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Visitor Information Centres

Drop in to one of our visitor information centres (VICs) for information on Nova Scotia’s travel experiences. Our friendly and knowledgeable travel counsellors and tourism ambassadors look forward to helping you make the most of your Nova Scotia vacation.

Planning a vacation to Nova Scotia?

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Have a question about visiting Nova Scotia? Service Nova Scotia customer service agents are available at:

Toll-free number (within North America): 1-800-565-0000
Local calls & outside of North America: 1-902-742-0511
Customer service agents take calls: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm AST (closed holidays)
E: explore@novascotia.ca

On weekends and holidays between May to October, please call one of our provincial visitor information centres (listed below) between 9am – 5pm AST for assistance with inquiries.

Halifax Airport VIC

Halifax Stanfield International Airport Arrivals
1 Bell Blvd, Goffs
P: 902-873-1223

Open Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

Please note, the Airport VIC will be closed at noon on December 24 through December 26, 2025 and on January 1, 2026 for holidays.

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The Welcome to Nova Scotia sign next to the small lighthouse greets travellers arriving at the Nova Scotia and New Brunswick border as they enter Nova Scotia at Amherst.

Amherst VIC

Nova Scotia/New Brunswick border
90 Cumberland Loop
P: 902-667-8429

Open Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Onsite gift shop open May to October, 9:30am – 4:30pm

Please note, the Amherst VIC will be closed for holidays on December 22, 2025 to January 2, 2026.

 

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friends take selfie in front of peggy's cove lighthouse.

Peggy's Cove VIC

96 Peggy’s Point Road, Peggy’s Cove
P: 902-823-2253

Re-opening Spring 2026

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Port Hastings VIC

Entrance to Cape Breton Island
96 Hwy 4, Port Hastings
P: 902-625-4201

Re-opening Spring 2026

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Yarmouth VIC

Within the Firefighters’ Museum of Nova Scotia
451 Main St, Yarmouth
P: 902-742-5033

Re-opening Spring 2026

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Two Community VIC staff stand in the doorway of the Pictou County VIC, smiling as they wait to help travellers with their questions and needs while travelling in Nova Scotia.

Community Visitor Information Centres in Nova Scotia

In towns and communities throughout Nova Scotia, you can find additional information when you visit a Community Visitor Information Centre (VIC). Managed by municipalities, towns and community organizations in partnership with Tourism Nova Scotia, connect with the helpful staff who can offer local insights and recommendations as well as brochures and maps to help you discover more in Nova Scotia.

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