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Peggy's Cove   Halifax

Peggy's Cove, Halifax

 21 Reviews  This a small rural community and it is a photographer's paradise! I went there during the summer and it was windy and a little cloudy so it is always better to know the condition of the weather to... 

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Halifax Citadel   Halifax

Halifax Citadel, Halifax

 44 Reviews  A well known fact that no building in halifax can be raised higher than the hill. The guards on the citadel must be able to see the harbour, to protect it of course from invaders! The citadel is... 

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Halifax Harbour   Halifax

Halifax Harbour, Halifax

 24 Reviews  My favourite tour of the Halifax Harbour took place aboard the Mar II. If sailing is what you like to do, the Mar II is available for various Halifax Harbour cruises including pirate, cocktail and... 

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Waterfront / Historic Properties   Halifax

Waterfront / Historic Properties, Halifax

 28 Reviews  Have you ever seen whales in their natural habitat. In Nova Scotia we have many whales . Humpback Whales, Minke Whales, Blue Whales, Right Whales and more all live in our waters. In the late... 

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Downtown Halifax   Halifax

Downtown Halifax, Halifax

 17 Reviews  The stretch of Halifax between Citadel Hill and North St. is fast becoming the "Kensington Market" of the city. It's a short twenty minute walk from Downtown and runs the length of Agricola Street.... 

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Alexander Keith's Brewery   Halifax

Alexander Keith's Brewery, Halifax

 10 Reviews  For those of you interested in beer, you can take an informative and interactive tour of the Alexander Keith's Nova Scotia Brewery. Actors in period costume will lead you back in time as you learn... 

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Historic Landmarks   Halifax

Historic Landmarks, Halifax

 18 Reviews  St. Paul's Anglican church, on the Grand parade, is the oldest church in Halifax and the oldest protestant church in Canada. It was built the year Halifax was founded, 1749. The building of course has... 

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Pier 21   Halifax

Pier 21, Halifax

 11 Reviews  My Grandmother, mother (age 6), 2 aunts (ages 5 and 2) and 1 uncle (age 7) came from Germany in December, 1928 on the Stuttgart to Halifax arriving at Pier 21. My Grandfather arrived a year earlier in... 

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Cape Breton   Halifax

Cape Breton, Halifax

 11 Reviews  If it's along your travel route and you are vacationing in the fall (Octoberish) then you NEED to take a week-end and 'do' the Cabot Trail. Beautiful scenery along winding roads with many places to... 

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Public Gardens   Halifax

Public Gardens, Halifax

 21 Reviews  One of the most famous gardens in Canada is Butchart Gardens near Victoria, BC. The Halifax Public Garden is not a private enterprise, and yet the quality of the display really warrants it to be one... 

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Maritime Museum of the Atlantic   Halifax

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax

 13 Reviews  This is a great museum and well worth a visit, we spent about three hours here in total. There are lots of boats on display as well as some interesting displays relating to the halifax explosion and... 

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Titanic Cemeteries   Halifax

Titanic Cemeteries, Halifax

 5 Reviews  I visited the titanic cemetery in halifax nova scotia, one of my ancestors died on the Titanic he was an Engineer and there are 2 buried there, so maybe one could be him, it was so sad to see, but... 

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Halifax Farmer's Market   Halifax

Halifax Farmer's Market, Halifax

 3 Reviews  If you are at Halifax, do catch the interesting Farmer's Market which opens every Saturday from 7am to 1pm. This market has many sections, ranging from vegetables, meat, bread, seafood, wine, art etc.... 

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Point Pleasant Park   Halifax

Point Pleasant Park, Halifax

 7 Reviews  Point Pleasant Park is a mixture of park and wilderness in the urbanity of Halifax. Paths where joggers go running in the evenings next to marshy tarns, women walking their dogs between weatherbeaten... 

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St. Mary's Basilica   Halifax

St. Mary's Basilica, Halifax

 4 Reviews  St. Mary's is at the heart of Halifax, where many students and visitors flock around on Staturdays. Construction started in 1820 and lasted till 1899. Mass times: Mo-Fr: 12.15PM and 5.15PM Sa:... 

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St Paul's Cemetery   Halifax

St Paul's Cemetery, Halifax

 4 Reviews  Old St. Paul's Cemetery was founded in 1749, the same year the city of Halifax was founded, and is therefore the province's first official burial ground. Over the years, some 12,000 people were buried... 

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Art Gallery of Nova Scotia   Halifax

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax

 2 Reviews  located in a historic Victorian building, the AGNS has been hosting some really fabulous shows over the last few years including a couple of Impressionist shows. Upcoming in 2005 is a retrospective of... 

