The Maritime Provinces are celebrated for their pristine landscapes, vibrant cities, historic lighthouses, and welcoming communities. Your journey extends through Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, ensuring […]
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Known for its rugged coastline and distinct marine culture, Nova Scotia is one of a cluster of provinces that form Atlantic Canada. In a world brimming with tourist hotspots, Nova Scotia remains one of Canada’s best-kept secrets — a destination that blends natural beauty, cultural richness, and heartfelt hospitality into an unforgettable holiday experience.
Nova Scotia’s landscapes are breathtaking in their diversity. From the rugged cliffs of Cape Breton Highlands to the tranquil beaches of the South Shore, the province is a haven for outdoor lovers. The world-renowned Cabot Trail offers one of the most scenic drives on the planet, winding through highland hills and overlooking the vast Atlantic Ocean. Whether you’re hiking, kayaking, whale watching, or simply soaking in the view, the connection to nature here feels personal and profound.
This province is not just about scenery, it’s steeped in culture and history. It’s home to one of the oldest European settlements in North America and a proud Mi’kmaq heritage that dates back thousands of years. The Acadian, African Nova Scotian, and Gaelic communities each bring their own traditions, music, and stories, creating a vibrant cultural mosaic. From Celtic music festivals in Cape Breton to the historic waterfront in Halifax, you’ll find yourself immersed in a living history that goes beyond the guidebooks.
Let’s not forget the food! Nova Scotia is a seafood lover’s paradise. Lobster, scallops, oysters, and clams are served fresh from the Atlantic, often with a local twist. The province is also home to a growing wine industry, particularly in the Annapolis Valley, where crisp whites like Tidal Bay pair perfectly with coastal cuisine. Farm-to-table experiences and local markets only enhance the province’s culinary appeal.
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Nova Scotia itineraries
Explore the highlights of “the Far East of the Western World” on this beautiful guided tour. Travel across Newfoundland, from its northernmost tip to the easternmost point in North America, […]
Discover the essence of the Maritimes on this captivating tour of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Experience the renowned features of Canada’s Maritime Provinces, including the world’s […]
Bookended by overnight hotel stays in New York and Quebec City, this beautiful itinerary sails along coastal New England and Canada’s stunning eastern seaboard, promising a new perspective of the maritime […]
The wonderful little itinerary allows you to base yourself in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and spend your days exploring an assortment of attractions and locations around the island. Having a base […]
Sit back and be escorted all the way, on this amazing itinerary, which covers the best of Nova Scotia, plus New Brunswick’s coastline including Hopewell Rocks and the delights of […]
Spend your first night in Halifax, before collecting your motorhome rental and setting out on your adventure, safe in the knowledge that we have selected a great campground for you […]
- Halifax
- Peggy's Cove
- Prince Edward Island
- Green Gables
- Moncton
- Hopewell Rocks
- St. Andrews
- Annapolis Valley
Starting and ending in Halifax, Nova Scotia, this tour hugs the coast, visiting Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg before crossing to Prince Edward Island. Next, it’s onto New Brunswick before returning […]
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£5,615pp
Looking to explore the greater reaches of Atlantic Canada? This itinerary not only discovers a wide range of locations in Nova Scotia – Halifax, Cape Breton Island, Lunenburg, Annapolis Valley, […]
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HALIFAX
Halifax is not simply the airport gateway into your Nova Scotian adventure. It promises the warmest of welcomes to a historic port city filled with a myriad of attractions and an atmospheric waterfront district. Start at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, for insight into the journeys and heartfelt stories of one million Canadian immigrants, before discovering Halifax Seaport Farmers Market. Hear captivating sea stories at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, and stroll through the beautiful Victorian flora at Halifax Public Gardens.
No visit would be complete without visiting Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, standing at the ‘top’ of the city, you’ll be greeted by the distinctive Clock Tower that looks over Halifax. Completed in 1856, Citadel was built as a military fortification to protect the Empire from enemies.
If you'd like to base yourself in Halifax and explore the rest of Nova Scotia from there, you might like our Nova Scotia Highlights from Halifax 6 night 'hub and spoke' holiday.
LUNENBURG & PEGGY'S COVE
Old Town Lunenburg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, adorned by narrow streets, colourful buildings and unique architecture. In Lunenburg, the past mingles with the present. Expect salty tales of seafaring and rum-running, see tall ships moored in the harbour and listen for the blacksmith’s hammer in the waterfront warehouses. Nova Scotia is home to over 160 historic lighthouses, but no beacon is as photographed as the one in the vibrant fishing village of Peggy’s Cove. Built in 1915, it still keeps watch over the surging ocean waves and working lobster boats.
BAY OF FUNDY & ANNAPOLIS ROYAL
This incredible region of Nova Scotia is filled with opportunities for discovery and adventure. Climb 300 foot cliffs overlooking waters where 15 species of whale come to play and feast on plankton, then head to Digby Neck, Long Island or Brier Island for a boat tour viewing these magical creatures. Here, you’ll also see the array of birds which frequent the coastline. Walk the ocean floor, where the tide drops the height of a four-storey building and observe exposed layers of rock at Joggins Fossil Cliffs UNESCO World Heritage Site, revealing the world’s most complete fossil record of life 300 million years ago. Learn the story of the Acadians at Grand-Pré National Historic Site and savour delicious, award-winning wines at some of Annapolis Valley’s wineries. This regions activity choices are varied and compelling.
CAPE BRETON ISLAND
Rich in natural beauty, with a deep sense of its cultural roots, Cape Breton Island is known for the warmth of its Celtic and Acadian communities, its thought-provoking historic sites and undisputed idyllic setting. Discover the rugged beauty and cliff-hugging curves of the world-famous Cabot Trail. Here, where the mountains meet the sea, you’ll find iconic ocean views, hiking trails, colourful fishing villages, and secluded beaches.
The picture-postcard settings don’t end there. Set your sights on Cape Breton Highlands National Park, offering lush boreal, Acadian and taiga forest, ocean vistas and epic wildlife encounters, before heading inland to Canada’s largest inland sea – Bras D’or Lake. A UNESCO designated Biosphere, this unique salt-water estuary boasts hundreds of coves and islands and is a mecca for sailors and amateur paddlers alike. Back on dry land, the quaint town of Louisbourg beckons. Step back into 18th-century colonial France at The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site and walk the grounds of North America’s largest historical reconstruction, before following the Louisbourg Lighthouse Trail which commences at the towns attractive harbour.
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