Outdoor & Adventure
Puffin Tours Cape Breton
Watch Atlantic Puffins nesting at Bird Island on Cape Breton.
Canada's Ocean Playground
Discover Nova Scotia
From the bustling harbours of Halifax to the rugged beauty of Cape Breton - the complete guide to Nova Scotia tourism in Canada's ocean playground.
Popular Right Now
The pages Nova Scotia travellers are visiting most this season.
Events Calendar
What's happening right now - festivals, live music & markets across the province.
Explore →Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
The Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands & Celtic culture.
Explore →Top Things to Do
The essential Nova Scotia bucket list - icons, hidden gems & first-timer picks.
Explore →Halifax, Nova Scotia
Harbourfront, the Citadel & the capital’s dining scene.
Explore →Fall Foliage Guide
Peak colour routes, timing by region and the colour wave across the province.
Explore →Jesse Stone Filming Locations
Every Tom Selleck movie site around Halifax and Lunenburg - how to visit each one.
Explore →Cabot Trail Fall Colours
3, 5 & 7-day itineraries for the world-famous Cape Breton drive at its autumn peak.
Explore →Sullivan's Crossing Filming Locations
Every filming location from the TV series around Halifax and Nova Scotia - how to visit each site.
Explore →Windsor Pumpkin Regatta
The world’s first giant-pumpkin boat race (1999-2019), off since 2022 - the tradition continues at Shelburne.
Explore →Windsor Hants County Exhibition
North America’s oldest agricultural fair (1765) - livestock, midway and the giant pumpkin weigh-off.
Explore →$3.7 Billion
Record tourism revenue in 2025 - up 8% from 2024. Tourism Nova Scotia, April 2026
Explore Nova Scotia's Regions
From bustling cities to serene coastlines, each region offers unique experiences, local flavors, and unforgettable memories waiting to be discovered. In autumn, the week-by-week fall foliage map tracks the colour wave as it sweeps the province, while harvest season brings Kentville's Pumpkin People festival to the Annapolis Valley and the giant pumpkin regatta to Shelburne. On Cape Breton, Celtic Colours fills nine October days with music.
Cape Breton
Cape Breton Nova Scotia travel guide: the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, and things to do from Louisbourg to the Margaree Valley, with where to stay and when to go.
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Halifax
Halifax Nova Scotia attractions and travel guide: the Citadel, the waterfront boardwalk, Pier 21, day trips to Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg, and where to stay and eat in the city.
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South Shore
Nova Scotia's South Shore strings together iconic lighthouses, fishing villages, and white-sand beaches along the scenic Lighthouse Route. Highlights include Peggy's Cove, the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, and the historic port of Liverpool. It's classic Maritime Canada — fresh lobster, wave-battered granite coastline, and picture-perfect harbours.
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Bay of Fundy
The Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia has the world's highest tides, up to 16 metres of rise and fall twice a day. See the record tide swing at Burntcoat Head, walk the exposed ocean floor, and tour the fossil cliffs and fishing villages of the Fundy shore.
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Annapolis Valley
Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia is the province's wine country and agricultural heartland, framed by the world's highest tides on the Bay of Fundy. Explore award-winning wineries around Wolfville, hike Cape Blomidon for sweeping Fundy views, browse farmers' markets bursting with local produce, and walk the Grand-Pré UNESCO World Heritage Site. Whether you're tasting Tidal Bay wines, hunting for fossils on the Minas Basin cliffs, or cycling the Harvest Moon Trail, the Annapolis Valley delivers the province's most rewarding food, wine, and outdoor experiences within a 90-minute drive of Halifax.
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Northumberland Shore
The Northumberland Shore faces Prince Edward Island across the Northumberland Strait and boasts the warmest saltwater beaches north of the Carolinas — think Caribou, Melmerby, and Heather beaches. It's Anne of Green Gables territory (the PEI ferry sails from Caribou), with Tatamagouche, Pictou, and blueberry country inland. Family-friendly swimming and gentle tides define the summer experience.
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Eastern Shore
The Eastern Shore is the quiet coast of Nova Scotia - a wild, off-the-beaten-path Atlantic shoreline running east of Halifax. It's home to the pristine 100 Wild Islands archipelago, world-class sea kayaking, and quiet sand beaches at Taylor Head, Clam Harbour and Martinique. Expect lobster suppers, scenic coastal drives, and some of the province's least-crowded coastline.
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Lunenburg
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia: the UNESCO World Heritage old town — Bluenose II, the Fisheries Museum, gallery row, dining, and the best time to visit.
Explore Lunenburg
13,300km of Spectacular Coastline
Experience the world's highest tides, warmest waters north of Virginia, and breathtaking coastal scenery.
Featured Guides
Hand-picked deep dives from our 34 expert guides.
Food & Drink
Nova Scotia Cheese Trail
7 artisan cheesemakers across 14 stops — Canada's newest culinary trail.
Nature & Heritage
UNESCO Sites & Dark Sky Preserves
3 World Heritage Sites, 4 Biosphere Reserves & stargazing reserves.
Travel Planning
US Traveler Guide
Flights, ferries, rental cars, border crossing & tips for American visitors.
Outdoor & Adventure
Tidal Bore Rafting
The world's only tidal bore rafting — ride 10ft waves on the Shubenacadie River.
Food & Drink
Places to Eat in Halifax: Best Restaurants
Where to eat in NS's capital — featuring Mystic, Best New Restaurant 2025.
Plan Your Trip
Interactive tools to budget, plan, and book your Nova Scotia adventure.
Trip Cost Calculator
Budget your trip - flights, hotels, food & activities.
Try Now →Ferry Route Planner
Compare ferry schedules, routes & costs to Nova Scotia.
Try Now →Best Time to Visit
Find the perfect season for your adventure.
Try Now →Plan Your Trip
Start here - itineraries, planning & packing in one place.
Try Now →7-Day Itinerary
Halifax, the South Shore, the Bay of Fundy and Cape Breton in one week.
Try Now →Ready to Explore Nova Scotia?
Start planning your perfect maritime adventure today.