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Travel to Canada

Canada Tourism Guide

Are you planning to travel to Canada? Canada is an incredible land of broad forests and crystal clear lakes; towering mountains and sandy beaches; wide open prairies and secluded ocean inlets; quaint villages and bustling cities. In fact, it’s a country with literally something for everyone. From its Pacific to Atlantic coasts and from its rugged north to its southern border, Canada offers visitors the chance to choose their own adventure – whatever it may be – and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Travel to Canada from the U.S.

Canada is a place that has to be experienced to be truly appreciated. Let our Canada tourism section assist your trip planning with practical advice on travelling to Canada from the U.S., passport and visa requirements, how to get to Nova Scotia and even the weather you can expect during your visit.

Travel to Canada from Europe and the UK

If you’re travelling from Europe or the United Kingdom, you might feel overwhelmed by Canada’s size. While you might be used to traversing a country in hours, Canada’s 10 million square kilometres of land, encompassing six time zones, can take days to cross from coast-to-coast. However, as you’ll learn, getting here is easy – and exploring the country is a journey you’ll never forget.

Travel to Nova Scotia

If you look at a map of Canada, Nova Scotia is easy to spot. Its distinctive shape – almost completely surrounded by ocean, outlined by hundreds of harbours and coves, and dotted by scenic Cape Breton Island – stands out like a welcoming beacon to Canada’s Atlantic coast. It’s also easy to get to by land, sea and air. Once you arrive, you’ll find the people and places of Nova Scotia to be as distinctive as the land – an experience like no other!

Canada’s Culture

Of course, what makes Canada truly special is its people and their culture. Friendly, outgoing and welcoming are just some of the words visitors have used to describe Canadians. Over the course of history, this country has been cultivated by people from across the globe. Their impact on the country can be seen in Canada’s wide-range of colourful streetscapes, historical landmarks, mouth-watering cuisines, enthralling music and in its symphony of languages. Just click on the links below for all the tools, tips and information you’ll need to travel to Canada.

29-Feb-2012 6:35 PM
A presentation begun a couple of years ago - an original song written by myself and my husband - ...

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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)
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22-May-2012 10:28 AM
No question, we have a lot of ambassadors. And now we want to make it easier for you to share your love for Nova Scotia. We're introducing the Visit My Nova Scotia app on Facebook so that you can send invites to all your friends and family.
02-May-2012 4:29 PM
I think of Pinterest as a wonderful tool for vision or dream boarding. For many of us, our dreams often include travel and adventure. And for those who are part of our Nova Scotia online community, those dreams include a Nova Scotia. And so begins our adventure with Pinterest.
30-Apr-2012 2:34 PM
The big camping experience last winter was spending a night in a yurt at kejimkujik national park. The only problem was finding an open weekend to book one of the two Yurts at the park. With time running out, we booked a single overnight in late March at the Eel Weir Yurt.
22-Apr-2012 10:33 AM
The Pubnico Point Wind Farm provides a unique location for walking.
16-Apr-2012 4:49 PM
The Tall Ships Festival, last hosted in Halifax in 2009, is returning to Nova Scotia this year, making this year a really great year to visit! I love the Tall Ships Festival for the excitement and majesty it brings. Here are my top 10 reasons why you'll love them too!
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