Cape Breton Island 
Even though spring is just around the corner, there is still a lot of winter fun to be had in this beautiful province. Get ready for March Break with this list of things to do during March Break in Nova Scotia.
For March Break in Halifax, see:
March Break Getaways & Staycations
It’s a great time to get the whole family together for an adventure, and the businesses of Nova Scotia know it, particularly the hospitality industry. Whether you want to go further afield or stay close to home, there are options for everyone and lots of fun to be had. These options were chosen with kids of all ages in mind, so it’s easy to customize your March Break getaway to your family’s greatest enjoyment.
March Break Family Round-Up
Over March Break, Hatfield Farm will be offering 2 Hour Adventure that includes a horse-drawn wagon/sleigh ride to and from Fort Clayton, time in our Rubber Rodeo, zip lines, petting pen, playgrounds, a hot dog and fries, and unlimited drinks. Details
Hatfield Farm, 1840 Hammonds Plains Road, Hammonds Plains
March 16 – 20, 2026 | 11:00 AM & 12:00 PM
$0 – $33.07
Discover Stories
The new Black Loyalist Heritage Centre houses a new multimedia presentation of the Black Loyalist journey from Africa to the American colonies then to Nova Scotia and back to Africa. Explore the virtual copy of the Carlton’s Book of Negroes and search for your ancestor who may have experienced part of this incredible journey. Discover our impressive archaeological pit containing the material evidence of this compelling story. These archaeological artifacts were excavated here in Birchtown in the 1990’s. Details
Black Loyalist Heritage Centre, 119 Old Birchtown Road, Shelburne
Monday – Friday | 9:30 AM – 4:o0 PM
Regular admission: $0 – $9.20
Skiing and Snowboarding March Break Camps
The perfect way to spend a day during March Break. Great for kids to improve their skiing or snowboarding skills. Ages 5 to 12. Details
370 Ski Martock Road, Martock
March 16–20, 2026
$160 +HST
Visit Firefighters’ Museum of Nova Scotia
Visit the Firefighters’ Museum in Yarmouth to discover the history of firefighting in this province. Details
Firefighters’ Museum of Nova Scotia, 451 Main Street, Yarmouth
Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Regular admission fees $3.00 – $5.00
The Mighty Engine
The Mighty Engine is a world-first, hands-on exhibit that invites families into a fun and interactive learning adventure. Featuring the Orgamites—a team of playful, educational characters representing the body’s mighty organs—this exhibit shows what makes the human body the most advanced engine in the world.
Designed for children ages 5–11, the exhibit presents the body’s organs as a team of “mighty heroes” working together. By connecting with kids on an emotional level, The Mighty Engine helps families see the body as powerful, fascinating, and worthy of care. Details
Museum of Industry, 147 North Foord Street, Stellarton
Tuesday to Sunday | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Regular admission fees $3.85 – $8.80
Sugar shack
Program for the day: an authentic sugar shack meal (scrambled eggs, ham and sausage, potatoes, beef chili, bread/cheese, bread pudding, apple crumble*), maple taffy, live music and dancing with Mary Beth Carty et Marrow Bones, adults and kids games (indoor and outdoor), and more for a fun family time! Details
1146 Purcells Cove Rd, Halifax
Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
$12 per kid; The event is free for kids under 2.
Maple Syrup Farms & Sugar Shacks
Maple syrup is truly a Canadian product and early spring is the only time that you can see it being made and experience the exquisite taste of taffy on snow. Nova Scotia is home to many sugar bushes, so you are never too far from maple syrup.
Visit Ross Farm Museum
Understand the importance of the land in Nova Scotia’s past and take pride in our rural heritage, discover what life was like on a Nova Scotian family farm during the 1800’s and early 1900’s.
Domesticated animals are an important part of everyday life at Ross Farm Museum. See our oxen as they help us to cultivate the land, harvest crops, and move heavy objects. Visit the Ross Farm Museum, chat with friendly interpreters, and find out what life was like in the 19th century. Details
Ross Farm Museum, 4568 Highway # 12, New Ross
Ross Farm Learning Centre | Wednesday to Sunday | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Museum site (including buildings and interpretations) | Saturdays and Sundays | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Regular admission: $5 – $10
Go Skiing at Ski Wentworth
Ski Wentworth is the largest ski area in the Maritimes with alpine trails, crnight owoss-country trails, a Terrain Park, and much more. Details
Monday – Wednesday | 9 AM – 4 PM
Thursday – Saturday | 9 AM – 8 PM
Sunday | 9 AM – 7 PM
Ski Wentworth, 14595 Highway 4, Wentworth
Price varies
Cineplex Family Favourites
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favourite family film daily for only $3.99. Details
March 16 to 20, 2026
Participating Cineplex theatres
$3.99 – $5.49
Oodles of Noodles
Oodles of Noodles, the only celebration of noodles in town and it’s happening on Quinpool Road! From Wednesday March 11th to Tuesday March 17th everyone is invited to discover all the tasty noodle dishes that the chefs on Quinpool have created. Visit for lunch, supper or even late night & enjoy these noodle creations… slurping encouraged! Details
Participating Restaurants, Quinpool Road, Halifax
March 11 – 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
March Break at the Museum
This March Break, the Museum invites your family to enjoy free admission, cooking workshops and interactive programming. Details
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Road, Halifax
March 14 to 22, 2026
Free
March Break Programs at HPL
Sign up for the various programs this Match Break at the library. A number of programs have been planned including a chess tournament, movies, puppet theatre,s and more. Details
Various locations, Halifax Public Library
March 14 – 22, 2026
Free; Some programs may require registration
March Break at the Discovery Centre
Experience the amazing world of animals through larger-than-life brick sculptures! From super-strength to the ability to defy gravity – even regenerating limbs – learn all about the amazing creatures around us. Be inspired by the sculptures made with over 1,000,000 LEGO® bricks and make your own masterpiece! Details
Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water Street, Halifax
March 13 – 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM & 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (on March 19 only)
Included with Museum Admission: $14.50 – $17.50; Free for Children 2 and under
March Break Family Tours of the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Take a tour of the iconic Halifax Citadel with a private guide just for you and a small group of friends or family! Learn how the fort was designed and built, see where soldiers and their families lived, and discover how the Citadel would have protected Halifax during an attack. Details
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, 5425 Sackville Street, Halifax
March 16 – 20, 2026 | 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM & 2:30 PM
$69.49
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf is a dark comedy that has resonated across the decades. Full of piercing truths, this show is an acerbic, vicious, but always hilarious, battle of wills.
Neptune Theatre, 1685 Argyle Street, Halifax
February 27 – March 15, 2026
$33 – $68
Visit the Museum of Natural History
Visit the Museum of Natural History and participate in daily events every day in March. Details
Museum of Natural History, 2285 Gottingen Street, Halifax
Daily | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
$6 – $10
March Break Camps
Spend the day getting curious about STEAM! Through fun, minds-on activities, campers will discover the science in the world around them!
Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water Street, Halifax
March 16-20, 2026
$280 non-members, $260 members
