While in Nova Scotia last month, hubs and I made the driver out to Cape Split Provincial Park after…read morevisiting the Lobster Pound for lunch at Hall's Harbour. While we didn't have on our hiking boots on or appropriate clothing for a 3 hour hike in 0 degree weather, we still thoroughly enjoyed the view and a brief walk. The full hike is about 14 km. And as this is an official Provincial Park, there is a pretty large parking lot with ample room for whatever vehicle and toys you have in tow. Cape Split is definitely going on my Nova Scotia bucket list to hike when we come back!

Cape split is one trail that should end up on everyone's "must do" list…read more Although it seems a bit daunting at 13 kms round trip, the majority of the hike is easy, and relatively flat. With that said, you will run into several sections of the hike where you'll gain most of the trails elevation. Plan to arrive early as the parking lot fills fast despite their being room for about 50 vehicles. There are pit toilets and picnic tables at the trailhead allowing you use the washroom and fill your tummy with protein packed meals. There isn't much to see on the majority of the hike. It's not until the end, where you begin to see glimpses of the water, where the hike becomes rewarding. The very end of the trail opens up into a large grassy space with beautiful rock outcroppings and steep cliffs. Enjoy the view as you watch the birds fly by. Enjoyable for most members of the family, the 13 kms may be the determining factor for bringing the children along, and the several steep sections may deter older hikers. If you do choose to go, bring good footwear as we encountered some mud along the way. Find the video of this trail on our YouTube channel, or visit our website for a complete trail guide at www.joshthetravelguy.ca

Very cool national park. Very good ranger programs, which are super kid friendly. Tons of hikes…read moreand interesting things to look at. Headquarters campsite is well maintained and close to Alma. Not the most breathtaking Canadian national park but definitely worth a visit.

Last week, we flew from California to Rhode Island and borrowed a car and made the long drive up to…read moreFundy National Park in New Brunswick. I was jet-lagged, tired, and it was rainy. I knew only that the nearby town Alma is known for its extreme tides. As mosquitos descended upon us, I fully expected to have a crappy time. This was not the case! Fundy is AWESOME. Between the incredible staff, the non-stop educational programs for all ages (we indulged in a fun sing-a-long campfire where hot chocolate was served, a moonlit guided kayak tour, numerous hikes and beach walks, etc) and the well-maintained trails, this is one of the most incredible parks I've ever visited. It has outshined every park I've been to in the US. It's tucked away in true wilderness, the kind of which I've never seen before, not even in Alaska. Miles and miles of open space. It was very green, and the air smelled sweet. And every sign was bilingual, which is exciting for a francophile like me! But it got even more exciting for me: In the national park gift shop, they had two books I illustrated!! I could not believe having traveled all that way and then seeing my own work in the gift shop, that was the coolest!! I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Fundy's lush waterfalls, excitable bats, cartoonish bullfrogs, abundant wildflowers, fresh air, approachable and friendly interpreters, educational programs, wonderful trails, views and serenity. I'm glad we made the trip! Thank you to all the interpreters of Fundy, especially Pat, for making our trip extraordinary!

The directions showed trail on opposite side of road on opposite side of bridge. The parking lot is…read morejust over the bridge and at first glance looks like a pull off area only. Great trail that we hiked 5k with our pup, including the main trail (marked in blue) and part of the loop (marked in yellow). This trail is part of the Trans-Canada Trails and was very well maintained. Areas to backpack if desired. This trail is dog and kid friendly and was mostly flat with some elevation change that was not really noticeable.

Give yourself the whole day to really explore. (6-8 hours). Wear comfortable shoes so you can…read morefully hike/climb where you want to, bring snacks and water to take a lunch break at one of the many beautiful picnic benches, and wear a swimsuit under your clothes/pair of flip flops to change into when you want to play closer to the waters. The price is per person, not per car.

This review is from two points of view, tourist and disability access…read more As with anything within the Fundy area, please take into effect weather and tides The cost was about $9 plus tax and it was good for one day only (other places offer two day passes) This places serves two venues, driving touring and hiking tourist. For the hiking touring, this place is probably your dream come true. The day I as here, the visibility was nill at best. I did go down to one view point where I could somewhat make out a rock formation with a tree on it. They call it a flower pot. The rest of the drive, was just that a drive due to lack of visibility. On my way back the fog lifted enough that I could make cliffs and rocky bottom... I will say that the signage in the page is poor. You come to a lookout for a beach, and to take the trail down you don't know whether to take the trail to the left or right from the lookout. Also unlike other Fundy locations, the signage in regards to the trails (difficulty etc) was poor as well. Never found the beach below. Disability access... yes there are boardwalk spots and boardwalk lookouts... but to get to them is another story! Wheelchair access from my point of view is little to none. For the walking impaired, there are stairs everywhere and some that gave a new level of difficulty. not just to me but also a service dog.... I'm not really impressed, but I did get some good pictures with the receding fog... I recommend thinking twice, if not a third time regarding this place... I look forward to what others have to say about this place. Parking was ample. Staff... saw some but there was no interaction (they were mowing) and the lady at the gate was not what I would call pleasant.

