Unique things to do in Atlantic Canada

Join me for an experience like no other. Meet your inner goddess and get a full-body workout! Improve your fitness, flexibility, express your femininity and have fun. Anyone looking to expand into their femininity is welcome in this space. Learn the basics of Belly Dance and new ways to move your body. Step into your physicality. Get comfortable in your body. Love that body. More than just a fun workout, this dance helps heal the mind and spirit. This has been my experience and it is my wish to share it in this way with you. Private class: $100 2 Participants: $50/person 4 Participants: $25/person

East Coast Outfitters has specialized in offering guided sea kayaking tours for since 2001. No experience is necessary, as every trip begins with a brief yet thorough safety and skills overview. We have plenty of single and double kayaks to choose from, and we will work with you to make sure you are comfortable. Every one of our guides has been through our intensive 8 month training program, and will happily show you everything you need to know. We have developed a full range of guided tours to meet your needs: half day, full day, and sunset tours offered every day, customized private tours both from our base and multi-day trips on the beautiful South Shore, group tours, and shore excursions for those of you who are visiting Halifax via cruise ship. Choose from either a morning or afternoon half-day tour. Explore protected bays, secluded beaches, and the rugged coastline at a comfortable pace with a skilled guide. Halfway through your trip you will stop on one of the many pristine islands to stretch your legs, have a snack and relax. Optional at an extra cost a person: Add a Lobster Feast on the wharf at the end of your trip for a truly unforgettable experience. (Includes: Lobster per person, mussels, potato salad, cheese, crackers and sides depending on what vegetables are in season at the time) Please contact us after booking so that we may relay detailed information Other things to note We offer many other tours and rental options at ECO. Would you like a sunset tour or a full day sea kayak and hike tour? Check out our website and give us a call! www.eastcoastoutfitters.com

Our sunset paddling tours leave from East Coast Outfitters and are a lovely way to spend the evening. Sunsets in Lower Prospect are spectacular, and seeing them by kayak is a real treat. Like all of our tours, no experience is required. Complete the evening with an optional BBQ on our wharf, and it will be an evening to remember. You'll start on our picturesque wharf where you will be fitted into your sea kayaks and our professional guide will teach you all you need to know to enjoy the evening. Once on the water you will be treated to the amazing coastal landscape that the Peggy's Cove area has to offer. Snap amazing pictures of your friends and family in this pristine and magical place. Paddling back to our wharf as the sun sets on another amazing day. You will have lots of memories and pictures to share for years! The Sunset tour is 2.5 hours long. Other things to note: We offer many other tours and rental options at East Coast Outfitters. Would you like a Half Day tour or a full day sea kayak and hike tour? Check out our website and give us a call! If you wish please look to our tour page for all our additional information www.eastcoastoutfitters.com/tours

Join Rewild Wellness for two to three hours of a guided Forest Therapy walk within a secluded and private natural setting in/around the Annapolis Valley, NS. Forest Therapy is based on the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which directly translates to "Bathing in the Atmosphere of the Forest". Studies are increasingly showing that spending time in nature will lower blood pressure, boost immunity and reduce stress. This experience will give the permission needed to slow down, practice mindfulness and notice the world around you. Each carefully designed invitation allows you to feel a deeper connection to yourself and the outdoors. You can expect to leave feeling grounded, connected and at peace. Other things to note All experiences happen rain/shine unless there are serious weather warnings. This is not a physically demanding experience, it is slow moving. Everything is optional. We take precautions for insects.

Interested in trying your hand blacksmithing? I’m offering you the opportunity to learn the basics of blacksmithing during a 3 hour workshop. You’ll learn about heating, forging, bending, and twisting while you work on a project you’ll be able to bring home when you’re finished. Workshops are only $200 which covers the materials, use of the shop tools, and instruction for up to 4 people.

Join me on a two-hour coastal tour in a Zodiac MilPro MKV. We’ll talk about geology, marine life and Nova Scotia’s rich history as we explore Tanner’s Pass, Schooners Cove, Heckman’s Island and the Back Passage to Lunenburg. NOTE: We will open our booking calendar in May for tours beginning JUNE 1, 2023.

Spend the afternoon learning sailor's knots and how to weave with lobster rope! In this exciting workshop, participants will create 3 pieces of art from reclaimed lobster fishing rope for a nautical front door makeover. - classic buoy style wreath - rustic door knocker - door mat CLASSIC BUOY WREATH Weave a classic buoy-style wreath using a traditional 2-toned pattern. The wreaths will utilize colourful upcycled lobster fishing rope and adorned with nautical treasures. This long lasting weather-resistant piece of art will brighten any door. RUSTIC DOOR KNOCKER Learn to splice lobster rope into a beautiful multi colour pattern and affix with boat-themed hardward to create a beautiful door knocker. It also works as a hand towel holder! DOOR MAT These durable and maintenance-free mats are a staple for any nautical themed home. The weave allows dirt, mud and snow to easily drop through the mat and the rope material itself is resistant to mold and mildew. Don't see the date you want? Reach out! Onsite accommodations available in a tiny house available - search Tackle Box Cottage or reach out.

We'll meet at the first venue and enjoy a drink and a few tunes from the early show. We’ll discuss history and anecdotes about the venues and musicians as we go along and I’ll also point out interesting shops, restaurants, points of interest along the route. We will make our way through the streets and alleys to at least 2 more live music venues that are NOT on George Street. We will enjoy blues, rock, folk, traditional Irish and Newfoundland, jazz and country. However, each experience will be different depending on scheduled entertainers. The tour will take 3 hours and starts at 7:30PM. Other things to note Weather can change quickly so please check the weather as we will be proceeding regardless, with the exception of freezing rain which will make the tour unsafe.

