Most Nova Scotia hotels offer free cancellation. Consider booking refundable hotels rather than non-refundable ones. Just look for the โfree cancellationโ message during your hotel search. Prices can vary, but right now we believe that flexibility matters.
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Reviewed on Sep 22, 2020
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2020
4.5/5Wonderful!(322 area reviews)
Halifax is a city with a strong maritime history. Walk through the downtown area to understand its nickname, the Warden of the North.
4/5Very Good!(46 area reviews)
Visit one of the countryโs oldest cities, which also has a distinctive modern feeling. Itโs apparent going down its streets why this is called the City of Trees.
3.5/5Good!(14 area reviews)
Balanced city life and a relaxed vibe characterize this area of Halifax. Discover how it actually rose from rubble to become an important district.
5/5Exceptional!(2 area reviews)
If you're spending some time in Downtown Dartmouth, Ferry Terminal Park and Royal Canadian Legion Military Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2021
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2021
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2021
Nova Scotia is almost completely surrounded by ocean, making it a terrific choice for tourists looking to smell the fresh salty air and escape from the mainland. Hike or cycle your way along sunny coastal beach paths, climb up to the tops of lighthouses and tour the capital for a range of cultural attractions.ย
Visit the capital, Halifax, for waterfront views, fascinating museums and Victorian flower gardens. Taste the local cuisine at the Halifax Seaport Farmersโ Market and stroll along the boardwalk at Fishermanโs Cove, a restored fishing village. Learn about maritime discovery at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and listen to an open-air concert in the Halifax Public Gardens.
Beach lovers should head to the Northumberland Shore region, where warm-water beaches stretch for miles across the coast. Visit the Cape George Lighthouse for panoramic views of St. Georgeโs Bay. Mountain biking is popular at Keppoch Mountain and Trenton Park. Travel to Seafoam to taste lavender ice cream at Seafoam Lavender Farm.
Over on the Eastern Shore, hike the Liscomb River Trail, whose star feature is a suspension bridge overlooking a waterfall. For more outdoor fun, kayak along the coast, go swimming at Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park and cycle along the Musquodoboit Harbour Trailway.
On the tip of Nova Scotia is Cape Breton Island, home to the Cabot Trail, a scenic coastal-view path. Take a guided walk in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park and if you are feeling fit, attempt the 10-Trails-in-One-Day Challenge. Visit the Louisbourg Lighthouse for uninterrupted views of the Fortress of Louisbourg, a reconstructed defensive fort.
To reach Nova Scotia by air, fly into the main airport, Halifax Stanfield International Airport. For views of Nova Scotia from the sea, arrive by ferry. Ferry services depart from several Canadian ports. Renting a car is the most efficient way of touring the area, although motorcycles are also popular for zipping along coastal roads.ย ย
Nova Scotia is a popular vacation destination offering an appealing mixture of nature, culture and adventure.
