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Check out the Stories section for insider travel planning tips, must-dos while visiting Nova Scotia, and info on local hot spots. We are spilling our secrets like where to find our favourite lobster rolls, unique accommodations, can’t miss adventures on the coast, and more!

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15 Unique Ways to Experience Seafood in Nova Scotia

In Nova Scotia, fresh seafood is a big deal. While there are dozens of restaurants across the province serving up local lobster, mussels, clams, ch…

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Best Photo Spots on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore

The Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia stretches from the edge of the Halifax area all the way toward Canso, offering a wilder, more rugged coastline.

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Best Photo Spots on Nova Scotia’s Northumberland Shore

Known for its warm waters, red sandstone cliffs, quiet beaches, and sweeping ocean views across the Northumberland Strait, it’s a dream location fo…

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New for 2026: Skyline Trail Timed Parking Reservations

If the Skyline Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park on Cape Breton Island is on your must-do list for 2026, there’s an important update…

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Coastal Camping in Nova Scotia: Sleep by the Sea, Wake Up to the Waves

Camping in Nova Scotia just hits differently, especially when you’re right by the ocean. Think salty air, crashing waves as your soundtrack, and th…

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Tee Off on the Coast in Nova Scotia

There’s something special about golfing in Nova Scotia, maybe it’s the salty ocean, the dramatic coastal views, or the way every course feels a lit…

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Featured Itineraries

With so much to do in Nova Scotia, sometimes you need a little help to come up with the very best travel plan. We’ve got your back with these curated itineraries!

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Coastal Adventures

5 days
Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Eastern Shore, Northumberland Shore

Experience some of Nova Scotia’s beautiful coastal drives, exhilarating adventures and seaside accommodations as you travel through three of our re…

Two children running towards the photographer on sandy Melmerby Beach Provincial Park in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, on a hot and sunny summer day.

Summer Family Fun in Nova Scotia

5 days
Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Cape Breton Island, Eastern Shore, Halifax Metro, Northumberland Shore, South Shore, Yarmouth & Acadian Shores

Nova Scotia is the perfect destination for your family vacation. Learn something new at our museums, enjoy beach time, stretch your legs on a trail…

Explore Cape Breton this Winter

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Cape Breton Island

You’ll find breathtaking vistas, exciting ski opportunities, and more on a trip from Baddeck to Ingonish. Plus, experience art, culture, delicious …