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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia

Where culture is coastal

Long defined by the ocean that surrounds it, Nova Scotia offers year-round surfing and sea kayaking, charming fishing villages and some of the freshest seafood you’ll ever taste. But there’s more to this province than the sea. Look closer, and you’ll discover that its charms run deeper — from acclaimed vineyards and world-class golf to the iconic Cabot Trail.

There are 13 First Nations in Nova Scotia who have called the province home for over ten thousand years — and their rich diversity of art, language and music thrive to this day. 

Connect with the Mi’kmaq community as you participate in a drumming circle. Appreciate the rugged beauty of the land on a scenic 2.4-kilometre trail through Goat Island on Bras d’Or Lake. Or gain a new skill as you take part in a traditional beading or dream catcher workshop at Membertou Heritage Park in Cape Breton.

Argyle Street in downtown Halifax
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Halifax

Salty sea breezes, live music and lobster rolls are just part of the vibrant East Coast culture found in Nova Scotia’s capital.

Itineraries

Don’t miss the iconic spots and hidden gems. No matter where you go in Nova Scotia, there are amazing itinerary ideas for you to explore.

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Travel packages

Great regional escapes

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The best experiences on Nova Scotia’s shores include meeting unusually friendly people, passing through fishing villages, and seeing secluded anchorages, boat builders, antique shops, artists’ hamlets, and beautiful beaches. This is a perfect introduction to Nova Scotia’s coastal charms, and will show you why many visitors return again and again.

The Cabot Trail
Omega Tours

Enchanting Islands Escape  External Link Title

From CAD 3,779 per person (double occupancy)

8 days / 7 nights

Enjoy fresh salt air, sandy beaches, mountain vistas, and much more. Pass through fields of green, dine on succulent seafood, and travel the world-famous Cabot Trail on this journey to Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton Island. Spend time in the Oak Island area to learn of the treasure hunters that have ventured to Nova Scotia for hundreds of years.

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From CAD 1,419 per person (double occupancy)

6 days / 5 nights

Enjoy some of the best of Canada's ocean playground as you spend three nights in Nova Scotia's capital city of Halifax and two nights on beautiful Cape Breton Island.  The modern port city of Halifax is bursting with culture and heritage while Cape Breton Island offers a world of wondrous sightseeing opportunities, including the famous Cabot Trail.