14 ReviewsVYTAIEMO is an Ukrainian greeting after which a statue is named placed in the Coastal Park opposite the Westin Hotel.
It is dedicated to the centenary celebration of the Ukrainian immigrants that...
6 ReviewsThere are many universities in Halifax (e.g. Dalhousie University, University of King's College) and you can see students of many races along the streets of Halifax, making this a really cosmopolitan...
4 Reviewspicture: View from the Citadel of Halifax and Dartmouth on the other side of the Bedford Basin. Halifax is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia and is home to the second largest natural harbour in...
9 ReviewsMost of the best attractions are within walking distance of each other. The Maritime Museum, the Citadel, Historic Properties and the restaurants and shops along the waterfront can all be accessed by...
4 ReviewsHalifax's downtown is small and perfect for strolling around. It makes for the perfect pub crawl. It's also home to CFB Halifax, where sailors from all over the world come to. You'll meet them in all...
6 ReviewsOne of the charms of Halifax Harbour are the impressive ships on display, especially historical ships dating back many years. Of course the most famous ship on display ins the Bluenose II, the...
2 ReviewsA trip around the Cabot Trail encompassing the tip of Cape Breton Island is well worth it. We had been on the coast of Ireland only two months earlier and were amazed at the similarities in the...
2 ReviewsOne of my fondest memories of Halifax is the beautiful autumn colours of the trees and leaves. Usually autumn will reach full height in mid-October, but some leaves can still be seen till end of...
3 Reviews1.Alfredo's wine and Ho restaurant
2.the ice cream parlour on the Halifax boardwalk
3.King of Donairs restaurant (the best donairs in the know world)
4.of course the 'Gazebo'
5.my favorite fishing...
2 ReviewsWalk around and enjoy the great scenery and history of the place. The Point Pleasant Park is very nice and has alot of old ruins of forts. In the summer they run Shakespeare in the park, where they...
2 ReviewsMy fondest memory is of the very first time my dad took me to Peggy's Cove. My older brother teased me the whole way -- I was terribly upset. Then when we got up to the lighthouse and I saw the ocean,...
If you want a wonderful experience see Nova Scotia in autumn. The days are fresh, not too cold yet, nights a jacket is definitely needed, but probably nothing too heavy. Expect a bit more fog near the water, but i was surprised to see how nicely it cleared up leaving some gorgeous days while i was there.The leaves start changing in Nova Scotia from late September through the end of October. The colors were especially stunning in Cape Breton. Hiking with the colors changing and the background of the water was something special! Make sure to see the Cabot Trail and the Highlands Park on Cape Breton for some awesome fall scenery.Nova Scotia Foliage Maphttp://www.novascotia.com/alw_map/map.html
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SEAL ISLAND LIGHT MUSEUM - BARRINGTON NS
by LoriPori
A 35 foot replica of the 67 foot original lighthouse situated on Seal Island, the SEAL ISLAND LIGHT MUSEUM displays lighthouse equipment and memorabilia of the Barrington and Cape Sable area. The structure is topped by the cast iron lantern which was removed from the tower in 1978. From the third level, you can climb the iron stairs to see the original clockwork mechanism and the only installed multi-panel Fresnel Lens in Nova Scotia.Locate along Highway 3 in Barrington NS
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EGLISE SACRE- COEUR
by LoriPori
Located in Saulneirville NS, EGLISE SACRE-COEUR was founded om 1880and is the oldest parish church in the region. The Church was renovated many times during its first century of existence, but especially so between 1977 and 1979 in preparation for its centennial celebration.As the door was open, I went in to see the interior, which was beautiful.
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ST. MARY'S CHURCH / MUSEUM
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Eglise Sainte-Marie / Musee' or ST. MARY'S CHURCH / MUSEUMwith its steeple rising 56.4 meters ( 185 feet) is the largest wooden church in North America. St. Mary's Parish was the first Roman Catholic parish to be established in the St. Mary's Bay area. Located on Route#1 in Church Point NS
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EGLISE SAINT - BERNARD
by LoriPori
Located in Weymouth NS along Route #1 in the Acadia Shores, this large granite Church EGLISE SAINT BERNARD took a group of Acadians over 32 years (from 1910 to 1942) to build. The First Mass - Premiere Messe - was held in 1942. The Gothic style architecture is simply amazing and BIG. Hans and I both said "WOW" when we first laid eyes upon it. It is just that impressive.The site hosts many classical music concerts during the summer.
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GILBERT'S COVE LIGHTHOUSE
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Sunday, September 9, 2012 A Provincial Heritage Property overlooking St. Mary's Bay, GILBERT'S COVE LIGHTHOUSE, was built in 1904. The original light keeper was "Willie Jane" Melanson, his wife May and their five children tended the kerosene lantern in the top tower for over 60 years. An electric red light now shines from the tower. The Lighthouse is located between Yarmouth and Digby on St. Mary's Bay just off Highway #101, at the end of the Lighthouse Road.Open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. mid June thru mid September
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WALTON LIGHTHOUSE
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Located off the Minas Basin on Pier Road, Route #215, the WALTON LIGHTHOUSE , built in 1873, is Walton Hants County last remaining shingled wooden lighthouse. Out of use since the 70's, the lighthouse remains a popular tourist stop. You can climb to the top of the lighthouse to enjoy a panoramic view of the cliffs and the Fundy tides.Donations are kindly acceptedOpen DailyMay 15 to October 158:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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COBEQUID BAY
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An inlet of the Bay of Funday COBEQUID BAY is located at the easternmost part of the Minas Basin.The eastern end of the bay hosts the estuary of the Salmon River, whereas the west end of the bay is less well-defined, typically delineated by Burntcoat Head on the southern shore and Five Islands or Economy Mountain on the northern shore.The highest tidal range in the world was measured at Burntcoat Head where average tidal ranges measure a 12.4 m (41 ft) vertical difference in water level between low tide and high tide.A Plaque overlooking Cobequid Bay reads:TIDES"One of the most remarkable phenomenons of nature occurs right here. Every 6 hours the tides of the Minas Basin ( one branch of the Bay of Fundy) rise and fall an average of 15 metres or approximately 50 feet, and it happens right before your eyes!Every 24 hours, 115 billion tons of water move in and out of the Bay of Fundy, a...
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HST and Things to do.
by novascotian61
Try this for info on the HST. http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/visitors/There are lots of places to stop between Yarmouth and Lunenburg. Without kowing what you want makes it hard. Try this www.destinationsouthwestnova.com/
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by schmoopey
Thanks Babygrand and Tourtech. We will stop in Annapolis Royal for lunch at Brown-eyed Susans and Public Gardens. Planning to spend some time at Peggy's Cove. We will do Louisburg and the Cabot Trail drive as well. Thanks for your input. Kids are a little old for the Tugboat but we may check it out. Not old enough for the Louisburg Murder Mystery unfortunately as it falls on the evening we've planned for Louisburg.
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