About Nova Scotia Tulip Festival
Nova Scotia's first-ever tulip festival at RiverBreeze Farm in Upper Onslow. 200,000+ tulips in bloom across two fields, pick-your-own flowers, photo ops, and family-friendly fun. Seasonal spring event.
Features & Highlights
Detailed Information
The Nova Scotia Tulip Festival marked a colourful milestone for the province in Spring 2026 as RiverBreeze Farm in Upper Onslow launched the very first tulip festival in Nova Scotia history. With over 200,000 tulips planted across two sprawling fields in a breathtaking mix of colours, the festival quickly became a social media sensation, drawing overflow crowds from across the Maritimes. Visitors could stroll through rows of blooms, hand-pick their own bouquets to take home, take family photos among the flowers, and enjoy farm-fresh treats including spiked lemonade flights for adults. The festival was covered by CTV News and SaltWire, confirming its status as a significant new event on Nova Scotia's spring calendar. Dates vary by bloom each spring - typically mid-May to early June - and the farm recommends checking their Facebook page for the latest updates before visiting.
At a Glance
| What it is | Nova Scotia’s first-ever tulip festival, launched in Spring 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | RiverBreeze Farm, Upper Onslow, Northumberland Shore |
| Scale | More than 200,000 tulips planted across two fields |
| Season | Bloom-dependent each spring — typically mid-May to early June |
| Activities | Strolling the fields, pick-your-own bouquets, photo opportunities, family-friendly fun |
| Food & drink | Farm-fresh treats, including spiked lemonade flights for adults |
| Media coverage | Featured by CTV News and SaltWire in its first year |
| Website | riverbreeze.info (tulip festival page); latest updates on the farm’s Facebook page |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Nova Scotia Tulip Festival held?
Dates vary by bloom each spring — typically mid-May to early June. The inaugural edition in Spring 2026 drew overflow crowds from across the Maritimes, and the farm recommends checking its Facebook page for the latest updates before visiting.
Where is the festival held?
At RiverBreeze Farm in Upper Onslow, Nova Scotia — the farm that launched the very first tulip festival in Nova Scotia history in Spring 2026.
Can you pick your own tulips?
Yes. Visitors stroll the vibrant rows of blooms and hand-pick their own bouquets to take home — the you-pick experience is a core part of the festival.
Is the festival family-friendly?
Yes. The fields are set up for family fun with stunning photo opportunities among the flowers, and adults can enjoy farm-fresh treats including spiked lemonade flights.
How many tulips are there?
More than 200,000 tulips planted across two sprawling fields in a breathtaking mix of colours — the largest tulip display the province has hosted.
Was the first festival a success?
Yes — the 2026 debut quickly became a social media sensation, drawing overflow crowds from across the Maritimes and earning coverage from CTV News and SaltWire, confirming its place on Nova Scotia’s spring calendar.