Indulge in a Fall Foodie Getaway to Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is a destination where food and drink are deeply connected to place. From vineyard dinners in the Annapolis Valley to hands-on distilli...
Vibrant arts and culture can be found in every corner of Nova Scotia. If you’re passionate about exploring rich heritage, connecting with culture, and participating in creative hands-on experiences, keep reading! From a guided tour of the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre and craft beer tasting flight at Boxing Rock Brewing Company to a floral focused getaway in New Ross and unique Blacksmith experience in Lunenburg – Nova Scotia is brimming with opportunity for inspiration and discovery.
Neptune Theatre: Downtown Dinner & Theatre
It’s a classic for a reason! This Downtown Dinner & Theatre package is the perfect way to treat yourself and someone special to a night out in Halifax. Savour a delicious dinner for two at Barrington Steak House, Gahan House or Sketti & Ball Co., before a quick stroll to Neptune Theatre, where you’ll enjoy two tickets to a performance of your choice at Atlantic Canada’s premier destination for live professional theatre.
Boxing Rock Brewing Company: Taste of Birchtown
For an opportunity that marries history and tradition for foodies and history buffs alike, check out the Taste of Birchtown package. Step back-in-time on a guided tour at the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre to learn the stories of the Black Loyalists and the struggles they overcame to earn freedom in their new home in Birchtown in 1783.
Then, savour a craft beer tasting flight and charcuterie pairing at Boxing Rock Brewing Company, featuring Back to Birchtown, a modern take on an old stock ale – inspired by the beers brewed in the days of Black Loyalists.
Picture Perfect Tours: Peggy’s Cove and Halifax Tour
For history buffs who love discovering the stories behind the places they visit, this full-day experience offers a fascinating look at Nova Scotia’s coastal and urban heritage. Explore Peggy’s Cove with a local guide, learning about the lighthouse, fishing traditions, and daily life in one of Canada’s most photographed communities. Then continue to Halifax, where visits to sites such as the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Africville Museum: UNESCO Place of History & Memory, and Fort Needham Memorial Park reveal the people, cultures, and events that helped shape the province. Historical maps, photographs, and archival footage add another layer to the journey, bringing Nova Scotia’s past vividly into focus.
Wildertools: Forging Lunenburg Memories
Discover a thousand-year-old tradition at the Wildertools forge. Blacksmiths were an integral part of historic communities all over the world – including UNESCO World Heritage Site Lunenburg! With Forging Lunenburg Memories, experience a guided introduction into the art of bladesmithing and a hands-on forging demonstration with a professional smith, before swinging the hammer and crafting your very own special forged keepsake. Wildertools’ award-winning blades have been featured in 20th Century Fox’s War for the Planet of the Apes and Disney’s Jungle Cruise.
The Overstreet Café: Local Farms & Flavours
Local Farms & Flavours come together at The Overstreet Café, where the menu is filled with house-made soups, sandwiches and sweets. Enjoy a private tour at Seafoam Lavender Farm before browsing the unique lavender products in their gift shop. Meet the 200 sheep that call Lismore Sheep Farm home on a guided tour at this one-of-a-kind Nova Scotia farm and browse the woollen and sheepskin products made on-site.
Lunenburg Walking Tours: Essential Lunenburg Walking Tour
Step into the stories of Old Town Lunenburg, one of only two urban UNESCO World Heritage Sites in North America. On this guided walking tour, you’ll stroll past colourful streetscapes, historic buildings, and the bustling waterfront while uncovering the history, folklore, and architectural quirks that make Lunenburg so distinctive. It’s the perfect introduction to this seaside town, offering a deeper appreciation for its rich heritage and a memorable connection to one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic destinations.
Discover Nova Scotia’s Artists & Artisans
Nova Scotia’s artists and artisans draw inspiration from the province’s landscapes, cultures, and traditions, creating works that tell stories of the places they call home. As you explore galleries, studios, and artisan shops throughout the province, you’ll discover one-of-a-kind pieces with stories of their own. Whether it’s a painting, pottery, jewellery, or handcrafted keepsake, bringing home a locally made treasure is a meaningful way to carry a piece of Nova Scotia with you long after your vacation ends.
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