Nova Scotia offers an enticing combination of outdoor adventure, fascinating history, and great wildlife viewing. Completely surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, it is particularly known for the high tides of the Bay of Fundy, the Cape Breton Highlands, its many picturesque fishing villages, and the migratory wildlife that includes puffins and whales, as well as many other seabirds. We'll start our adventure in Halifax, Nova Scotia's capital and a very happening city. We'll visit two of its most popular sites, the craggy headlands of Peggy's Cove and the historic town of Lunenburg with its many brightly colored houses, before heading north to the Bay of Fundy. We'll watch the tides roar in from the heights of Cape Split. Then it's on to the Cape Breton Highlands and the famous Cabot Trail. We'll go hiking, sea kayaking, and whale watching, and we'll hope to find some of the music that epitomizes Nova Scotia's rich Gaelic heritage. Maximum group size: 14
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This trip has lots of activity, interspersed with time for sightseeing, and our days can be enjoyed by any active and fit woman in good health who regularly walks briskly for exercise and loves being outdoors. No previous experience in any of the activities is necessary. Rating: 1 [2] 3 4 5
This is a multisport adventure vacation which means we'll do some of everything: hiking, kayaking, wildlife watching, sightseeing, and visiting a couple of museums. We'll also hope to listen to Gaelic music at least one night or more.
We'll be staying in a variety of lodging: 2 nights in Halifax, 2 nights in Wolfville, 2 nights in Cape Breton, 1 night in Indian Brook, and 1 night in Baddeck. Each of the accommodations were selected for their charm and local feel. The rooms will have two beds and an ensuite bathroom. Rooms are double-occupancy, we will pair you with another traveler unless you request a specific roommate. There are 2 single rooms available for an additional cost. Availability of room types is on your registration form.
Below is the proposed itinerary for the trip. As is true on any adventure travel trip, plans for any specific day may be modified due to weather considerations, unforeseen circumstances, new opportunities, and group interests.
Nova Scotia is special itself! I enjoyed the variety of activities and sites.
The leaders and fellow travelers. The leaders took great care of us and made the trip fun.
This was my first AGC trip and it truly was an adventure in good company. I was with an amazing group of women. We all got along. If things didn't go quite as planned we all made the best of it. Our guides were amazing, resourceful, and adaptable. I felt well taken care of.
Guides Jody and Hope were terrific, especially when handling the problem of our disabled van. Jody got that handled with no delay in our trip at all- amazing. Hope was knowledgeable and personable and always there to offer help, answer questions, etc. They both made the trip fun. Favorite part of the trip were the great kayaks, in calm water, with things to see and learn about. Bird Islands boat and Whale watch were excellent as well. I really like the multi activity of this trip as I’m not able to hike like I used to.
The participants, the guides and the Puffin boat!
This trip was a fantastic overview of Nova Scotia which included the perfect combination of hiking, kayaking, boating, and culture. The beautiful scenery and fresh seafood each day was definitely a bonus!
I enjoyed the variety of activities, the mixture of planned and free time, and the locations we visisted.
The guides, Adele and Chelsea were excellent. The activities and places we got to see were fun and beautiful.
This trip had a wonderful blend of variety with the activities we enjoyed. The pace was well managed with not a lot of waiting or rushing which helped the flow of the trip each day. Smaller groups are always special for me because of being able to interact with everyone and getting to know each person for their uniqueness.
The mix of activities including culture and music, hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing, and the enthusiastic guides.
Chelsea was fabulous! Her knowledge of the history and the area was appreciated.
Learned important historical events, saw iconic locations
Camaraderie with the guides and the location made this a great trip! The only real issue I had was the transportation around Nova Scotia. The bus had 14 seats so it was 100% full. The back seats on both sides were affected by wheel wells that restricted foot space and were VERY comfortable. Sadly, several people chose not to take a turn riding in those seats and several of us suffered through sitting there. Even the seats that had no restrictions like that had very little foot space and considering we had to keep our backpacks with us and put them between our legs on the floor, it was very uncomfortable. Viewing scenery out of the windows was also impaired due to the space and that the seats were well below the window openings. One window was steamed up continuously which totally blocked any view we might have had.
