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Whether you prefer a Jeep, an ATV, a bicycle, or an e-bike, mix Nova Scotia’s beautiful views and colours into your playlist with outdoor adventures.

Boats tied up to a dock on a sunny blue sky summer day

When people think of Cape Breton Island, places like the Cabot Trail often steal the spotlight. But tucked along the island’s southeastern shore is Isle Madame, a collection of small coastal communities where Acadian culture, maritime history, and ocean views come together at a slower pace.

Two people walk past a Wolfville sign in Wolfville Nova Scotia

Wolfville is a year-round destination that has it all: variety and liveliness of a large city, small-town charm, unforgettable flavours, extraordinary places to stay, iconic Bay of Fundy views, and a fun, walkable downtown!

North Mountain in Fall with Autumn colours all around the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is a great place to see fall colours because its autumn scenery is so varied and easy to explore. Travellers can see orange and yellow maple hills, brilliant red blueberry fields, golden grasses, colourful ferns, and subtle fall tones in bogs and salt marshes.

Person sitting on a bench at a look-off on the Mica Hill Trail, surrounded by vibrant autumn colours within the Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia.

There’s something about fall in Nova Scotia that makes you want to slow down and take the scenic route. From city parks and lakeside trails to mountain lookoffs and famous coastal drives, autumn paints the province in shades of red, orange, and gold.

A car driving on the west side of the Cabot Trail within the Cape Breton Highlands National Park in the summertime in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

The best places to stay on Nova Scotia’s Cabot Trail are Chéticamp, Ingonish, and Baddeck. For most travellers, the best approach is to stay in two locations rather than one, typically splitting your trip between Chéticamp on the western side of the trail and Ingonish on the eastern side.

A bowl of Digby scallops at the Sydney Street Pub & Cafe in Digby, Nova Scotia

Digby scallops are recognized around the world for their distinct sweetness, firm texture, and plump size. Influenced by the Bay of Fundy, these flavourful scallops are enriched by our cool, nutrient-dense waters and powerful tides.

Aerial view of the town of Digby in Nova Scotia.

Set your sights on Digby for fall adventures along the Bay of Fundy coast. Famed for their succulent ‘Digby Scallops,’ the area holds the title of ‘Scallop Capital of the World.’

A couple walks along the waterfront in Lockeport, Nova Scotia with fishing boats in the background.

Tucked along Nova Scotia’s South Shore, Lockeport is a charming coastal town where wide sandy beaches meet maritime culture.

Nova Scotia is filled with opportunities to experience vibrant cultures, rich history, and stunning natural landscapes, with sustainability top of mind.

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