It was beautiful. Tides are well marked, and the grounds are clean and the washrooms were clean.read more

An amazing experience. There is a lot of natural beauty both filled and emptied. The guides are…read morevery accommodating and detailed. The most impressive part for me was the speed with which the Bay fills. You can watch the change happen and it is impressive! Definitely worth a trip.

I think there needs to be more plexiglass and less wire fence for people to see the wildlife…read moreproperly. It was fine for a couple hours if you need some fresh air and a walk. We weren't super impressed with the amount of animals or the habitat they are in. If you have something else better to do, probably do that first.

My wife and I took our 8 year old daughter. We are from Toronto so she was excited to see nature in…read moreaction. Her expectations were exceeded, she loved the bears, elk, horse, peacocks, and so much more. It's only a couple of kms total walk so it isn't really taxing and it packs lots in the short walk. The animals appear well cared for and the enclosures seem to provide a bit more space than what you'd find in a traditional zoo. There is a focus on education throughout the park. The price of entry is CHEAP, $11.50 total for 2 adults and 1 child. Bought a t-shirt for my daughter and 5 pencils for her friends for under $20. The staff are really friendly. Overall a great experience I highly recommend especially to families with young children. There is a small cafe but ample space for picnics. Consider taking your lunch in.

OK, so this isn't exactly "business" (Yelp, you gotta broaden your horizons a tid), but it's…read moredefinitely something you'll want to put on your "bookmarks" page. The Cobequid Trail is approximately 11 km long, and finds its starting point near downtown Truro. Check out the website for a PDF map of the trail. Much of it is reclaimed from a defunct rail line and is covered with a medium density crushed grave. It's perfect for walking or biking (I love to bike it) because of the gentle elevation. No ridiculous hills to tax your constitution. Several lengths of the trail are wide open so if it's a windy day you're definitely going to feel it. There are benches or rest areas at regular intervals along the way and your scenic view will include both water frontage and agricultural visas. I've seen foxes and eagles in the area, but nothing too scary since it's almost in town. A very popular spot. The only downside -- and not enough that it'll lose a star -- is that it finds itself directly beside the rendering plant (http://www.rothsay.ca/about/rothsay/), which smells d-i-s-g-u-s-t-i-n-g, especially in the heat of summer. Another reason to bike the trail since you can whiz by it fairly fast. And another reason to be a vegetarian, Ugh. Thumbs down @ rendering. Definitely a must-add for the list of Truro activities, and it won't even cost you a cent!

We flew into Halifax and hopped into our rental car and rushed to the Tidal Bore to see high tide…read more For those of you who missed this important fact, the Bay of Fundy had the highest tides in the world: 40+ feet (12+ m) between high and low tide. It is pretty darn impressive. After we had our fill of watching water reach the peak and then reverse course, we went into the Discovery Center, where a lovely woman -- wish I could remember her name -- explained what we had seen, patiently and repeatedly explained to a tourist that 12 meters of water doesn't arrive in a huge tidal wave, and answered various questions. After everyone else left, we asked her more questions about NS She was great: recommendations for restaurants, which back roads to take, and more. Hats off to this super friendly and helpful Bluenoser. She did everything but invite us over for dinner.

An already once in a lifetime experience was made so much better because the guides! They were…read moreabsolutely hilarious and good hearted. We got Scooter and so glad we did! One of our rafters hurt their knee and they handled it professionally and with care. We look forward to making this a tradition when we visit because they gave us such an incredible time.

We had an amazing time at Shubie River wranglers with Todd as our guide! With 2 hours of mud…read moresliding and tackling the waves, one person overboard and a steering wheel falling off, we still left with huge smiles on our faces. We told him to SEND IT and he did not disappoint! All the staff was friendly, knowledgable and made it a safe and fun experience that our group won't forget! We will be back next year for sure!

If you're into adventure and the outdoors than you'll want to be sure to try out Shubenacadie River…read moreAdventure Tours. Be prepared to get wet in places you didn't even know you had, and definitely don't wear anything that you can't do without. Don't worry about trying to wear water-wear or protective gear because Adventure Tours will provide you with full rain-gear, rubber boots, life-jacket and a helmet upon your arrival. All you need to worry about is holding and trying not to swallow too much water :) You'll want to call in advance to find out when is a good time to go. Apparently they can determine the size of the waves based on the fullness of the moon - the fuller the moon, the crazier the rafting experience. Chances are that your boat will not flip over, however, there's a fair chance that somebody may fall out, this happens frequently and is not a big deal. In addition to the rafting you'll also have a chance to go mud-sliding, where you'll get ridiculously dirty and have a great time. After the rafting and mudslinging is over and you've worked up an appetite, Adventure Tours provides you with a BBQ and beverages, and you have a chance to sit down, relax and dry, or if you prefer, go for a dip in their swimming pool. You're guaranteed to have a great time!

Went today for a fantastic river trip his company. My husband and I along with our 9year old…read moredaughter and 80 year old uncle. We all had an unforgettable time! We laughed so hard riding the waves and being pummeled with the water. Such a fabulous way to spend a day in this beautiful part of Nova Scotia. I would highly recommend this trip, you and old alike.... Anyone up for an adventure will not be disappointed.

