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Travel Canada’s Historic Seacoast

Travel to Nova Scotia Canada and experience the adventure and breath-taking beauty of a land and a people truly shaped by the sea. 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. From seaside inns to quaint bed and breakfasts, to urban Nova Scotian hotels, your vacation in Nova Scotia Canada will be an adventure to remember.




Holiday season festivals and events

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Christmas parades of holiday lights

Celebrate the spirit of the season with a festive holiday parade. The lights, Christmas carols and costumes will put smiles on the faces of your family – young and young-at-heart alike!

Here’s a list of Christmas parades and holiday lights in Nova Scotia »

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A wine tasting and dining experience


Learn how to pair Nova Scotia wines with fresh local cuisine at Salmon River House Country Inn.

From $127.50 per person, your wine tasting and dinner package includes: 

  • 1 nights’ accommodation 
  • Dinner for 2 
  • Breakfast for 2 
  • Nova Scotia wine seminar 
  • Tour of Aquaprime Mussel Ranch

View complete package details »

Salmon River House Country Inn
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Discover Nova Scotia on Google Earth

Nova Scotia has many of Canada’s most famous attractions, activities and signature events. These activities can be found using the power of Google Earth. Virtually fly over Canada’s seacoast from place to place; zoom in tight or pull back for a wider view; all with real satellite imagery.

More about Google Earth »

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Travel to Nova Scotia Canada

With direct air connections to Halifax Airport for all major cities including Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, New York, Boston, Chicago,  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 »

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