Great Runs in Nova Scotia

Note: For the Full Guide to Running in Nova Scotia, see the GR Website

Nova Scotia is the most populous of Canada’s four Atlantic provinces. It’s a popular visitor destination, especially in summer, known for its quiet fishing villages, beaches, fertile Annapolis Valley, and the spectacularly rugged Cape Breton Island. In this guide to running in Nova Scotia, we focus on some of the more popular visitor destinations, mainly along the coast. Note we have a separate guide for the Halifax metro area.

Halifax/Dartmouth Area

Blandford Waterfront

Chester — Waterfront and Coves

Mahone Bay

Lunenburg Waterfront

Kejimkujik National Park

Truro: Victoria and More

Wolfville and Grand Pre Tour

Annapolis Royal Tour and Trail

Digby: Shoreline and Rail Trail

Yarmouth Running Options

Sydney Waterfront and Parks

Cape Bretton Island Running Options

For the full running guide to Nova Scotia, see greatruns.com.