ADVENTURE IS CALLING - EXPLORE THE LUSH WILDERNESS THE WAY NATURE SHOULD BE EXPERIENCED - AT OUR PORTERS LAKE CAMPGROUND
Three like-minded adventurers came together to redefine glamping in Nova Scotia
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Get ready to take it outside this summer! Imagine hiking through lush forests, paddleboarding on a crystal-clear lake, or embarking on an off-road adventure on a rugged ATV.
To learn more about the variety of fun available to you in and around Porters Peak - Read on, adventurer!
ADVENTURE IS CALLING - EXPERIENCE THE LUSH WILDERNESS THE WAY NATURE INTENDED - AT OUR PORTERS LAKE CAMPGROUND.
THREE LIKE-MINDED ADVENTURERS CAME TOGETHER TO REDEFINE GLAMPING IN NOVA SCOTIA.
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Whether on-site or just a stone’s throw away - Porters Peak has got your campfires, swimming, hiking, fishing, boating, biking, surfing, yoga and ATV’ing dreams covered! Day dreaming about bird watching? We’ve got that too!
Porters Peak Hiking Trails
Halifax, take a walk.
Escape the city. Hike amongst Nova Scotia’s lush wilderness and breath in adventure. Immerse yourself in Halifax’s finest walking trails. HRM is just 45 minutes away
Crowbar Trails
Boasting 16.5km of wilderness hiking trails, the Crowbar trail network offers great options no matter how long a hike you feel like tackling. Arranged in a number of loops, the trail is constructed across a rugged granite ridge landscape and, as such, offers a demanding challenge.
The multiple loops of the trail allow for various routes of increasing difficulty ranging from 1 hour to a full day of adventure.
Waverley - Salmon River Long Lake Wilderness Area
An excellent option for a nearby hiking trail, this is a provincial wilderness area featuring a rugged wilderness of granite hills, lakes, rivers, valleys, and old-growth forests. Feel how tiny you really are in this vast and wild protected area.
Communal Games Area
Playing games like a kid may feel funny, but you’ll forget all that when the light-hearted competition turns to laughter-fueled bragging rights.
At Porters Peak, you’ll find our large and spacious games area. Enjoy games like bocce ball, ladder toss, washer toss, Giant Jenga, and be sure to play Giant Pong!
Board games and lawn games at the ready. Find an opponent & get playing
There’s nothing like a little friendly competition among friends and family! Get in the zone and enjoy some sweet playtime.
ATV Trails. Halifax, high-octane fun is a just a minute away.
For those who feel their adventures are even more fun with a motor, VROOM!
Over 200 kilometres of official, beautiful ATV and SXS trails are accessible right from your accommodation, and many more kilometres of unofficial fun are worth exploring, too. The closest trail is only 1 minute away.
Lakeside Adventures
The picturesque waters of Hilltop Lake and other lakes nearby take the brain to a deeper and more reflective state - Creating a feeling worth feeling
Paddleboards
We have 6 paddleboards for guests to enjoy at the communal docking area in summer.
Swimming
Take a dip in the refreshing waters of our lake, which is perfect for swimming and enjoying the great outdoors. Don't forget to bring your sunscreen and beach towels!
Dock Access
Guests can make a splash at the dock, offering easy access to our beautiful lake. Bring your favourite water toys and enjoy a day on the water with family and friends!
Lakeside
THE REFRESHING WATERS OF HILLTOP LAKE AND OTHER LAKES NEARBY TAKE THE BRAIN TO A DEEPER AND MORE REFLECTIVE STATE - CREATING FEELINGS WORTH FEELING.
Swimming
Bring your bathing suit, sunscreen, and favourite floating device! Our lake is the perfect place for an afternoon dip to cool off in the hot sun and feel the blissful wonder of having no place to be.
Paddleboards
We have 6 paddleboards for guests to book and enjoy when they feel like getting out on our water. Bonus points to the Paddleboard yogi’s who make it look so easy!
Beaches
From sunrise to sunset the beaches near Porters Peak are wild. Feeling the sand between your toes or the thrill of getting barrelled is what it’s all about. You’ve got choices for beautiful beaches in the area, such as Conrads Beach, Rainbow Haven Beach, Lawrencetown Beach to name a few.
Kayaking
We feel paddling on our lake is a great way to have some fun without venturing too far. Up for some bigger water? Take your kayak or canoe to nearby Porters Lake, Lake Echo or Lake Charlotte for more stunning views, wide-open water, and chance encounters with wildlife that you’ll be sure to tell friends about.
PORTER’S PEAK HIKING TRAILS.
HALIFAX, TAKE A WALK.
ESCAPE THE BOARDROOM. HIKE AMONGST NOVA SCOTIA’S LUSH WILDERNESS AND BREATHE IN ADVENTURE. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN HALIFAX’S FINEST WALKING TRAILS. HRM IS JUST 45 MINUTES AWAY.
STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES FOREST. NOT ALL ADVENTURES NEED TO BE ADRENALINE-FUELLED. TAKING A STROLL IN NATURE IS A PROVEN PORTERS PEAK WAY TO FEEL BETTER.
On-Site Crowbar Trail
Boasting 16.5km of wilderness hiking trails, the Crowbar trail network offers great options no matter how long a hike you feel like tackling. Arranged in a number of loops, the trail is constructed across a rugged granite ridge landscape and, as such, offers a demanding challenge.
The multiple loops of the trail allow for various routes of increasing difficulty ranging from 1 hour to a full day of adventure.
Waverley - Salmon River Long Lake Wilderness Area
An excellent option for a nearby hiking trail, this is a provincial wilderness area featuring a rugged wilderness of granite hills, lakes, rivers, valleys, and old-growth forests. Feel how tiny you really are in this vast and wild protected area. This is also a perfect location for canoeing and portaging.
20+ More Trails
Feel like venturing a bit further? Over 20 additional trails can be found less than 30 minutes from Porters Peak. Turn life’s volume down as you meander through the outdoors with friends or family.
Coming Soon: Porters Peak Lake Trail
We’ve been very busy building your Porters Peak experience and soon we’ll add our own on-site hike directly from your cabin or dome around our lake and back again. Perfect for a morning jog or after-dinner stretch of the legs - whatever feels right to you.
Bird Walking Trail
Birds of a feather hike together - the Porters Peak Bird Walking Trail takes guests into the avian-rich wilderness where you’ll feel like a welcome audience to their sweet and musical performance. Find yourself gazing over Porters Lake from atop a mossy rockland peak and continue along a short distance until you come upon a beautiful bird house and bird feeder-filled tree, hand-made courtesy of a local bird-loving character.
Board Games & Lawn Games
IT MAY FEEL A LITTLE FUNNY PLAYING GAMES LIKE A KID BUT YOU’LL FORGET ALL THAT WHEN LIGHT-HEARTED COMPETITION TURNS TO LAUGHTER-FUELED BRAGGING RIGHTS.
Board and lawn games as far as the eye can see. We’ve got bocce ball, ladder toss, washer toss, Giant Jenga, and many more.
We didn’t stop there. We outfitted every cabin and dome with a variety of board games & adult colouring books to keep you entertained for hours.
Board games and lawn games at the ready. Find an opponent & get playing.
There’s nothing like a little friendly competition among friends and family! Get in the zone and enjoy some sweet play time.
ATV Trails
FOR THOSE WHO FEEL THEIR ADVENTURES ARE EVEN MORE FUN WITH A MOTOR, VROOM!
Proud owner of an ATV? There are kilometres of official beautiful ATV trails accessible right from your doorstep and many more miles of unofficial fun worth exploring too. The closest trail is only 1 minute away. Load up your ATV and get over here - we feel like coming along too.
Explore the Area
Welcome to the neighbourhood - Feel like family as you navigate everything the local towns and communities have to offer
Nearby Boat Launch
The Porters Lake Boat launch is just down the road from Porters Peak, with more launches at more lakes just a short drive away. Options are abundant for secluded coves and remote islands to explore all day
Grocery Shopping
There’s no need to feel stressed about remembering everything! Only 20 minutes away by car, the communities of Lake Echo and Porters Lake have all you’ll need for stocking the fridge and picking up supplies
Cafes + Restaurants
Sometimes it feels good when someone else makes supper or brews up a delicious cup of joe! There are ample options within 20 to 30 minutes of Porters Peak.
Surfing Lessons
Feeling a little nervous about hitting the surf and catching your first wave? Never fear, surf lessons are here.
Paddleboarding
Bring your own or try one of ours. Halifax, get your paddle on!
Swimming
Imagine immersing yourself in our serene lake, surrounded by lush trees and the peaceful sounds of nature. Our lake provides a tranquil setting for a refreshing swim
Dock Access
Ethereal views. Lakefront Glamping. Porter’s lake camping done right.
Explore the Area
WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD - FEEL LIKE FAMILY AS YOU NAVIGATE EVERYTHING THE TOWNS AND COMMUNITIES NEARBY HAVE TO OFFER.
Nearby Boat Launch
The Porters Lake Boat launch is just down the road from Porters Peak with more launches at more lakes just minutes away. You’ll feel overwhelmed with options when it comes to secluded coves and remote islands to explore all day long.
Grocery Shopping
There’s no need to feel stressed about remembering everything! Only 20 minutes away by car, the communities of Lake Echo and Porters Lake have all you’ll need for stocking the fridge and picking up supplies.
Cafes + Restaurants
Sometimes it feels good when someone else makes supper or brews up a delicious cup of joe! There are ample options within 20 to 30 minutes of Porters Peak.
Surfing Lessons
Feeling a little nervous about hitting the surf and catching your first wave? Never fear, surf lessons are here.
