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Plan your next Canada adventure in the Maritimes. Nova Scotia Adventure Travel Guide includes accommodations, attractions, tours, guides, activities, parks, trails, places, & more.

Plan your next Canada adventure in the Maritimes. Nova Scotia Adventure Travel Guide includes accommodations, attractions, tours, guides, activities, parks, trails, places, & more.

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Nova Scotia, Canada Travel, Tourism and Adventure Website

Plan your next Maritime Adventure Vacation in Nova Scotia Canada.
Accommodations, attractions, activities, parks, trails, places, tips, travel specials and more.

 Nova Scotia is a Maritime province located on the east coast of Canada. The Canadian province includes a mainland peninsula, Cape Breton Island, 3,000+ lakes and 3,800+ coastal islands totalling 55,284 square kilometres.

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Capital City of Nova Scotia, Canada

Nova Scotia is Canada's 2nd smallest province in Canada. The provincial capital is the City of Halifax. The city was named Halifax, after Lord Halifax, head of England's Board of Trade. Today, the capital city is a major economic centre of the province. 

Did You Know This About Nova Scotia? 

Nova Scotia, Canada is home to many Canadian wonders including the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site (most visited National Historic Site in Canada); the blueberry fields (famous Nova Scotia export); the Town of Lunenburg (UNESCO World Heritage Site with 70% of the original pastel colored buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries still standing) is home to the Bluenose (historic racing schooner); a vast collection of fossils (attracting palaeontologists to the province); seafood (best known for lobster, haddock, Atlantic salmon and scallops) and, did you now, Halifax has more pubs per capita than anywhere else in Canada. The people of Halifax are sometimes referred to as "Haligonians".

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Top Things To Do, Adventures, Actvities throughout the Nova Scotia Region

Top adventures and activities most enjoyed in and around Nova Scotia, Canada includes surfing, fishing, biking, cycling, boating, sailing, scuba diving, beachcombing, ocean kayaking, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, golfing, whale watching, river rafting, wind surfing, horseback riding, snowmobiling, downhill skiing, snowboarding, and spa experiences.

Best Parks, Trails, & Places to explore in Nova Scotia

A few of the more popular, some would say best, activity destinations and sightseeing highlights located throughout Nova Scotia includes the Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk (pubs, restaurants, scenery); Peggy's Cove Lighthouse (popular lighthouse destination); Cabot Trail (298 kilometre driving route); Egypt Falls (Baddeck); the Kejimkujik National Park (Annapolis Royal); Pomquet Beach (Antigonish); Cape Breton Highlands National Park (Cheticamp); Brier Island (Western Point) Lighthouse (Digby); Gaff Point Hiking Trail (Lunenburg); Cape Split Hiking Trail (Kentville); Melmerby Beach Provincial Park (Merigomish); Victoria Park (Truro); Cape Forchu Lighthouse  (Yarmouth); and Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park.

Best Nova Scotia, Canada Museums, Historic Sites, Art Galleries & Cultural Venues

There are sightseeing attractions, historical sites, art galleries, entertainment venues and cultural events in and around Nova Scotia including the York Redoubt National Historic Site (Halifax); Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site (Baddeck); Hector Heritage Quay (New Glascow); World's Largest Fiddle (Sydney); and Fort Edward National Historic Site (Windsor).

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    • So exciting, especially when they do well! The stadium looks different with the renovations - we'll have to check it out in person soon!
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  • Absolutely agree. I was staying in Richmond and my longest drive to Cypress Falls was about an hr. The suspension bridge and Stanley Park even closer. And then the Pacific Spirit Park is pretty much in the city half hr from my hotel in Richmond.

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    • Oh wow what a trail I can't wait for the day I have the opportunity to visit NB.
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    • Thomas Worsley There are some amazing photo opportunities along it too - I'm sure you would enjoy it!
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    • Love this path. There was a suspension bridge. Is it still there?
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    • Greg Girard There was indeed a beautiful suspension bridge just outside the Big Salmon Interpretive Center. For us it marked the return toGreg Girard There was indeed a beautiful suspension bridge just outside the Big Salmon Interpretive Center. For us it marked the return to civilization - a river crossing which didn't require wet feet, on the far side of which were friendly and helpful park staff, hot coffee, and indoor washrooms Perfect ending to an epic hike!  More ...
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    • Sonya Richmond That is where we started from I think. We explored the trail from your ending point.
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    • Excellent tips for anyone interested in completing this challenging stretch of trail Sonya. I hope I get to hike with you some time!
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    • Farah McCrate I would love that! We are hoping to make a trip to NL sometime in the near future, and I'd love to meet you - maybe on the trail
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    • Looks like this was a super fun camping trip! Northern Pike are really beautiful fish, and it looks like you caught some huge ones! I would love toLooks like this was a super fun camping trip! Northern Pike are really beautiful fish, and it looks like you caught some huge ones! I would love to jump into that lake to escape the summer right now!  More ...
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    • Sonya Richmond This campground quickly became a favourite for us! So much to see and do here. Fishing was great, water was clean, then add multipleSonya Richmond This campground quickly became a favourite for us! So much to see and do here. Fishing was great, water was clean, then add multiple playgrounds...a win for sure!  More ...
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    • Northern Pike. How do you cook these. We caught many on our trips but can never seem to cook them right. Always mushy.
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    • This looks like a great spot for both camping and fishing!
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    • A surprising number of these were places we camped while hiking the Trans Canada Trail - Tunnel Mountain in Banff was definitely among ourA surprising number of these were places we camped while hiking the Trans Canada Trail - Tunnel Mountain in Banff was definitely among our favourites!  More ...
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    • Sonya Richmond - agreed! The views are spectacular! And wildlife everywhere!
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    • Riding Mountain National Park, Obed Lake Provincial Park and the Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course we enjoyed very much. It is funny to see how manyRiding Mountain National Park, Obed Lake Provincial Park and the Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course we enjoyed very much. It is funny to see how many times we cross each others paths as Seekers.  More ...
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    • Greg Girard - that is really neat! Of all the campground across the country, funny that we've visited three the same!
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    • Thanks Andrea Horning ! It was a fun trip!
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    • I love all the camper pictures! We have similar ones from our trip, just with snow!
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