Natura Wilderness Resort

06/21/2026

06/17/2026

🐎🌲 Saddle up for a Nova Scotia adventure!

Spend the afternoon exploring forest trails and rolling countryside on horseback with Evangeline Trail Rides in Stanley, then head over to Snappers Bar & Grill in Kennetcook for a well-earned burger, seafood dinner, or cold drink before returning to the peace and quiet of your tent at NATURA.

It's a day trip that combines fresh air, beautiful scenery, friendly horses, and comfort food — perfect for couples, families with older kids, or anyone looking to experience a different side of rural Nova Scotia.

✔ Beginner-friendly rides
✔ Horses suited for all experience levels
✔ Great local pub dinner afterward
✔ Just a short drive from NATURA

Rides must be reserved at least 5 days in advance.

Read the full itinerary here:
https://naturawilderness.ca/outdoor-adventures/trail-ride-pub-dinner.html

Have you ever been horseback riding? 🐴 Tell us about your first ride in the comments!

📍 Stay at NATURA Wilderness Resort and discover Nova Scotia one memorable day trip at a time. 🌿✨

Ride through forest and valley trails at Evangeline Trail Rides, then wind down with a relaxed pub dinner at Snappers Bar & Grill before returning to NATURA Wilderness Resort.

06/06/2026

A summer afternoon done right. 🌊☀️

📸 Visit the fascinating Camera Obscura.
🍟 Pick up fresh fish and chips.
🌊 Enjoy lunch overlooking the incredible Minas Basin tides.
🪨 Wander the shoreline and see what the ocean has left behind.
💦 End the day with a swim in the crystal-clear waters of Kempt Quarry.

Then it's back to your glamping tent for a campfire and a sky full of stars. ✨

This is one of our favourite day trips from NATURA—and it's all within a comfortable drive from the resort.

Find the full itinerary on our day trips web page. Link in comments.

06/02/2026

🏞️ Looking for an Annapolis Valley day trip?

Spend the afternoon exploring Grand-Pré, one of Nova Scotia's most important historic sites and a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. Wander the gardens, learn the story of the Acadians, and take in the sweeping views over the Minas Basin. Grand-Pré preserves the history of Acadian settlement and the 1755 Deportation, making it one of the province's most meaningful places to visit.

Next, stop by Noggins Farm Market for local treats and seasonal produce, then continue on to Port Williams for a waterfront dinner.

It's a day filled with history, valley views, local food, and plenty of photo opportunities.

📖 Read the full itinerary:
https://naturawilderness.ca/history-culture/grand-pre-day-trip.html

📍 Staying at NATURA Wilderness Resort? Grand-Pré is an easy day trip from your tent, making it simple to explore the Annapolis Valley and still be back by the campfire before sunset.

Spend an afternoon in the Annapolis Valley exploring historic Grand-Pré, browsing fresh local produce at Noggins Corner Farm Market, and finishing with dinner by the water in Port Williams.

05/30/2026

Looking for an easy family day trip while staying at NATURA? 🚜🐴

Ross Farm Museum is less than an hour away and offers a chance to step back in time and experience life on a Nova Scotia farm in the 1800s.

Meet heritage farm animals, explore historic buildings, watch traditional crafts in action, and enjoy wagon rides through the countryside. It's the kind of outing that keeps both kids and adults engaged.

Our favourite way to do it?

☀️ Spend the day exploring Ross Farm Museum
🍕 Pick up a pizza from Magic Pizza in Windsor on the way back
🔥 Enjoy dinner around the campfire at your tent
✨ End the evening under a sky full of stars

One of the best things about staying at NATURA is having so many great day trips within easy reach—then returning to your own quiet space in the woods.

Have you visited Ross Farm Museum?

Check out our Day Trips page to explore this adventure.

05/30/2026

🚜 Family Day Trip Idea: Ross Farm Museum & Pizza by the Campfire

Spend the day exploring Nova Scotia's rural past at Ross Farm Museum, then finish the evening with pizza around the fire back at your tent.

Located less than an hour from NATURA Wilderness Resort, Ross Farm Museum brings the 1800s to life with heritage farm animals, costumed interpreters, wagon rides, historic buildings, and hands-on demonstrations. It's a fun and educational outing for children, grandparents, and everyone in between.

Why this outing works:
🐴 Meet heritage farm animals
🚜 Experience life on a working historic farm
🔨 Watch traditional crafts and demonstrations
🌳 Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere
🍕 Pick up dinner from Magic Pizza on the way back
🔥 End the day with a campfire at your private glamping site

One of the best parts of staying at NATURA is that great day trips don't have to feel rushed. Spend the afternoon exploring Ross Farm Museum, grab a pizza in Windsor on your way back, and enjoy a quiet evening under the stars.

📍 Ross Farm Museum
🚗 About 45 minutes from NATURA Wilderness Resort

Read the full day trip guide:
https://naturawilderness.ca/family-adventures/ross-farm-museum-nova-scotia.html

Step back in time at Ross Farm Museum, then relax at NATURA Wilderness Resort near Windsor, Nova Scotia.

05/25/2026

Slow summer afternoons along the Minas Basin 🌊

Farm-to-table lunch at Flying Apron, a quiet drive along Kempt Shore, and late-day views from Walton Lighthouse overlooking the Bay of Fundy tides.

One of our favourite day trips from NATURA.
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☀️ Best near sunset

Unwind in nature with comfortable glamping tents, private bathrooms, and forest views—your peaceful base for exploring Nova Scotia.

05/19/2026

Spring has sprung at Natura! It is so pretty here now as the property bursts into bloom. Come see for yourself. Book your getaway. Link in comments.

05/17/2026

Summer in West Hants has a lot going on — music festivals, outdoor concerts, waterfront celebrations, agricultural fairs, and community events all within easy driving distance of NATURA Wilderness Resort.

We’ve put together a list of summer music festivals and events near Windsor, Nova Scotia, including bluegrass, folk, local gatherings, and family-friendly celebrations.

If you’re planning a festival weekend, NATURA makes a peaceful home base: real beds, private washrooms, fire pits, simple cooking setup, and no need to haul camping gear or an RV.

✨ Full Circle Festival
✨ Nova Scotia Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Festival
✨ Acoustic Maritime Festival
✨ GutterFest
✨ Avon River Days & Rock the Rink

Check them out here:

Unwind in nature with comfortable glamping tents, private bathrooms, and forest views—your peaceful base for exploring Nova Scotia.

05/06/2026

Okay, which is your weakness? Tiny butts or boop-able snouts?
Tell us in the comments.