If you're planning a trip to to Halifax, NS one of the first things you're going to need to figure out is where to stay. To help you out, I've hand-picked 6 of my favourite hostels and hotels near downtown Halifax that each have a unique personality that I love.
Ranked #1 of 7 attractions in Margaree Harbour. Been here too? Add it to your map!
Nova Scotia is a unique place where Celtic, Acadian, and Indigenous cultures live side by side. Where music is a way of life and you're never more than 67km from the ocean. To help kickstart your exploration of Canada's ocean playground, I put together a little list of some of the best things to do in Nova Scotia. Where will you start?
If you're looking for vacation ideas for your next trip, we've rounded up our top 5 places in Nova Scotia that you can't miss!
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: don’t visit Nova Scotia for Halifax alone. This underrated province in Eastern Canada begs to be explored: the Bay of Fundy for whale watching; celebrated wineries; an old town UNESCO World Heritage Site; and an iconic lighthouse on the Atlantic Ocean that conjures up images of a seafaring past. All this plus magnificent scallops like you’ve never had before. For our mainland Nova Scotia road trip, my friend Genea and I spent quite a bit of time behind the wheel of our rental car, even after our drive around Cape Breton
Are you looking for a great campsite in Eastern Canada? Check out this list of the Maritimes' best campgrounds in Newfoundland & Labrador, PEI, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Church near Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Halifax is a special place to visit. Whether you’re into history, boats, music, or getting outdoors, there’s always something for you to do in in this Canadian Maritime city of 400,000. It’s come a long way from it’s time as a hub on the Atlantic trading route and is now a must-visit stop on any good Eastern Canadian trip. So what do I think are the best things to do in Halifax?
Find out which Nova Scotia hikes we love the best. Updated for 2021.
Stop number four on my Canadian girls getaway road trip, these top things to do when you visit Halifax Nova Scotia will leave you yearning for more.
Wir verraten dir, warum du mit deinen Kindern die atlantischen Provinzen in Ostkanada - kurz Atlantik-Kanada - unbedingt bereisen sollest.
On the Northumberland Shore of Nova Scotia, there sits an idyllic town known as Pictou. In 1773, the first wave of Scottish immigrants landed here, forever changing the trajectory of this area and the town. Today, Pictou, Nova Scotia, has a blend of old-world charm and modern style and amenities, all side-by-side. Long, long ago,
Der Kejimkujik National Park in Nova Scotia zählt zu den schönsten Nationalparks Kanadas. Hier findest Du alle Infos zu Wanderungen, Kanutouren und Camping.
Nova Scotia's South Shore traces part of the Lighthouse Route, and there’s one area in particular well worth the trip: historic Lunenburg and Mahone Bay.
These pictures of Nova Scotia will inspire you to explore Canada's beautiful east coast right now. From Lunenberg to Peggy's Cove and The Cabot Trail to
If you’re planning a beach vacation, you’ll want to consider the crystal crescent beach in Nouvelle-Cosse. This group of three beaches is located south of Halifax and is known for its exceptional views. The area also features a beautiful hiking trail, which will take you 20 kilometers roundtrip. If you’re interested in seeing the area’s […]
Halifax is a special place to visit. Whether you’re into history, boats, music, or getting outdoors, there’s always something for you to do in in this Canadian Maritime city of 400,000. It’s come a long way from it’s time as a hub on the Atlantic trading route and is now a must-visit stop on any good Eastern Canadian trip. So what do I think are the best things to do in Halifax?
Pack a bag and start your adventure!
Maybe you came from my other Nova Scotia post on the ultimate list of things to do in Nova Scotia, or maybe you just stumbled across this post through your own search. Whatever the case is, I hope …
Summer is the best time to explore Canada's expanses by car—the snow is gone, wildflowers are in bloom, and what's a summer road trip without fresh seafood? Here are four ways to go.
A Maritimes road trip is a classic for a reason. Families do it. Friends drag friends along for it. Couples test relationships via it.
Stop number four on my Canadian girls getaway road trip, these top things to do when you visit Halifax Nova Scotia will leave you yearning for more.
Planning your trip to Nova Scotia? Read ten Nova Scotia travel tips to know before you travel to the most beautiful part of Canada!
I was brought up on this. We always had it for special days. At home this was made more than roast beef.
A Maritimes road trip is a classic for a reason. Families do it. Friends drag friends along for it. Couples test relationships via it.
A Nova Scotia road trip is the perfect introduction into the Maritime region of Canada. Nova Scotia, which means “New Scotland” has a significant Scottish influence while also being known as Canada’s ocean playground. I road tripped around many areas of Nova Scotia and have put together what I think is the perfect 7-day Nova
Halifax, Nova Scotia restaurants are some of the best places to eat in Canada. This food guide covers some of the Best restaurants in Halifax
8 things to do in Nova Scotia Canada, from the Titanic museum to food and wine. There's golf and other fun stuff too.
Nova Scotia: Tipps für Sehenswürdigkeiten, Aktivitäten, Restaurants und Unterkünfte in und rund um Digby in der Bay of Fundy.
Some of the best Nova Scotia wines are found in Wolfville, a charming town in the heart of the Annapolis Valley known for quaint B&Bs and wineries.
An hour or so's drive south of Halifax, discover the picture-perfect coastline from Peggy's Cove to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
Kejimkujik National Park is a paddler's haven, featuring small and large lakes connected by ancient Mi’kmaw portages. Discover everything you need to know about planning a Kejimkujik canoe trip
Explore Anik Richard's 1892 photos on Flickr!
Places you absolutely cannot miss on a Nova Scotia road trip, from lobster pounds to historic UNESCO heritage sites. Also includes useful tips!
Join a fiddling party or lobster boil in Nova Scotia, a poetically wild place with Scottish roots and a musical heart.
Here are 45 observations & facts about Nova Scotia from numerous trips. Info on everything from food, scenery, people, style and the sights.
Tidal bore rafting in Nova Scotia is like being caught in a blender full of chocolate milk. Salty chocolate milk.
Because I had dallied away much of the morning at Five Islands Lighthouse Park, by the time I reached the provincial park the tide was coming in – and rather quickly. I wanted to walk the pop…
Katie Tower grew up in a suburb just outside of Halifax, Nova Scotia’s downtown core. “The community I lived in is part of the amalgamated Halifax Regional Municipality (similar to the GTA),” Katie ex
Stop number four on my Canadian girls getaway road trip, these top things to do when you visit Halifax Nova Scotia will leave you yearning for more.
How many have you checked off already?
This is part of a multi-part series on Canada’s beautiful province of Nova Scotia. “Our biggest treasure is possibly being unearthed right now,” says our guide with the Friends of Oak Island of the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Although, I’ve never heard of it, the local lore of Oak Island apparently reaches far and wide in these parts. The island is shrouded in mystery (is something ever ‘shrouded’ in anything but ‘mystery?’) and evidence has shown there is buried treasure here…and lots of it. For hundreds of years, treasure hunters have ventured to Nova Scotia to try and
Discover the Ceilidh Trail & live the Scottish Fiddle & the Gaelic Culture
Reisebericht Nova Scotia Roadtrip mit Sehenswürdigkeiten und Tipps zu Highlights, Reiseroute und Nationalparks; Erfahrungsbericht Wohnmobil Rundreise Kanada
Pack a bag and start your adventure!
9 of the best activities to do in Nova Scotia in the Fall. Sunflower, Art and Haunted Corn mazes, festivals to go to, hiking trails and more
