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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.




Summer entertainment and music events
  • The Riverfront Music Jubilee features an exciting line-up as one of the best outdoor Nova Scotia concerts.
  • Lunenburg Folk Festival is a weekend family event full of music, children’s activities, and cultural experiences.
  • Halifax Busker Festival brings over 500 performances on 5 stages over 11 days for an international display of street theatre.

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Cape Breton music experience

To truly experience Celtic culture and music on your Cape Breton vacation, visit the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre. Featuring archives of recordings, stories and interviews, plus workshops and Sunday ceilidhs (traditional music and dancing).

Cape Breton Celtic Music Interpretive Centre details »

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Cape Breton family package

Plan your family summer vacation to Dundee Resort for a fun activities and adventure.

From $380 per family, your Cape Breton family package includes:

  • 2 nights’ accommodation
  • Breakfasts for 2 adults & 2 children
  • Gift for children upon arrival
  • Recreation Bracelet that includes: tennis court, Dundee boathouse and daily activities
  • 1 Twilight Golf (9 holes with cart) for 1 adult & 1 child

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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.

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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?

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