Category: Fall

Autumn is a magical time in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.

Harvest season in Nova Scotia is a favourite time of year, especially at one of our 20+ wineries. Vineyards are seemingly bursting with grapes on the vines, waiting to be picked any day. Colourful fall foliage provides the perfect backdrop for sipping Tidal Bay on cozy patios. Cool, crisp sweater weather is ideal for walks in the vineyard, or an outdoor lunch paired with a glass of wine.

Fall is the perfect time of year to get out and experience a festival or event in Nova Scotia. Enjoy music, food, film, harvest, history, culture, and much more at a variety of festivals across the province.

Here in Nova Scotia, you don’t have to venture far to experience a kaleidoscope of fall colours. From wooded hiking trails and urban parks to rural communities, our province boasts some of the best leaf watching in North America. Read on to discover all the best spots to experience the changing leaves this year.

For the past three years, we’ve taken our kids (now aged 13, seven, and five) to Ingonish for a long weekend in the fall. Cape Breton as a whole is amazing, and a few weeks ago we drove all the way around, but we’re already planning next year’s Ingonish break because there’s so much to see and do squeezed into a relatively small geographical area.

Summer temperatures may have faded away until next year but there is plenty of time for a memorable stay at one of Nova Scotia’s resorts. Most are open year-round and offer incredible oceanside dining, relaxing hot tubs, spas and pools, cozy guest rooms and memorable beach walks and sunsets.

Summer may be over but there is still plenty to do in Nova Scotia. From wine tasting to leaf peeping, comfortable sweater weather creates the perfect conditions for exploring your way around Nova Scotia. Here are six ideas to get you started on planning your fall adventures in Nova Scotia!

Kids of all ages will enjoy a trip to the Annapolis Valley. Hit the road and discover what makes this already special place even more enchanting during the fall.

Did you know that Nova Scotia’s Lunenburg County is considered the “Balsam Fir Christmas Tree Capital of the World”?

If your dream vacation includes road-tripping from one perfect boutique winery to another and chatting with passionate vintners about their art while standing amongst the rows of vines in Nova Scotia, then you’ve arrived!