NOVA SCOTIA FALL COLORS

Oct 17-22, 2025

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Experience the dazzling array of autumn colors on our Nova Scotia Fall Colors Photo Workshop! This beautiful maritime province offers countless scenes of quaint fishing villages, stately lighthouses, rolling hills, and rugged coastal headlands all graced by the warm tones of the fall season. Be awed by the sweeping vistas of Cape Breton Highland National Park and the Cabot Trail - one of the most scenic drives in the world!  In the highlands, you'll stay at beautiful beachfront resort along with the 5-star luxury domes at True North! When we aren't shooting, we'll take time for post-processing instruction and image critique. 

Tuition

Max Group Size

  • 4 Students per Instructor
  • Max 8 Students

Instructor(s)

  • Kevin McNeal
  • Shane McDermott

Physical Intensity

Nova Scotia Fall Photo Workshop
Nova Scotia Fall Photo Workshop

Highlights

  • Fall is an ideal time to enjoy the charms of Nova Scotia. Workshop dates are timed for peak Fall colors.
  • Experience the charm of Peggy’s Cove with it's world-famous lighthouse, fishing boats, and quaint homes.
  • Step back in time to Old Town Lunenburg, a historic seaside village brimming with colorful buildings and ships.
  • Immerse yourself in the Cape Breton Highlands along the magnificent Cabot Trail - one of the world's most scenic highways! This route navigates the rolling hills and dramatic coastal cliffs with endless fall colors!
  • Stay at the 5-star luxury domes at True North.
  • Visit Burntcoat Head Park where the world’s highest recorded tides occur. Stunning coastal and cave photography awaits!
  • Photograph everything from light houses and fishing villages to beautiful coastal caves. We might even see puffins, bald eagles, dolphins or whales!
  • Expect plenty of individual attention with a small group of 8 clients and 2 pro instructors.
  • Leave the stressful driving to us! All transportation and lodging are included during the workshop so you can focus on the photography.
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 Itinerary

Nova Scotia weather can be unpredictable. Itinerary changes may be made based on weather and current conditions to help maximize your photography.

  • Day 1: Arrival day in Halifax.  You will have a room reserved at the Holiday Inn Express Halifax Airport which offers complimentary shuttle service from the airport.  At 7PM the group will meet for a short orientation session.
  • Day 2: After breakfast, we hit the road early on the Cabot Trail, considered one of the world's most scenic drives. Photographic opportunities abound around almost every corner! We arrive that evening in the Cape Breton Highlands. A little atmospheric fog adds a nice ambient quality to our photos as the sunset light begins to fade.  The Glenhorm Beach Resort will be our home for the next 2 nights.
  • Day 3:  We'll be busy today as we explore many areas of the Cape Brenton Highlands.  Expect to be out from sunrise until sunset. Short hikes will get us to some very impressive overlooks and the fall colors make every scene picture perfect!  After our sunset shoot along the coast, we return for dinner, elated with the images we captured.
  • Day 4: We awake before dark for our sunrise shoot in the highlands before returning for breakfast.  We pack up and check out and drive to the other side of the Cape Brenton Highlands. We will be staying one night at the 5-star luxury True North Domes!  This unique location is often a highlight of the trip for people and it opens up many new photo locations in Cape Brenton.  We go out for our sunset shoot and head back after dark.
  • Day 5: After our sunrise shoot, we pack up and finish our drive around the Cape Brenton Highlands back towards Halifax.  We check into our lodging that puts us close to Peggy's Cove. That afternoon, we venture out to photograph golden hour and sunset in a historic seaside village filled with colorful homes and tall ships anchored in a serene bay.
  • Day 6:  We are out early for a sunrise shoot of Peggy's Cove and St John's Anglican Church. We return to the hotel for a final image critique session before packing up and heading to the Halifax Airport. You can plan your return travel for anytime after 2PM on this day.
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Nova Scotia Fall Photo Workshop
Nova Scotia Fall Photo Workshop
Nova Scotia Fall Photo Workshop

Logistics

  • You can arrive anytime on Day 1 before 7PM.  We will hold group orientation at 7PM at the Holiday Inn Express Halifax Airport which offers complimentary shuttle service from the airport.
  • Lodging is in very short supply and rooms have been pre-paid for our group at various 3-5 star properties, including the luxury domes at True North!  At checkout, you will add an obligatory lodging package to your booking.  Cost is $500 for double and $1000 for single.  We will spend 1 night in Halifax, 2 nights in Ingonish, 1 night at True North, and 1 night near Peggy's Cove.
  • Expect a cumulative total of 1-3 miles of moderate hiking each day to reach the locations we will photograph.
  • You will need to be prepared for all types of weather.  It can be cold this time of year. High coastal winds can make walking difficult. Please see the gear list below for our recommendations.
  • We highly recommend Trip Insurance to cover any non-refundable fees and travel costs you may have in connection with the workshop.
  • Since we will be traveling together as a group, luggage space is limited. Each participant is limited to one moderately-sized suitcase along with their camera gear.
  • Food, snacks, and beverages are not included in the workshop fee.  Each day's itinerary will be clearly communicated so you can plan your food needs.  We will be stopping at restaurants for meals.
  • All participants are solely responsible for procuring proper documentation to enter Canada from their home country.
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Pricing - 6 Days

$2995 USD Per Person + Tax

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Trip Includes:

  • 6-day intensive photo workshop.
  • Photography guiding and instruction throughout the trip.
  • Post-processing and image critique sessions.
  • All ground transportation and park entrance fees during the workshop.
  • Pre-workshop zoom meeting.
  • 5-night lodging package will be added to your booking based on single or double occupancy. Cost is $500 or $1000 for double or single respectively.

