ATLANTIC CANADA
NEWBRUNSWICK,NOVASCOTIA,PEI,NEWFOUNDLAND&LABRADOR
FALL INTO AUTUMN... THE EAST COAST WAY
Hiking, biking, stargazing and singing. Reading, fishing, cooking andlearning.Tobeatourbest(whetheratworkorathome),weall need to take a break from time to time, and the East Coast offers everykindoffallactivityforeverykindofperson.Whetheryou’rea “cozy-up-on-the-couch” or a “head-out-the-door-to-explore” type,we’vegatheredarangeofoptionsforyoutogetthemostout ofourcrispest,mostcolourfulseason.
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Entertainment and Events
country music artist. Moncton, Saint John, and Fredericton. tenilletownes.com
thedoobiebrothers.com
dancer and television personality. Saint John. paulaabdul.com
MatthewBarinato
TourismLondon
Picasa
sarahmclachlan.com
MarkBinks
FrankGunn
KarolinaTurek
bahamasmusic.net
Music festival with a range of performers, including Noah Kahan and Maren Morris. Cavendish. sommofest.com
Canadian singer of the hit song, Way with Words. Charlottetown. bahamasmusic.net
Canadian rock singer. Charlottetown. jjwilde.com
celticthunder.com
Concerts:Newfoundland&Labrador
Spend the evening with this talented Pink Floyd tribute band formed in 1988. St. John’s. aussiefloyd.com
Oct 17. Rich Aucoin
Dance the night away with Canadian musician known for his unique recording style. St. John’s. richaucoin.ca
MatDunlap
Sports & Comedy Shows
kevinburgin.com
Yuk Yuk’s International Stand-Up Comedy. Canada’s best known comedy club. Halifax. yukyuks.com Everyweek.
chl.ca
Saint John Sea Dogs
Acadie-Bathurst Titan
Charlottetown Islanders
Cape Breton Eagles
Moncton Wildcats
Halifax Mooseheads
Indian immigrant-turned-standup-comedian, delivering sidesplitting comedy. NL, PEI, NB and NS. ashwyn.me
Canadian-American comedian, host, actor and podcaster. NL, PEI, NB and NS. diamondmineagency.ca
Comedians known for their viral videos. St. John’s, NL. darcyandjer.com Sept 17-21. Oct 3-Nov 15.
canadarailvacations.com
gypsynester.com
IndigenousCulturalExperiences
novascotia.com
Metepenagiag Heritage Park
Walk through centuries of Mi’kmaq culture at these ancestral grounds overlooking the Oxbow National Historic Sites. Tour the Metepenagiag Interpretive Centre, spend time on the walking trails and discover Tipi retreats. Red Bank, NB. metpark.ca
ShaMaSha
Connect with Mother Nature through hiking, boating, yoga, meditation and more. ShaMaSha is an Indigenous-owned business offering retreats, immersive experiences and coaching. St. John’s, NL. nlita.ca
Bannock and Clams in the Sand
While the food is cooking, listen to stories of traditional life on Lennox Island and learn a bit of the Mi’kmaq language. Lennox Island, PEI. experiencelennoxisland.com
parks.canada.ca
Outdoor Enthusiasts
StargazingSpots
in a
ColourfulHikesandTrails
Miscou Peat Bog Boardwalk
Enjoy a stroll along a boardwalk with beautiful scenery. Miscou Island, NB. hikingnb.ca
Hike in Kejimkujik National Park
Enjoy countryside and seaside trails of varying lengths and levels of difficulty. Maitland Bridge, NS. parks.canada.ca
Green Gardens Trail
Discover this 10-km out-and-back trail near Trout River. Gros Morne National Park, NL. alltrails.com
Confederation Trail Walk
Built on a decommissioned railway line, the main trail runs 273 kms across PEI, from Tignish to Elmira. tourismpei.com
Take
beautiful starry night sky on the southeast coast of New Brunswick. Accessible by car. Alma, NB. rasc.ca
NewBrunswickDepartmentofTourismandParks
EthanRambacher
FallFishingAdventures
Cape Breton Island
Explore the many notable fishing areas in Cape Breton Highlands National Park (until Sept 30). Cape Breton, NS. cbisland.com
Prince Edward Island Deep Sea Fishing
Red Cliffs.
