10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Nova Scotia South Shore That You Shouldn't Miss

The islands around Blue Rocks are some of the best kayaking in Nova Scotia. We offer daily kayak tours and rentals in this beautiful and sheltered area. If you haven't explored these islands, it is a must.

For more than 30 years, Lunenburg Walking Tours has provided authentic travel experiences in one of Canada’s most treasured destinations. Nestled along the scenic shores of southern Nova Scotia, and only a one-hour drive from Halifax, our UNSECO World Heritage town is a must-see destination for any visit to Atlantic Canada. Our expert guides are local and bring a wealth of research and anecdotes to life with their captivating personalities. Offering a unique insider’s perspective to our picturesque town, this team is incredibly passionate about the stories they tell, and they create a real connection with their guests along the journey. Make Lunenburg Walking Tours first on your list when planning your itinerary.

Candlebox Kayaking specializes in sea kayak tours and sea kayak instruction. Looking for a relaxing sea kayak tour to enjoy with friends or family? We do that. Looking to experience the excitement of learning how to surf a sea kayak at a beach or in tidal currents? We do that too. We also specialize in multi-day kayak tours of the Tusket Islands and Lobster Bay.

Cape LaHave Adventures offers daily tours by sea kayak in one of the most renowned coastal paddling destinations on Nova Scotia's South Shore, the LaHave Islands. The area consists of over twenty islands that cover 100 square kilometres of pristine beaches, tight channels, coastal wilderness and Maritime fishing settlements. No experience needed! We also offer yoga/kayak trips. Book online through our website, or give us a call!

Built in 1948 in Denmark for Danish Royalty, the Eastern Star a 48 foot Ketch that has now been doing sailing tours in Lunenburg since 1993 is a beautiful 2 hour tour of the Lunenburg Harbour and Bay. Learn some history of the working waterfront, see the fishing boats up close, or any other visiting tall ships that may be in port. Get the rare opportunity of sailing along side the Iconic Bluenose ll on certain trips. Sail time's are 11:00, 1:30, 4:00 and 6:30 The 6:30 sail being the sunset sail, which is incredible to watch the sky change over the already picture perfect town of Lunenburg on your way back in to the dock. Suitable for all ages, children love to learn what makes the sail boat glide along the water with chances to take the helm and raising sails. Big kids also like that part to! We are fully under sail, motor is off, so the sails do the work for us, and expect the boat to Keel over as the sails fill with wind, but don't worry your safe at all times! All Aboard!

2020 Guided Tour Experience In order to keep our visitors and staff safe during the Covid-19 pandemic, we have adapted the museum experience we offer this season. We are offering a guided tour of the first floor. The small group sizes allow for easy physical distancing and the wearing of a non-medical face mask is strongly recommended while on site. This high value experience gives the opportunity to discover how our ocean connects to our maritime identity. Small groups sizes allow for the benefit of a 1 to 5 staff to visitor ratio, and our staff are wow makers! Our ocean is a pillar of Nova Scotia’s natural and cultural heritage. We identify with our ocean but what are we doing to protect it? This tour will touch on some ocean preservation initiatives plus more! To book your tour: Call 902-930- FISH (3474)

​Shelburne’s Museums by the Sea is a group of three unique museums located in Shelburne, Nova Scotia. The Dory Shop Museum, part of the Nova Scotia Museum, is also a working dory shop and brings to life Shelburne’s rich boat building heritage. ​The Ross-Thomson House and Store Museum, also a part of the Nova Scotia Museum, is a living history museum interpreting the home and business lives of Loyalist settlers George and Robert Ross and Robert Thomson. Shelburne County Museum presents the diverse history and heritage of Shelburne County from the founding peoples - the Mi'kmaq, Loyalist, Black Loyalist, Acadian and Welsh - to the glorious age-of-sail shipbuilding era and the fishery. The museum complex is operated by the Shelburne Historical Society.

Amos Pewter designs, creates and sells pewter gifts and keepsakes in our workshop and gift store located across the bay from the historic Three Churches in Mahone Bay on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Visitors from around the world are captivated by our artisans and interpretive displays. Enjoy a guided demonstration and tour our workshop, take part in our Hands On Experience, and finish your own pewter Sand Dollar.