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Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island
Cabot Trail
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Ranked #1 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
5 of 5 stars 75 reviews
Owner description: One of the most magnificent loop drives in North America treats visitors to the spectacular scenery of the Cape Breton... more » Owner description: One of the most magnificent loop drives in North America treats visitors to the spectacular scenery of the Cape Breton Highlands. « less
Attraction type  Scenic Drives; Hiking Trails
Distance  215.4 miles from city centre
Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Ingonish
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
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Ranked #2 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
5 of 5 stars 41 reviews

Cheticamp is a simple Acadian fishing village at the gateway to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The restaurants aren't fancy and aren't geared toward fine dining, but... more »

Attraction type  National Parks
Distance  202.9 miles from city centre
Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens, Annapolis Royal
Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
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Ranked #3 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 85 reviews
Owner description: ESCAPE from the hectic pace of everyday life with a visit to Annapolis Royal’s beautiful Historic Gardens!In a beautiful... more » Owner description: ESCAPE from the hectic pace of everyday life with a visit to Annapolis Royal’s beautiful Historic Gardens!In a beautiful setting overlooking a tidal river valley, the 17 acre Historic Gardens is a premiere Nova Scotia attraction showcasing gardening methods, designs and materials representing more than four hundred years of local history. Highlights include a Rose collection of more than 270 cultivars, an Acadian House representing pre-deportation 1671 time period, and much more… « less
Attraction type  Gardens; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  94.3 miles from city centre
Fortress Louisbourg, Louisbourg
Fortress Louisbourg
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Ranked #4 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 112 reviews
Owner description: Discover the Fortress of Louisbourg, located on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, where costumed animators bring an 18th... more » Owner description: Discover the Fortress of Louisbourg, located on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, where costumed animators bring an 18th century fortified town to life! Smell the baking bread, dance to the music on the waterfront, feel the ground tremble as the cannon is fired, see the blacksmith at work in the forge and enjoy an authentic meal in our on-site restaurant. Take part in one of our guided tours or explore North America’s largest historic reconstruction at your own pace. Whatever your explorer type, we have something for you! Plan to spend the whole day, and be sure to bring warm clothes and comfy shoes. Our gift shop offers souvenirs and fine reproductions to remind you of your visit. Beaches and hiking trails are also nearby. Bus tours welcome. Certified service animals permitted only. Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Direct Debit are accepted. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Military Bases/ Facilities; Speciality Museums
Distance  317.9 miles from city centre
Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, Advocate Harbour
Cape Chignecto Provincial Park
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Ranked #5 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: At Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, towering 185-meter (600-foot) cliffs rise from the Bay of Fundy while the world’s highest... more » Owner description: At Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, towering 185-meter (600-foot) cliffs rise from the Bay of Fundy while the world’s highest tides lap at their base. Cape Chignecto is a 4,200-hectare natural environment park on a dramatic coastal peninsula. The park features 29 kilometres (18 miles) of pristine coastline, some of Nova Scotia’s most significant geological features, deep valleys, sheltered coves, rare plants, remnant old growth forest, scenic views, and a rich cultural heritage. We offer wilderness camping in secluded coves and ravines, while a spectacular coastal hiking trail leads visitors along high cliffs and deep valleys. Because Cape Chignecto is a wilderness hiking park, there are no drive-up camping sites. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  76.9 miles from city centre
Halifax Public Gardens, Halifax
Halifax Public Gardens
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Ranked #6 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 150 reviews
Owner description: This beautiful Victorian-inspired garden has been open to the public since 1875 and remains as one of Halifax's most... more » Owner description: This beautiful Victorian-inspired garden has been open to the public since 1875 and remains as one of Halifax's most beautiful and cherished sites. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, Halifax
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
