Travel and Vacation

Nova Scotia invites you to discover our scenic beauty, rich heritage and vibrant culture. There's something for everyone in Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia's official tourism website will provide you with all the information you need to make Nova Scotia your vacation destination. While online, order your free "Doers & Dreamers Travel Guide"—the definitive guide on where to go, what to see, and where to stay during your visit to Nova Scotia.

Visiting Nova Scotia can be as exciting or leisurely as you like. We have over 700 Festival and Events annually, 300+ Attractions and Museums, and breath-taking scenery. See What To Do.

Experience our living history! The Nova Scotia Museum family of 25 sites offers unique experiences for all interests.

Our world is as big as the great outdoors. Experience it for yourself - you can hike, swim, paddle, and cycle in our Provincial and our two National Parks: Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site.

Discover Nova Scotia's heritage. The directory of Heritage Resources in Nova Scotia has information about Museums, Archives, Public Galleries, and Historical, Heritage, and Naturalist Organizations.

Find out about our lighthouses. Visit the Nova Scotia Lighthouse Preservation Society.

The Canadian Tourism Commission website has a great deal of information for people interested in Nova Scotia.

For tourism related businesses operating in Nova Scotia, visit the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS).

Nova Scotia is one of four provinces that make up Atlantic Canada. The others are New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.

Find out about local events from the Community Networks in several communities.

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