We went on a four hour tour, four hour tour and it was really beautiful with lots of cute seals…read morebobbing up from the water. The LaHave Islands are an ideal place to paddle with lots of good and sheltered areas to explore. Our guide was stellar (and funny!) and full of good local lore to share. Can't recommend it enough and would def come back and even do a longer trip.

We had an awesome afternoon paddling in Lahave with Sarah. She was very knowledgable about both…read morepaddling and the area (which is incredibly beautiful). Sarah also led a yoga practice on one of the islands at the 1/2 way point of the trip which was a super unique experience. Local baked goods and fruit were provided as a snack. Highly recommend this experience as part of your visit to the South Shore.

Nice bikes. Will meet you at your origin and/or end point. I would most definitely rent from…read more him again

From the owner: We are open all year round with our Fat Tire E-bikes. We have unique scooter and SUPs that range…read morefrom 9ft to 18ft for summer fun. You can book online in advance any time to make sure your date for the rental is locked in while it’s available. Book online or contact us directly. Don’t forget to follow us on social media.

What a gem of a surf shop (read: surf compound). Keith and Kerry are welcoming to surfing locals…read moreand tourists alike. Current offer is $45 CAD for a day rental of wetsuit, booties, gloves and a board (per their website). The surf was so flat I didn't have the chance to hand them my CC but rest assured I'll be paddling out in the brisk Nova Scotia water very soon thanks in no small part to their efforts. I can't speak to the cuisine offered at the Happy Dudes Taco truck, but after burning some serious calories in the cold water I am right sure that whenever they are serving is something that I'd want in my belly. Swing by and be ready for some surf recommendations, a fresh set of floppy floppies and some wonderful attitudes. Can't miss!

I was really impressed with the expertise of Rob, the 'Happy Dude's' employee who I tracked down at…read morethis out of the way surf shop and school. I had taken lessons in Tofino, BC this summer and had grand intentions of becoming an east coast surfer chick! Sadly, I found out I had neither the $2000 required to get equipped or the necessary transport to get myself to Lawrencetown, or to go hunting for other hidden surf spots. Rob definitely knew a lot about surfing and also made a point of assessing my skill level etc, before recommending any of the equipment to me. Ie- He didn't just try to sell me the most expensive thing in the shop. Definitely head to Happy Dudes for your surf related needs! They have everything including wet suits for rent and purchase, wax, leashes, boots, and gloves!

I was on Quinpool yesterday when I realized it had been over a year since I'd been into The Trail…read moreShop. Well, I had to fix that mistake! I stuck to the main floor with the clothes, though they do have a second floor with bigger items like tents. I love the set up of the store, though it doesn't seem very friendly for folks who aren't able-bodied with the stairs right at the front entrance. Not super great. The product selection is pretty good, with tons of backpacks and water bottles greeting you as you walk up the stairs to the main floor. The clothing is split between men and women and they seemed to have some pretty decent sales going on. Not going to lie though, I was drawn to the huge selection of socks. A bit weird? Maybe. But there's something so wonderful about a great pair of socks, y'know? Anyway, the Trail Shop is a great independently owned sporting good stores, and if you're in the area I highly recommend checking it out. The staff are friendly and happy to help if you have questions, or to leave you alone if you just want to look around.

The Trail Shop is essentially a mini MEC and for this reason, i'm generally a fan…read more Lots of great camping equipment, rain and winter weather clothing, as well as hiking boots, etc. I'm planning to head backpacking this spring/summer and i'll definitely check out Trail Shop for rain gear and shoes before I leave. Overall, you can expect to find high end brands such as: Arc'teryx, Lolë, North Face and Kuhl.

A nice compact two floor MEC in the heart of downtown Halifax. Typical MEC store layout. Most of…read morethe clothing is on the second floor - accessible by elevator or stairs. All the staff at this location are super friendly and helpful. Doesn't quite have the variety of larger MECs such as in Toronto which is to be expected. Will need to order in less common items.

Bought boots at MEC, a well known and trusted brand. 8 months into wearing them they began to…read moredevelop a rip in the leather. I talked to the manufacturer, the afore mentioned, "trusted brand", they declined to address the rip. So I went back to MEC to check on there guarantee. They agreed that it was a defect, and with zero hassle replaced the boots. Thanks to the staff who were chill and used common sense to determine it was a defect. -Bless up it's 2024 baby!

My fiancee and I rented a canoe for a few hours to explore the Keji national park. We paddled out…read morethe River and into Kejimkujik Lake and across to Bear Island. It was an awesome experience at a great price!! Additionally, they rent a lot of gear, bikes, canoes, kayaks, bear canisters, dry sacks, and much more. Furthermore, I rented a yurt from the national park service at Jake's Landing. The park service never gave me any information on unlocking the yurt, which happened to have a padlock on it!!! I can't remember exactly, but I think his name was Chad (a keji outfitter worker), he posted a note on the door with his phone number to try and help the people that reserved it the night be fore us. They couldn't get into their yurt also. 'Chad' assisted us with getting the combo to the yurt. Those folk at Keji Outfitters are kind souls indeed!!

I cannot recommend this place enough. The employees were friendly and helpful and really knew their…read morestuff. They have a good range of kayaks and canoes to rent and reasonable pricing. Definitely worth a trip while you're at Keji.