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Ranked #1 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Simply stunning“ 18/05/2013
- ”Just WOW“ 12/05/2013
Category: National Parks
Cheticamp is a simple Acadian fishing village at the gateway to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The restaurants aren't fancy and aren't geared toward fine dining, but... more »
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Ranked #2 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Magnificent views“ 12/05/2013
- ”Definitely lives up to the hype“ 07/05/2013
Category: Scenic Drives; Hiking Trails
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One of the most magnificent loop drives in North America treats visitors to the spectacular scenery of the Cape Breton...
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One of the most magnificent loop drives in North America treats visitors to the spectacular scenery of the Cape Breton Highlands.
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Ranked #3 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Amazing Spectacle“ 15/05/2013
- ”Entertaining“ 10/05/2013
Category: Performances
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The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a week-long event held every year in one of Canada’s most beautiful...
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The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a week-long event held every year in one of Canada’s most beautiful provinces.Take part in educational workshops, exciting festival events and of course, our daily two-and-a-half hour show jam-packed with world-class entertainment, sure to delight the whole family.This show is fast-paced – every scene only lasts about 3-6 minutes, so there is always something new to see and experience.Looking for a taste of true Nova Scotia? There’s bagpipes, highland dancers, la culture de l’acadie and military traditions.Hoping for something more modern? The Tattoo also features innovative acrobatic acts, modern music, contemporary dancing, trampoline routines and cutting-edge videos.Don't miss the world’s largest annual indoor show. Only in Nova Scotia.
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Ranked #4 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Halifax Public Gardens“ 17/05/2013
- ”Relaxing“ 13/05/2013
Category: Gardens
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This beautiful Victorian-inspired garden has been open to the public since 1875 and remains as one of Halifax's most...
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This beautiful Victorian-inspired garden has been open to the public since 1875 and remains as one of Halifax's most beautiful and cherished sites.
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Ranked #5 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Louisbourg“ 17/05/2013
- ”Intressting“ 12/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Military Bases/ Facilities; Speciality Museums
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Welcome to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, a magical place on the edge of a continent where past and...
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Welcome to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, a magical place on the edge of a continent where past and present come together to celebrate Canada’s diverse heritage. Visit during peak season and take in a full range of services: make friends with a costumed ‘resident’ and enjoy a delicious period meal in a themed restaurant. Feel the ground tremble with the boom of the cannon. Explore the beautiful beach and scenic hiking trails nearby. Then after the sun goes down, figure out ‘whodunnit’ at our murder mystery or take in our dinner theatre, where great comedy and wonderful cuisine is always on the menu. Visit in the shoulder season for some services and to discover the exterior architecture of the Fortress’ reconstructed buildings. Marvel at the stunning views of both the sea and the Fortress from one of our hiking trails, open throughout the year. Take in the quiet and tranquility of the streets in the off-season. Close your eyes to listen to the crash of the waves in the distance.
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Ranked #6 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”One of my favorites“ 12/05/2013
- ”Amazing view“ 07/05/2013
Category: Hiking Trails
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Ranked #7 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Wonderful visit“ 20/05/2013
- ”History and Nature Combine Beautifully...“ 22/04/2013
Category: Gardens; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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ESCAPE from the hectic pace of everyday life with a visit to Annapolis Royal’s beautiful Historic Gardens!In a beautiful...
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ESCAPE from the hectic pace of everyday life with a visit to Annapolis Royal’s beautiful Historic Gardens!In a beautiful setting overlooking a tidal river valley, the 17 acre Historic Gardens is a premiere Nova Scotia attraction showcasing gardening methods, designs and materials representing more than four hundred years of local history. Highlights include a Rose collection of more than 270 cultivars, an Acadian House representing pre-deportation 1671 time period, and much more…
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Ranked #8 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Impressiv“ 12/05/2013
- ”moving experience“ 02/04/2013
Category: Speciality Museums; Mines
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Ranked #9 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Great for kids and adults“ 06/05/2013
- ”Fun and Informative“ 05/05/2013
Category: Speciality Museums; History Museums
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This museum tips its hat to the rich fishing heritage of Canada's Atlantic Coast by offering a wealth of attractions and...
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This museum tips its hat to the rich fishing heritage of Canada's Atlantic Coast by offering a wealth of attractions and activities, from boarding the banks schooner Theresa E. Connor to talking with "old salts" who fished the North Atlantic.
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Ranked #10 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Intresting exhibits ...“ 12/05/2013
- ”Very interesting and informative“ 07/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites; History Museums
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This museum chronicles the life and career of Alexander Graham Bell with its rich collection of artifacts and documents...
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This museum chronicles the life and career of Alexander Graham Bell with its rich collection of artifacts and documents accumulated by Dr. Bell and his family during their time in Nova Scotia.
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Ranked #11 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Cool!“ 17/05/2013
- ”Fantastic view of the city“ 17/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Military Museums; Lookouts
Experience an exciting part of Canada's history by visiting this 18th-century fort with a sweeping view of downtown Halifax.
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Ranked #12 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Keeps you coming back“ 16/05/2013
- ”Nice!“ 13/05/2013
Category: Lighthouses
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Ranked #13 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”rich history“ 12/04/2013
- ”excellent overview“ 02/04/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #14 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Victoria Park Truro“ 13/05/2013
- ”A beautiful park for all to enjoy - wo...“ 06/04/2013
Category: Parks
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Ranked #15 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Excellent“ 19/05/2013
- ”What you would expect.“ 12/05/2013
Category: Speciality Museums; History Museums; Military Museums
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Immerse yourself in the rich marine history depicted by this museum's vast collection from binnacles and buoys to anchors and...
