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Check out the Nova Scotia Bucket ListFull of the most iconic things to see and do in Nova Scotia!

 

 
Come out and play...
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Hike, cycle, kayak, surf, or keep a sharp eye out for whales or moose. Nova Scotia outdoor activities are as rich and varied as the many cultures which call the province home. Revel in the knowledge that in Nova Scotia you can enjoy nature’s many delights every season of the year.  

  
 
Routes to your Roots
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Routes to Your Roots is a user–friendly resource focused on genealogy and built into www.novascotia.com. Type in your family name and see where your ancestors lived in Nova Scotia, the local archives and sources where you can research your family history, and the attractions, events, and accommodations in the area. You can even plan your trip itinerary directly from the site.

www.novascotiaroots.com

  
 Savour the local flavour
 colin There are more than 1,300 restaurants in Nova Scotia. And while lobster and seafood take centre stage as our most famous food, there’s so much more than our superb seafood on the menu across the province. So whether visiting a Nova Scotia restaurant, market or road side stand, prepare to indulge in an unforgettable Nova Scotia dining experience!
  
 
Get to know the locals
 Picture1The Mi’kmaw, French, British, Scottish, Irish, and others of European descent, and the Black Loyalists all came to Nova Scotia.  Their stories are here to discover today at heritage sites and interpretive centres across the province and through music, dance, language, art, and way of life that is unique to Nova Scotia.

  
Bay of Fundy Adventures
 
 09_NSTourism_05806The Bay of Fundy is home to the highest tides in the world – five to ten times higher than anywhere else. Every day more than 100 billion tonnes of seawater flow in and out, providing a multitude of experiences on the waves, on the ocean floor and everywhere in between!
  
 
Wine Regions
 
Gaspereau vineyards  It can be argued that the ice age of 2,000,000 years ago shaped the land and soil. In tandem with the moderating
effects of the Atlantic Ocean it has created vineyards unlike any others in the world. Situated on
one of the cooler climate limits for vines, Nova Scotia has had a long and rich tradition for growing grapes and for wine dating back to the 1600s. It's actually quite possible this was one of the first areas to cultivate grapes in North America.