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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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Bare Bones Restaurant, Parrsboro

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.
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Masstown Market

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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Days Gone By Bakery, Guysborough

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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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)
16-Oct-2011 12:00 PM
The cabot trail from Cheticamp to Ingonish was pretty green last weekend (Oct 8) when I drove it. I ...

(Source: Nova Scotia Leaf Watch)
15-Oct-2011 7:11 PM
Lots of nice bright reds and yellows today (Oct 15) on Highway 14 from Elmsdale to Windsor and ...

(Source: Nova Scotia Leaf Watch)
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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!
12-Jan-2012 11:47 AM
There's something about hiking along a shoreline in the fall that I enjoy. It must be the cooler temperature, or the scenery when the leaves have started to fall off the trees. The grass is still green and I need to be outside!
12-Jan-2012 11:42 AM
The first day of our three day trip to Pictou, Antigonish and Guysborough. Today we visit the The Hector Exhibit Centre & Archives and explore the historic town of Pictou.
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