So this review will be a little different... all of the other reviews saying how fun the rafting is…read moreare correct. It is an absolute blast... Having said that, being in the tidal bore is a contact sport. It's possible to fall out of the boat. And on our trip, my 14-year-old daughter fell out on the largest wave of the day along with two others on that side of the raft. When that happens, like in white water rafting, everyone on the boat participates in the rescue. Luckily my daughter is a good swimmer... we were actually more concerned about the two other ladies as our guide JD maneuvered the boat so we could full everyone back in, When my daughter got back in she had cut up both her legs and one of the wounds was bleeding pretty well. Almost immediately the lookout boat came and gave my daughter first aid for her cuts right there. Then when we got back to shore (this all happened right near the end of the ride) one of their staffers who was also a paramedic treated her cuts, which thankfully were superficial but bled well because they were on her calves. I mention all of this because this is an activity that while fun, can be dangerous. And it was so impressive that when something happened Tidal Bore had staff on hand both in the water and on shore to handle it. They could not have been more professional. There were other companies out on the water but I did not see any other first aid boats (I'm not saying they didn't exist but every other boat I saw out there was rafting, not watching). This is the company you want to do this activity with. They gave us a great time, and took care of our daughter when the going got a little tough. I would give them ten stars if I could. JD was a pro's pro, and both the first aid rafter and the paramedic guide were the best (I wish I could remember their names). I don't know if when we will be back to Nova Scotia, but when we are we will raft the tidal bore again, and it will be with the best prepared, most professional company there is, Fundy Tidal Bore Adventures.

What an amazing trip! We went at the 5:45 pm (17:45) trip and went on the 2 hour excursion. The…read moregrounds has plenty to do while you wait for everyone to arrive (corn hole, connect ford, yard Tetris, plastic axe throwing, etc.). You then make a short walk down to the receded bay to start the adventure. We were so lucky to have Tessa as our guide! She is a geologist and taught us so much about the rocks/formations we passed and made sure we had such a great time! When we hit those waves our raft was more like a tub it was so filled with water, but it was hilarious. After you get back the team is ready with hot showers, snacks and hot chocolate. As a side note - if you didn't want to wear your own shoes during the trip, they have heaps from those people left behind. Understandable, I left mine too after the amazing time in the water and the mud sliding. Will update with pics when they send us the link. Worth every cent!

This was a great experience, with a solid staff. Jason was our guide, and he was stellar…read more(friendly, funny, knowledgeable). I was lucky to get paired with a couple (only 3 guests on the boat) that were up for as wild a ride as mother nature & Jason were willing to provide. It was a brisk June morning, and the water was chilly (especially when it splashes down your back), but the survival suits made a huge difference for post dousing warm-up. We saw well over a dozen eagles, amongst other feathered friends. All the tidal bore companies are off the beaten path a bit, so opt for the slightly longer trip at only an extra $20/pp (it's worth it). The hot chocolate / coffee / cookies after the trip were a welcome treat. They have towels if you need'm for post-trip showers. Jason said the waves were the highest he'd seen thus far this year, which was great. The boat trip wasn't quite as wild as I was expecting (compared to the intensity of some white-water rafting), but a very good time. They have the estimated wave intensity schedule posted on their website, pay close attention to that when planning your trip (should you want more or less chaos). If you have a wet suit (or water shoes), you may want to bring with you, as the water can be cold (my feet were very chilly). If you're susceptible to cold, this may not be the trip for you (but ambient & water temperatures vary). If I were to make suggestions to the owner, I'd propose bringing a canister of hot chocolate and of coffee to hand out to guests during a lull (maybe by the bridge), to help warm people up on the cooler days; and maybe gloves with rubber grips, as holding onto the ropes for a long time in cold water can chaff waterlogged hands/fingers.

Amazing experience!! Emmet was very knowledgeable about the tides, taught us so much. Our driver,…read moreAlex, was so fun and kept us very entertained the whole time. They both gave us great restaurant recommendations too

Charming cabin restaurant tucked in the woods in Nova Scotia, about an hour outside Halifax, that…read morespecializes in all things maple. It makes for a nice pitstop if you are driving to/from New Brunswick. They make their own maple syrup and specialize in all things maple. If you don't like pancakes, this probably isn't the place for you. Everything on the menu is made with maple. If you have the time, there is a nice mountain trail just out the front door that apparently a lot of folks hike before eating. We couldn't fit it in but I bet it would have made the experience even better. My pancakes with maple roasted pecans were good, not mind blowing, but good. My coffee with maple whipped cream was good but I typically take it black and wasn't a fan of all the sweetness. They do feature some non-pancake items like maple baked Mac n' cheese that was apparently recently on the Food Network. Also, some kind of French toast. But we all went for the pancakes. Service on our visit was not super fast but everyone was very nice and the place was very busy. They have a store with syrup, their own maple porter, and other wares. Overall we enjoyed our visit to this picturesque spot.

