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The view of the Cabot Trail from behind the wheel of a car.

If you’re dreaming of the kind of road trip where every twist and turn comes with a view, where small towns feel like storybook settings, and where lighthouses, beaches, and seafood await around every corner – Nova Scotia is calling your name.

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!

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

Is there a best way to travel around the Cabot Trail? Clockwise or counter-clockwise? Read on to decide for yourself!

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Fishing boats docked at a wharf as a seagull flies through the photo.

Vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and fresh Nova Scotia seafood await in the charming coastal village of Pubnico.

Aerial or drone view captured over Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia of the village and lighthouse.

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.

Nova Scotia is renowned for its rugged coastline, picturesque towns, and welcoming people. But it also boasts numerous unique luxury adventures, experiences, and products.

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!

With four beautiful trails to travel, each loaded with picturesque towns and villages, beaches and hiking trails to explore, artists and artisans to discover, and top-notch eateries, breweries, cideries and more, the question is where to go first!

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ariel view of peggy's cove lighthouse

Whether you’re taking a day trip or a multi-day road trip to Peggy’s Cove, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, Liverpool, Shelburne and places in between, there are plenty of wheelchair accessible places to stop for a meal, to shop, to stay overnight and to take in the sights at all along the way.

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Two people smiling as they enter the TRU Hilton Yarmouth and are being greeted by the front desk agent in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Whether you’re arriving aboard The CAT highspeed ferry, learning about the region’s rich Acadian culture, attending one of the many fantastic events while visiting beautiful sandy beaches and quaint fishing communities

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