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Nova Scotia History - Nova Scotia Tourism

This is some epic action. Massive mainsails billowing in the brisk sea breeze. Cannons blasting. Soldiers marching. Ghosts gathering. Horse drawn wagons clattering. Blacksmiths hammers clanging. Archaeologists digging. History here is a full-on sensory experience.

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14-Jun-2013 8:13 PM

From our community: Nova Scotia's Favourite Beaches

Did you know there are over 100 beaches waiting for you this summer in Nova Scotia? With so many to choose from, it's no wonder everyone in Nova Scotia seems to think their favourite beach is the best beach around. Of course, the best way to figure out which one is the best is to start exploring them.

14-Jun-2013 5:16 PM

My Ocean Playground

Nova Scotia really is my ocean playground. You're never more then an hour from the ocean and there's something fun to do out on the water year round. With unique features like the Tidal Bore in Maitland to the amazing mountains in Cape Breton, five years in Nova Scotia and I am still finding new fun spots.

13-Jun-2013 3:40 PM

Wet and Wild

I had typically thought of the Wildlife Park for its variety of birds and animals, but this demonstration definitely gave a whole new appreciation for the smaller, less visible life at the park.

11-Jun-2013 8:06 PM

A Paddler's Paradise

Canoeing or kayaking in southwest Nova can be a solitary experience or you can join the masses that participate in annual events.

28-May-2013 10:04 AM

Hiking around York Redoubt

Starting in 1793, York Redoubt was an important defensive piece of the British during its various conflicts with France. With straight line of sight to both the Halifax Citadel and Fort McNab, York Redoubt was the first line of defense as you approached the Halifax Harbour.

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