The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Nova Scotia. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Nova Scotia. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 1, 2025
Mersey River is named after the River Mersey in Liverpool, England. The river was a major transportation route for the Mi'kmaq people of Nova Scotia. The Miꞌkmaq are a First …
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Here you will find the oldest hemlock on the trail. As the information sign reveals, the age of this tree is estimated to be up to 400 years. To protect …
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Located on Long Island, a Well-groomed 2.5-km trail and 235-step staircase lead to a platform with view of the Balancing Rock and St. Mary's Bay.
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This park is part of Kejimkujik National Park and is very well maintained. There are public toilets and well-developed paths. Current information, such as bear sightings and fire danger, as …
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Attention: trail is closed until further notice, probably until October 2025! cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/tourists-operators-drought-ban-forest-activities-1.7603055
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At Minas Basin Lookoff there are spectacular views to Minas Basin about 60 metres above the coast.
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In good weather, it is worth taking swimwear - we envied the locals in the water, who obviously knew that.
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William E. deGarthe carved this “lasting monument to Nova Scotian fishermen” on a 30-metre (100-feet) long granite outcropping situated behind his house in Peggy’s Cove. The sculpture depicts 32 fishermen, …
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Blomidon Provincial Park covers 759 ha, includes 180 m high cliffs and the world’s highest tides. The natural attractions provide excellent opportunities, among others for camping and hiking.
novascotia.com/places-to-stay/campgrounds/blomidon-provincial-park/1248
novascotia.com/places-to-stay/campgrounds/blomidon-provincial-park/1248
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It’s a short detour to get a nice view of the waterfall, but it will be worth it!
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