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Meet Local Nova Scotians

Dig for your dinner , write a song with a local songwriter, or try your hand at any number of traditional arts or crafts that have been practiced here for decades.  Experience our Nova Scotia in a way that takes you off the beaten path and into the heart of our communities.

Locals from across the Nova Scotia have put together special adventures and activities to share their way of life like lobster fishing or blacksmithing, traditional arts and crafts like rug hooking, or special talents like songwriting and painting.   There are also opportunities to see special places in a whole new way.  Learn about sustainable gardening behind the scenes at the Fortress of Louisbourg or dress up as an 18th century soldier and defend the Halifax Citadel from invasion.

Whether you are interested in history, culture, food and wine, or the great outdoors, there is an activity just for you.

Fabric Dyeing by the Sea
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Fabric Dyeing by the Sea

6/27/11 - 12/21/11

Ocean, meadow, and sun.blues, greens, and yellows. Be inspired by the coastal beauty of Mabou. Join artist Ann Schroeder in her seaside studio and capture this inspiration on fabric. More Details

Nova Scotia Adventures

You may not want to miss some of our best in class adventures and activities.  Tidal bore rafting, whale watching, and surfing are a few of the activities with Nova Scotia flair.  There are companies ready to offer tours or personalized experiences that showcase the best Nova Scotia has to offer.
20-Feb-2012 3:09 AM
We are getting married August 17, 2013! My fiance is from Tatamagouche, and we would like to get ...

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07-Feb-2012 3:25 AM
I had the chance to visit my good friends in Coldbrook in October 2011 and was treated to some great ...

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22-Oct-2011 2:22 PM
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
Although the leaves have fallen off the tree on the Island that I was watching, there are lots of ...

(Source: Nova Scotia Leaf Watch)
16-Oct-2011 12:05 PM
I was too late getting a shot of the beautiful colours of a few trees on the island near the bridge ...

(Source: Nova Scotia Leaf Watch)
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14-Feb-2012 3:21 PM
The Cape to Cape footpath is approximately 400 kilometres of trail starting at Cape Chignecto and crosses mainland Nova Scotia to Cape George. Being a community based project, trail segments were established throughout four counties. Trail systems such as Rogart Mountain Trail, Kenomee Trail System and the Gully Lake Wilderness Area are part of this footpath.
14-Feb-2012 3:00 PM
had the perfect plan! As any savvy parent would appreciate, I found something that was not only fun but was educational too! We decided to take a tour of the Glooscap Heritage Centre & Mi'kmaw Museum at the Truro Power Centre located in Millbrook.
30-Jan-2012 2:33 PM
As Valentine's Day approaches thoughts turn to romance and Nova Scotia is naturally a very romantic place because it is shaped by the sea.
12-Jan-2012 11:58 AM
After the scenic Cape d'Or Lighthouse, I travel to Port Greville to the Age of Sail Museum. This Museum displays themes such as lumbering, shipbuilding, marine life and many items that immerse visitors in this great era of Nova Scotia's history.
12-Jan-2012 11:51 AM
If you have ever been to the Town of Oxford you've probably seen the friendly giant wild blueberry greeting you to the "Wild Blueberry Capital of Canada." Nova Scotia is the largest processor of wild blueberries in the world!
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