Your Stay, Your Way: 
Relax or Explore
(or both!)

Unwind in the forest or set out on day trips — at NATURA Wilderness Resort, you can do both. Enjoy quiet nights under the stars, then explore nearby beaches, wineries, waterfalls, and local attractions. Centrally located, NATURA is an ideal base for visiting Halifax, the Annapolis Valley, and the Bay of Fundy.

RELAX at NATURA:

Explore our short woodland hiking trail, visit the barnyard, watch for wildlife, enjoy sunset views and star-filled skies, then unwind by the campfire.

EXPLORE the area:
Things to do & places to eat nearby (with travel times)

FOOD & DRINK  •   SWIMMING  •  HIKING  •  ADVENTURES  •  HISTORIC SITES  •  ^UP  •  BOOK

 
Food & Drink

Bread Gallery 
(5 min.) 
The Bread Gallery offers fresh, locally-made baked goods alongside a small gallery featuring local art shows.
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Hilltop Hops Brewing
(8 min.)
Enjoy unique craft brews, stunning views and live music. A must-visit destination for beer enthusiasts.
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Schoolhouse Brewery
(12 min.) 
Craft beer and great food in a cozy, historic schoolhouse setting. Enjoy a rotating selection of brews and a tasty menu.
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Bedard Bakery
(12 min.)
Bedard Bakery offers breads, pastries, and cakes using traditional methods and organic flour. Open Thu - Sun
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Hole in the Wall
(12 min.)
A cozy spot serving hearty, locally sourced comfort food with friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere.
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Walkers Restaurant
(12 min.)
A Windsor favourite serving up home-style meals, generous portions, and friendly service. A family-friendly spot.
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Magic Pizza (takeout) 
(12 min.) 

Magic Pizza is a local favourite for tasty pizzas and Italian dishes, with a menu of flavourful options to suit every craving.
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Spitfire Arms 
(12 min.) 

Savour hearty pub fare and local brews while enjoying live music. A must-visit spot for great food and entertainment.
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Cherry Tree Distillery 
(12 min.) 

Enjoy small-batch craft spirits made with local ingredients, served in a 1920s-style tasting bar.
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Avondale Sky Winery 
(15 min.) 
Offers award-winning wines, beautiful vineyard views, and historic charm--all in a picturesque setting.
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Bent Ridge Winery 
(20 min.) 

A winery, brewery, and restaurant offering Italian /Latin fusion cuisine in Tuscany-inspired setting.
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The Flying Apron 
(21 min.) 

Offers farm-to-table dishes made with fresh, local ingredients, served in a cozy countryside setting.
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Swimming

Smileys Provincial Park 
(12 min.) 

Features a calm riverside swimming area, shaded picnic spots, easy walking trails, and a playground.
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Hants Aquatic Centre 
(14 min.) 
Offers an outdoor junior Olympic pool, leisure pool, and a tot pool. Great for a refreshing family swim.
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Kempt Quarry 
(26 min.) 
Clear water, ledges for jumping, a shallow area for the little ones. Enjoy picnic tables or relax on the lawn.
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Hiking

Dawson Brook Waterfall 
(10 min.) 

1.4-km out-and-back trail. An easy 25-min. hike, this trail is popular for birding, hiking, and walking.
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Irishman's Road Rec Site 
(10 min.) 

A 3.1-km loop trail that takes an average of 47 min. Great for hiking, mountain biking, and walking.
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Bramber Flower Pot Rock 
(31 min.) 
An easy 2.6-km out-and-back trail that takes roughly 31 min. Great for birding. Dogs welcome.
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Kingsport Beach 
(48 min.) 
View red sedimentary cliffs carved by erosion. The 12-metre tides produce large sand & mud flats at low tide.
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Burntcoat Head Park 
(50 min.) 
Walk on the ocean floor or watch 160 billion tons of tidal water come in and out. Be sure to check tide times.
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Baxter's Harbour Falls 
(50 min.) 
Follow the hiking trail to a stunning waterfall. Enjoy breathtaking views. Good choice for hikers of all levels.
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Blomidin Beach 
(51 min.) 
Cliffs, striking natural features, wildlife, world’s highest tides. A 13.5-km trail system with scenic views.
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Cape Split Trail 
(60 min.) 
This trail leads to a gorgeous viewpoint overlooking the Bay of Fundy, dramatic cliffs and stunning ocean vistas.
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Adventures

Coyote Hill Golf 
(2 min.) 
A scenic 9-hole course and driving range for golfers of all levels. Offers challenging holes, lush fairways, and great views.
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OnTree Adventure Park 
(14 min.) 
Set in a lush forest, features 18 aerial courses, zip lines, and obstacles that promise an adrenaline-pumping adventure.
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Evangeline Trail Rides 
(20 min.) 
Guided horseback rides through forests, fields, and riverside trails--a fun, family-friendly way to explore the countryside.
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Shubenacadie River Tours 
(26 min.) 
Guided whitewater rafting on the Shubenacadie River--a fun, safe way to experience the world's highest tides.
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Historic Sites

Avon River Heritage Centre 
(20 min.) 
Features an art gallery, studio, the Lydia & Sally Café, and the Sea Chest Gift Shop, all overlooking the Avon River.
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Grand Pré Historic Site 
(14 min.) 
A World Heritage Site that tells the story of Acadian life, culture and deportation, set in the historic Annapolis Valley.
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Walton Harbour Lighthouse 
(31 min.) 
Offers panoramic bay views, a small museum & gift shop, and a peaceful coastal spot to explore and enjoy a picnic.
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Ross Farm Museum
(47 min.)
Explore heritage buildings, meet farm animals, and witness traditional skills on a working 1800s-style homestead.
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