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Immerse yourself in the rich marine history depicted by this museum's vast collection from binnacles and buoys to anchors and armaments.
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Ranked #16 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Amazing Afternoon“ 05/04/2013
- ”Ample picture-taking opportunities“ 16/02/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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Experience the lifestyle of the Scots in Nova Scotia at the Village's Outdoor Pioneer Museum or look up your Cape Breton...
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Experience the lifestyle of the Scots in Nova Scotia at the Village's Outdoor Pioneer Museum or look up your Cape Breton roots at the Genealogy and Family History Centre. The Highland Village is situated on a beautiful site overlooking the Bras d'Or Lakes and is open from May to mid October.
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Ranked #17 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Beautiful hike“ 20/05/2013
- ”Trees, nothing else than trees!“ 13/05/2013
Category: Hiking Trails
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Ranked #18 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Truly one of our great places“ 23/04/2013
- ”beautiful spot“ 11/04/2013
Category: Lighthouses
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The Lighthouse Route begins at one of Nova Scotia’s most photographed lighthouse, the Cape Forchu Lightstation. With over 160...
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The Lighthouse Route begins at one of Nova Scotia’s most photographed lighthouse, the Cape Forchu Lightstation. With over 160 lighthouses in Nova Scotia, the most in any other province in Canada, they have become a shared symbol of our culture!
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Ranked #19 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Nice spot to stop and take in the scen...“ 07/05/2013
- ”Beautiful drive scenery out of this wo...“ 22/03/2013
Category: Ski/ Snowboard Areas
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Ranked #20 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Best way to get downtown“ 14/05/2013
- ”See the skyline“ 13/05/2013
Category: Ferries/ Boats
HALIFAX HARBOUR FERRY This has to be the cheapest ocean cruise around. At less than two dollars the ferry takes you form Nova Scotia's capital city of Halifax to sister town of... more »
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Ranked #21 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Great place for a walk.“ 10/05/2013
- ”Lovely Park“ 09/05/2013
Category: Parks; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Have a picnic with sweeping ocean views or hike through 186 acres of forest in one of Halifax's most cherished parks.
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Ranked #22 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Incredible history“ 17/05/2013
- ”a lot of history“ 09/05/2013
Category: Cemeteries
The final and noteworthy resting place for many of the victims of the Titanic.
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Ranked #23 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”What fun!“ 08/04/2013
- ”The best thing Halifax has done in yea...“ 06/04/2013
Category: Sports Complexes; Parks
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Ranked #24 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”highly enjoyable“ 02/04/2013
- ”Well worth a stop“ 22/01/2013
Category: Museums
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Sherbrooke Village depicts a Nova Scotian village from 1860 to pre-WW1. With 80 buildings, over 25 open to the public, most...
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Sherbrooke Village depicts a Nova Scotian village from 1860 to pre-WW1. With 80 buildings, over 25 open to the public, most with costumed interpreters, it is the largest Nova Scotia Museum site. Visit the woodturner shop, blacksmith, pottery shop, and printery. Built on an economy of ship building, lumbering and gold mining, Sherbrooke Village reflects Nova Scotia as it was during its industrial boom in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Ranked #25 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Taking in history.“ 22/04/2013
- ”excellent reconstruction“ 02/04/2013
Category: Historic Sites; History Museums; Museums
As with most historic reconstructions, the National Historic Site at Annapolis Royal allows you to see, first hand, the physical context in which the people lived in the late 17th... more »
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Ranked #26 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Challenging, scenic, remote = a perfec...“ 18/03/2013
- ”Park paradise“ 25/02/2013
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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At Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, towering 185-meter (600-foot) cliffs rise from the Bay of Fundy while the world’s highest...
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At Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, towering 185-meter (600-foot) cliffs rise from the Bay of Fundy while the world’s highest tides lap at their base. Cape Chignecto is a 4,200-hectare natural environment park on a dramatic coastal peninsula. The park features 29 kilometres (18 miles) of pristine coastline, some of Nova Scotia’s most significant geological features, deep valleys, sheltered coves, rare plants, remnant old growth forest, scenic views, and a rich cultural heritage. We offer wilderness camping in secluded coves and ravines, while a spectacular coastal hiking trail leads visitors along high cliffs and deep valleys. Because Cape Chignecto is a wilderness hiking park, there are no drive-up camping sites.
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Ranked #27 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Historic Gem“ 15/04/2013
- ”Corvettes“ 12/04/2013
Category: Ships; Historic Sites
Now open to the public as a memorial, this ship was used in World War II to escort convoys.
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Ranked #28 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Can't miss it!“ 12/05/2013
- ”Stunning views“ 07/05/2013
Category: Bodies of Water
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Ranked #29 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Best Show In Town“ 18/04/2013
- ”Great outing“ 05/11/2012
Category: Tours
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The award-winning Candlelight Graveyard Tour in Annapolis Royal has been one of the most highly recommended "must see" events...
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The award-winning Candlelight Graveyard Tour in Annapolis Royal has been one of the most highly recommended "must see" events in Nova Scotia since 1995. Sponsored by The Historical Association of Annapolis Royal, tours of one of the oldest English graveyards in Canada are held every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings between June 1 - Oct 15 at 9:30 pm (rain or shine). Meet at the parking lot of Fort Anne National Historic Site, and don't forget to bring your sense of adventure!
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Ranked #30 of 271 attractions in Nova Scotia
- ”Re: Visit to Memorial“ 05/04/2013
- ”A place for meditation“ 26/03/2013
Category: Monuments/ Statues
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- Oceanside Inn
- Halifax Backpackers Hostel
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- Two Lakes Retreat Chalets
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