Nova Scotia

Located in eastern Canada and almost completely surrounded by ocean, the province of Nova Scotia is a place where you can feel your pace fall in sync with the rhythm of the sea, as the clean salt air breathes life into an afternoon. 

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Immerse yourself in culture that ranges from traditional to avant-garde, from bagpipes to world-class golf. Nova Scotia is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, and also offers many relaxing beach resorts. Nova Scotia has over 7,600 km of spectacular coastline and nowhere within the province is more than 67 km from the Atlantic Ocean.

Nova Scotia attractions celebrate the best of the Province, from sports heroes to legendary musicians, and reconstructed fortress towns to seaside vineyards to more than one million acres of fertile farmlands.

Nova Scotia is a haven for artisans and craftspeople. You can find studio artists working in many different media: visual arts, sculpture, wood, glass, quilting and specialty foods. There are a many activities that must be experienced in Nova Scotia including tidal bore rafting on the highest tides in the world and year-round surfing.

Information sourced from Nova Scotia's tourism website.