What To Do In Nova Scotia In The Fall
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Although Summer is my favourite season, Fall in Nova Scotia definitely has some appeal. Typically the weather in late September and October is cooler and averages around 10 to 20 degrees Celsius (50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit). Perfect weather for outdoor activities without sweating too much! There are so many fun things to do here in the Fall so I thought I would share some with you:
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Apple Picking
We love apple picking in the Fall! We have been going to Elderkin’s in Wolfville (10362 Hwy 1, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R2) for several years. They have every variety of apples you could possibly look for, including Honey Crisp – my personal favorite! I also love their apple cider and pick up a jug while we are there. They keep their Facebook page up to date with what is open for picking.
Corn Mazes
We did the corn maze at Noggin’s Farm in Greenwich and had an amazing time! There are so many in the province so look for the one closest to you. Most are open during the day as a family maze, and turn into a haunted corn maze at night. I’m a big chicken so I’ll probably stick to the family friendly one!
Riverbreeze, Truro
Indian Garden Farms, Bridgewater
Hanks Farm Market, Sydney
Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival
Head down to the South Shore of Nova Scotia to Mahone Bay to see the scarecrows, there’s also an antique fair and lots of family fun! Check out their website for more info.
Wondering what else to do in Mahone Bay and Lunenburg? Check out this 1 day itinerary!
Kentville Pumpkin People Festival
Visit Kentville in the Annapolis Valley during the month of October to see the Pumpkin People! They are everywhere and there’s always a theme! In 2020 the theme was Fables, Folklore and Fantasy
Cabot Trail
Probably the most famous thing to do in Nova Scotia any time of year, the Cabot Trail really comes to life in the fall. The Celtic Colors Festival is October 8-16 2021 and you’ll find concerts, learning workshops, community meals, plus all of the amazing outdoor scenery!
Read More about Visiting The Cabot Trail in the Fall
Haunted Tours
We have done the Halifax Citadel Ghost Tour at the National Historic site, and had so much fun! The Halifax Ghost Walk is the oldest ghost walk in North America and is recommended by Lonely Planet and Fodors. There are several other ghost tours in Nova Scotia including Lunenburg, and the Annapolis Valley.
Spend a day visiting the Halifax Citadel, here’s all the info you need!
Hiking
We love hiking! There are so many in Nova Scotia that I couldn’t possibly list them all here. A few of our favourites are Cape Spilt in Annapolis Valley, Duncan’s Cove in Halifax, and Franey Mountain in Cape Breton.
Shop Local Harvest
It’s harvest season in Nova Scotia, which makes it a great time to buy some local produce. If you’re in the Annapolis Valley you’ll have lots of roadside stands and farmer’s markets to pick from. If you’re in Halifax, I would suggest checking out the Halifax Seaport Market. It’s always nice to meet the people who actually grew your fruits and vegetables.
Check out other things to do in Halifax!
Good Cheer Trail
The Good Cheer Trail is Canada’s first and only brewery, cidery, winery and distillery trail. Check out local wine, beer, cider and spirits at locations all around the province. Spend a day (with a designated driver of course) checking out local spots, most of which also serve food or snacks. Some of my favourites are:
- Annapolis Cider Company in Wolfville NS
- Hell Bay in Liverpool NS
- Ironworks Distillery in Lunenburg NS
- Casa Nova Fine Beverages in Bear River NS
Read more about Cider made in Nova Scotia
Final Thoughts
What are some of your favourite things to do in Nova Scotia in the Autumn?
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I will happily visit Nova Scotia at any time of the year… have been becoming quietly obsessed with this province for awhile now. The colours in that first picture are so beautiful.
I wouldn’t recommend January to April but any other time of year is great!
Can I just say I LOVE the name of your blog! Nova Scotia (I love saying this place so much, it rolls of the tongue so beautifully) looks amazing for the fall time! The Cabot Trail looks like it’s definitely worth visiting and I can’t imagine how beautiful the leaves would look in a few weeks. Thank you for sharing! <3
Char xo
Thank you Char!! Nova Scotia is beautiful! Easy to take for granted when you live here
Nice list! I would love to try them all if I get to visit Canada! The hiking would be soooo nice 😍 Just not the haunted tours, lol.
haha Thank you! The hiking is my favourite too!
This sounds so much fun! I really don’t know much about this area but would love to explore it