Places to Visit in NS
NS Cities
If you spending a few days in Halifax do not hesitate to visit Lunenburg. Beautiful architecture gives you a feeling of another world. There is a number of restaurants socializing on Lobsters. So plan your visit to try one of them.
Tip: to take the incredible image (attached to the section), drive to the Lunenburg golf club that is located on the opposite side of downtown marine.
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Lunenburg
If you spending a few days in Halifax do not hesitate to visit Lunenburg. Beautiful architecture gives you a feeling of another world. There is a number of restaurants socializing on Lobsters. So plan your visit to try one of them.
Tip: to take the incredible image (attached to the section), drive to the Lunenburg golf club that is located on the opposite side of downtown marine.
Mahone Bay is a small city with a nice downtown. It could be visited on the same adventure as Lunenburg. The location of Mahone Bay is very close to it
Tip: Visit it in a Fall to take an incredible pictures (attached to this section)
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Mahone Bay
Mahone Bay is a small city with a nice downtown. It could be visited on the same adventure as Lunenburg. The location of Mahone Bay is very close to it
Tip: Visit it in a Fall to take an incredible pictures (attached to this section)
Very nice small city to visit and take the launch/dinner. The Acadian university is located here. Explore its architecture and visit the Botanical gardens that are free of charge.
Tip: there is a nice spot for picking up berries and cherries. Also, enter the small park with the domestic animals (not far away from the farmer's market).
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Wolfville
Very nice small city to visit and take the launch/dinner. The Acadian university is located here. Explore its architecture and visit the Botanical gardens that are free of charge.
Tip: there is a nice spot for picking up berries and cherries. Also, enter the small park with the domestic animals (not far away from the farmer's market).
Recommended small city to visit on your trip to Annapolis Valey area. Can be combined with Wolfville
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Kentville
Recommended small city to visit on your trip to Annapolis Valey area. Can be combined with Wolfville
Small city to visit on your way to Five Islands Provincial Park. It's a little bit far away but has a very nice spot for the ocean view near the Lighthouse. There is a free-of-charge display of the old vehicles (in Downtown). Drive there only if you are in the area
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Parrsboro
Small city to visit on your way to Five Islands Provincial Park. It's a little bit far away but has a very nice spot for the ocean view near the Lighthouse. There is a free-of-charge display of the old vehicles (in Downtown). Drive there only if you are in the area
Small city capital of Cape Breton. If this is your first time on Cape Breton Island I strongly recommend you to visit it. The museum of Alexander Graham Bell is a good attraction to consider.
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Baddeck
Small city capital of Cape Breton. If this is your first time on Cape Breton Island I strongly recommend you to visit it. The museum of Alexander Graham Bell is a good attraction to consider.
NS Sightseeing Places
This section includes a list of memorable places that you should visit in NS
Tip: visiting National Parks will require purchasing a daily pass or presenting the annual membership
If you heard about the Bay of Fundy's high and low tides this is a place to visit. Don't forget to check a time for lower and high levels in the special tables.
Five Islands is a unique place to visit. It's an unforgettable experience for NS province visitors and guests.
Tip: before entering to the National Park continue with the road to the Five Islands Lighthouse Park. This is an amazing spot to visit and to experience the high and low tides. Also, once finishing your visit drive to Parrsboro city (the details for it you can find in this guide as well)
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Five Islands Provincial Park
618 Bentley Branch RdIf you heard about the Bay of Fundy's high and low tides this is a place to visit. Don't forget to check a time for lower and high levels in the special tables.
Five Islands is a unique place to visit. It's an unforgettable experience for NS province visitors and guests.
Tip: before entering to the National Park continue with the road to the Five Islands Lighthouse Park. This is an amazing spot to visit and to experience the high and low tides. Also, once finishing your visit drive to Parrsboro city (the details for it you can find in this guide as well)
This is a popular spot for all visitors to NS. There is an amazing Ocean waves view.
Tip: Try a local restaurant for Lobster and other seafood.
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Peggys Cove
This is a popular spot for all visitors to NS. There is an amazing Ocean waves view.
Tip: Try a local restaurant for Lobster and other seafood.
Nice spot for the Marine views. However, I will recommend combining it with Queensland Beach and if you are traveling in this area.
Tip: there is a good spot to see the marine view from Tuna Blue Inn & Restaurant. They have a nice deck available for their visitors
Hubbards Community Waterfront
20 Yacht Club RoadNice spot for the Marine views. However, I will recommend combining it with Queensland Beach and if you are traveling in this area.
