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.

My daughter and I have talked about doing this all summer. Reached out to them and got our…read moreappointment all booked for August 29 at 4 PM. There was four groups doing tandem skydiving when we arrived and we were the third group up. The instruction given beforehand was fantastic and done in a very lighthearted way so that everybody was put at ease. When it came time for us to take our turn, they helped get us all geared up. From there we were on the plane and we had an amazing trip up. The scenery is absolutely spectacular and one of the instructors did a great job speaking to my daughter before hand to keep her at ease. When it was time to jump everything went extremely smooth and it was the rush of a lifetime. The first couple seconds in freefall it's like nothing you've ever experienced especially with the ground coming rushing up at you. However, everything is done extremely professionally and once the shoot was pulled we floated our way down. The two people running this even come close enough for my daughter and I to wave at each other. It was the experience of a lifetime. I would absolutely recommend this to anybody. If you're going to do this, spend the extra to have it recorded. It would definitely be worth it.

"I'm bored of sitting in this plane, I think I'll see what happens if I step outside."…read more You may not have had that thought, but I sure have. So, it was off to Berwick, I went. You have two options: a five-hour training class so you can jump solo or a 30-minute session so you can jump tandem. Tandem does cost more but you get to go higher and are in and out a lot faster. Solo costs less and you can jump again for only a fraction of the price. I've actually gone twice. The first time, I took the training session. It was very complete; I truly felt confident for my first jump. The downside was having to wait. They only have two small planes and one was in for its annual checkup. The first time: Stepping out of the plane (no jumping here - you basically hang onto the wing of the plane until you're cleared to jump), I did have that moment of "Well, now this is clearly insane." Once I let go, however, I found it almost relaxing; just a nice gentle drift to the ground - no crazy stunt attempts for me! Safety is emphasized here (which you'd expect/hope). You are trained how to correct most of the common challenges; you have a back-up chute; you have an automated chute if you are unable for some reason to pull your own and a one-way radio so they can guide you down. When you're done, you receive a certificate of completion and an invitation to come back. The second time: This time I brought my friend Holly who wanted to try the tandem. I had contacted the owner/lead instructor in advance to confirm he could tandem with a blind diver. While he never had, he welcomed the challenge and was fantastic in person! He and Holly hit it off and she had a great time. Before I went up again, I got a crash (sorry) course to remind me of the key processes. Then up I went! More adventurous this time, I did some tight spins and had a blast. I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a little adventure.

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!

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!

What an amazing time! Morgan, our captain. Yes captain Morgan was excellent pointing out birds of…read moreprey along the way talking about the Ebbs and flows of the river. He's owned the business since 2010. Wow! His wife, Patty was amazing giving us all kinds of information about what was happening in and around the area. The tour was about 2 hours but Morgan asked if we were on a time constraint. We said no so we took us to a special spot that took an extra half an hour to do some mudsliding. So much fun! We let our inner child loose and celebrated our good friend Brian's 69th birthday today. The Rapids were amazing! So cool to have a natural wonder take you on on an amusement park ride We had rafted at the other places, but this is definitely the one to go to. Easy to find great facilities. Easy to get down to the water and if you're disabled they'll help you get down in one of their ATVs

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.

Such a beautiful place to go in fall! There are trails for the adventurous hiker (you'll definitely…read morebe out of breath if you take jacobs ladder either way) and for those a little less adventurous like myself. The waterfalls are absolutely stunning. Everyone who walks by nods or greats you - and you might even get a few licks from a few four legged acquaintances! I'd definitely recommend this for anyone, it's definitely a great time and there are tons of places for picnics (stone ovens included!) Can't wait to go back!

I'd heard about Victoria Park and its waterfall a year or two ago, but never actually found it…read more This past weekend was beautiful and we decided to take a drive and explore the old Highway #2. We ended up in Truro - and followed the little signs to the Park. Bottom line - well worth the 1-1 1/2 hour drive from Halifax. There's a great playground area for kids, an outdoor pool open from June for the summer, picnic spots galore, loads of parking and fantastic hiking. There's Jacob's Ladder - 175 very steep steps, or take a more leisurely stroll along a winding, stream with rapids that end at a terrific waterfall. I admit it. I'm a sucker for waterfalls, even if it's just a trickle of water escaping from a mountain side. Even though this one is nothing like Niagara Falls, it's a wonderful place to hang out. Next time I'll pack a picnic lunch.

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!

Our river guide Troy was amazing. We had so much fun on the…read morecrazy waves. Mud slide was MUDDY and fun, too. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable We cant wait to see our pictures and video that the photographer and Troy took. We had a blast! Would definitely recommend

Lucus was an amazing guide & raft captain. He was cool & fun- professional when he had to be and…read morejust fun at other times.