Annapolis Valley in the Fall
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Annapolis Valley in the Fall

Do the 100 Mile Diet. Select Nova Scotia has a listing of great agri-tourism experiences available across the province. Download the brochure at selectnovascotia.ca. And the Farm Markets’ Cooperative can supply you with a map to markets across the province. Visit them at nsfarmersmarkets.ca.

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Fall Vacation Ideas

Talk about a blaze of glory! With an explosion of brilliant colour from millions of acres of maple, birch, oak and mountain ash providing the backdrop, fall in Nova Scotia features a calendar full of cool fun. The blast of colour surrounding us puts the whole province in full swing to celebrate. Leaf-watching is just the beginning. Check out these great ideas for autumn action from wine festivals to film festivals to pumpkin racing mayhem for the whole family.

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Nova Scotia Leaf Tours

Nova Scotia leaf tours & fall foliageTravelling the world-famous Cabot Trail in fall should be on your bucket list. Experience the full glory of the autumn leaves in Nova Scotia from late September through October. Grab your binoculars and head for our coast to get your fill of blazing fall foliage and salty sea air. Visit our Fall Leaf Watch forum for fall colour updates »
Check out the Leaf Watch Map to plan your scenic drive »

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Food and Wine Travel

Nova Scotia food and wine travel Taste the talents of our winemakers, chefs and farmers. Browse the full menu of vacation packages that feature cooking classes, workshops and dining at some of our province’s best establishments, all featuring local food.
Indulge in food and wine vacation packages »

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Fall Wine Festivals

Discover the wines of Nova Scotia Pale golds, deep burgundy, rich red – glorious colours are everywhere. Inside and out. Plan your vacation around the events of the Fall Wine Festival  Take vineyard tours, sample award-winning estate wines or browse winery gift shops.
Search vineyards »

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Fall Harvest Events and Farmers' Markets

Fall harvest events and farmers’ markets
It’s fall harvest season in Nova Scotia and the perfect time to enjoy fresh food and local produce. Tour our unique towns and villages, for a variety of farmers’ markets, u-picks and harvest festivals. Halifax farmers’ market, the oldest in North America, is a Saturday morning favourite.
Shop Nova Scotia’s Farmers’ Markets »
Celebrate the fall harvest with these festivals and fairs »

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Fall Events

Fall events calendar Fall equals fun. From Celtic Colours International Festival on Cape Breton Island to Halifax Pop Explosion, autumn is all about celebrating Nova Scotia culture. Fall also holds some of our wackiest events! Check out our Pumpkin Regatta and Scarecrow Festival.
Fall Festivals & Events »
Pumpkin Festivals »
Signature Events »

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Nova Scotia Parks

Nova Scotia parks for your outdoor adventure Perfect weather for outdoor fun is the forecast. With many of our Nova Scotia Parks open through October and later, we’ll keep you moving. Hike Cape Breton Highlands, go canoeing in Kejimkujik, or explore the tides in the Bay of Fundy.
Click here for Nova Scotia Parks info »

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Halloween Family Activities

Halloween family activities Have we got ghosts for you! Tour the oldest English graveyard in Canada, take a ghostly walk of historic Halifax, or a take a trip through a haunted corn maze - we’ll ramp up your Halloween to a whole new level.
Plan your Halloween fun now »

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Fall Offers, Packages and Getaways

Fall offers, packages and getawaysBright days and cool evenings set the perfect temperature for romance. Cozy up at one of our Nova Scotia resorts or inns.  Overnight Gourmet, Rendezvous for Two, and Family Fun are just a few of the great packages Nova Scotia offers.
Find packages and special offers for your fall getaways »

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2010-08-11
A unique and lovely place. What a find. A gorgeous post-and-beam cottage in a private spot on the ...

(Source: Favourite Places in Nova Scotia)
2010-08-06
Hello, My wife and I are from Ohio . We took a vacation to your lovely province in 2006. We spent ...

(Source: Favourite Places in Nova Scotia)
2010-07-16
Getting close to 30 years ago I had the opportunity to spend 2 summers working at the Keltic Lodge ...

(Source: Favourite Places in Nova Scotia)
2010-07-06
I recently returned to Nova Scotia for a delayed honeymoon and meet the family for my new husband. ...

(Source: Favourite Places in Nova Scotia)
2010-05-09
My father took my older brother and I on the train from Oshawa to Halifax. We arrived in Halifax at ...

(Source: Favourite Places in Nova Scotia)
2010-09-01
If you love to be at one with nature, Kejimkujik Seaside offers a beautiful place to explore for a day.  With beautiful trails, a white beach awaits you and if you are lucky the seals might be waving from the...

(Source: Nova Scotia, my Oyster)
2010-09-01
White Point Beach..it's rustic, it's charming, it's wonderful!

(Source: Nova Scotia, my Oyster)
2010-08-31
Regardless of how you spend your days it's hard not to be envious of our whale watch tour operators around the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Sample these recent posts & see if you feel the same way!!

(Source: The Bay of Fundy)
2010-08-31
An afternoon drive along the Mini Cabot Trail to Cape George gives breathtaking views and a "must visit" to the lighthouse.

(Source: The Right Coast, Nova Scotia)
2010-08-10
Well known to fossil hunters, this small village was founded by Scottish immigrants in the 1700's.

(Source: The Right Coast, Nova Scotia)