Canada's Ocean Playground
Nova Scotia truly is picture-perfect. Where else can you find such scenic variety? Crashing surf and placid lakes, tiny highland hamlets and bustling cities, ancient rites and modern magic - it's all here.
Although only 560 km from tip to tip, Nova Scotia's coastline stretches over 7400 kilometers.
Countless bays, coves, inlets and harbours provide some of the best sailing in North America, excellent scuba diving, wind surfing and sea kayaking. Nova Scotia is one of the finest places on the eastern seaboard for whale and bird watching. Around every bend, a new treasure awaits the explorer.
But the true riches of Nova Scotia are to be found in its people. "Bluenosers" are open, friendly and willing to share in the culture and good times of their province.
Cape Breton
"Ciad mile failte" is Gaelic for a hundred thousand welcomes. Once you've crossed the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island, the spectacular beauty of this diverse island and distinctive culture of its people will welcome you to this province within a province.
Nova Scotia is Canada's second smallest province, but it offers visitors some of the region's best museums and many opportunities for recreation, including bicycling and hiking, inland canoeing and ocean kayaking, deep-sea diving, river rafting, sailing, hunting, fishing, and golfing
Cape Breton, a visual masterpiece of nature, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the gulf waters of the St. Lawrence, with highlands in the north, rolling hills and river valleys in the south and the beautiful inland sea - the Bras d'Or Lakes.
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Known for its gentle, fog-free waters, great anchorages, and hundreds of coves and islands, the Bras d'Or Lakes are an international cruising and sailing destination.
The historic Cabot Trail consists of a circular highway, passing through some of the world's most stunning scenery.
I invite you to experience the Masterpiece...
The spectacular beauty of the Atlantic seaboard offers incredibly affordable real estate opportunities for vacationers, investors, and retirees. With direct air access to several international airports travel is reasonably priced and uncomplicated. Within a few hours you can easily settle into your second home to enjoy the hospitality and charm of the east coast.
Come explore Nova Scotia, Canada's Seacoast, formerly Virtual Nova Scotia, is the official tourism website of the Province of Nova Scotia. You will find hundreds of places to see and stay, festivals, events and attractions for you to experience throughout the province. Get your FREE 400 page travel guide, map and other tourism information.
The website for the Government of Nova Scotia, Canada, offers information on government services, vacation travel, business, and investment in Nova Scotia, and interactive government services.
Expedia Travel information for Nova Scotia can be found in Expedia's on-line World Guide. Book a flight, find accommodations, rent a car, or find special package deals to Nova Scotia or any other favorite travel destination.
Our diverse family of 25 marvellous sites throughout the province which reveal our rich natural and cultural heritage.
The "Official" site of the Nova Scotia Lighthouse Preservation Society, Nova Scotia, Canada
