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Nova Scotia

Year-round surfing and sea kayaking, vineyards and markets, all within easy driving distance makes Nova Scotia the place for the perfect road trip. Head to Cape Breton Island and play a round of world-class golf or just ride the road on the incredible Cabot Trail.

Halifax
Halifax is Nova Scotia's capital city and the waterfront is the most visited destination in all of Nova Scotia. Walk along the Halifax waterfront boardwalk that follows the water’s edge alongside the world’s second largest ice-free harbour. Stretching from the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 - the gateway into Canada for over one million immigrants - to Casino Nova Scotia, you’ll pass unique shops, restaurants, and a bustling working harbour.
Discover the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market, the oldest continuously operating farmers’ market in North America, and our seafaring history through exhibits at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic which include displays on the city’s link to the Titanic disaster.

South Shore
From the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Town Lunenburg, with its colourful waterfront and narrow streets, to the inspiring views of the coast and its 40-plus lighthouses, the South Shore is much more than the home of Bluenose II and the must-photograph Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and surrounding fishing village. Whether it's solitude you seek or adventure you crave, a visit to this region will satisfy.

Yarmouth & Acadian Shores
Yarmouth & Acadian Shores is quiet and peaceful, yet full of adventure. Where the land meets the sea and you will experience English and Acadian cultures and is where the darkest skies let the stars shine their brightest. It’s where the food is fresh and local, and the music is too. Visit a working fishing wharf and learn from a fisherperson through the Living Wharves experience. Here you can discover dark skies like nowhere else, with brilliant stars from distant galaxies shining against the night sky.

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
Climb 300-foot cliffs overlooking waters where 12 species of whales come to mate, play and feast on plankton each year. Later, walk on the ocean floor when the tide has dropped the height of a four-storey building. With the scent of the salty ocean air still fresh in your memory, remember that lobster, scallops, mussels, smoked salmon and the abundance of farm-fresh produce from this region complement the offerings of the area’s award-winning wineries.

Northumberland Shore
With more warm-water ocean beaches than anywhere else in Atlantic Canada, this shore is Beach Country. This climate also lends itself well to the local wine industry, which is anchored by Jost Vineyards, the province’s oldest and largest winery. Not surprisingly, fresh local lobster is a favourite food here and found at restaurants throughout. The region is also abundant in history and culture. Explore the Town of Pictou, known as the “Birthplace of New Scotland.” Step aboard the legendary Ship Hector replica and imagine what it was like for the many Scottish immigrants who voyaged across the Atlantic Ocean.

Cape Breton Island
Cape Breton, is a place filled with outdoor adventure, scenic drives and breath-taking views, and the freshest seafood imaginable. From its storied history and culture to music, talented artisans, and friendly locals, a new discovery awaits you around every turn.

Eastern Shore
Pristine wilderness, historically themed attractions, authentic fishing communities, and beaches stretching as far as the eye can see offer explorers an array of off-the-beaten-path adventures on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore.
Surf’s up year-round and the pounding waves at Lawrencetown and Martinique Beaches beckon surf enthusiasts to some of the best surfing conditions on the east coast. For something more subdued but just as intrepid, explore the 100 Wild Islands.