With so many places to visit and things to do in Nova Scotia, if you’re on time constraints, choosing the must-sees can be a bit of a challenge.
Scenic drives, hiking opportunities, fresh seafood, and colourful fishing towns are just some of the many things you can expect to experience on your trip to Canada’s second-smallest province.
15 Best Places to Visit in Nova Scotia
We spent 15 days on a Nova Scotia road trip exploring Halifax, Cape Breton Island, the South Shore, Yarmouth and Acadian Shores, Bay of Fundy, The Annapolis Valley, and Northumberland Shore.
Yet, there are so many more places to see and things to do in Nova Scotia that we missed! Nova Scotia may be small, but it has a lot to offer travellers.
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In this post, I’ll list the top attractions, things to do, points of interest, and the best places in Nova Scotia to help you plan your trip.
1. Halifax
The capital city of Halifax is one of the best places to see in Nova Scotia — it’s also likely the first place you’ll see when you arrive. It’s a quick 30-minute drive from the Halifax Stanfield Airport to Downtown Halifax and the vibrant Waterfront area.
Halifax is small enough that you don’t feel overwhelmed, yet has enough on offer to keep you busy for a few days.
There are lots of neighbourhoods here as well, so if you have time, get out of the downtown area and explore a bit further. Dartmouth, for example, is just a 5-minute ferry ride ($2.50 CAD) across the bay.
The city is home to green spaces, historical sites, pedestrian-only walkways, events and festivals, galleries and museums, and of course, tasty restaurants! There are numerous things to do in Halifax to keep you busy.
Where to Stay in Halifax
Halifax has so many areas you could stay in, but if you want to be near the waterfront, great restaurants, and many of the tourist sites, then you’ll want to be around the Downtown area.
This is a busy part of the city, but it’s an excellent location for some spending a few days in Halifax.
We stayed at the historic Westin Nova Scotian (in their newly renovated rooms) and enjoyed the view of the harbour. The staff are very friendly, there are lots of onsite amenities, parking is available, and the breakfast omelette and waffle station was a nice bonus.
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