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This is your place to share Nova Scotia vacation destinations and experiences. Get first-person accounts from visitors and Nova Scotians alike.

Favourite Places in Nova Scotia »
28-Sep-2011 4:47 PM
Most relaxing
In August of this year I booked just 2 short days at Hunts Point Beach Cottages. After being there ...
30-Aug-2011 2:49 PM
Halifax & Cape Breton - Vacation
Has a great time visiting Halifax and Cape Breton. So much so that I decided to make the following ...
Nova Scotia Leaf Watch »
22-Oct-2011 2:22 PM
Cape Breton Highlands
On Oct 18 I was finally able to get out on the road for a bit of leaf peeping. Left Halifax and ...
16-Oct-2011 8:28 PM
Enfield Shubenacadie river are ripe
Although the leaves have fallen off the tree on the Island that I was watching, there are lots of ...

Research Your Roots Forum

Throughout Canada’s history, Nova Scotia has welcomed immigrants from across the globe. Perhaps one of your ancestors immigrated here through historic Pier 21. Whatever your family’s history is, we’d love to hear about it.
Research Your Roots »
10-Jan-2012 10:42 PM
Long Lost Relatives
Hi my name is Bruce. I have been researching my moms side of family not doing so well. When I was ...
02-Jan-2012 9:34 AM
Matilda Johnston - Halifax - England - Australia
Hi all I am trying to trace my great great grandmother Matilda Johnston (Johnson, Johnstone) who ...
The feed was updated at 04-Feb-2012 12:07 AM
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22-Oct-2011 2:22 PM
Cape Breton Highlands
On Oct 18 I was finally able to get out on the road for a bit of leaf peeping. Left Halifax and ...

(Source: Nova Scotia Leaf Watch)
16-Oct-2011 8:28 PM
Enfield Shubenacadie river are ripe
Although the leaves have fallen off the tree on the Island that I was watching, there are lots of ...

(Source: Nova Scotia Leaf Watch)
The feed was updated at 04-Feb-2012 12:07 AM
17-Mar-2011 10:12 AM
St. Patrick's Day in Nova Scotia - Irish Pubs and Celebrations
Wondering where to go? There is live entertainment almost everywhere. Wherever you might be, you won't be far from a pub or community centre that is celebrating.

(Source: Nova Scotia, my Oyster)
16-Mar-2011 9:45 AM
WANTED: Nova Scotian Ambassadors - My Nova Scotia Contest
Are you a proud and friendly Nova Scotian? Do you feel like your a great ambassador for the beautiful province you call home? Do you love to shine in front of a camera? Well we're looking for YOU to play in one of our starring roles of a lifetime!

(Source: Nova Scotia, my Oyster)
04-Mar-2011 1:54 PM
McLobster...yeah it's real and it's in Nova Scotia!
Yes, it's true you can get a little lobster on the run, but I highly recommend you also take the slow food route. Enjoy the experience at one of our fabulous restaurants, or even get it straight of the boat. Tuck in a bib...no one is looking.

(Source: Nova Scotia, my Oyster)
11-Feb-2011 1:18 PM
A trip on the Mystical Fundy Ferry...
One of the best ways to close the travel loop around our horseshoe-shaped bay is to traverse its entrance aboard the Fundy ferry.

(Source: The Bay of Fundy)
11-Feb-2011 1:17 PM
X-country Skiing on the low tide beach
No doubt about it: our Bay of Fundy beaches are well-loved and oft-visited by locals year round. Lovely in the 'fair weather' months, that's for sure, but in winter the snow and tides make for some curious experiences...

(Source: The Bay of Fundy)
The feed was updated at 04-Feb-2012 12:07 AM