UNESCO Sites

Nova Scotia boasts seven UNESCO designated sites plus two UNESCO Dark-Sky Preserves that are located 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

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UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Interpretive Centre

From May 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025

Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, Yarmouth

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Landscape of Grand Pré UNESCO World Heritage Site

Open year-round

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Grand Pré

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Africville Museum: UNESCO Place of History & Memory

Open year-round

Halifax Metro, Halifax

Read More The Google rating is 4.8
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Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark

Open year-round

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Lower Truro

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Bras d’Or Lake UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Open year-round

Cape Breton Island, Big Bras d’Or

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Joggins Fossil Cliffs UNESCO World Heritage Site

From May 1, 2025 to October 19, 2025

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Joggins

Read More The Google rating is 4.6

UNESCO Site Packages & Experiences

A person is in a small plane looking out a window at the water in the Bay of Fundy. It is sunset.

Cliffs of Fundy Private Plane Tour

$270

Discover 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

Five people snowshoe in lots of snow on a hill. In the distance, the water of the Bay of Fundy can be see.

Waterfall Hike in Cliffs of Fundy Geopark

$45/Per Person

Take 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

Three people are sitting in a booth at a restaurant. One person is taking a photo of the other two people. They have ordered their food and are excited to eat.

Call of the Sea

$125 – $320/Per Person

Answer 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

Aerial photo, looking from the harbour toward downtown, of the Town of Lunenburg.

Lunenburg Journey Photo Tour

$280

Capture 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

View of the Lunenburg Waterfront with colorful buildings and sailboats in the harbor.

Lunenburg & Mahone Bay Sail and Stay

$2035 – $2400

Join 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

A group of people take part in a knifemaking demonstration. They sit in front of the instructor at a table, inside a workshop

Forging Lunenburg Memories

$380/Per Couple

Get a glimpse into the art of bladesmithing with award-winning smith, Rick Marchand, before swinging the hammer and crafting your own forged keepsake!