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RE: Nova Scotia: Would love your expert advice.

by Ploughjockey 10 May 2012

Your itinerary looks like it has a lot of unnecessary backtracking. If you're going to go to Advocate Harbour, I'd go on the way into…
Re: Senior Travelers Two Weeks in Maritime Provinces

by rebeccaanne 06 May 2012

My family did a trip quite like this when I was 12 and it is one of my favourite family vacation memories! It was my mother, my younger…
Re: Fall trip to Nova Scotia! Can you look over our itinerary?

by fanjoy 13 July 2011

I have travelled around Nova Scotia many times as a tourist and I think you may be disappointed if you are looking for such specific things.…
Re: Halifax advice anyone?

by gwenmccauley 08 July 2011

Hi Chris There's a hostel on Gottingen St. that a friend just stayed at and thought was good. Sorry, I didn't get the name but a quick…
RE: 2-week Nova Scotia + PEI Trip Planning

by krisp131 17 June 2011

Hi there, Taxis from the Halifax airport are quite expensive (more than $50CAD), but there's a shuttle bus that will take you for $19…
RE: Quebec City to Halifax

by xochitecatl 01 April 2011

#2 We need the money that the American tourists bring to the province/country so please don't send them away ;) Halifax may not be as…
Re: Quebec City to Halifax

by vacherouge 30 March 2011

This is not the most exciting drive if you do it direct. An hour out of Quebec City is Grosse-ile National Historical Park, which is…
RE: visiting Halifax in September

by halifaxmark 01 August 2010

Hi, Halifax, I think, is a great city...but I have lived here a very long time. The Old Triangle is ok, the music is good if you catch…
RE: Road trip out East

by yellabrick 16 May 2010

It does sound like too much of a drive for 5-7 days. Nova Scotia : In Halifax, there are quite a few motels on the Bedford Highway,…
Re: Help with my trip

by tofino_surfer 10 July 2009

The main problems with your trip is the one day ! at Gros Morne and the one day at Pleasant Bay. German tourists come to Gros Morne for…
RE: Nice, cheap place to visit in Canada for a week

by randomhats 03 July 2009

Ok, I'm not going to pick at why you want a cheap vacation because really who doesn't? I'm just going to offer a suggestion of a place…
RE: driving out east Canada

by maydaymax 18 May 2009

Ideas for travellin in Nova Scotia: Campground in Provincial park http://www.capechignecto.net/overview/index.htm July 16-August 1/0…
RE: halifax

by Lady_J 16 September 2008

Hey kiki. See this post from barsoom for a few restaurant tips [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/message.jspa?messageID=14679497#146794…
RE: Halifax region - worth visiting?

by maydaymax 12 September 2008

I did a quick search at www.flyhalifax.com and found several direct routes/carriers between Halifax & New York airports, though not…
RE: Nice eateries/bars with atmosphere in Halifax

by Lady_J 10 September 2008

Hey barsoom. A few spots within the downtown: Henry House -- Barrington Street at South St. -- great micro-brew, good food, good pub…
RE: Halifax region - worth visiting?

by TheFox 10 September 2008

Hey there, In my opinion Halifax is totally worth a visit anytime!! There is lots to do there and lots to see. Although november is not…
RE: Toronto to Nova Scotia

by maydaymax 11 August 2008

On the US route, you could use one of the ‘Bay Ferry’ vessels to travel to or from Nova Scotia. Not cheap, but saves gas and adds character…
Re: A new hostel in Nova Scotia?

by auntietk 26 May 2008

I moved to Nova Scotia three years ago and have lived in Lawrencetown and the valley. NS is an amazing place indeed. I'm not sure how…
RE: Are there really no good budget options in Halifax?

by cloverod 17 March 2008

I'll back up mucisdiciple's post and say that I also quite enjoyed the Halifax Backpackers' Hostel. It's not in the most picturesque…
Re: What to do in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

by ATW 29 January 2008

The above is very comprehensive but I would add that the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic also has relics from the Titanic. A walk along…
RE: What to do in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

by CynthiaC 28 January 2008

The Halifax downtown is very walkable - make sure you arrange for accommodations in the downtown core - it will make things so much easier.…
Halifax Hotel?

by Lady_J 21 September 2007

Reasonable in Halifax means... 100-180/night? I would say, for a big (chain) hotel. The Cambridge Suites on Brunswick has good rates…
Montreal, Ottawa, Halifax

by JRS 09 September 2007

You'd probably need to rent a car for Nova Scotia if you want to explore outside of Halifax.
I'd say stick with Halifax area, maybe…
Halifax hostel

by Lady_J 26 August 2007

Hi kopenhagen. I live in Halifax.

3 days is enough time to see the city. It's hard to recommend stuff when I don't know what you're…
Halifax hostel

by Lady_J 24 August 2007

There are two hostels in town: the HI Youth Hostel on Barrington street, which I assume is the one you've tried, and