| Uncovering Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia should be teeming with tourists. But for some reason, its hilly Atlantic expanses, welcoming locals and rich Canadian culture remain not so much secret as uncorrupted. With every turn down its winding roads, you’ll stumble upon awe-inspiring landscapes that are the stuff of jigsaw puzzles. Visiting the cities within the province, the residents don’t make you feel like you’re interrupting but like you’re the first one to the party.
See Almost any coastal area of Nova Scotia you visit will yield scenic wonders, but the Aspotogan Peninsula is a great starting place to sample the region’s stark serenity. Where in America it would cost millions of dollars just to build on these water-view plots, there they’re dotted with dilapidated fish storage sheds and quaint cottages, some of which have “for sale” signs with shockingly affordable price tags. 
To really feel that cool Canadian air, we suggest you take a bike tour. The staff at Freewheeling Adventures are knowledgeable, fun-loving and kind. Best of all, they can tailor your trip to your skill level. Stay The Blomidon Inn in Wolfville is the perfect merger of antiquity and modern conveniences. A restored 19th Century sea captain’s mansion, it has acres of gardens, Victorian accents and many of the rooms have Jacuzzi-style tubs. Plus it’s just a walk away from downtown Wolfville, which is great for a shopping trip and/or a bar crawl. Eat Hall’s Harbour Lobster Pound is about 40 minutes from Wolfville and near almost no other commercial outlets. This is a good thing. You pick your own lobster, then tour their vast facilities while it cooks, and sit and watch the sunset while you eat. Do Tidal Bore Rafting in the Bay of Fundy is the filthiest fun a person can have while enjoying nature. Whereas the tide comes in gradually in most parts of the world, in the narrows of this Atlantic bay, the tide rushes in with one big wave called the tidal bore. What was once just an amazing natural phenomenon is now an interactive experience when your guides take you in a motorized raft through the choppy aftermath of the bore. It’s like white water rafting, but less dangerous because the source of the waves is not rocks, but the rising tide. Safe? Yes. Muddy? Absolutely. There’s even a stop during the ride where you get out to slide down the muddy banks into the water. Back |