Bras d’Or Lake UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Open year-round
Cape Breton Island, Big Bras d’Or
UNESCO Sites
Nova Scotia boasts six UNESCO designated sites plus two UNESCO supported sites, many so close together that you can explore them all within a few days.
At each of our UNESCO sites you’ll discover engaging stories of our past that continue to shape our present and future.
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Old Town Lunenburg UNESCO World Heritage Site
Open year-round
South Shore, Lunenburg -
Landscape of Grand Pré UNESCO World Heritage Site
Open year-round
Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Grand Pré -
UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Interpretive Centre
From May 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025
Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, Yarmouth -
Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark
Open year-round
Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Lower Truro -
Joggins Fossil Cliffs UNESCO World Heritage Site
From May 1, 2025 to October 19, 2025
Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Joggins
UNESCO Site Packages & Experiences
Family • History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure • Romance Cliffs of Fundy Private Plane Tour
$270Discover the unparalleled beauty of Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy coastline along the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark with an exclusive priva…
- Debert
- January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Outdoor Adventure Waterfall Hike in Cliffs of Fundy Geopark
$45/ Per PersonTake a hiking tour to a magnificent 25-foot waterfall located in the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark. This is a rare opportunity to visit …
- Spencer’s Island
- January 4, 2024 – December 23, 2024
Food & Drink • Shopping Call of the Sea
$125 – $320/ Per PersonAnswer the Call of the Sea on this customizable tour featuring tastings at three local craft beer and spirit producers along No…
- Lunenburg
- May 13, 2024 – May 13, 2025
Arts & Culture • Family • History & Heritage Haunted Lunenburg: Ghost Walk
$15 – $75By daylight, Old Town Lunenburg is brimming with the hustle and bustle of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But at night, as the sun sets, the dark …
- Lunenburg
- June 1, 2024 – October 30, 2024
Arts & Culture • Food & Drink • History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure • Relaxation Lunenburg Distilled: A Spirited Adventure
$195Your spirited adventure awaits. This intimate, small group excursion will grant you access to some of the most exclusive experiences Lunenburg h…
- Lunenburg
- July 13, 2022 – October 8, 2022
Food & Drink • Romance Quintessential Lunenburg Experience
2 nights’ accommodation with Breakfast at The Historic
- Lunenburg
- July 28, 2023 – July 30, 2023
Arts & Culture • History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure Lunenburg Journey Photo Tour
$280Capture the vibrant colours, beautiful architecture, and authentic fishing heritage in Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a pr…
- Lunenburg
- January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Arts & Culture • Family • History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure Legends of Bluenose Walking Tour
$18 – $85Step back in time to 1921 and the building of the Bluenose in Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Soak up the sights and …
- Lunenburg
- June 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023
Arts & Culture • Food & Drink • History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure Tastes of Lunenburg Food Tour
Enjoy a culinary experience you’ll savour for years to come with this fun and flavourful walking food tour. Treat your p…
- Lunenburg
- June 1, 2024 – October 30, 2024
Family • History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure Rugged Headland and Historic Town Hike
$125 – $285“Our 2022 tour package dates will be made available in early Spring 2022. Please check back or contact us to book.” We start our to…
- Lunenburg
- May 1, 2022 – October 31, 2022
Food & Drink • History & Heritage Sights & Spirits Lunenburg Tour
$79Experience the best of Lunenburg on foot and by boat! Join Lunenburg Walking Tours for this spirited, multi-experience adventure.