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Ranked #7 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Owner description: The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a week-long event held every year in one of Canada’s most beautiful... more » Owner description: The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a week-long event held every year in one of Canada’s most beautiful provinces.Take part in educational workshops, exciting festival events and of course, our daily two-and-a-half hour show jam-packed with world-class entertainment, sure to delight the whole family.This show is fast-paced – every scene only lasts about 3-6 minutes, so there is always something new to see and experience.Looking for a taste of true Nova Scotia? There’s bagpipes, highland dancers, la culture de l’acadie and military traditions.Hoping for something more modern? The Tattoo also features innovative acrobatic acts, modern music, contemporary dancing, trampoline routines and cutting-edge videos.Don't miss the world’s largest annual indoor show. Only in Nova Scotia. « less
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Cape Split Hiking Trail, Kentville
Cape Split Hiking Trail
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Ranked #8 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  63.2 miles from city centre
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, Baddeck
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
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Ranked #9 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 52 reviews
Owner description: This museum chronicles the life and career of Alexander Graham Bell with its rich collection of artifacts and documents... more » Owner description: This museum chronicles the life and career of Alexander Graham Bell with its rich collection of artifacts and documents accumulated by Dr. Bell and his family during their time in Nova Scotia. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites; Museums
Cape Forchu Lightstation, Yarmouth
Cape Forchu Lightstation
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Ranked #10 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Owner description: The Lighthouse Route begins at one of Nova Scotia’s most photographed lighthouse, the Cape Forchu Lightstation. With over 160... more » Owner description: The Lighthouse Route begins at one of Nova Scotia’s most photographed lighthouse, the Cape Forchu Lightstation. With over 160 lighthouses in Nova Scotia, the most in any other province in Canada, they have become a shared symbol of our culture! « less
Attraction type  Lighthouses
Distance  136.8 miles from city centre
Peggy's Cove Lighthouse
Peggy's Cove Lighthouse
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Ranked #11 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 63 reviews
Attraction type  Lighthouses
Distance  19.0 miles from city centre
Citadel National Historic Site, Halifax
Citadel National Historic Site
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Ranked #12 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 127 reviews
Experience an exciting part of Canada's history by visiting this 18th-century fort with a sweeping view of downtown Halifax.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Military Museums; Lookouts
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Lunenburg
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
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Ranked #13 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Owner description: This museum tips its hat to the rich fishing heritage of Canada's Atlantic Coast by offering a wealth of attractions and... more » Owner description: This museum tips its hat to the rich fishing heritage of Canada's Atlantic Coast by offering a wealth of attractions and activities, from boarding the banks schooner Theresa E. Connor to talking with "old salts" who fished the North Atlantic. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; History Museums
Distance  39.9 miles from city centre
Cheticamp, Cape Breton Island
Cheticamp
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Ranked #14 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Historic Walking Areas
Ocean Explorations Whale Cruises, Tiverton
Ocean Explorations Whale Cruises
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Ranked #15 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: Ocean Explorations Zodiac Whale Cruises is the maritimes ORGINAL Zodiac ("ocean rafting") whale/seabird adventure!... more » Owner description: Ocean Explorations Zodiac Whale Cruises is the maritimes ORGINAL Zodiac ("ocean rafting") whale/seabird adventure! Celebrating 25+ seasons, founded by biologist Tom Goodwin, in 1986! "one of the best" (Lonely Planet) and the most recommended by accomodation providers in the area. Ask them "who is the BEST?" and go with THEM (ie.we'll see you then) « less
Attraction type  Ships
North Highlands Community Museum, Cape North
North Highlands Community Museum
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Ranked #16 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: Our Museum can be found in Northern Cape Breton along the Cabot Trail Nova Scotia in the "Top of the Island" Region. We have... more » Owner description: Our Museum can be found in Northern Cape Breton along the Cabot Trail Nova Scotia in the "Top of the Island" Region. We have a beautiful exhibit hall that includes local artifacts along with professional displays that take you back in time while getting a taste of our local heritage. We also have an operating blacksmith forge, settlers' garden, and a historic Church building that has become our Culture Centre. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Halifax Harbor Ferry, Halifax
Halifax Harbor Ferry
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Ranked #17 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 58 reviews

