The 10 Best Eco Tours in Nova Scotia, United States

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!

Book your adventure sail today for another of life's great experiences. This adventure is based around the St. Peter's Canal, Canada's oldest operating tidal lock. Our vessel provides a simple, pleasurable cost effective alternative to luxury yachts. We are ideally situated on the Lakeside of the canal amidst spectacular, rustic scenery. Visit us on Facebook, just search "Sailing in Cape Breton".

I'm Alexi and I'm the owner/operator of McKinnon Kayak Tours in Inverness, NS. My family's from the area and I'm very happy to spend the season in this beautiful place guiding! I have a passion for the outdoors and have two years experience whitewater raft guiding and safety kayaking at Rafting Newfoundland. My goal is to make kayaking as accessible to underrepresented groups in Nova Scotia as humanly possible!

Trips By Transit is a non-profit organization that works towards a world where there are no barriers preventing people from connecting with ourselves, our communities, & the natural world. TBT offers free public programming and aims to promote a culture of accessibility, inclusivity, & mutual respect. Programming takes place in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

We specialize in professionally guided sea kayaking tours & lessons, and offer a full service equipment rental and sales program. Our fleet is one of the largest in Atlantic Canada, and features top quality boats and equipment from the world’s leading manufacturers. All of our guides are highly trained and nationally certified.East Coast Outfitters (E.C.O.)is a community based eco-tourism operator that has been Halifax’s premier paddling spot since 2001. Locally owned and operated, ECO specializes in sea kayak, canoe, & stand up paddle board (SUP) tours, lessons, and equipment rentals. ECO’s guides are some of the most highly trained and qualified paddlers in the region, and will show you everything you need to know to get on the water safely. ECO offers a wide range of tours and lessons to choose from: guided tours every day, lessons every weekend, and daily specials which range from skills clinics on Mondays, Yoga on Sundays, to an after-work paddle, BBQ & live music on Friday nights. The ECO base is in Lower Prospect, a tiny fishing village located a 1/2 hour from Halifax. We have a giant wharf, a post-and-beam boathouse, and one of the largest fleets of boats in the Maritimes. ECO is where Halifax paddles.

Whale watching tours into the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia. Regular sightings of humpback whales, fin whales, minky whales, dolphins, seals and seabirds. Tours are guided by naturalists and professionally captained. MV Georgie Porgie is Transport Canada certified, equipped with washroom, seating and wheel chair accessible.

Your next adventure awaits a stone’s throw from downtown Halifax attractions, restaurants, hotels & the cruise ship terminal. Join us for an authentic East Coast experience on a 2 hour exploratour, a full day or overnight island adventure. Paddle from sunrise to sunset or under the full moon. Discover & explore the second largest natural harbour on the planet & our wild islands. Enjoy marine life encounters, coastal hikes & beautiful beaches, island ecotours, culinary & glamping adventures. To have as much fun as our guides, just remember to pack a sense of adventure & sense of humour!

Skipper Justin Davey invites you to sail the wild coast aboard Little Duck. Visit rare, untouched places, with all the gear provided to make camp, snorkel crystal clear water, packraft estuaries and truly immerse yourself in Nova Scotia's ocean wilderness. Itineraries available for the 100 Wild Islands, LaHave Islands and UNESCO Lunenburg Day Sails. Custom charter tours and bareboat options.

Better travel for resilient explorers. Explore Mi'kma'ki with adventures that are good for people and the planet. This is where sustainability and tourism collide. Settled Nomads is a tour operator company, specializing in sustainable outdoor active and cultural activities. Our adventures facilitate authentic local experiences and experiential learning opportunities throughout Miꞌkmaꞌki (Nova Scotia) to both iconic adjacent and "off the beaten path" locations.