Breakfast was good with delicious biscuits and pancakes. The collection of maple products on the…read moretable are many, such as maple syrup, maple butter, maple pepper and maple drinks. The add-on of blueberry compote could be a bigger scoop and I would happily pay another dollar to get more. If you go hiking on the trails in the area the breakfast is welcome stop before or after. You can buy syrup straight from the farm (or next door) here. The tour is fun for kids and might be more interesting if you go during the spring season.

OK, so this isn't exactly "business" (Yelp, you gotta broaden your horizons a tid), but it's…read moredefinitely something you'll want to put on your "bookmarks" page. The Cobequid Trail is approximately 11 km long, and finds its starting point near downtown Truro. Check out the website for a PDF map of the trail. Much of it is reclaimed from a defunct rail line and is covered with a medium density crushed grave. It's perfect for walking or biking (I love to bike it) because of the gentle elevation. No ridiculous hills to tax your constitution. Several lengths of the trail are wide open so if it's a windy day you're definitely going to feel it. There are benches or rest areas at regular intervals along the way and your scenic view will include both water frontage and agricultural visas. I've seen foxes and eagles in the area, but nothing too scary since it's almost in town. A very popular spot. The only downside -- and not enough that it'll lose a star -- is that it finds itself directly beside the rendering plant (http://www.rothsay.ca/about/rothsay/), which smells d-i-s-g-u-s-t-i-n-g, especially in the heat of summer. Another reason to bike the trail since you can whiz by it fairly fast. And another reason to be a vegetarian, Ugh. Thumbs down @ rendering. Definitely a must-add for the list of Truro activities, and it won't even cost you a cent!

Wentworth Provincial Park was my first stop inside Nova Scotia, and a true oasis for me after…read morerunning the gauntlet at the NB/NS border where they were screening for covid and demanded a vax certification before proceeding. Looking more like a highway rest stop, a la QC-style where you can see the activity from the highway as it sprawls along a mostly open space not far from traffic, Wentworth is considered a provincial park here in NS. I stopped and got out and went for a stroll as soon as I pulled in. There's a long dirt road that runs parallel to the highway to walk which ends at a creek entrance with a bridge to cross by foot. To clarify the intended use, here's a quote from their site: "Wentworth Provincial Park is a very popular day use picnic park with scenic views situated in Wentworth (Highway 4) in the Northumberland Shore region. The park is a popular area for bird watchers and offers wooded and open areas with a small meandering river and trails connecting to the Cobequid Mountain trails. Group use is available. Flush toilets." For me it was a nice rest stop and beer break before hitting the road on the way to Hantsport, Nova Scotia. Couldn't ask for a better and more restful stop!

If you're into adventure and the outdoors than you'll want to be sure to try out Shubenacadie River…read moreAdventure Tours. Be prepared to get wet in places you didn't even know you had, and definitely don't wear anything that you can't do without. Don't worry about trying to wear water-wear or protective gear because Adventure Tours will provide you with full rain-gear, rubber boots, life-jacket and a helmet upon your arrival. All you need to worry about is holding and trying not to swallow too much water :) You'll want to call in advance to find out when is a good time to go. Apparently they can determine the size of the waves based on the fullness of the moon - the fuller the moon, the crazier the rafting experience. Chances are that your boat will not flip over, however, there's a fair chance that somebody may fall out, this happens frequently and is not a big deal. In addition to the rafting you'll also have a chance to go mud-sliding, where you'll get ridiculously dirty and have a great time. After the rafting and mudslinging is over and you've worked up an appetite, Adventure Tours provides you with a BBQ and beverages, and you have a chance to sit down, relax and dry, or if you prefer, go for a dip in their swimming pool. You're guaranteed to have a great time!

Went today for a fantastic river trip his company. My husband and I along with our 9year old…read moredaughter and 80 year old uncle. We all had an unforgettable time! We laughed so hard riding the waves and being pummeled with the water. Such a fabulous way to spend a day in this beautiful part of Nova Scotia. I would highly recommend this trip, you and old alike.... Anyone up for an adventure will not be disappointed.

