Nova Scotia’s Official Tourism Website: Explore Canada’s Maritime Culture

Nova Scotia vacations are truly worlds-away from anything you’ve ever experienced. Renowned for the highest tides in the world at the Bay of Fundy, award-winning vineyards scattered about the province, nationally recognized chefs at the helm of Nova Scotia restaurants and over 700 festivals annually, Nova Scotia is a place of remarkable natural beauty and thriving culture. Relax at Peggy’s Cove fishing village, go on a whale watching trip, tour the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island, experience Nova Scotia golf, learn about Nova Scotia genealogy or explore one of Canada’s Seven Wonders—Pier 21—on a Halifax tour. Remember Nova Scotia accommodations can be found for every style of Maritime vacation, from seaside inns to quaint bed and breakfasts or urban Nova Scotia hotels.

Nova Scotia Fall Hikes Fall in Nova Scotia is a hikers’ paradise, with crisp air and stunning scenery. The Taylor Head Provincial Park along the scenic Eastern Shore has boardwalks to a beautiful white-sand beach and back-country hiking trails. Near Lunenburg, you will find the Ovens Natural Park. This dramatic cliff-top trail has views of the rugged coastline and leads to a series of sea caves. Closer to Yarmouth, the Wedgeport Point Nature Trails lead you through Tusket River estuary’s mixed-wood forest, barrier-beach ponds, and coastal marshes. View more Nova Scotia attractions »

From Celtic Music to Pumpkins Check out lively Celtic music at the Celtic Colours International Festival, and celebrate living Celtic culture and hospitality on Cape Breton Island. • The country comes to the city at the Maritime Fall Fair. This annual Nova Scotia event features horse jumping, rodeo events, homemaking displays, a dog show, and more. • Celebrate the harvest in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley at Kentville’s Pumpkin People Festival. Tour the streets of Kentville and surrounding areas to see the many Pumpkin People displays. View more Nova Scotia Festivals & Events »

Majestic Castle Moffett

Castle Moffett offers old world charm on a 200-acre mountain-to-lake estate, just minutes from the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton. Enjoy walks in our gardens and woods, nearby championship golf courses, and whale-watching cruises.

Your package includes:

Chilled champagne upon arrival
One night’s accommodation in a deluxe suite with a four-poster or canopied bed
Full breakfast
Whirlpool
Fireplace
Views of the Bras D’Or Lakes
Four-course gourmet dinner in the Great Hall

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Discover Nova Scotia on Google EarthFind your can’t-miss Nova Scotia attraction, activity or signature events using the power of Google Earth. Virtually fly over the province from place to place; zoom in tight or pull back for a wider view; all with real satellite imagery. More about Google Earth »

Worlds away has never been so close With direct air connections to Halifax Airport for all major cities including Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, New York, Boston, Washington, Frankfurt and London, easy highway access, and convenient fast ferries, Nova Scotia is a lot easier to get to than you might think. And isn’t “easy” what a Nova Scotia getaway is all about? More about getting here »