The best family-friendly activities in Nova Scotia for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

Nova Scotia, Canada
Blackwood Tours: Highland Village, Baddeck, Bell Museum Tour

Please Note!, we only offer 1 tour per ship, when booking please book with the scheduled time of your ship's arrival. If your ship's arrival …More

Please Note!, we only offer 1 tour per ship, when booking please book with the scheduled time of your ship's arrival. If your ship's arrival...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$140
Halifax Harbourfront Small Group Food Tour

Eat your way through the beautiful Halifax Harbourfront on our Halifax Harbourfront Food Walking Tour! Your tour will begin with your friendly local guide meeting …More

Eat your way through the beautiful Halifax Harbourfront on our Halifax Harbourfront Food Walking Tour! Your tour will begin with your friendly local guide meeting...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Cabot Trail Scenic Shore Excursion – Guaranteed Return to Ship

Discover why the Cabot Trail is considered one of the world's most scenic coastal drives. Travel with a knowledgeable local guide in a comfortable small …More

Discover why the Cabot Trail is considered one of the world's most scenic coastal drives. Travel with a knowledgeable local guide in a comfortable small...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (65)
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$146
Peggy’s Cove/Mahone Bay & Lunenburg UNESCO HERITAGE SITE.

Join us as we explore the heritage of the Lighthouse Route and learn the stories behind Peggy’s Cove, Mahone Bay, and Lunenburg, when and why …More

Join us as we explore the heritage of the Lighthouse Route and learn the stories behind Peggy’s Cove, Mahone Bay, and Lunenburg, when and why...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (149)
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$170
Peggy’s Cove & Halifax Historical Tours

Why not combine our two most popular tours into one? See the sights of the historic port city of Halifax and then take in the …More

Why not combine our two most popular tours into one? See the sights of the historic port city of Halifax and then take in the...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (387)
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$119
Peggy's Cove Sunset tour

Our Peggy’s Cove Sunset Tour isn’t just a sightseeing trip—it’s an unforgettable coastal experience that showcases one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic destinations at its …More

Our Peggy’s Cove Sunset Tour isn’t just a sightseeing trip—it’s an unforgettable coastal experience that showcases one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic destinations at its...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$83
Peggy’s Cove Small Group Sunset Tour from Halifax

Experience the Peggy’s Cove Sunset Tour with See Sight Tours—Halifax’s top small-group tour (max 7 guests). Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off as our expert local …More

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Experience the Peggy’s Cove Sunset Tour with See Sight Tours—Halifax’s top small-group tour (max 7 guests). Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off as our expert local...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$58
Halifax Essentials: Peggy’s Cove, Citadel Hill & Titanic cemetery

Book Now for an Unforgettable Nova Scotia Journey! Explore Titanic history at Fairview Lawn Cemetery, step into 19th-century military grandeur at Citadel Hill, and marvel …More

Book Now for an Unforgettable Nova Scotia Journey! Explore Titanic history at Fairview Lawn Cemetery, step into 19th-century military grandeur at Citadel Hill, and marvel...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$95
Canadian Museum of Immigration Pier 21 Private Guided Experience

*In order to deliver the best personalized experience, a member will be reaching out to you from the Museum team to gather information tailored to …More

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*In order to deliver the best personalized experience, a member will be reaching out to you from the Museum team to gather information tailored to...

2 hours
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$110
Cabot Trail Tour for Cruise Excursion Sydney, Cape Breton

-Guaranteed experienced local drivers and guide. -Guaranteed getting back around 60 mins before your sailing time. -Travel in a modern fleet featuring some of the …More

-Guaranteed experienced local drivers and guide. -Guaranteed getting back around 60 mins before your sailing time. -Travel in a modern fleet featuring some of the...

4 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$127
Peggy's Cove Sunset + Halifax Dinner Small Group Night Tour

This scenic small-group tour is the perfect way to spend an evening in Halifax. It features a visit to Peggy’s Cove to watch the sunset …More

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This scenic small-group tour is the perfect way to spend an evening in Halifax. It features a visit to Peggy’s Cove to watch the sunset...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$166
Halifax waterfront SOLAR Party Bike food & drink experience!

THE BEST VALUE EXPERIENCE IN HALIFAX - FROM JUST USD 18/HR! PLEASE ARRIVE 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE TOUR DEPARTURE TIME. Enjoy this guided historical …More

THE BEST VALUE EXPERIENCE IN HALIFAX - FROM JUST USD 18/HR! PLEASE ARRIVE 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE TOUR DEPARTURE TIME. Enjoy this guided historical...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (71)
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$58
Halifax after Dark: Titanic and Halifax Explosion

Step into Halifax after dark on this intimate small-group walking tour along the historic waterfront. As the harbor comes alive at night, uncover the chilling …More

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Step into Halifax after dark on this intimate small-group walking tour along the historic waterfront. As the harbor comes alive at night, uncover the chilling...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
St. Margarets Bay Sailing and Island Anchoring Adventure

Set sail on a 3-hour journey through the stunning St. Margarets Bay, blending sailing excitement with the beauty of Nova Scotia’s coastline. Departing from Shining …More

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Set sail on a 3-hour journey through the stunning St. Margarets Bay, blending sailing excitement with the beauty of Nova Scotia’s coastline. Departing from Shining...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$162
Cape Breton: Scenic & Hidden Gem Tour | Private Express (2hr)

This tour is designed for people looking to experience a little bit of everything in a smaller amount of time. Get lost (with your guide) …More

This tour is designed for people looking to experience a little bit of everything in a smaller amount of time. Get lost (with your guide)...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$146
Southern Lakes Canoe Trip - 4 Day

This trip is best suited for folks who want longer hours of paddling and portaging, more solitude and remote campsites. Escape to Kejimkujik’s real solitude— …More

This trip is best suited for folks who want longer hours of paddling and portaging, more solitude and remote campsites. Escape to Kejimkujik’s real solitude—...

4 days
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$1,082
Fortress of Louisbourg & Lighthouse Excursion from Sydney, NS

Please Note!, We offer 1 tour per ship, so when booking please make sure you book the same time as your ship's arrival. You have …More

Please Note!, We offer 1 tour per ship, so when booking please make sure you book the same time as your ship's arrival. You have...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (22)
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$100
Peggy`s Cove Only Tour.

Peggy's Cove is one of the most unique, captivating and exhilarating, eye-opener in Nova Scotia. The quaint seaside Hamlets of Shad Bay, Big Lake, East …More

Peggy's Cove is one of the most unique, captivating and exhilarating, eye-opener in Nova Scotia. The quaint seaside Hamlets of Shad Bay, Big Lake, East...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (23)
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$100
Cape Breton: Scenic & Hidden Gem Tour | Private Extended (4hr)

This tour is designed for people looking to experience a little bit of everything in a larger amount of time than the 2hr tour. Climb …More

This tour is designed for people looking to experience a little bit of everything in a larger amount of time than the 2hr tour. Climb...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$201
Highland Village and Baddeck Tour for Cruise Excursion

-Guaranteed experienced local drivers and guide. -Guaranteed getting back around 60 mins before your sailing time. -Travel in a modern fleet featuring some of the …More

-Guaranteed experienced local drivers and guide. -Guaranteed getting back around 60 mins before your sailing time. -Travel in a modern fleet featuring some of the...

4 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$127
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