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.

Nova Scotia leaf tours & fall foliage

Travelling 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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fall offers, packages and getaways

Bright 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.
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