An already once in a lifetime experience was made so much better because the guides! They were…read moreabsolutely hilarious and good hearted. We got Scooter and so glad we did! One of our rafters hurt their knee and they handled it professionally and with care. We look forward to making this a tradition when we visit because they gave us such an incredible time.

We had an amazing time at Shubie River wranglers with Todd as our guide! With 2 hours of mud…read moresliding and tackling the waves, one person overboard and a steering wheel falling off, we still left with huge smiles on our faces. We told him to SEND IT and he did not disappoint! All the staff was friendly, knowledgable and made it a safe and fun experience that our group won't forget! We will be back next year for sure!

Aside from one particular year where I decided a Boy George costume would be a good decision (it…read morewasn't...I had dead hooker eyes for days), I don't really go all out for Halloween. After years of loving scary movies and slasher flicks, I've kind of grown out of loving a good scare (or just became a wuss, your call). We only get a dozen or so trick-or-treaters each year too, so it's easy to avoid getting caught up in the holiday all together. Or it would be if I didn't spend most of the year looking forward to the return of the Haunted Corn Maze. We drove out to Truro in a convoy of our friends' vehicles arriving around 6pm on a brisk Saturday night in October. It was already dark but you couldn't miss the line-up measuring in the thousands. THOUSANDS. It was insane. I hadn't seen anything quite like it in Atlantic Canada before. Had the maze been any closer to the city, we probably would have bailed but we were glad to have stuck it out. The line didn't move quickly either...we waited for a couple of hours but since all of our friends were in tow, well...time didn't exactly fly but it was manageable. The lineup experience is made a little easier with some food carts, some optical illusion tunnels that freak out the stoned kids, and of course the shrieks of terror from within the maze. Once you're in? Well buckle up. It's about half an hour of feeling really silly for getting so scared of an experience you know in your heart is all a show. But as much as you try to remind yourself that, it's hard to convince yourself to be the first of your group to walk by the little girl rocking back and forth in a tattered wedding dress, or the man with the running chainsaw, or the several fake-but-not zombies on the dilapidated school bus that you need to cross through. Also, you're going to learn a lot about your friends based on who just books it and leaves the rest of you for dead when you're all suddenly being chased by a mob of serial killers. Yep - that happened and no, it wasn't me. At least not the first time. I don't remember the exact number but there are dozens if not over 100 actors stashed throughout the maze, each wholeheartedly determine to make you pee yourself. And guys? It's so legit. The costumes, make-up, and commitment from every single person working is out of control. And I don't say that lightly. I mean, c'mon, I'd clearly have a hate-on for anything that sucked after making me wait for hours. It really is one of the best nights out you can have during a Nova Scotia fall. The cost is $14 per person for the maze, $14 per person for the haunted farm house (which we skipped), or $20 for both. Personally, I'd be cautious about bringing kids along because it does get pretty intense. Teenagers are probably in the clear. You should know that it's not a maze per se. You're actually on a track to make sure you get the full experience and they keep the audience on track. You're in for a solid 30 minutes and it feels even longer...but in a good way.

Wow. If you like to be scared, this is the place. I honestly didn't think a small town corn maze…read morewould be "that" scary or well done, but after seeing the billboards in Halifax, I got some friends together and off we went. With lots of parking just across the road, this place is easy to find and really caters to their guests. While you wait for tickets (I strongly suggest buy for the corn maze and haunted house) you can grab some snacks and hot chocolate! As well, some creepy fellows visit while in line. And there is a "fun" house right by the line which you can do while your friends wait for the tickets. So....got your tickets...let's head off. Hold on tight to a friend, because it is frightening from the beginning. With characters creeping out of the corn when you don't expect it, following you, intercepting your path. These ghouls are equipped with chainsaws and syths and anything else you can think of. Luckily the creators have carved out the path for you, because I was so afraid that if I got lost I may have had a heart attack. As you keep going there are more creepy obstacles that forces you into the scary world. And there is no way around it. I am not joking folks, it is frightening. So you survived it and you run up to the haunted house, thinking nothing could be as bad...especially in such as small building. Wrong. It is even more frightening. Apparently created by engineers who worked at Disney (not sure where I heard this), you can tell this was put together by professionals. This isn't a house filled with dollarstore spiders and cobwebs. They built interested and scary attractions at every turn in this building, with actors who are so frightening you have to wonder if they are real. Honestly, this was the best 25$ I ever spent. Was a little too scared to go this year, but next year I put on my big girl panties and try again. Remember: dress warm and in old clothes...you may get muddy from falling. I did hear they put crusher dust down this year, but I would still wear older clothes.