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Nova Scotia vacations are truly worlds-away from anything you’ve ever experienced. Renowned for the highest tides in the world at the Bay of Fundy, award-winning vineyards scattered about the province, nationally recognized chefs at the helm of Nova Scotia restaurants and over 700 festivals annually, Nova Scotia is a place of remarkable natural beauty and thriving culture. Relax at Peggy’s Cove fishing village, go on a whale watching trip, tour the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island, experience Nova Scotia golf, learn about Nova Scotia genealogy or explore one of Canada’s Seven Wonders—Pier 21—on a Halifax tour. Remember a Nova Scotia accommodation can be found for every style of getaway, from a seaside inn to a quaint bed and breakfast or an urban Nova Scotia hotel.

Wineries Blomidon Estate Winery along the Minas Basin takes pride in locally grown and award-winning estate wines. Stroll through the vineyards and take in the unique setting, or picnic on items from the on-site wine shop. Gaspereau Vineyards showcases premium estate-grown and limited edition wines in the heart of Nova Scotia wine country. Savour Nova Scotia cuisine overlooking the beautiful Gaspereau Valley. The atmosphere at Nova Scotia’s first operating winery is all cobblestone courtyards and beautiful gardens in the Annapolis Valley. Grand Pré Wines boasts varieties unique to the Maritimes and a passion you can taste! View more Nova Scotia attractions »

Celebrating from the Ground Up! Let the crisp air and vibrant colours of fall inspire your appetite for Nova Scotia wine and gourmet cuisine. The Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival offers a variety of classes and food pairing events. A true crowd pleaser, the Nova Scotia International Air Show features aerobatics, fly-pasts and special ground displays. Join us for affordable family fun and recognition of our region’s military personnel. Take to the Cabot Trail in search of wild mushrooms at the Fall Fungi Foray & Festival. Packages include lessons on how to prepare and cook your delectable catch of fungi. View more Nova Scotia Festivals & Events »

Fall Fungi Foray and Feast

The Chanterelle mushroom - a delicacy of Nova Scotia cuisine in Cape Breton!

The Chanterelle Country Inn and Cottages on the Cabot Trail is known for its organically grown food among Nova Scotia restaurants. Also enjoy nature walks, a gazebo and guest library.

Your package includes:

2 nights accommodation, including breakfast
Foray with noted mycologist, 2 four-course dinners with wine (one is a fungi feast)
Fungi slide presentation, Fungi preparation and cooking class.
Starting at $275 per person

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Worlds away has never been so close With direct air connections to Halifax Airport for all major cities including Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, New York, Boston, Washington, Frankfurt and London, easy highway access, and convenient fast ferries, Nova Scotia is a lot easier to get to than you might think. And isn’t “easy” what a Nova Scotia getaway is all about? More about getting here »