It was a memorable experience for me to visit the Halifax Explosion Memorial park, to learn of the Acadian deportation and to witness the natural beauty of the Cape Breton area. I enjoyed two wonderful kayak excursions, several very fun hikes and the Puffin tour was awesome.
The lobster dinner with all the elements of comedy theater, and the rug hooking demonstration. Those two local ladies were special in imparting their knowledge and entertaining us.
Nova Scotia’s beauty, the friendliness of the Canadians, the trip guides and the participants.
I really enjoyed Cape Breton and the Puffin boat tour. The seafood was excellent.
seeing the puffin and the bay of fundy hiking on those greaat rocks it was so well planned
Great guides, hikes, food, scenery, and fun activities. Having the opportunity to attend performances by local musicians really enhanced the cultural aspects of the trip.
This was an Excellent adventure trip. I enjoyed being able to kayak, bike and hike several times during one trip. The weather was fabulous - 60-70 most days. The quality of food was amazing; even the picnic lunches.
The beautiful scenery and the opportunity to hike, kayak, visit museums, take a boat tour and enjoy wine tasting made this a fantastic trip. It was well planned and the guides made the trip enjoyable as well as educational.
I would have liked to have more all day hiking options. The kayaking was great with beautiful surroundings.
Puffin boat trip, scenery
I loved being exposed to and learning more about the Acadian culture.
I especially liked the kayaking portions of the trip.
Cape Breton highlands, hikes, kayak and music. Wonderful gaggle of women
Great guides. Great itinerary.
The highlights of these trips are often the interaction with other women and listening to their stories. I loved the musicial gigs we went to. The hike to Cape Split was definitely a highlight. the kayaking was just the right amount of time.
1. Excellent guides who executed the myriad details of the trip smoothly and in good humor. 2. Wonderful hikes of varied lengths and character. 3. AMAZING food. 4. Ceiligh in Baddeck was a wonderful experience. 5. Both kayaking excursions were amazing! 6. Donelda's puffin tour was a joy!
The variety of adventures all week, the beautiful scenery, learning about the history, culture. Cape Split trail, the wonderful company of the women in the group.
I felt like we really got to know the people and culture along with the wildlife and landscape. The places we stayed were owned by real people not corporations. The food was excellent! The South Harbor kayak paddle and the boat tour were especially special because of the people who did the tour. A beautiful province with beautiful people!
the activities were excelllent
My absolute favorite part of the trip was the hike on White Point trail. It was a spectacular and beautiful place that spoke to my soul. I loved the Ceilidh music. Traveling with awesome empowered women, making new friends and seeing friends from prior trips, is such a gift. We made travel memories and will connect in some way on another adventure.
the people places we visited
Variety of activities each day. I like to see and do as much as I can on each vac day!
Great people (including guides), great activities, and great food.
I enjoyed it, but we struggled to keep up with the itinerary, and we missed a few things that I had really looked forward to (Grand Pre and several of the planned hikes). There was more driving than I had expected, and less "adventure". Note: Marian was great, and our guide Line is a treasure! You need to hold onto her!
Bay of Fundy
Tidal bore rafting, winery, wildlife, great fellow travelers
I enjoyed all the activities, hard to pick one highlight. Liked the variety of activities.
all: location; activities; fellow travelers; guides.
The wildlife and the tidal bore rafting!
I enjoyed every single activity! I loved the kayaking, hiking and rafting. Even though I'm not a big history buff, the last day's trip to the historic village was great. The storytelling on the beach was a huge highlight and the music gathering the night before we left was great. The guides were so accommodating, friendly and helpful. I would have loved to somehow hear more Gaelic music but I don't know where it could have been squeezed in. I thought our time at the winery was perfect - a longer tour probably would have been too much for me.
Birding was a highlight for me, with 6 "life birds" to add to my growing list. Every day was a highlight. I met a personal challenge of a 10 mile hike, with a leader (Marion) who patiently put up with me coming in last. Sights, sounds, friends, food, oh my. Everything was amazing. The guide, Line, was a highlight for me with her knowledge and curiosity.
Birding was a highlight for me, with 6 "life birds" to add to my growing list. Every day was a highlight. I met a personal challenge of a 10 mile hike, with a leader (Marion) who patiently put up with me coming in last. Sights, sounds, friends, food, oh my. Everything was amazing. The guide, Line, was a highlight for me with her knowledge and curiosity.
Tidal Bore