Skip to Content

Category: Don’t Miss

A person walking down the stairs along the headland boardwalk as the sun sets over the Skyline Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia.

If the Skyline Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park on Cape Breton Island is on your must-do list for 2026, there’s an important update you’ll want to know about before you arrive at the trailhead.

Drone photo during a race at the 2024 Canada Sail Grand Prix in Halifax Harbour in Nova Scotia

The Canada Sail Grand Prix returns to Halifax on June 20–21, set to be one of the most anticipated events of the summer.

A hiker near the top of the Franey Trail is taking a photo of the sunrise over the valley surrounding Ingonish in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia.

Planning your spring, summer or fall getaway to escape to and explore Cape Breton Highlands National Park and want to ensure you leave no trail unhiked, beach unexplored, campground un-camped, and look-off unseen? We’ve gathered up plenty of information, facts and recommendations to help you experience Cape Breton Highlands National Park!

There are so many great places in Nova Scotia to watch the sunset. Here are a few fan favourites!

From the majestic Bay of Fundy to the serene Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic Site to the urban escape via the Shubenacadie Canal, Nova Scotia has kayaking opportunities for everyone.

View of fog low in the valley around Ingonish as colourful wispy clouds catch the sun as it rises over the Atlantic Ocean as seen from the Franey Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia.

From our tourism colleagues that greet travellers with their trip-planning questions by email, phone and in-person at our provincial visitor information centres, we’ve compiled a list of regularly asked questions – with our answers and recommendations – to help you ensure that you are prepared for your adventures in Nova Scotia!

View across the harbour of a colourful coastal community

Still wondering if you should plan a Nova Scotia trip? We’ve compiled just some of the MANY reasons you need to plan your visit.

And this is just scratching the surface.

  • Posted in Don’t Miss
  • Comments Off on Reasons to visit Nova Scotia in 2026

We’re reflecting on some of the most memorable travel moments captured across Nova Scotia in 2024 as the year draws to a close. From sunny beach days to spectacular fall colours, Nova Scotia truly showcased its beauty this year. We hope these scenes will inspire you to visit Nova Scotia in 2025 and discover Your Ocean Playground for yourself!

For the outdoor enthusiast, Cape Breton Island is a must-visit spot when in Nova Scotia.

Three kayaks paddle along the shore with a glamping yurt in the background.

Check out these unique summer experiences to make your next visit to Nova Scotia even more memorable!

Back to top