We will travel from the historic harbour of Trinity, among the oldest harbours in North America to Green Island to see Arctic Terns, nesting Bald Eagles passing our historic lighthouse and Fort Point, site of a 1750 shipwreck. Our trip will be viewing whales potentially from leaving harbour until our return. Newfoundland has one of the largest migrating groups of feeding humpback whales in the world travelling from places in the Caribbean and the southern regions of the North Atlantic. We also have Minke, Sperm, Fin and Orcas seen on our tour route as well as Leatherback Turtles, Northern Gannets, Shearwaters, Cormorrants, Ducks, Loones and many other species of birds. They all migrate to feed on the annual spawning Capelin mass that return to give rebirth to their numbers in the shallows around Newfoundland and Trinity Bay in particular. We will scoop up these small fish to give you some idea of their mass and their numbers. We will visit Pigeon Cove and Bonaventure head where up to 150 Bald Eagles have been sighted in the peak of the season in this area. We will visit a sea cave and a Puffin Rookery where thousands of the birds can be viewed. Oh yeah did I mention icebergs? Other things to note Prebook to ensure your space or call ahead (709) 464-3712. Hot beverages are included including tea, coffee and hot chocolate for the kids . Exchange information, photos in the lodge after the tour

Begin your experience with a walking meditation through the forest to a nearby stream (50 Meters). Next, arrive on your mat for a 1-hour Yoga Rhythm practice followed by a sound bath featuring a singing bowl and nature soundscapes.

This experience is in Upper Cape, New Brunswick. Meet at my private waterfront location for a stimulating yoga and mindful session. I lead a group of 1 - 6 people in gentle and invigorating yoga postures and blend in meditation and mindful techniques throughout. Each session will be uniquely tailored to each participant from beginners to intermediate abilities. You will have a guided meditation at the beginning of the session to center and prepare yourselves for an invigorating practice. You will warm up with gentle stretches and breathing exercises, and flow into a revitalizing practice with standing, seated and supine postures. You will be provided with verbal, visual and manual (optional) adjustments based on your body and your preferences. You will end with a deep relaxation segment.

Your sightseeing adventure begins with pick up directly from your hotel in downtown Halifax before heading out toward the picturesque fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, located about an hour from Halifax. Along the way, your guide will share fun facts and tips about the area. Once you arrive at Peggy’s Cove, you’ll have the opportunity to take a picture with the most photographed lighthouse in Canada - the iconic Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse (also known as Peggy’s Point Lighthouse). You’ll also have free time to explore the area. The tiny fishing village of Peggy’s Cove offers some small shops you can check out or you can grab a seat on one of the benches and enjoy the stunning ocean views. After your visit to Peggy’s Cove, your guide will bring you back to Halifax to visit historic Citadel Hill. While here you will learn about the military history of the hill and see the Highlander re-enactment interpreters dressed in traditional uniforms from the 1800s. Following your visit to Citadel Hill, your guide will take you on a narrated driving tour of downtown Halifax where you will pass by some of the city’s most notable points of interest including the Titanic cemetery (Fairview Lawn Cemetery), City Gardens, Pier 21, Halifax Farmers Market and Point Pleasant Park. At the end of your Halifax tour, your guide will drop you back off at your hotel.

This relaxed pace, 3 hour experience takes you through the streets and alleys of downtown St John’s and into some of the most quaint, entertaining and off-the-beaten-track pubs in the area. We will visit at least 3 pubs at happy hour times, some with live entertainment and some without. None of these venues are on George Street so expect to run into more locals than tourists! We will have a chance to enjoy a beverage and snacks (only available at some venues) if so desired. A brief history of each place and its colourful characters will be provided. Meeting place will be sent on the day of your tour. Call or text or group message with questions.

We will tour beautiful St. Johns together on E-Bicycles. Cape Spear is 20km from downtown St. Johns so lets travel there together on e-Bike. Pack a lunch and lets hit the road on e-Bike. We can travel to Quidi Vidi Village, or we can go to Signal Hill. Put on your helmet, lets go.

Let me take you kayaking on the world's biggest tides, on the Bay of Fundy. We will paddle in the spectacularly scenic and remote Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Geopark, where North America once separated from Africa, and the evidence is still visible in the cliffs today: Lava flows, fossils, colourful rock formations steeped in indigenous storytelling, and arches to paddle through. A highlight of the tour are the Three Sisters rock spires, which we will kayak through while I take photographic memories to take home. We will stop at a remote beach that used to be one of the busiest shipyards along the Fundy shore during the age of sail. Today, it is a heaven of serenity, where we might find remnants of the past in an old horseshoe or parts of the historic wharf once the tide recedes. Here, we might see a bald eagle fly over, hear kingfishers chatter and see curious seals poke their heads out of the Bay. We settle down on driftwood for a home-made meal fresh from my organic garden. Upon paddling back, the tide will be well into the ebb, so areas where we previously paddled through are now sitting high and dry - an incredible sight. The paddling time both ways is about 1.5 hrs, with an hour for the picnic. I will provide all the gear needed, food, photos and instructions on how to paddle and steer the kayaks, and am a certified kayaking guide.