Nova Scotia
Photo Adventure
October 2027
Trip Details
LOCATION: NOVA SCOTIA
DATES: OCTOBER 13-20, 2027
PHOTOGRAPHY LEVELS: ALL
PHYSICAL RATING: EASY/MODERATE
ACCOMMODATION: INNS
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 11
COST: $4100 cdn PP
EMAIL tracy@tornadohunter.ca
“Nova Scotia’s beauty is simple, rugged, and unforgettable.”
“Nova Scotia delivers the essentials: Peggy’s Cove at sunrise, the red cliffs of Cape Blomidon, and fog rolling over Cape Breton."
Nova Scotia rewards photographers with scenes that feel both iconic and deeply personal. Peggy’s Cove at sunrise offers clean, sculpted granite and a lighthouse that changes character with every shift of light. Cape Blomidon’s red cliffs glow intensely at golden hour, creating dramatic contrasts against the Bay of Fundy’s tides. In Cape Breton, fog drifts across the highlands, softening the landscape and giving you moody frames that feel almost cinematic. Along the province’s many fishing villages — from Lunenburg to Neil’s Harbour — weathered boats, colourful houses, and working wharves provide endless textures and stories. Even on quiet backroads, you’ll find barns, beaches, and forests that reward anyone willing to stop and look. Nova Scotia isn’t just photogenic; it’s a place where every turn offers a new composition, shaped by weather, history, and the Atlantic itself.
Your Guide Team
Greg Johnson – Photography Guide
Greg has 30 years of experience as a photographer and 20 years of experience in teaching and adventure guiding. Greg has hosted group tours to Iceland, Tanzania, Costa Rica, the Carribean and throughout Canada.
Leah Madsen - Travel Best Bets
Leah is a representative for Travel Best Bets. Leah's first career was in teaching for the past 30 years and she is currently transitioning to travel agent with a focus on group travel coordination. leah.madsen@travelbestbets.com
306 852 7877
Musical Landscapes
Music sits at the heart of Nova Scotia’s identity, shaping how communities celebrate, remember, and connect. The province’s Celtic roots are carried forward through lively fiddle tunes, step dancing, and kitchen parties where music is as essential as conversation. Acadian and Mi’kmaq traditions add their own rhythms, creating a cultural blend that feels both historic and alive. In places like Cape Breton, songs preserve stories of migration, hardship, and pride, keeping heritage present for new generations. Whether heard in small halls, festivals, or family gatherings, music in Nova Scotia isn’t just entertainment — it’s a shared language that binds the province together.
Accommodation & Meals
Accommodations for this adventure will create a family feeling among your travel group. The first couple of nights take us to the Keltic Resort in Cape Breton. From there, we head to Wolfville, where we stay at the quaint Blomidon Inn. We end the trip with stops in Digby and Lunenburg
Supper meals are included and will take place at local restaurants featuring local cuisine.
Breakfasts are included throughout the trip as well and are generally on site however, there may be a breakfast or two at a local restaurant.
Lunch is not included in the price of the trip. During the day, finding a place to eat and sit down is both difficult and time-consuming. Rather, lunch is on the go, a hotdog stand here, an orchard there. All vehicles will be stocked with sufficient snacks and nobody will ever get hungry!
Included
- All ground transportation from Halifax International Airport
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- All suppers and breakfasts
- National Park fees
- Parking fees
- Whale Watching Tour
- Guide Fees including Photo Instruction
Not Included
- Flights to Halifax
- Travel Insurance
- Lunches
- Gratuities
Itinerary
DAY 1: October 13, 2027
Meet in Hotel Lobby at 9:00am
Depart for Cape Breton
Accommodations: Keltic Resort
DAY 2: October 14, 2027
Today we explore the Cabot Trail and the Cape Breton HIghlands
Accommodation: Keltic Resort
DAY 3: October 15, 2027
We will leave Cape Breton and head toward the Annapolis Valley. Along the way we stop at a few great spots on the Fundy shore
Accommodation: Blomidon Inn, Wolfville
DAY 4: October 16, 2027
Today we explore the orchards, farms, bays and coves of the Annapolis Valley.
Accommodation: Blomidon Inn
DAY 5: October 17, 2027
Today we make our way to the far end of the valley and the home of scallops and whale watching at Digby and Westport.
Accommodation: Digby
DAY 6: October 18, 2027
On our way to Lunenburg we will pass through Kejimikujik National Park.
Accommodation: Lunenburg
DAY 7: October 19, 2027
Today we explore the south shore with feature stops at Mahone Bay, Sand Dollar Beach, and Lunenburg.
Accommodation: Lunenburg
DAY 8: October 20, 2027
Early depature back to the airport. Along the way we will stop at Peggys cove and Downtown Halifax.
What our guests say
I have been on several photography trips with Greg Johnson and each time has been a wonderful adventure! From the accommodations to the very diversified itinerary and everything in between, Greg plans each trip with the intent of providing his guests with the best photographic opportunities available. I have come away from each trip with a treasure trove of photographs and memories.
I have had the opportunity to do several of Greg's camera adventure tours. From start to finish it is non stop excitement, laughter and unforgettable moments. Greg's energy, his passion for capturing that perfect photograph and teachings are second to none. My husband joined us on one of the Newfoundland excursions and had a fabulous time. The friendships you gain, the photographs you will take and memories you will make are priceless.
I had the opportunity to participate in Greg's Adventure Tour to Tanzania and if I had to express this trip in one word, it would be "magical". We were able to become one with nature and observe without being intrusive. Greg's guidance and encouragement helped me achieve beautiful photographic memories that will last a lifetime.
PRICE/PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Cost: $4100 CDN
Non-Refundable Deposit: $500 CDN
Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
email: tracy@tornadohunter.ca
TRAVELING ALONE?
We will pair solo guests together as required.
If you would prefer to room alone, there is a single supplement fee of $900 on this trip.
