The Balancing Rock Trail on Long Island, Nova Scotia, is a breathtaking coastal hike that leads visitors through forest and bog on a well-maintained boardwalk with nearly 300 steps down to the shore. At the end, you’ll find the famous Balancing Rock—a massive vertical basalt column perched dramatically on the edge of a cliff, appearing as though it could tip at any moment. The trail is about 2.5 km round trip and offers stunning views of St. Mary’s Bay, making it one of the province’s most iconi