HALIFAX HARBOUR FERRY  This has to be the cheapest ocean cruise around.  At less than two dollars the ferry takes you form Nova Scotia's capital city of Halifax to sister town of... more »

Attraction type  Ferries/ Boats
Distance  81.1 miles from city centre
Uisage Ban Falls, Baddeck
Uisage Ban Falls
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Ranked #18 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Hiking Trails; Waterfalls
Victoria Park, Truro
Victoria Park
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Ranked #19 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  51.5 miles from city centre
Joggins Fossil Cliffs Interpretation Centre, Joggins
Joggins Fossil Cliffs Interpretation Centre
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Ranked #20 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Geologic Formations; Tourist/ Visitor Centres; Natural History Museums
Distance  83.4 miles from city centre
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
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Ranked #21 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, located at 1723 Hollis Street, acts as a gateway for the visual arts in Atlantic Canada by bringing the art of the world to Nova Scotia and the art... more »

Attraction type  Art Galleries; Art Museums
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
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Ranked #22 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 106 reviews
Owner description: Immerse yourself in the rich marine history depicted by this museum's vast collection from binnacles and buoys to anchors and... more » Owner description: Immerse yourself in the rich marine history depicted by this museum's vast collection from binnacles and buoys to anchors and armaments. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; History Museums; Military Museums
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Point Pleasant Park, Halifax
Point Pleasant Park
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Ranked #23 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Have a picnic with sweeping ocean views or hike through 186 acres of forest in one of Halifax's most cherished parks.
Attraction type  Parks; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Distance  2.4 miles from city centre
Cape Breton Miners' Museum, Cape Breton Island
Cape Breton Miners' Museum
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Ranked #24 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Mines
Distance  207.0 miles from city centre
Le Village Historique Acadien de la Nouvelle-Ecosse, Yarmouth
Le Village Historique Acadien de la Nouvelle-Ecosse
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Ranked #25 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Owner description: Situated on a beautiful 17-acre site overlooking Pubnico harbour, Le Village historique acadien de la Nouvelle-Écosse... more » Owner description: Situated on a beautiful 17-acre site overlooking Pubnico harbour, Le Village historique acadien de la Nouvelle-Écosse (Historical Acadian Village of Nova Scotia) invites you to step back in time and discover the heart, life and work of the Acadians in the early 1900s. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Lawrencetown Beach, Halifax
Lawrencetown Beach
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Ranked #26 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Spa at Ninety4, Lunenburg
Spa at Ninety4
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Ranked #27 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: Slip into Paradise at Spa at Ninety4. AVEDA products are at the heart of the Spa at Ninety4 experience. Whether it’s a... more » Owner description: Slip into Paradise at Spa at Ninety4. AVEDA products are at the heart of the Spa at Ninety4 experience. Whether it’s a fusion stone massage or a euphoric treatment in our Oasis Tub, you will find total delight at our full-service spa. It’s all part of our focus on wellness for the mind, body and soul and on creating the perfect environment for recovery and rejuvenation. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  39.8 miles from city centre
Summerville Beach, Summerville
Summerville Beach
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Ranked #28 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
H.M.C.S. Sackville, Halifax
H.M.C.S. Sackville
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Ranked #29 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Now open to the public as a memorial, this ship was used in World War II to escort convoys.
Attraction type  Ships; Historic Sites
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Halifax
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
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Ranked #30 of 246 Attractions in Nova Scotia
4 of 5 stars 93 reviews
Owner description: Plan a visit to this national testament to the Canadian immigration experience, which pays tribute to the citizens of Canada... more » Owner description: Plan a visit to this national testament to the Canadian immigration experience, which pays tribute to the citizens of Canada who have enriched this culturally diverse country. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  1.9 miles from city centre
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