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Cape Breton Highlands National Park

The drive to the Acadian village of Cheticamp, where some of the world’s most sought-after hooked rugs are handcrafted, is about 2 hours from Sydney and 5 hours from Halifax. Plan to stay. The charming village, rich with culture, is located near the entrance to Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

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April 5, 2012
A Year to Remember The sinking of RMS Titanic on the night of April 14, 1912 was a human tragedy felt around the globe. Halifax played an important role in the story, and the 100th anniversary will be marked in events and exhibits throughout the year.
January 4, 2012
Lonely Planet Names Nova Scotia as a Top Place to Visit in 2012 The world’s largest travel guide book publisher has named the Maritimes as one of its Top Ten Regions to visit in 2012, specifically referring to several distinctly Nova Scotian experiences as some of the reasons behind its decision.
December 15, 2011
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November 16, 2011
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September 29, 2011
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22-Oct-2011 2:22 PM
Cape Breton Highlands
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23-May-2012 9:28 AM
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The Cape Forchu Lightstation is an icon for Yarmouth.
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30-Apr-2012 2:34 PM
Yurt Backcountry Camping at Kejimkujik National Park
The big camping experience last winter was spending a night in a yurt at kejimkujik national park. The only problem was finding an open weekend to book one of the two Yurts at the park. With time running out, we booked a single overnight in late March at the Eel Weir Yurt.
22-Apr-2012 10:33 AM
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