halifax

Nova Scotia, Trails

15 Dog-friendly Hikes near Halifax

15 hiking trails to take your pup near Halifax, Nova Scotia

10 of the Best Hiking Trails near Halifax

Hiking, Nova Scotia

10 of the Best Hiking Trails near Halifax

Pack your hiking boots (and swimsuit) for these 10 hikes near Halifax

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 10 Amazing Hikes Near Toronto You Can Access by Transit
    Adventure, Hiking, Ontario Trails

    10 Amazing Hikes Near Toronto You Can Access by Transit

  • The Happy Camper: What’s the Right Way—Keel or No Keel?
    Adventure, Canoeing, The Happy Camper

    The Happy Camper: What’s the Right Way—Keel or No Keel?

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