DOERS & DREAMERS TRAVEL BOOKLET

Burntcoat Head Park, Bay of Fundy

UNCOVERa province that speaks

to every part of you.Listen closely. Listen to each ocean breeze that whispers

across our seaside towns, sandy shores, working fishing villages,

over the foothills of our many wineries and the mountains of our

highlands. Every whisper brings the promise of surprise. The delight

of the unexpected. The sounds, sights, flavours and stories of a

place and people you never imagined could offer so much.

Taste Halifax Tour at Good Robot

Domaine de Grand Pré Winery

FEED YOUR SOULand delight your senses.

Welcome to a province that inspires chefs from around the world to set up shop.

Sit down, relax and dig into cuisine shaped by our fresh local ingredients. Savour authentic culinary

experiences born from the passion of our farmers, fishers, chefs, winemakers and craft brewers.

Our seafood often gets top billing. A visitor favourite, explore the Lobster or Chowder Trail

with seaside lobster boils and authentic chowders. But that’s just the beginning of

why foodies keep coming back to our tables. Whether you discover

a unique local café, take a cooking class at Trout Point Lodge or dress up

in costume for the famous Beggar’s Banquet—you’ll find our food to be

as incredible as everything else around here.

HERE’S TO LOCAL CHEER.In Nova Scotia, delicious things are always brewing, distilling and aging.

Getting thirsty? Begin your exploration with Nova Scotia’s premier white wine, Tidal Bay.

A crisp, aromatic white wine, Tidal Bay displays the unique characteristics of our

cool climate region and pairs perfectly with our local seafood. And it’s just one reason to

hit the Good Cheer Trail, featuring over 80 local wineries, craft breweries, cideries

and distilleries. From our passionate artisans to your table, local craft beer, wines

and spirits are the perfect match for our local cuisine.

Bicycle Thief, Halifax Waterfront

Lobster picnic in Cape Breton Highlands National Park

WET YOUR FEETin Canada’s ocean playground.

Kick off your sandals and hop on a surfboard, paddleboard or

aboard a zodiac tidal bore rafting expedition. The only board not on

the menu is “bored”. Whether you relax on one of our warm-water

beaches, lace up your hiking boots for a seaside trek, rock hop or

lighthouse hop—there are countless ways to enjoy our endless coast.

You’ll be surprised by the rush you feel when you’re in no rush at all.

Tidal bore rafting on the Shubenacadie River, Urbania - Maitland

Kayaking along the Halifax Waterfront

PACK YOUR SENSE OF ADVENTURE.Strike up a chat with a seal during a kayak paddle along the cliffs of Cape Chignecto.

Feel your jaw drop as a whale breaches the waves off Digby Neck. Hike or cycle the storied

Rum Runners Trail linking the seaside towns between Halifax and Lunenburg. In Nova Scotia,

it’s easy to break away from the expected and give over to the joy of each new surprise.

Swimming at Summerville

Cycling the South Shore

Surfing at White Point

Whales and dolphins in the Bay of Fundy

Bluenose II

OUR HISTORY IS ALIVE

in our culture and people.In Nova Scotia, we take deep pride in preserving the things that make

our varied historic cultures unique and fascinating. The traditions of our Mi’kmaq,

Acadian, African Nova Scotian and Gaelic influences live strong in our everyday.

With five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 16 National Historic Sites, two National Parks

and 28 provincial museums—we have a lot of history to explore.

Explore rock formations on the Fundy Shore

Uncover Mi’kmaq history at Kejimkujik National Park

and National Historic Site

78th Highlanders, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

THE LAND AND SEA THAT SHAPED US.Like Nova Scotia’s diverse landscape, our warm, welcoming culture has been shaped by the sea.

Who we were is an important part of who we are, and the tales you’ll hear today honour a richly storied past.

From the famous Bluenose II schooner, to Peggy’s Cove (one of the world’s most photographed

lighthouses), or UNESCO sites such as Joggins Fossil Cliffs and the landscape of Grand Pré—indulge

your curiosity and get to know a people who love to share and celebrate their culture.

Grand Pré National Historic Site

Sunset at Peggy’s Cove

Countless beaches to enjoy

Cabot Cliffs Golf Course, Cape Breton

THE WAY PLAYING A ROUNDwas meant to be.

Canada’s only authentic links golf course, Cabot Links, is just one reason that

golfers flock to Nova Scotia. Its sister course, Cabot Cliffs, hugging Cape Breton’s dramatic

coastline, named #9 on Golf Digest’s World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses for 2018 and #1 on

ScoreGOLF’s 2019 Top 59 Canadian Public Courses. Not a golfer? Not to worry.

Play around your way in some of the most beautiful scenery you’ll ever lay eyes on.

Drive or cycle the Cabot Trail, hike the Skyline Trail or invent a route of your own.

In Nova Scotia, you’ll find endless reasons to get outside for the perfect day.

Cycling in Cape Breton

GET COZY UNDER THE STARS.There is a sense of awe that arises here when the sun goes down. Follow your nocturnal wonder

to some of the clearest night skies in North America. Discover the Acadian Skies & Mi’kmaq Lands,

the continent’s first certified Starlight Tourist Destination in Southwestern Nova Scotia. Settle in

for the night at one of Nova Scotia’s countless seaside cottages, campgrounds or resorts.

Then lie back and look up as the stars put on a stunning show just for you.

Kidston Island near Baddeck, Cape Breton

Stargazing at White Point Beach

Skyline Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park

WE’RE CLOSERthan you think.

Direct flights are available to Halifax from Boston, the New York Area,

Germany and the UK. We’re a convenient ferry ride away from Bar Harbor,

Maine, and a 2.5 hour (approx.) ferry from Saint John, New Brunswick. By car

we’re only a day and a half drive away from Toronto, Boston and New York.