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Check-In Nova Scotia - Travel Counselling

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Our Check In Nova Scotia travel counsellors can help you plan the perfect vacation. Whether you're making your plans through our website, online chat feature, a provincial Visitor Information Centre, email or the toll-free number, our knowledgeable staff are here to help. Contact our travel counsellers to make reservations, request literature and answer your travel inquiries.

Provincial Visitor Information Centres

Online Chat

gov.ns.ca

1-800-565-0000 (Toll Free within North America)
1-902-425-5781 (in Greater Halifax, Nova Scotia)
1-902-425-5781 (Outside North America)
00800-1565-0000 (Toll Free from the United Kingdom)

 

Internet Access for Visitors

Community Access Program

You can check your e-mail, visit novascotia.com, make reservations, and find out what to do tomorrow at one of the Community Access Program (CAP) sites around the province. In Nova Scotia, call toll-free 1-866-569-8428 to locate the nearest CAP site. A list of CAP sites in the Halifax area can be found on the HR C@P website.

Nova Scotia's 75 public libraries have computers with Internet access available for visitors to use and many have extensive genealogical records. Visit the Nova Scotia Provincial Library web site. A brochure with map and site locations is available at local visitor information centres.

 

Attraction Signs

Attractions SignsYour Guide to Nova Scotia's Attractions!
As you're traveling our 100-series highways, watch for blue signs indicating major points of interest such as museums, historic sites, parks, unique businesses, and cultural attractions that await you. Just take the designated exit and enjoy the great sights and scenery that make Nova Scotia famous. And have a safe journey!

 

Accommodations

All accommodations listed on novascotia.com are licensed by the Province of Nova Scotia and approved by at least one of the three recognized quality programs (Canada Select/Camping Select, Nova Scotia Approved and CAA/AAA) to ensure they are clean and comfortable.

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Bienvenue

Bienvenue Logo

In Nova Scotia we're proud of our strong Francophone presence. In order to make your stay even more enjoyable, we have a program for you which identifies many of our bilingual attractions and businesses! Look for this logo—it's your guarantee that Ici, on parle français! In addition to English, each participating establishment displaying this logo is committed to providing quality service in French. Qualified French speaking staff are identified by lapel pins featuring the Bienvenue logo, and would be more than happy to serve you in French.

 

Fair Exchange Program

Fair Exchange

Visiting from the U.S.? Look for the Fair Exchange logo - it's your assurance that you're getting the best exchange value for your money! Accommodations, restaurants, gift shops, museums, gas stations and other participating establishments displaying this logo offer an exchange rate within five percentage points of the latest official bank exchange rate.