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Prince Edward Island   Halifax

Prince Edward Island, Halifax

 4 Reviews  Take the ferry from New Glasgow to Prince Edward Island. This is the smallest and most densely populated province of Canada. The island is 224 kilometres long and at the narrowest part only 6... 

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Bedford Institute of Oceanography   Halifax

Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Halifax

 3 Reviews  The Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Canada's largest center for ocean research, is located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Opened on October 25th, 1962, it has grown to rank among the most respected... 

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Province House   Halifax

Province House, Halifax

 2 Reviews  It's always fun to visit the Leg building when you happen to be in a provincial capital because it's a great - and free - way to learn more about the province's history and current state.... 

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Discovery Centre   Halifax

Discovery Centre, Halifax

 2 Reviews  The Discovery Centre is a great place for a family visit. It's a hands on centre for finding out about all things science and technology with lots of interactive exhibits. They are actually a... 

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Halifax City Hall   Halifax

Halifax City Hall, Halifax

 1 Review  The construction of the Halifax City Hall began in 1887. Back in the 1870s, Montreal and Ottawa, among others, had built new, stately city halls and the city of Halifax felt it needed a building that... 

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Autumn Colours   Halifax

Autumn Colours, Halifax

 2 Reviews  If you are planning a trip to Nova Scotia or the Maritime Provinces, late-September or early-October is the peak season for the brilliant display of autumn leaves changing colours. Photo taken in... 

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Atlantic Playland   Halifax

Atlantic Playland, Halifax

 1 Review  Running out of ideas what to do with the kids? Take them to Atlantic Playland! This small amusement park will keep them busy all day long, with rides, waterslides, go-karts, mini golf, batting cages... 

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Casino Halifax   Halifax

Casino Halifax, Halifax

 1 Review  The Halifax casino is somewhat small compared to other casino's. However still a great place to go and lose some cash all while pretending you know how to play blackjack! I only spent 30 bucks and... 

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Halifax Harbor Boat Tours

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I researched our options on going on a boat trip before we went and found this site. It turned out to be the best choice if you would like to be on a sailboat. We went on the "Pirate Cruise" . The 3-men crew worked very hard at "sailing" the ship, and only used the engine near the dock and were very happy to explain to us what they were doing and why. Two of them were injured, but they still worked!! We had to move and get out of the way frequently , while they switched the direction of the sails. At the end of the trip, they shot off the small but very loud cannon. The other tourist ships with sails only used the sails for looks, and did not actually sail. The trip was interesting also. We got a good look at some Canadian Navy ships and a submarine, the small island with a lighthouse near the Harbor, an oil refinery on the other side, many other ships and boats, and the harbor itself....

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Admiral Digby Museum, Digby NS

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The Admiral Digby museum was founded in 1972. It was named for Admiral Robert Digby who brought a fleet of Loyalists to the area in 1783. It focuses on the culture and history of the area with lots of antiques and exhibits to see. There's also a geneological research facility as well. My favourite was the costume room showing old clothing and accessories. You can wander around on your own or one of the staff will take you around and interpret the exhibits and tell you about the history of the area. The house that contains the museum, on the main street through Digby, dates from the 1800's Georgian era.

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Lunenburg

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It was the first British settlement in Nova Scotia outside of Halifax.Fishing and fish processing activities developed here over 250 years ago through the hands of German and Swiss migrants.Despite we visited by mid August it was foggy and cold, anyway this condition gave Lunenburg a special charme and a place to remember.

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Wolfville

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A beautiful town in the Annapolis Valley, Wolfville is home to Acadia University. elegant heritage homes and some great theatre at the Atlantic Theatre Festival every summer. It is very close to the Grand-Pré National Historic Site, Evangeline Beach and cape Blomidon. There are wonderful little craft and antique shops as well to explore.

Lunenburg

by tvor

The town of Lunenburg was settled by the British a few years after Halifax was founded, in the mid 18th century. There is a strong German heritage here along the south shore of the province. Lunenburg has made it's fame by ship building in particular, and was the place our famous schooner, the Bluenose was built.The town is architecturally beautiful with many old Victorian homes still standing. Lunenburg is also one of only two UNESCO world heritage urban areas in North America (the other being "Old" Quebec city).

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Grand Pre/Evangeline Beach

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Just outside of Wolfville, in the Annapolis Valley, is Grand Pre. This area was a center for French Acadians and it was from here that the Acadians were expelled by the British in 1755. Grand Pre has been restored as a historic park and several buildings reflect life in the 1700's including a school house and a chapel. Henry Longfellow invented a tale of separated lovers, Evangeline was his heroine. In the park there is a statue of Evangeline looking mournful as she waited years to find her lost love. Near by is Evangeline beach, on the Bay of Fundy with it's world record high and low tides. There is a wonderful view of Cape Blomidon jutting out into the bay and there are walking trails and campgrounds all along the road and up into Blomidon park. Open seasonally May to October.

