Tours, Lessons & Rentals
Sea Kayak & Stand‑Up Paddle
Located in the breathtaking LaHave Islands, Cape LaHave Adventures offers some of Nova Scotia’s top sea kayaking tours, lessons, and rentals—all just a short drive from Halifax. Our passionate, highly trained guides mix expert knowledge with a welcoming sense of fun, ensuring your time on the water becomes an unforgettable experience. Whether you're trying sea kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding for the first time or seeking your next coastal adventure, the South Shore’s pristine waters are the perfect place to explore.
Discover why the LaHave Islands are considered a paddler’s paradise. Our guided tours and self-guided rentals take you island-hopping through historic fishing communities, untouched white-sand beaches, and iconic Nova Scotia lighthouses. Along the way, you may spot seals, bald eagles, and other incredible wildlife in one of Atlantic Canada’s most scenic marine environments.
Conveniently located just minutes from Mahone Bay, Bridgewater, and Lunenburg, and only one hour from Halifax, Cape LaHave Adventures is your gateway to a world-class kayaking destination. Come experience the beauty, tranquility, and thrill of paddling Nova Scotia’s South Shore.
Guided Tours
- Multi-Day
- Day/Evening
Amazing Guides
Scott McCormack
Over 15 years of experience guiding sea-kayaking trips from Antarctica to the Norwegian Arctic and from Newfoundland to coastal British Columbia. Scott is a certified canoe, SUP and sea kayak Instructor with Paddle Canada with extensive open-ocean guiding experience and an easy going attitude.
Gavin Cameron
Since starting as a guide over 5 years ago, Gavin has become impassioned by the work, the historical LaHave Islands, the natural environment, and the amazing people he meets every day on the water. As well as being a sea-kayak instructor Gavin has a degree in marine biology with a focus on phytoplankton.
Sarah Hrdlicka
As co-founder of Cape LaHave Adventures, you'll usually find Sarah on the water guiding & instructing, or teaching yoga on a remote island beach. Sarah is Paddle Canada Instructor for sea kayaking & SUP (Advanced Flatwater, Touring, Surf and River), and an a 500hr Advanced Yoga Instructor.
Instruction
- Sea Kayaking
- Stand-Up Paddle
Plan Your Trip
Watch The Video
We're thrilled to help CPAWS Nova Scotia with their snorkel surveys around the LaHave Islands. Check out the footage and learn more about the biodiversity here!
Where To Stay
There are tons of great accommodation and dining options on Nova Scotia's South Shore, depending on your preferences. Here’s what we recommend...
Getting Here
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Equipment
- Rent
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Find Us
14 Bell's Cove Road
Dublin Shore
Nova Scotia, B0R 1C0
Phone: (902) 693-2023
Toll Free: 1-877-413-1935
Open May 1st - Oct 12th
9am - 5pm Wednesdat - Sunday
(please book in advance)