 

Trip Does NOT Include:

  • Flights to/from Nova Scotia.
  • Meals, beverages, and snacks.
  • Any applicable passport and or visa fees.
  • Instructor Gratuities

 

When you register, you will be given the option to pay a 50% deposit or the full workshop fee.  If you pay the deposit, the remaining balance will be payable via a payment link approx 120 days prior to the workshop.

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Nova Scotia Fall Photo Workshop
Nova Scotia Fall Photo Workshop
Nova Scotia Fall Photo Workshop
Nova Scotia Fall Photo Workshop

Recommended Camera Gear

  • Sturdy tripod and ballhead
  • Digital SLR or Mirrorless Camera Body.
  • Wide angle lens in the 16-35mm range. You can utilize an ultra-wide angle lens in the 11-15mm range on this trip. However, this wide of a lens is completely optional.
  • Mid-range zoom lens in the range of 24-100mm.
  • Long telephoto lenses will come in handy for landscape compression and wildlife encounters. We recommend a 100-400mm for maximum flexibility. A 200mm telephoto will NOT be sufficient for wildlife shots.
  • Circular polarizer filters and ND filters for your lenses.  If you like shooting with grads filters, bring them along.
  • Extra camera batteries, memory cards and cleaning supplies.
  • Laptop if you wish to backup your photos (optional).

Personal Gear List

  • Sturdy hiking footwear, hiking socks, and long pants .
  • Outer shell jacket for rain/wind/snow protection.
  • Several warm layers since it can get cold in the mornings.
  • Headlamp.
  • Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Warm Hat & Gloves.
  • Refillable water bottle

 

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Kevin McNeal

Photography Instructor

Kevin McNeal is a Washington-State photographer who is passionate about photographing grand landscapes that reflect the most unique places on earth. Capturing moments of magic light and transferring this to print is the ultimate goal. His images hold a combination of perseverance, patience, and dedication to capture landscapes in fresh ways. The stories of how these images are rendered come across in the feelings the images convey. He has traveled all over North America, shooting diverse landscapes and finding remote places with the hope that we can convey to the public that this earth is worth caring for. His award winning images can be seen in galleries and showings across the United States.  He was recently invited to the Art Wolfe Art Gallery for the Environmental Photography Invitational. Kevin was the grand winner of the Landscape category for the Natures Best Magazine and was selected for the Smithsonian National Museum of History in Washington D.C..  He is a regular contributor to publications like Outdoor Photographer.

Artist’s Statement

“I believe that the Earth shares secrets with us that only can be discovered by trying to understand our position on this planet. We are never fully intimate with the planet but are given brief moments that make our souls want more. These glimpses of nature’s power are fleeting and never the same twice. I also believe it is important to share with those who want it. The treasures that await us given the patience that is out there. What I try to do is bring some of that magic to my images to share with the rest of the world. Each of my images tells a story that everyone can relate to in some way whether it is success, fear, or challenging oneself to overcome obstacles

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Shane McDermott

Shane McDermott

Photography Instructor

Artist's Statement: Through all of my wanderings, photography has remained a constant, providing the creative link between my passion for adventure and the outdoors. I will never get enough of that “Wow!” feeling when I see a stunning image rendered on my camera’s LCD and helping guide others to that same experience is the bacon in the beans for me. I am excited to start working with Action Photo Tours. Everything about their instructors, locations, deep research, proficiency and stop-at-nothing vibe shows me that I have found the company where we can all grow and have countless “wow” moments together.

From the inseparable experience of unity, the camera is not something I “look at” the world through it is an opportunity to see something in myself. Photographs are no longer lost extractions of time; they become holographic reflections of the precious whole in every part. I love to guide those passionate about photography and those wanting to celebrate the extraordinary beauty of nature. If you seek a deeper connection with yourself and the astonishing beauty of our planet, I invite you to embark on this journey of creative discovery. I seamlessly weave together the technical and artistic dimensions of photography and help students learn to cultivate a greater level of presence, perception, and perspective. I have endless patience for those who genuinely seek to unlock their unique creative brilliance and transform their passion into pixels.

Photography has been a transformative experience of Self-discovery more than it has been about great image-making. The interior landscapes of my Soul have been the primary territory of my exploration. From a place within, the landscapes and creatures of our great planet have provided amazing opportunities to learn about myself and my connection to the world.