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The Pick of the Crop: A Sampling of Nova Scotia's
Agri-Tourism Experiences

Get in touch with simple goodness again... Visit Nova Scotia's agri-tourism destinations.

Beyond its wave-tossed seascoasts and scenic landscapes lies the beating heart of this beautiful province. Agriculture, farming, food and wine are vital parts of Nova Scotia's history, its present and its future; agri-tourism adventures offer hands-on invitations to old worlds and new ways. Come discover our natural richness - and share the experience.

Families, couples, groups and individuals can enjoy a variety of countryside experiences across the province, including: on-farm accomodations, farm attractions and tours; u-picks, on-farm markets and farmers' markets; wineries and festivals.

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Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia
Taste of Nova Scoita
Winery Association of Nova Scotia

 

On the Land & Sea

A Resource Directory of Nova Scotia Agricultural, Aquacultural and Fisheries Destinations and Activities, 2007

This directory is designed to serve as a resource guide for visitor information centres across the province of Nova Scotia. It will help staff to assist visitors in choosing tourism destinations in relation to our agriculture, aquaculture and fisheries sectors. Please contact the editor with any changes or suggestions.

Please note all documents are in Adobe Acrobat format:

Farm Accommodations
Agricultural and Fisheries Education
Agricultural Exhibitions & County Fairs
Agricultural and Fisheries Festivals & Events
Farm and Fishery Tours and Activities
Farm Retailers
Farmers' Markets
U-Pick Operations
U-Fish Operations
Fishing/Angling Guides

In each of these product or service areas, information is arranged by the Scenic Travelways promoted by the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism.

Evangeline Trail: encompassing Yarmouth, Digby, Annapolis, Kings and Hants Counties
Glooscap Trail: encompassing Hants, Colchester and Cumberland Counties
Sunrise Trail: encompassing Cumberland, Colchester, Pictou and Antigonish Counties
Cape Breton Island (Ceilidh Trail, Cabot Trail, Marconi Trail, Fleur-de-lis Trail, Bras d'Or Lakes Scenic Drive) encompassing Inverness, Victoria, Cape Breton and Richmond Counties
Marine Drive: encompassing Guysborough and Halifax (Halifax Regional Municipality) Counties
Halifax Metro: encompassing the cities of Halifax and Dartmouth as well as the areas of Bedford, Lower Sackville, Fall River, Halifax International Airport, Enfield
Lighthouse Route encompassing Halifax (Halifax Regional Municipality), Lunenburg, Queens, Shelburne, and Yarmouth Counties


For more information on Nova Scotia, please visit www.NovaScotia.com

  Last Update: July 20, 2007