We were lucky enough to spend the most beautiful evening of our trip to Nova Scotia here with Lance…read moreand Sara. Their ranch is simply magical. Their horses are magnificent, calm, and soothing. The ride was most enjoyable, a good length, through several beautiful settings: a small field, a forest, a pond, with the sunset over the Bay of Fundy as a backdrop. Lance and Sarah were exemplary hosts; the love they have for their animals is contagious; we loved it. P.S.: Thanks again, Lance, for my newfound passion for archery. ;)

I first met Lance a few years ago when I emailed him about getting a meat CSA for locally raised,…read moregrass fed beef. A few days later and he rolled up in his truck and I got my first ever taste of real grass fed beef. Now, Lance is delivering to 4 locations across HRM, and 90% of my meat comes from a really nice guy who lives less than an hour away. Ok, enough backstory, down to what you came for. I've eaten lamb in 4 provinces in Canada, England, and New Zealand, and Lance's lamb is far and away the best I have ever had (sorry Kiwis!). We're talking bone sucking, dripping off the chin kind of good. There's a reason why, when I asked my 2 year old daughter what her favourite meat is, she immediately said "lamb"! The pork chops, roasts, and bacon are all top notch. I never really liked pork because I found it dry and flavourless, but this is because mass-produced pigs are raised to be as lean as possible, don't have a varied diet, and never get any exercise. The pork chops you'll get from lance are rich and full of flavour; I truly believe that I hadn't really eaten pork until I had the free range variety. The sausages are also phenomenal, particularly the spinach feta - those bad boys are sucked down by my borderline vegetarian in-laws like you wouldn't believe. Is the meat slightly more expensive than what you get at Sobey's? Yes. Is it better for you? Hell yeah, Omega 3's, baby. Is it much higher quality? Ab-so-freakin-lutely. Give your money to a hard working guy who's busting his chops (har, I crack myself up) in the local economy to provide great meat.

By far the best hike I've ever done. Me and my girlfriend did the first loop out of four I think…read moreand it was fantastic. Took us about 4-5 hours and it was roughly 9 kms but we had a blast. Best way to bond with family or loved ones is to go on this trail, beautiful views from all angles and great trails. Highly recommend being somewhat physically fit to do this trail as there are a lot of steep climbs and rough terrain. The first km of the trail is not so bad if you are just trying to get a feel of the trail. Also would be a great place to camp but it frowned upon because of the dangers it can cause to the wildlife and plants. Also there are bear warnings and moose warnings so come prepared.

The perfect place to take a hike. This series of trails is…read moregreat for the new hiker to the experienced hiker. The trail is actually set up as four loops, the shortest being around 10km, from the parking lot and back ( with part of it on the Rails to Trails) Then the loops get longer, 17 kms, 23 kms, 30kms for the longest. http://www.wrweo.ca/BluffTrail/webMap.html This link is a topo map of the area. Wonderful views, wonderful trails, some areas boardwalked to keep your feet out of the wet bog. I would recommend sturdy footwear, carry some water, snacks, and extra clothes or a pack to remove clothes to when you warm up. The first loop is very popular and you will run into people almost anytime of day. I'm looking forward to my next hike.......hope to finally push for the long loop.....I'll let you know how that goes.

