Kayaking at Long Lake Provincial Park near Halifax

Paddle your own kayak on a lake that's stayed wild at the city's edge

Rent a single kayak for 1.5 hours at Long Lake Provincial Park, a 5000+ acre wilderness area ten minutes from downtown Halifax. Paddle the 3 km+ lake, explore natural inlets and two islands, and see the old dam that shaped the lake two centuries ago. The lake has been protected since the 1800s and holds an uninterrupted natural shoreline.

The experience

Long Lake sits ten minutes from downtown Halifax but feels removed from the city entirely. The 5000+ acre provincial park wraps around a 3 km+ lake with an unaltered shoreline: no development, no marinas, just water and forest. You get a kayak, paddle, and personal flotation device, and you're on the water for 1.5 hours to paddle at your own pace. The lake's protected status since Halifax used it as the city's water supply means the water stays clean and the banks stay natural, which is why the inlets, two islands and the old dam that created the lake's current shape are still there to find.

You can choose between a 1.5-hour paddle or a half-day adventure, depending on how much time you want to spend on the water. The rental includes everything you need to paddle (the kayak itself, a PFD and a paddle), so you show up and launch. Public transportation options are nearby if you're coming from the city, and the ten-minute drive from downtown makes it easy to fit into a day without losing hours to travel.

What’s included

• Kayak, paddle, and personal flotation device.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Options for this experience

2 options

Single kayak rental for adultsAvailable from 5 Jun 2027Lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Half-day adult kayakAvailable from 5 Jun 2027Lasts 5 hours

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 5 Jun 2027

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years): free · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Long Lake Adventure Company

Is this one for you?Choose the 1.5-hour paddle if you want to explore the lake and its inlets without committing a full afternoon. The half-day option gives you time to paddle deeper into the park and spend longer at the islands and dam.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years): free. Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Long Lake from downtown Halifax?

Long Lake Provincial Park is a ten-minute drive from downtown Halifax, making it accessible for a half-day paddle without a long commute.

What can I see while paddling on Long Lake?

The lake has two islands, natural inlets along the shoreline, and an old dam that created the lake's current shape two centuries ago. The shoreline is unaltered and uninterrupted, so you're paddling through a protected natural landscape.

What's included in the kayak rental?

The rental includes the kayak, a paddle, and a personal flotation device (PFD). All taxes and fees are covered.