There is never a shortage of things to do in Nova Scotia. Our attractions celebrate Nova Scotia’s best, from sports heroes to legendary musicians, and reconstructed fortress towns to seaside vineyards overlooking the world’s highest tides. Explore over 200 museums and historic sites, plus theatres, art galleries and fun places for kids and families.
Earltown, Northumberland Shore
Food, Outdoor, Natural History
January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013
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Lunenburg, South Shore
Farmers' Markets, Agriculture, Food
Every week on Thursdays between January 3, 2013 and December 26, 2013
Inverness, Ceilidh Trail
Sporting Events
Every week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays between January 4, 2013 and December 28, 2013
Mabou, Ceilidh Trail
Community Festivals, Music
Every week on Saturdays between January 5, 2013 and December 28, 2013
Judique, Ceilidh Trail
Music, Culture
Every week on Sundays between January 6, 2013 and December 29, 2013
West Pubnico, Yarmouth & Acadian Shores
Arts/Crafts, Heritage
Every week on Thursdays between January 10, 2013 and December 19, 2013
St. George's Channel, Bras d'Or Lakes Scenic Drive
Food, Culture
Every 4 weeks on Sundays between January 20, 2013 and December 15, 2013
Halifax, Halifax Metro
Culture
Every week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays between April 2, 2013 and May 26, 2013
Yarmouth, Yarmouth & Acadian Shores
Heritage
May 1, 2013 to May 31, 2013
Sydney, Fleur-de-lis/Marconi/Metro CB
Arts/Crafts, Culture
May 6, 2013 to June 21, 2013
Arts/Crafts
May 6, 2013 to October 25, 2013
Cape Sable Island, South Shore
Outdoor, Sporting Events
Every week on Tuesdays between May 7, 2013 and September 24, 2013
Hubbards, South Shore
Every week on Saturdays between May 11, 2013 and October 26, 2013
Pugwash, Northumberland Shore
Agriculture, Arts/Crafts
Every week on Saturdays between May 18, 2013 and October 12, 2013
Wolfville, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
Food, Agriculture
Every week on Wednesdays between May 22, 2013 and December 18, 2013
Tatamagouche, Northumberland Shore
May 24, 2013 to September 30, 2013
Belliveau Cove, Yarmouth & Acadian Shores
Farmers' Markets
Every week on Saturdays between May 25, 2013 and September 28, 2013
Chester, South Shore
Natural History, Agriculture
May 25, 2013
Malagash, Northumberland Shore
Natural History, 0
Musquodoboit Harbour, Eastern Shore
Food, Celebrations
May 25, 2013 to May 25, 2013
Community Festivals, Arts/Crafts, Food
Baddeck, Cabot Trail
Sporting Events, Outdoor
May 25, 2013 to May 26, 2013
Music
May 26, 2013 to June 9, 2013
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