Prince Edward Island
Onepony
Cabot Beach. Prince Edward Island
Cabot Trail. Cape Breton Island
An annual music festival featuring blues, jazz and world music. Fredericton, NB. harvestmusicfest.ca
Sept 10-15. Harvest Music Festival A blend of professional rodeo performances paired with musical acts. Bible Hill, NS. novascotiastampede.com Sept 26-29. Nova Scotia Stampede
CraftBreweryandWineryTours
JulieHoudeAudet
Cozy Indoor Activities
FallCookingClasses Food FantastiqueLearn to Cook Italian
Pasta-making to sausage-making to 3-course meals. Lower Burlington, NS. foodfantastique.ca
Nourished by Caitlin Iles - Healthy Cooking Classes & Kitchen Parties
Get comfortable with new cooking techniques in a supportive and fun setting. Rothesay, Quispamsis and Saint John, NB. caitliniles.ca
The Alder Cottage Cookery School
Foraging excursions, cooking classes and more. Across NL. thealdercottage.com
The Table Culinary Studio
Unique culinary experiences in a cozy converted church. Kensington, PEI. thetablepei.ca
BookandBoardGameCafés
ArtandCraftWorkshops
Periwinkle Laine. Mermaid, PEI. periwinklelaine.ca
Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design. Cape Breton, NS. capebretoncraft.com
Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design. Cape Breton, NS. capebretoncraft.com
Community and Wellness
ElderDog Canada
Assist and support older adults in the care and well-being of their canine companions, conduct research and promote the welfare of older dogs. elderdog.ca
Icing Smiles Canada
the critical illness of a child. icingsmiles.ca
icingsmiles.ca
LocalMakersandArtisans
A day of handmade vintage goods, treats and shopping. Halifax, NS. discoverhalifaxns.com
Oct 14. Every Saturday Atlantic Fall Market
Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market. Shop from growers and makers and enjoy a variety of local food. Fredericton, NB. frederictonfarmersmarket.ca
Seasonal Sports and Activities
Play in this open tournament at one of Nova Scotia’s most beautiful courses, Northumberland Links. Pugwash, NS. golfgenius.com Bike one of the world’s greatest trails through the scenic and hilly Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Cape Breton Island, NS. hikebiketravel.com
peisfinestgolf.com
This unique tournament has four formats, played over two courses in one day. Georgetown Royalty, PEI. peisfinestgolf.com
With beginner, intermediate and expert options, the Avalon Region with its views of the ocean and city make it a great cycling journey. St. John’s, NL. mtbatlantic.com
SomchaiSookkasem
SomchaiSookkasem
YogaRetreats
Reflect, replenish and reinvigorate through yoga in the forest. East Kemptville, NS. troutpoint.com Sept 8-13. Nov 8-11. Laya Yoga and Meditation Retreat Trout Point Lodge - Luxury Fall Yoga Retreat
Open to anyone interested in developing their approach to yoga and meditation. St. John’s, NL. bookyogaretreats.com
Trout Point Lodge
Nova Scotia
Education and Enrichment
(BCW) Certification Training. The Learning Zone. This course provides tangible skills for writing business cases supporting your organizational goals and targets. Halifax, NS. eventbrite.com
Network with other social enterprise leaders. Saint John, NB. eventbrite.ca
Learn the basics of AI, its diverse applications and how it’s transforming our lives. Virtual. coursera.org Sept
HistoricalSiteTours NatureConservationProjects
DenisTangneyJr
Sept & Oct dates available
Lunenburg Small Group Express from Halifax + Lobster Roll Lunch
Explore Lunenburg, a beautiful UNESCO world heritage site. Halifax (and Lunenburg), NS. tripadvisor.ca
Ecology Action Centre
Take action on environmental issues by fundraising, volunteering or attending an event. Halifax, NS. ecologyaction.ca
Battle Harbour Island Nature Trust
Enjoy guided tours, unique accommodations, ferry rides, photography journeys and more. Mary’s Harbour, NL. battleharbour.com
Be a guardian of nature by getting involved with conservation efforts. Charlottetown, PEI. islandnaturetrust.ca
EthanRambacher
Unique Fall Getaways
GlampingSites
A sustainable, earth-friendly, four-season resort with a great view of the Bay of Fundy. Edgetts Landing, NB. hopewellnessresort.ca
Porters Peak
Unwind with lakeside glamping, hiking, paddleboarding and more. Porters Lake, NS. porterspeak.com
HeritageInnsandB&Bs
Fairholm Boutique Inns
A family-owned and operated national historic property with 33 uniquely decorated suites. Charlottetown, PEI. www.fairholminn.com
A cozy bed & breakfast near white water rafting, salmon fishing, ziplining and more. Grand Falls-Windsor, NL. carriagehouseinngetaway.com
The Carriage House Inn
MattPiaseczny
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DavidMuise