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Country road in autumn in Nova Scotia, Canada (courtesy, Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage Tourism Division)

Nova Scotia Travel Guide

Nova Scotia proves cagey to characterize. It generally feels more cultured than wild . . . but then you stumble upon those blustery, boggy uplands at Cape Breton Highlands National Park, which seem a good home for druids and trolls. It's a province full of rolling hills and cultivated farms, especially near the Northumberland Straits on the northern shore . . . but then you find the vibrant, edgy, and lively arts and entertainment scene in Halifax, a city that has more intriguing street life than many cities three times its size. It's a place that earns its name—Nova Scotia is Latin for "New Scotland"—with Highland games and kilts and a touch of a brogue here and there . . . but then suddenly you're amid the enclaves of rich Acadian culture along the coast between Digby and Yarmouth. The place resists characterization at every turn. Read More

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Cabot Trail & Cape Breton Hiking Adventure
Scott Walking Adventures
from $2695, 6 days
A fully guided, all-inclusive walking and hiking adventure tour on the best hiking trails in the Cape Breton Highlands of Nova Scotia. Enjoy fine accommodations & dining and responsible small group travel. ......
Bay of Fundy Hiking Adventure
Scott Walking Adventures
from $0, 5 days
A fully guided, all-inclusive walking and hiking adventure tour on the best hiking trails along the Bay of Fundy coast. Enjoy fine accommodations & dining and responsible small group travel. ......
Biking Canada: Nova Scotia
Easy Rider Tours
from $2595, 7 days
When it comes to cycling, Nova Scotia has it all - towering forests, pastoral farmland, dramatic seascapes, and inviting villages. We'll feel the...
Nova Scotia: Seacoast to the Bay Hiking Adventure
Scott Walking Adventures
from $2695, 6 days
A fully guided, all-inclusive snowshoeing adventure tour on the best trails along the South Shore and Bay of Fundy regions of Nova Scotia. Enjoy fine accommodations & dining and responsible small group travel. ......
Exploring the New World: Halifax to Palm Beach
Adventure Life Voyages
from $7395, 14 days
Explore New England's rugged coastline and small fishing villages. Stroll historic Colonial Williamsburg as well as the Yorktown and Jamestown...