Top Nova Scotia Tourist Attractions

The Bay of Fundy is one of Canada's greatest natural treasures. It is a 170 mile long swath of coastline that stretches from Nova Scotia to New Brunswick...

Canada's National Museum of Immigration, Pier 21, is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the gateway of Canada's European immigration. During the summer Pier 21 is open seven days a week during business hours...

The Halifax Citadel is a 19th Century military fort in the midst of a beautiful, lively city overlooking an amazing harbor. This old fort still maintains the steep masonry walls and stone lined underground rooms...

An unforgettable five days in Halifax, Nova Scotia is during the Tall Ships Festival when spectacular sailing ships from all over the globe join in this world-class gathering. This is the time that Halifax inhabitants and visitors celebrate their rich nautical culture and diverse seafaring legacy...

Established in 1936, the Cape Breton National Park spans a total land area of 950 square kilometers and takes up almost 20% of the entire Northern Cape Breton region. It is currently one of the largest protected areas in Nova Scotia and a part of a system of national parks in the entire country of Canada...

The Maritime Museum of Halifax allows the visitor to become immersed in the rich marine history from the museum's intriguing collection of articles from anchors to shipwrecks, barnacles, to sailing ships. This museum can keep the visitor engrossed in the many topics housed in the museum...

The Province House is one of the Historical Sites to visit while in Prince Edward Island in Canada. Recognized as the birthplace of the Canadian Confederation, it has been the seat of the provincial legislature of Prince Edward Island since 1847...

Named after the man who is responsible for the invention of the telephone, the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site of Canada is a unique exhibit complex where tourists can view various models, replicas, photo displays, artifacts and films about the life of this inventor that has greatly revolutionized the way the world communicates today.

The complex is divided into a series of different buildings and areas, each offering something different for the thousands of visitors that flock to the site each year...

The Halifax Public Gardens, officially built in 1867, are located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This Victorian-era garden has some of the most beautiful plants, and trees, of any park on the continent...

The HMCS Sackville is the Naval Memorial in Canada, and is currently operated and maintained by the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust. The HMCS Sackville was originally established in order to maintain and preserve the HMCS Sackville, which is only one of the 120 corvette ships that were built in the country during the Second World War...

Hailed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic provides travelers the ultimate waterfront experience they would possibly ever experience. The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic is located in the town of Lunenburg in Nova Scotia and it is opened Monday-Friday between 930AM and 4PM...

Cape Smokey is located on the eastern side of Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, Canada, and is considered to be one of the highest peaks in this region. Travelers visiting Cape Smokey are treated to spectacular and breathtaking sceneries on their way to the park which is situated on the top of the mountain as they travel through the Cabot Trail, which is a coastal road which doubles up as a great trail to go cycling and hiking...

Several generations – both young and old alike – enjoy the Museum of Natural History in Nova Scotia, Canada. Visitors enjoy learning about their heritage, life as it has been for hundreds of years, the ecological aspects of the local environment, and the animals that roamed the wide open spaces of the region...

For young and old alike who are fascinated with fossils, the Joggins Fossil Cliffs Interpretation Centre is an absolute must-see place for visitors to Halifax, Nova Scotia. In addition to being an amazing piece of architecture, the center's location reflects the natural allure of the Joggins Cliffs...

A scenic highway, Cabot Trail, measuring 298 kms (185 miles), is in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada, located in northern Iverness and Victoria county on Cape Breton Island. The road has several curves and overlooks the Gulf of St...