Looking for the best Nova Scotia glamping domes for your 2025 getaway? We’ve got you covered. We’ve personally stayed at several of these dome sites, from the ultra-comfy Blysteiner Lake Dome to the back-to-nature simplicity of Blue Bayou Resort. What have we learned? Every site brings something different to the table — and there’s a…
There’s so many things to do on Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island, there’s no way you can do it all in one trip. Between the highland views, coastal cliffs, sea views, hiking trains, Scots and Irish culture, and more — well, it’s a lot to take in! This is exactly what I was thinking while…
Updated: May 20, 2024 This glamping dome directory is the result of our online research and talking to glamping site owners to keep up with the events of this fast-moving business in Nova Scotia. We’ve compiled all our findings into this easy-to-follow listing and map sorted by geographic region: Glamping dome directory Cape Breton Annapolis…
There’s so many things to do on Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia that there’s no way you can do them all in one trip. We proved that to ourselves last year when we spent three days on a long weekend to see the island and barely scratched the surface. We drove around the world-famous Cabot Trail, mouths…
There’s nothing like spending a relaxing day on a boat tour — especially when you’re in a maritime location that’s full of natural wonders, expansive lakes and oceans, and a rugged coastline — and where many people really know their way around a sailing boat (or even a ship!). With a history that includes schooners…
They say that Peggy’s Cove lighthouse may be the most photographed attraction in Canada. It’s also one of the most popular destinations and Peggy’s Cove tours are high on most people’s vacation planning list. During our time in Nova Scotia, Jackie and I have been touring the province learning about all it has to offer…
Guided group wine tours are a great way to enjoy the best wine experiences that Nova Scotia has to offer without the worry of driving between wineries. Annapolis Valley is the centre for Nova Scotia group wine tours When we first arrived in Nova Scotia, we travelled through the beautiful Annapolis Valley learning all about…
The first time I went camping as a young boy with my parents in Ontario, nature kindly gifted us a raucous midnight thunderstorm. The rain was so heavy that the campground began to flood and the old-time canvas tent began to leak. I remember my Dad and our neighbour outside in the rain frantically digging…
Imagine a place where you are able to pick up any old rock from the beach and be pretty sure it contains fossils as old as 350 million years, a time before even dinosaurs walked the Earth. There is such a place in Nova Scotia. The coastal cliffs along the Bay of Fundy are constantly…
If you’ve been reading our other posts about forest bathing in Nova Scotia, you’ll have learned that it originated in Japan as Shinrin-yoku, meaning “taking in the forest atmosphere”. Forest bathing simply means spending time in nature while being mindful of the sights, sounds, smells, and sensations. It can be done anywhere there are trees and…
If you’ve read our first post about forest bathing in Nova Scotia, you’ll know that it’s something that can be practiced almost anywhere — all you need is that connection with nature and the natural world. Finding the best places for forest bathing in Nova Scotia might take you to a peaceful, natural woodland — there…
When I first heard the term “forest bathing in Nova Scotia”, it made me think of wading into slimy muddy ponds in the woods — let’s just say the idea was not appealing. Thank goodness I’d got it all wrong. It turns out that forest bathing can be the best medicine for exhaustion, burn out,…