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A curve of beach backed by forest.

May 6, 20269 min read

15 of the Best Beaches in Nova Scotia, Canada

A city harbor. People wander along the waterfront and three small boats are docked nearby.

Sep 20, 20257 min read

16 Things to Know Before Visiting Nova Scotia

Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia. Brester Irina/Shutterstock

Jun 12, 202510 min read

From Halifax to Louisbourg: The Ultimate Road Trip Through Nova Scotia, Canada

Man setting up a red hammock tied to two trees on the beach.

May 26, 20247 min read

Nova Scotia on a Budget

You can’t escape the presence of the North Atlantic in Nova Scotia – so lean in by setting out in a sea kayak © DOPhoto / Shutterstock

May 24, 20248 min read

Curious About Nova Scotia? Consider These 11 Fabulous Things to Do in the Province

From epic coastal drives to historic maritime villages to whale watching in the Bay of Fundy, read all about the best places to go in Nova Scotia © NetaDegany / Getty Images

May 23, 20249 min read

11 Best Places to Visit in Nova Scotia

Drive the wild highways and coastlines of Nova Scotia on a road trip © Peter Unger / Getty Images

May 23, 20248 min read

9 of the Best Road Trips in Nova Scotia

No matter when you visit, Nova Scotia is sure to enthrall you © Getty Images

May 23, 20245 min read

Discover the Best Time to Visit Nova Scotia for Leaf Peeping and Lobster

Driving is a wonderful way to take in Nova Scotia’s natural beauty © Rainer Grosskopf / Getty Images

Apr 28, 20248 min read

How You Can Drive, Fly, Float, Cycle and More Around Nova Scotia

A lighthouse on the rugged coast of Nova Scotia, Canada

Oct 19, 202110 min read

The Top 15 Free Things to Do in Nova Scotia

Two people paddle in a canoe through fall foliage at Kejimkujik National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada

Oct 12, 20217 min read

Nova Scotia’s 8 Best National Parks and Historic Sites

Mist rising off the water with a pink sky, purple clouds, and colorful foliage at Cape Blomidon in the Bay of Fundy's Blomidon Provincial Park

Jul 14, 20203 min read

Nova Scotia's Cliffs of Fundy Are Now a UNESCO Global Geopark

Two large cans of Saltbox Brewery's Crustacean Elation Ale sitting side-by-side on a bar table.

Jun 14, 20205 min read

Nova Scotia’s Atlantic Coastline Is a Lobster Lover’s Paradise

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