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Lunenburg Academy

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This monstrous "Gingerbread" schoolhouse was the third school constructed in Lunenburg. The original Lunenburg Academy was soon replaced by two different buildings, with the photographed one being the latter of those built. The school operated as a K-12 academy between opening (1895) and 1965. Now it houses elementary school.

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Historic Gardens, Annapolis Royal

by tvor

The Historic Gardens in Annapolis Royal is 17 acres of gardens, plants, trees and paths. there is a replica Acadian cottage overlooking the marshy dykelands and there is a German Bakery and cafe for treats! They also have a very good gift shop. The gardens are meticulously kept, with various types of gardens including a perennial, knot, experimental, a lily pond, and of course a spectactular rose garden which, in early July, is in full colourful bloom. There are sculptures and free standing art scattered through the grounds and benches to sit and enjoy the views. They often have events in the park, with music. In the evening they may sometimes have a "wine and roses" night. There are events for kids as well through the season. The gardens are open from mid May to the end of October and there is a charge for admission.

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Seals, Puffins and Eagle spotting

by MikeBird

There are small boat trips out from English Bay, near Baddeck on Cape Breton that take folk out to the offshore seal islands. The boat was called the Puffin, so called because if you go in the summer you're likely to see these charming little sea birds flittering around the cliffs of the islands. You'll also see the Grey Seals bobbing in the water and basking on the rocks. Enjoy watching the Bald Eagle that has learnt that it can get an easy meal from the boat when they throw a dead fish overboard and in perfect range for cameras. Get ready for that photo - they only do it once!

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Go Whale watching

by MikeBird

All around the Nova Scotian coast there are opportunities to enjoy boat trips out on the Ocean in the hope of spotting whales. We took 3 such trips. Our first was off Ingonish on the eastern coast of Cape Breton Island. This was on a schooner under sail. We were not so lucky that time and we returned to harbour just having enjoyed the trip but thinking we'll hopefully have better luck next time. Sure enough we did!Pleasant Bay on the north west side of Cape Breton has a resident pod of Pilot Whales in the summer. We saw them at close quarters and even listened in to their click noises because the boat had some hydrophones.Third time was off Lunenburg further south on the eastern seaboard. On that trip we were in a bigger, faster boat and the captain managed to track down a Minke Whale. On crossing the Bay of Fundy from Digby to St John we saw whales off in the distance through our...

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Cambridge Suites Hotel  Halifax

 5 Reviews and 375 Opinions  We stayed here for an extended stay when relocating and found it very convient. It is clean ,... 

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Smuggler's Cove Inn  Lunenburg

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Best Western Mermaid  Yarmouth

 1 Review and 24 Opinions  Have only booked others in here. They have been quite happy with this place. It's not too pricey,... 

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  1. Halifax Things to Do
  2. Cape Breton Island Things to Do
  3. Peggy's Cove Things to Do
  4. Lunenburg Things to Do
  5. Sydney Things to Do
  6. Cape Breton Highlands National Park Things to Do
  7. Yarmouth Things to Do
  8. Dartmouth Things to Do
  9. Kejimkujik National Park Things to Do
  10. Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Park Things to Do
  11. Mahone Bay Things to Do
  12. Pictou Things to Do
  13. Chéticamp Things to Do
  14. Digby Things to Do
  15. Bras d'Or Lake Things to Do
  16. Springhill Things to Do
  17. Glace Bay Things to Do
  18. Wolfville Things to Do
  19. Truro Things to Do
  20. Parrsboro Things to Do
  21. Annapolis Royal Things to Do
  22. Iona Things to Do
  23. Windsor Things to Do
  24. Musquodoboit Harbour Things to Do
  25. Liverpool Things to Do
  26. Cape Sable Island Things to Do
  27. Sherbrooke Things to Do
  28. Greenwood Things to Do
  29. Antigonish Things to Do
  30. Shelburne Things to Do
  31. Pubnico Things to Do
  32. Baddeck Things to Do
  33. Joggins Things to Do
  34. Five Islands Things to Do
  35. Chester Things to Do
  36. Louisbourg Things to Do
  37. Kentville Things to Do
  38. Church Point Things to Do
  39. Lawrencetown Things to Do
  40. Ingonish Things to Do
  41. Bridgewater Things to Do
  42. Prospect Things to Do
  43. Eastern Passage Things to Do

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