Things to do in Nova Scotia

Activities, attractions and tours

A winding coastal road with a guardrail, steep cliffs, and the ocean in the background.
A row of colorful houses with blue and red siding, white trim, and a porch with a railing.
A historic building with a clock tower and arched windows.
A wooden sailing boat docked at a pier with a cityscape in the background.
A grand legislative chamber with ornate wood paneling, green chairs, and large portraits on the walls.

Things to do

Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

€80
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove

Halifax Small Group Peggy’s Cove Driving Tour

€49
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Halifax Small Group Peggy’s Cove Driving Tour
National Historic Site

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour

€12
per adult
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore

€109
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley

€109
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley
Guided Highland Village and Baddeck Bus Tour for Cruise Excursion

Highland Village and Baddeck Tour for Cruise Excursion

€109
per adult
Highland Village and Baddeck Tour for Cruise Excursion
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A bustling waterfront promenade with a pier, a tall ship, and various shops including a pizza restaurant.

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

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Browse personal items that survived the Titanic, enjoy dinner with a sea view and shop in the lively market along this scenic walkway.
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Where to stay in Nova Scotia

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A large, historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and modern skyscrapers in the background.

Downtown Halifax

Downtown Halifax is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Neptune Theatre and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

South End

South End is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Nova Scotia Archives and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.

A stone archway entrance with a metal gate, surrounded by a brick pathway and a metal fence, leading to a grassy hill with a stone structure in the background.

North End

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Cornwallis Street Baptist Church or Casino Nova Scotia.

A waterfront town with colorful buildings, including a red building labeled "Fisherman's Museum of the Atlantic."
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Lunenburg Waterfront

Lunenburg Waterfront is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lunenburg Waterfront and Bluenose II while you're in town.

A park with a gazebo, a large rock, and a river with a city skyline in the background.

Downtown Dartmouth

If you're spending some time in Downtown Dartmouth, Alderney Landing and Sullivans Pond Park are top sights worth seeing.

A street lined with colorful buildings, including a whiskey lounge and a furniture store.

Dartmouth

A rocky coastline with clear blue water and sparse vegetation.

Westport

A village with traditional wooden houses, stone walls, and a clear sky.

Louisbourg

A lakeside town with colorful autumn trees, historic buildings, and a clear sky.

Mahone Bay

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