Aside from one particular year where I decided a Boy George costume would be a good decision (it…read morewasn't...I had dead hooker eyes for days), I don't really go all out for Halloween. After years of loving scary movies and slasher flicks, I've kind of grown out of loving a good scare (or just became a wuss, your call). We only get a dozen or so trick-or-treaters each year too, so it's easy to avoid getting caught up in the holiday all together. Or it would be if I didn't spend most of the year looking forward to the return of the Haunted Corn Maze. We drove out to Truro in a convoy of our friends' vehicles arriving around 6pm on a brisk Saturday night in October. It was already dark but you couldn't miss the line-up measuring in the thousands. THOUSANDS. It was insane. I hadn't seen anything quite like it in Atlantic Canada before. Had the maze been any closer to the city, we probably would have bailed but we were glad to have stuck it out. The line didn't move quickly either...we waited for a couple of hours but since all of our friends were in tow, well...time didn't exactly fly but it was manageable. The lineup experience is made a little easier with some food carts, some optical illusion tunnels that freak out the stoned kids, and of course the shrieks of terror from within the maze. Once you're in? Well buckle up. It's about half an hour of feeling really silly for getting so scared of an experience you know in your heart is all a show. But as much as you try to remind yourself that, it's hard to convince yourself to be the first of your group to walk by the little girl rocking back and forth in a tattered wedding dress, or the man with the running chainsaw, or the several fake-but-not zombies on the dilapidated school bus that you need to cross through. Also, you're going to learn a lot about your friends based on who just books it and leaves the rest of you for dead when you're all suddenly being chased by a mob of serial killers. Yep - that happened and no, it wasn't me. At least not the first time. I don't remember the exact number but there are dozens if not over 100 actors stashed throughout the maze, each wholeheartedly determine to make you pee yourself. And guys? It's so legit. The costumes, make-up, and commitment from every single person working is out of control. And I don't say that lightly. I mean, c'mon, I'd clearly have a hate-on for anything that sucked after making me wait for hours. It really is one of the best nights out you can have during a Nova Scotia fall. The cost is $14 per person for the maze, $14 per person for the haunted farm house (which we skipped), or $20 for both. Personally, I'd be cautious about bringing kids along because it does get pretty intense. Teenagers are probably in the clear. You should know that it's not a maze per se. You're actually on a track to make sure you get the full experience and they keep the audience on track. You're in for a solid 30 minutes and it feels even longer...but in a good way.

Wow. If you like to be scared, this is the place. I honestly didn't think a small town corn maze…read morewould be "that" scary or well done, but after seeing the billboards in Halifax, I got some friends together and off we went. With lots of parking just across the road, this place is easy to find and really caters to their guests. While you wait for tickets (I strongly suggest buy for the corn maze and haunted house) you can grab some snacks and hot chocolate! As well, some creepy fellows visit while in line. And there is a "fun" house right by the line which you can do while your friends wait for the tickets. So....got your tickets...let's head off. Hold on tight to a friend, because it is frightening from the beginning. With characters creeping out of the corn when you don't expect it, following you, intercepting your path. These ghouls are equipped with chainsaws and syths and anything else you can think of. Luckily the creators have carved out the path for you, because I was so afraid that if I got lost I may have had a heart attack. As you keep going there are more creepy obstacles that forces you into the scary world. And there is no way around it. I am not joking folks, it is frightening. So you survived it and you run up to the haunted house, thinking nothing could be as bad...especially in such as small building. Wrong. It is even more frightening. Apparently created by engineers who worked at Disney (not sure where I heard this), you can tell this was put together by professionals. This isn't a house filled with dollarstore spiders and cobwebs. They built interested and scary attractions at every turn in this building, with actors who are so frightening you have to wonder if they are real. Honestly, this was the best 25$ I ever spent. Was a little too scared to go this year, but next year I put on my big girl panties and try again. Remember: dress warm and in old clothes...you may get muddy from falling. I did hear they put crusher dust down this year, but I would still wear older clothes.

Such a beautiful place to go in fall! There are trails for the adventurous hiker (you'll definitely…read morebe out of breath if you take jacobs ladder either way) and for those a little less adventurous like myself. The waterfalls are absolutely stunning. Everyone who walks by nods or greats you - and you might even get a few licks from a few four legged acquaintances! I'd definitely recommend this for anyone, it's definitely a great time and there are tons of places for picnics (stone ovens included!) Can't wait to go back!

I'd heard about Victoria Park and its waterfall a year or two ago, but never actually found it…read more This past weekend was beautiful and we decided to take a drive and explore the old Highway #2. We ended up in Truro - and followed the little signs to the Park. Bottom line - well worth the 1-1 1/2 hour drive from Halifax. There's a great playground area for kids, an outdoor pool open from June for the summer, picnic spots galore, loads of parking and fantastic hiking. There's Jacob's Ladder - 175 very steep steps, or take a more leisurely stroll along a winding, stream with rapids that end at a terrific waterfall. I admit it. I'm a sucker for waterfalls, even if it's just a trickle of water escaping from a mountain side. Even though this one is nothing like Niagara Falls, it's a wonderful place to hang out. Next time I'll pack a picnic lunch.