Sea Kayaking

Nova Scotia is increasingly attracting the attention of kayakers worldwide. Kayakers traveling on their own should be especially cautious on the Bay of Fundy side, since the massive tides create strong currents that overmatch even the fittest of paddlers. Nearly 40 kayak outfitters do business in Nova Scotia, and they offer everything from 1-hour introductory paddles to intensive weeklong trips; consult the directory in Doers & Dreamers.

Among the more respected outfitters is Coastal Adventures, P.O. Box 77, Tangier, NS B0J 3H0 (tel. 877/404-2774 or 902/772-2774; www.coastaladventures.com). The company is run by veteran kayaker Scott Cunningham, who leads trips throughout the Maritimes and Newfoundland. For kayaking on the eastern side of Cape Breton, check with North River Kayak, R.R. #4, Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0 (tel. 888/865-2925 or 902/929-2628).