- Lunenburg
- June 25, 2024 – September 15, 2024
Outdoor Adventure Lunenburg Bike, Paddle & Hike
$1495Explore Old Town Lunenburg UNESCO World Heritage site and the surrounding coast by water, land, and bicycle on this easy paddling, hikin…
- Lunenburg
- July 8, 2022 – September 11, 2022
Family • Outdoor Adventure • Relaxation • Romance Lunenburg & Mahone Bay Sail and Stay
$2035 – $2400Join us aboard Oak Haven to sail the Bluenose’s home waters! Navigate two magical South Shore Nova Scotia towns on this p…
- Mahone Bay
- July 1, 2025 – September 2, 2025
Outdoor Adventure Lunenburg Multisport
$1495 – $1495Easy kayak paddling, hiking, and cycling around the World UNESCO Heritage site of Lunenburg. This is an eas…
- Lunenburg
- May 29, 2022 – October 22, 2022
Food & Drink • Shopping Lunenburg Views & Brews
$65Its an exciting time for Nova Scotia’s craft beer industry. Breweries are making world-class beer with unique local ingredients and twists on tr…
- Lunenburg
- June 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024
Arts & Culture • Food & Drink • Relaxation • Romance Lunenburg & Valley Vineyards
$125Sit back, relax, and enjoy the unique flavours of award-winning Nova Scotia wine—we’ll provide the transportation and make it a party! Fun, smil…
- Lunenburg
- May 14, 2024 – October 31, 2024
Arts & Culture • Family • Hands-on Learning Forging Lunenburg Memories
$380/ Per PersonGet a glimpse into the art of bladesmithing with award-winning smith, Rick Marchand, before swinging the hammer and crafting your own forged keepsake!
- Lunenburg
- January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025
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Food & Drink • Relaxation • Shopping Lunenburg’s German Flavours
$469/ Per CoupleExperience the rich German heritage of UNESCO Old Town Lunenburg through flavours on this 2-night getaway.
- Martin’s River
- August 20, 2024 – November 15, 2024
Food & Drink • Outdoor Adventure • Shopping Lunenburg Brewery Loop
$55Sit back and relax—we’ll turn up the tunes and do the driving, so you can take in the sights, sounds and flavours of Lunenburg. We’ll visit two …
- Lunenburg
- June 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024
Arts & Culture • Family • History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure Essential Lunenburg Walking Tour
$15 – $75Discover the magnificence of Canada’s most picturesque town. With spectacular sites around every corner in Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World He…
- Lunenburg
- May 18, 2024 – October 30, 2024
Arts & Culture • History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure Lunenburg Day Tripper
Let us plan your perfect Lunenburg day. This curated package wraps together all the highlights for a wonderful day-long adventure in this beauti…
- Lunenburg
- June 1, 2024 – September 29, 2024
Arts & Culture • Family • History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure • Relaxation Lunenburg – Peggy’s Cove Tour
$125Itinerary: *All times approximate. Exact schedule is dependent on actual time of departure. 8:30 AM – 9:00 …
- Halifax
- January 3, 2022 – December 22, 2022
Arts & Culture • Family • History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure • Relaxation Lunenburg Hidden Gems
$50At Seaweed Tours, we believe taking the time to sit back and enjoy the moment is an essential part of living life well. …
- Lunenburg
- May 14, 2024 – October 31, 2024
History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure • Shopping Lunenburg Tour
$76.45 – $109.2Located in Nova Scotia’s South Shore, a tour of the charming Town of Lunenburg is ideal for anyone keen on discovering the history, many treasur…
- Halifax
- June 1, 2023 – October 1, 2023
History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure Evangeline, Expulsions, Enchantment, & Elixirs
$170/ Per PersonEvangeline, Expulsions, Enchantment, & Elixirs
- Grand Pré
- June 8, 2025 – September 22, 2025
Family • Outdoor Adventure Dark Sky Canoe Trip – 2 Day
$295 – $395Connect to the stories and legends of our night sky, relax lakeside, and sleep under the stars in the pristine wilderness of Kejimkujik …
- Maitland Bridge
- May 20, 2022 – October 10, 2022
Family • Outdoor Adventure • Relaxation The Stargazer Experience
$35 – $40Camp by tent or hammock under some of the darkest skies in North America and see the stars like never before! Enjoy s’mores and beverage…
- Carleton
- May 1, 2022 – October 15, 2022
Food & Drink • History & Heritage • Relaxation Discover Acadian Roots Package
$875Connect with Nova Scotia’s Acadian culture and cuisine during your two- night stay at 5-Star, Auberge Thon Jaune in the Acadian fishing village …
- Wedgeport
- November 18, 2021 – September 30, 2022
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