Indulge, engage, or just relax at a Nova Scotia festival. We have over 550 of them.

From Tall Ships to music, arts and food & wine festivals, Nova Scotia vacations with a festive edge abound. Tour our maritime province, taking in authentic Nova Scotia food, dancing to Celtic folk music, exploring your genealogy or delighting in a parade. There’s sure to be a Nova Scotia event you won’t want to miss. Of course this year, we are proud to host the fabulous Tall Ships Nova Scotia 2009 festival, an event for all those with a spirit of adventure! Check out the highlights below!

The Chronicle Herald Holiday Parade of Lights
November 21
Rain or shine, over 50 entries will be joining Santa Claus in the Parade this year. Entries include: festive floats, holiday carolers, majorettes and marching bands.
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Victorian Christmas  
November 27 - December 6 
Victorian Christmas is the O'Dell House Museum's annual celebration of the beauty and simplicity of Christmas in the 1870s.
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Mahone Bay 'Father Christmas Festival'
November 28 - December 6
Come and enjoy the warmth and hospitality of Mahone Bay. Wonderful festivities while you shop for Christmas gifts. 
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