Category: Communities
When is the best time to catch live music in Halifax? Any time!
Fisherman core may be a current trend online but it’s a way of life for many communities in Nova Scotia. From charming fishing villages rooted in maritime history to lighthouses well over 100 years old, Nova Scotia is the coastal destination of your dreams.
Known for iconic imagery of fishing boats lying on the ocean floor, experience the Bay of Fundy’s world’s highest tides as the picturesque coastline of this quaint fishing village in the Annapolis Valley is transformed twice daily.
Dive into Nova Scotia’s rich Gaelic culture and experience breathtaking scenery on a getaway to Iona, Cape Breton. From the shores of the mighty Bras d’Or Lake UNESCO Biosphere to the Highland Village Museum and a traditional ceilidh at the Iona Heights Inn, Central Cape Breton is well worth the visit!
Nova Scotia boasts over 13,300km of coastline, making it the ideal destination for seaside adventures. From relaxing on sandy shores or exploring tidal pools to kayaking around islands and through hidden coves, to hiking along rugged cliffs, and even taking a scenic drive through charming fishing villages.
Choose Tatamagouche for your next Nova Scotia getaway and discover its vibrant Main Street, multi-use trail that passes through town, and historic Creamery Square.
Bridgewater is the largest town on the South Shore and is affectionately known as the Main Street of the region. As a centre for services and shopping, it’s home to a variety of restaurants, breweries, parks, and trails, many within walking distance and set along the picturesque LaHave River.
Autumn is a magical time in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.
Plan a perfect fall getaway to Bear River, a tidal village on stilts! Explore the many artisan studios, galleries, and shops that make Bear River an “artist hub” of Nova Scotia. Discover local flavours, visit wineries in one of North America’s oldest wine regions, and sip locally roasted coffee and craft beers. Be astonished as the Bay of Fundy tide transforms the community twice daily, exposing the stilts on which Bear River’s picturesque buildings rest – truly a phenomenon to experience in person!
Since time immemorial the Mi’kmaw people have cared for and stewarded the land we now call Nova Scotia. Mi’kma’ki, the traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq, includes all of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, parts of New Brunswick, the Gaspe Peninsula of Quebec, and parts of Maine (USA). The Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia are unique in their traditions, stories, songs and dances, art and craft, histories, spirituality, and language influenced by the lands and waters they are deeply connected to. Did you know? Mi’kmaw was officially proclaimed Nova Scotia’s first language in 2022!