Tip: there is a good spot to see the marine view from Tuna Blue Inn & Restaurant. They have a nice deck available for their visitors
NS Parks, Lakes, and Beaches
Nova Scotia is a known province for its Parks, lakes, and Atlantic Ocean beaches. In this section, our visitors can find the recommended destination to visit while staying.
Tip: visiting National Parks will require purchasing a daily pass or presenting the annual membership
Victoria Park's location is in Truro and includes waterfalls, trails, and beautiful nature. Also, there is a nice pool where the family price is only 18 dollars per visit and very recommended during the summer.
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Victoria Park
29 Park RdVictoria Park's location is in Truro and includes waterfalls, trails, and beautiful nature. Also, there is a nice pool where the family price is only 18 dollars per visit and very recommended during the summer.
A very nice sandy beach with clean and fresh water on a hot summer's day.
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Dollar Lake Provincial Park
5265 Old Guysborough RdA very nice sandy beach with clean and fresh water on a hot summer's day.
Oakfield Provincial Park is a popular picnic park on the Shubenacadie Grand Lake in the Halifax Metro region.
Grand Lake is a big water reservoir that can be shown by NS visitors whose driving from Airport or NB/PEI destinations on Highway 102, Exit 5, north 13 km / 8 mi on Route 2.
The park features a small beach, a picnic area with tables along the edges of fields (perfect for group picnics)
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Oakfield Provincial Park
366 Oakfield Park RdOakfield Provincial Park is a popular picnic park on the Shubenacadie Grand Lake in the Halifax Metro region.
Grand Lake is a big water reservoir that can be shown by NS visitors whose driving from Airport or NB/PEI destinations on Highway 102, Exit 5, north 13 km / 8 mi on Route 2.
The park features a small beach, a picnic area with tables along the edges of fields (perfect for group picnics)
If you like hiking and walking while spending time in nature you must visit this park. Although Laurie is a camping ground park, you can enter it without camping. It's located on Grand Lake and very affordable for walking, especially in the evening before the dark.
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Laurie Provincial Park
4949 Nova Scotia 2If you like hiking and walking while spending time in nature you must visit this park. Although Laurie is a camping ground park, you can enter it without camping. It's located on Grand Lake and very affordable for walking, especially in the evening before the dark.
Ocean Beach. If you'd like to try ocean swimming Queensland beach is a good place to experience it. Take into consideration that Atlantic ocean water is maximum of 18-21 degrees in Summer too.
Tip: you can visit this place combined with the Hubbards Community Waterfront
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Queensland Beach Provincial Park
Nova Scotia Trunk 3Ocean Beach. If you'd like to try ocean swimming Queensland beach is a good place to experience it. Take into consideration that Atlantic ocean water is maximum of 18-21 degrees in Summer too.
Tip: you can visit this place combined with the Hubbards Community Waterfront
Why go to the Bahamas? Carters beach is an amazing beach with an incredible view and white sand. The most beautiful beach in NS. However, the water is very cold, also in the Summer. But if you have few days to spend in NS province this is the must-see place that is close to Liverpool (NS)
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Carters Beach
89 Carters Beach RdWhy go to the Bahamas? Carters beach is an amazing beach with an incredible view and white sand. The most beautiful beach in NS. However, the water is very cold, also in the Summer. But if you have few days to spend in NS province this is the must-see place that is close to Liverpool (NS)
A very clean and fresh spot to spend in Summer. Recommended place to visit during your time at Baxter's Harbour Falls too
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Aylesford Lake Beach
580 N River RdA very clean and fresh spot to spend in Summer. Recommended place to visit during your time at Baxter's Harbour Falls too
Kejimkujik National Park includes many summer activities including camping, kayaking, hiking, swimming, and much more. If you have several weeks to spend in NS drive to that place to spend 2-4 days with your family or friends. the park's location is closer than Cape Breton island. So it could be a good alternative for your trip
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Kejimkujik nasjonalpark og nasjonalt historisk område
3005 Kejimkujik Main ParkwayKejimkujik National Park includes many summer activities including camping, kayaking, hiking, swimming, and much more. If you have several weeks to spend in NS drive to that place to spend 2-4 days with your family or friends. the park's location is closer than Cape Breton island. So it could be a good alternative for your trip
Museums
Nice museum to enter during the rainy days. It's close to Halifax Airport
Atlantic Canada Aviation Msm
20 Sky BlvdNice museum to enter during the rainy days. It's close to Halifax Airport
The museum includes the beautiful park and trails to visit
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Uniacke Estate Museum Park
758 Nova Scotia Trunk 1The museum includes the beautiful park and trails to visit
Nice museum to visit when you are in the Baddeck and traveling on Cape Breton Island
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Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
559 Chebucto StNice museum to visit when you are in the Baddeck and traveling on Cape Breton Island
The location of this place is in Tatamagouche city. It includes several small exhibitions including the Anna Swan Museum honouring the life of the famed giantess Anna Swan (1846-1888). It will be also a nice option to visit the Tatamagouche area and get know with the history
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Creamery Square Heritage Centre
39 Creamery RdThe location of this place is in Tatamagouche city. It includes several small exhibitions including the Anna Swan Museum honouring the life of the famed giantess Anna Swan (1846-1888). It will be also a nice option to visit the Tatamagouche area and get know with the history
Cape Breton Island
Cape Breton Island requires a separate section. If you have 3-5 days to spend in NS it should be your must-see destination to visit. If you are a new traveler to Cape Breton Island simply take a drive and stop at each available sightseeing spot on Cabot Trail. Additional spots and areas are listed below
Cabot Trail with its scenic drive is a must-see destination for NS visitors.