We rolled out of bed in time to hit the road by eight-ish this morning in hopes of spending a quiet…read moremorning in the wilderness of Duncan's Cove, a coastal hike out past the Herring Cove region. It's only a short drive, it's not even remotely busy, and it's off-the-grid enough to feel the relaxation benefits! I'll get to all the reasons why it's easily one of my new favourite places around the city in a minute, but I do have to point out that it lost some serious points with me before we even got there. Duncan's Cove isn't easy to find without someone who knows where they're headed, there are few (if any) directional signs pointing you in the right direction and even when you're on the right track, there are 'Private Property' signs making you doubt yourself the entire time. Without noticing the path naturally paved with smooth, white rocks for easy passage, we ended up plowing through a trail reminiscent of the raptor fields in Jurassic Park 2 (Anyone? Just me?) with foliage up to our shoulders, rough and dangerous terrain, and plenty of opportunities for injury including ankle-high stone walls, foot-deep sinkholes, and roots ready for the tripping. Nonetheless, we still managed to make it down but much happier with the more user-friendly route on the way back. Even with the safer trail, there are some dangerous spots so pay attention, watch your kids, and give it some serious thought if arriving with a mobility challenge. Once you reach the rocky shore, you can hike for hours without really reaching anything. All the while, you get an unobstructed view of the Atlantic complete with fishing and sailboats, coastguard patrols, schools of herring visible at water level, families of seals on the hunt, incredible diving birds that nab fish right out of the water, and yes - we even saw a school of pilot whales diving off the coast. This was some National Geographic stuff, guys! Dog-friendly for medium to large-size breeds but know that they're going to get messy in the process. Leave the short-legged guys at home, the ground will be a little too dangerous for them. And for any dog brought out, please remember to keep them on-leash to avoid harming any of the wildlife including geese that all too often fall victim to inattentive dog owners.

We stayed in one of the houses at Duncan's Cove (There are 3 or 4 available on airbnb). There is…read moreparking by the trail head which is kind of hidden. There is a gravel drive across from the parking bay area that leads towards a massive white house in the distance. Follow the drive and disregard the sign that says private no vehicles. You will see a sign pointing the direction of the actual trail on the right of the path. The trail forks immediately. Take a left to head to head the fastest way down to the ocean. You will definitely want proper footwear, as the path is not paved and it will involve some rock climbing. The path exits out of the undergrowth to the rocky shore and follows along it some way where it eventually meets the other fork. If you had taken the straight ahead path at the fork you hike for some distance before coming across an abandoned WWII bunker (we used it for shelter for a storm that hit during our hike). We had the privilege of being the only ones there on our sunny return visit the following day. We sat and watched almost two dozen seals play in the surf. The stormy day was as rewarding, watching the waves crash against the rocks. I encourage any hikers to please take the threat of ticks very seriously. You will be walking on narrow trails between thick undergrowth. Tuck pants into socks, spray repellent, and conduct thorough checks afterwards.

We were in town from the US and lucky to find this gem. Swimming and a super nice walk. Playground…read moreand dog friendly! Also has a cool community are exhibit!

"The Rez" is my favourite place to enjoy the day with my family…read more Offers a supervised freshwater beach, a playground, picnic tables and hiking trails. There is so much to do! There is a wide, gravel trail (wheelchair accessible just make sure someone able to push through- took grandma & loved it) going around the entire rez (3.4KM) but off this main gravel trail is 2 dozen trails (no official map, just have to look for the openings!) My favourite trail we call "beaver trail" - named because you pass a beaver dam! (have never seen a beaver but always have my camera ready...) To get to the beaver trail: Go clockwise. The opening is 3 minutes after you start on the gravel trail - its wide enough for 1 person so bring your carrier. Also, I've been temped to let my dogs off leash in these trails but one day I came across 2 poripines (they left us alone and we left them alone, no harm) but from then on will not let me doggies off leash (as the sign states lol) There are lots of beaches as well! To get to the best private beach people bring their poochies to: Go clockwise around trail. When you come to bridge take the trail to the right (along the water) There will be other small trails leading off but keep going straight and you come to a beautiful beach. Get out, enjoy and make your own family map of the trails you discover

Beautiful park. Many people tubing in the water and enjoying a picnic. Waterfalls were very pretty…read more The trail could get muddy a little, but very pretty. Lots of potholes.

I've been camping at Keji since I was a small child. I have some of my most fond memories at this…read morecampgrounds. I spent many days exploring the beauty that nature offers here. Kejimkujik Nova Scotia, also known simply as Keji, is located in the western region of the province. It is a National Park and very well organized. Well known for its excellent canoe routes and camping, it also has a network of excellent backpacking and hiking trails. This is pretty much a flat area. But if peace and tranquility that being close to nature appeals to you, then Keji is worth a visit. Over 80 percent of the Park is backcountry, accessible only by canoe or hiking trails. The campground has showers, flush toilets and a trailer dump that are available to the campers.ciate the quiet beauty this Park has to offer. Love this spot! You have to check it out to believe the beauty here!

My kids first time on a boat. We all loved it. Up to 6 can fit. What a once in a lifetime…read moreexperience. My son even helped with buoy hunting.. The seals were a real treat too. The captain surprised us with homemade raspberry crisps too. So yummy!! I highly recommend taking the long drive to get here.