Experience Winter in Nova Scotia
Winter in Nova Scotia
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Saege Restaurant on Spring Garden Road Nova Scotia romantic vacations
Celebrate romance with Nova Scotia winter getaways to a cozy coastal B&B or hot Halifax nightspots. Enjoy a romantic dinner for two at a local bistro or Nova Scotia restaurant before watching a play at  Neptune Theatre. Wander through the boutique shops and craft markets for a special gift on your holiday shopping list. Or warm up with hiking or snowshoeing along snowy trails around the province. There’s always a welcoming café nearby for hearty winter comfort food too. And with winter package holidays featuring the best Nova Scotia accommodations, all you need to do is pack your mittens.

Spirit Spa, HalifaxWinter weekend getawaysFrom Halifax’s urban day spas to resort spas at charming seaside inns, Nova Scotia spas offer the perfect way to recharge body, mind and soul. Take a break from shopping and visit your choice of Halifax spas, such as Spirit Spa or Interlude Spa, or escape the city to a beautiful Nova Scotia resort, like the Old Orchard Inn and SpaOak Island Resort and SpaOceanstone Inn and Cottages, or any of our other seaside resorts. Spa vacation packages are a great idea for a girls weekend getaway to reenergize either before, after or during the rush of the holiday season.

Fundy Geological Museum in ParrsboroKids fun activities in winterNova Scotia winter vacations are perfect for family activities. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a March Break trip, Nova Scotia offers plenty of kids vacation activities in winter. If you love outdoor adventure, you could take a ski vacation to a Nova Scotia ski hill, or explore a seaside community on a snowshoeing trail. When the outdoor winter activities tire you out, head inside to a year-round Nova Scotia museum, such as the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the Museum of Natural HistoryPier 21 and the ever-popular Discovery Centre.

Winter Highlights
Celebrate Holiday Traditions

Christmas parades, tree lightings, festivals and holiday celebrations are taking place all over the province

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Nova Scotia winter activitiesSample Nova Scotia ice wine, watch eagles in action, or cheer on the Halifax Mooseheads at the hockey rink.
 
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Winter vacation packagesYou can escape with a Nova Scotia winter holiday package of your choice. From a 3-day Cabot Trail vacation package at Crown Jewel Resort Ranch to a 2-day Halifax Tour with TayMac Tours, adventure awaits.
 
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