Cabot Trail is a 298-kilometer-long roadway with beautiful view spots and trails to explore. The amazing nature system includes wood, waterfalls, mountains, lakes and rivers, fishing villages, and many others.
Cabot trail is part of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Cabot Trail
Cabot TrailCabot Trail with its scenic drive is a must-see destination for NS visitors.
Cabot Trail is a 298-kilometer-long roadway with beautiful view spots and trails to explore. The amazing nature system includes wood, waterfalls, mountains, lakes and rivers, fishing villages, and many others.
Cabot trail is part of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Amazing place to visit on Cape Breton Island. It's a little bit moderated and could be difficult for people with health issues. But the must-see place
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Egypt Falls
150 Pipers Glen RoadAmazing place to visit on Cape Breton Island. It's a little bit moderated and could be difficult for people with health issues. But the must-see place
This is an amazing spot to visit while traveling on Cape Breton Island. The water is o beautiful and cool during the hot Summer days. So you are welcome to swim there.
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Gypsum Mine Lake
Cheticamp Back RoadThis is an amazing spot to visit while traveling on Cape Breton Island. The water is o beautiful and cool during the hot Summer days. So you are welcome to swim there.
Nice spot to visit while driving on Cabot Trail. But again the location of it is on the Cape Breton Island
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Black Brook Beach
Nice spot to visit while driving on Cabot Trail. But again the location of it is on the Cape Breton Island
This is one of your destinations if you are in Cape Breton. Nice beach with ocean views to spend your time.
Jump from ocean saltwater at Ingonish Beach to Freshwater Lake with just a few steps! This welcoming day use area is packed with family-friendly activities. After a refreshing swim, enjoy the playground, tennis courts, soccer field, and picnic area. Connect with nature on the Freshwater Lake trail, popular with cyclists in the summer and perfect for snowshoeing in the winter.
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Ingonish Beach
This is one of your destinations if you are in Cape Breton. Nice beach with ocean views to spend your time.
Jump from ocean saltwater at Ingonish Beach to Freshwater Lake with just a few steps! This welcoming day use area is packed with family-friendly activities. After a refreshing swim, enjoy the playground, tennis courts, soccer field, and picnic area. Connect with nature on the Freshwater Lake trail, popular with cyclists in the summer and perfect for snowshoeing in the winter.
Beulach Ban Falls
Beautiful and very easy access spot by vehicle while driving on Cabot Trail
It's a very powerful waterfall with a great option to swim in the summer. If you a fan of water activities this is a right place to visit
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Mary Ann Falls
It's a very powerful waterfall with a great option to swim in the summer. If you a fan of water activities this is a right place to visit
A very beautiful driving destination to visit. You will see several beautiful spots on your way (see attached images). Also there is a nice ocean beach where you can swim
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White Point
A very beautiful driving destination to visit. You will see several beautiful spots on your way (see attached images). Also there is a nice ocean beach where you can swim
It includes a short hiking trail to the top of the hill with amazing views of the Atlantic ocean. If you a fan of such views and saw everything in Cape Breton it should be another exploring destination.
Meat Cove Overlook Trail
It includes a short hiking trail to the top of the hill with amazing views of the Atlantic ocean. If you a fan of such views and saw everything in Cape Breton it should be another exploring destination.
Nice sightseeing spot to explore. However, the walk can take at least 1 hour in each direction
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Skyline Trail
Nice sightseeing spot to explore. However, the walk can take at least 1 hour in each direction