Nova Scotia

A peninsular province on Canada's Atlantic coast, with the port city of Halifax, the Cabot Trail and lighthouse fishing villages, plus excellent seafood and coastal scenery.

Nova Scotia lies in southeastern Canada, almost surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, with a winding coastline. The capital, Halifax, is an important port city, with a waterfront boardwalk, the Citadel Hill historic site and maritime museums worth a visit. Peggy's Cove, with its lighthouse and fishing village, and the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town of Lunenburg are distinctive. On Cape Breton Island, the Cabot Trail is a famous coastal drive in Canada, commonly started from Baddeck. Summer suits coastal travel, and Sep–Oct brings fall foliage. Halifax Stanfield International Airport is the main gateway.

Destinations

• Halifax
• Baddeck & the Cabot Trail
• Lunenburg

Itineraries

• Nova Scotia South Shore & Cabot Trail – From Halifax via the South Shore to Cape Breton, looping the Cabot Trail before visiting the Fortress of Louisbourg
• Maritime Provinces Clockwise Grand Loop – A grand loop through Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, connecting the South Shore, the Bay of Fundy…
• Quebec to Maritimes by Ocean Train – Explore Montreal and Quebec City, take the overnight train to Moncton, then drive to the Hopewell Rocks, PEI, and Halif…