Holidays To Nova Scotia

Discover the Cabot Trail, one of Canada's most beautiful drives - with rolling fields, rocky cliffs and highland scenery to be explored. Stop at Cheticamp located on the Cabot Trail, you'll be taken back by its beauty. For the more active hike the trails or take a guided nature tour.

Nova Scotia holds the more lighthouses than any other province and its not hard to see why, with it's dramatic coastlines. Often said to be the most photographed lighthouse in Canada, Peggy's Cove Lighthouse is located in the quaint fishing village of Peggy's Cove. We recommend you book a lighthouse tour, one of the best ways to visit and learn their history. This is a great place for enjoying the stunning coastline and breathing in the sea air.

With verdant forests, crystal clear lakes and winding rivers; mix with the locals as you immerse themselves in the nature. Canoe, Kayak and hike through many waterways and trails that have been there for thousands of years. Located an easy hour and half drive from Lunenburg, this is a National Park not to be missed.

Cape Breton Island is truly breathtaking, and one of the most scenic destinations in the world. Head to The Fortress at Louisbourg, learn about the significance of this fortress and the history behind it. Hear the boom of the cannon if you are visiting in summer. Pack a picnic and hike the lighthouse trail from the Old Town in Louisbourg, this trail winds along the coast. Take a guided kayak tour, float alongside seals and watch seabirds pass you by. You will not want to leave this Island.

Take to the ocean for the most spectacular whale watching Canada has to offer. Whale watching tours start as early as April and finish in October, the best whale watching can be found off of Cape Breton Island and around the Bay of Fundy. You'll see the playful humpback whales breaching and putting on a show for visitors, a sight not to be missed.

Nova Scotia has many outdoor pursuits for all ages and abilities. From whitewater rafting to gentle sailing tours, there is plenty to do on the water or take to the hills hiking or maybe cycling the Cabot Trail. If there is only one thing you do in Nova Scotia make sure it's the Tidal Bore Rafting this is an experience like no other, one moment you are floating on a peaceful river next you riding the rolling coaster of rapids.

The star-shaped naval station is a living history museum in the heart of downtown Halifax. Once a military fortification watching over the city, the building today acts a a window into Halifax's history. Take the guided tour of the musket galleries, garrison cells and Army Museum; catch the 78th Highland Regiment practicing drills and the 3rd Brigade of the Royal Artillery firing the canyon at noon each day.

The capital Halifax, is a small city with a big town feel with a thriving arts and culinary scene as well as more pubs and clubs per capita than anywhere else in Canada - perfect for getting to know the friendly locals.

Spread over nine days during the month of October, the Celtic Colours International Festival sees a whole variety of events and activities unfolding across Breton Island. The festival celebrates the island’s traditional Scottish heritage and culture through events centred around food, music, dance, the outdoors and art. It’s a great way to experience this vibrant culture. 

The Antigonish Highland Games have been running since 1863, an event that helps to uphold the Scottish way of life. Each July, the festival kicks off with Scottish heritage workshops, before the games themselves start, with the Concert Under the Stars and traditional Scottish athletic competitions, including the classic caber toss and other heavyweight events. 

Between June and July, Nova Scotia’s capital of Halifax plays host to the impressive Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. Enjoy a spectacularly choreographed show of performers from across the world, with pipers, drummers, dancers, acrobats, singers and military bands. 

All across the province, talented chefs take Nova Scotia’s fresh seafood and turn it into delectable chowders. Follow the official Chowder Trail to sample some of the province’s best takes on this beloved dish.

Nova Scotia’s lobster is famously fresh and delicious. You’ll find lobster on menus across the province, in the form of lobster rolls, chowder, tacos, and even combined with poutine, another of Canada’s iconic dishes.

Digby is famous for its large and delicious scallops brought in by the Digby fishery. Despite the name, this delicious seafood is freshly distributed across the province and can actually be found on several restaurant menus across Nova Scotia.