2018 Doers & Dreamers Travel Guide 2 How to use this Guide This travel guide is divided into ten Tourism Tour Operators and Tour Service Providers Scenic Travelway Signs Regions, highlighting the culture, history, can help you make the most of your visit, Throughout the province you will and natural features of each area. Listings offering everything from step-on guides see our traditional Scenic Travelway of accommodations, campgrounds, for the day to full-service all-inclusive tours. signage, indicating the primary museums, attractions, cra¥ beverages touring route in each region (see and specialty foods, galleries and studios, Tourism Region Colours restaurants, outdoor activities, and trails The maps and the page edges are the map on inside front cover). are included in each section. The listings in colour-coded to help you easily find the 9 Halifax Metro information for each area of the province. each region are presented by community, : Lighthouse Route as found when travelling through the region on the Scenic Travelway roads. Area Codes 0 Evangeline Trail 902 and 782 are the area codes for 1 Glooscap Trail An index of community names starts Nova Scotia. You will need to dial the 2 Sunrise Trail on page 196, followed by indexes of area code when making both local and 4 Cabot Trail property names for Accommodations, long-distance calls. Campgrounds, Attractions, Cra 3 Ceilidh Trail Beverages & Specialty Foods, Dial “1” at the beginning of the number 5 Bras d’Or Lake Scenic Drive Galleries, Shops, Artists & Artisans, for all long-distance and toll-free calls. 7 Fleur-de-lis Trail and Restaurants. The Outdoors and Telephone numbers beginning with 800, Trails indexes (p. 208) are by region, 844, 855, 866, 877, and 888 are toll- 6 Marconi Trail and the Tour Operators index (p. 208) free (usually throughout North America). 8 Marine Drive is by type of tour. Symbols and Codes used in the Travel Guide Check to be sure what is intended (e.g. p means that pets are permitted with management’s prior approval, q means that no visiting pets are permitted, and , means that there is at least one resident pet). General Accommodations C/T/Y Rental cabin, trailer and/or yurt available i Visitor Information Centre c Canada Select Rating Program DS Disposal station v Operated by the Nova Scotia J CAA/AAA Official Appointment o/n overnight sites Government Property P Operated by Parks Canada . Nova Scotia Approved—Quality Services: N Member of Taste of NS First Program E Electrical hookup H Housekeeping (i.e. cooking Se Sewage hookup Accessibility (Access Advisor members) facilities in unit) " partially accessible U Unserviced % sight acccessible Bathrooms: W Water hookup $ hearing acccessible Ens Ensuite (bathroom in unit) Swimming: p Pets allowed with prior Pvt Private (bathroom outside L Lake permission unit) O Ocean q Pets not allowed 2-pc bath Toilet, sink P Pool , Pets on premises 3-pc bath (T) Toilet, sink, tub R River @ Internet access 3-pc bath (S) Toilet, sink, shower (wireless and/or wired) 4-pc bath Toilet, sink, tub, shower Equipment Rentals, CXL Cancellation policy Beds: Tour Types and Trail Uses F( ) Free ( ) years of age and under D Double (2D—two double beds) > 4-wheeling/ATVs with adult; e.g., F(12). Cots & cribs K King-sized K Bicycles/Cycling may involve an extra charge. K/T King-sized, converts to twin GTD Guaranteed Y Bird & wildlife viewing How to use this Guide Q Queen-sized | Camping equipment O/S Off-season S Single { Canoes/Canoeing STC Subject to change T Twin (2 beds, any size) D Diving equipment XP Extra person (each additional Breakfast (included in room rate): f Fishing gear/Fishing person in the same unit) Full b’fast Hot breakfast L Hiking Light b’fast Continental breakfast Attractions } Kayaks/Kayaking Buffet b’fast Self-serve breakfast b Sailboats/Sailing W Wheelchair-accessible t Sightseeing facilities available Campgrounds S Skis/Skiing ; Partially accessible c Camping Select Rating Program facilities available s Snowmobiling [F] Facilities y Snowshoes/Snowshoeing Admission: [R] Recreation/activities

NovaScotia.com w Whale watching $ Charged D Donation Contents How to Use This Guide/Symbols & Codes .. 2 Cape Breton Island ...... 136 Don’t Miss Festivals & Events ...... 17 Ceilidh Trail...... 137 Entering Canada/Customs ...... 19 Accommodations ...... 140 General Information ...... 20 Campgrounds...... 141 Visitor Information Centres ...... 22 Attractions ...... 141 Galleries, Shops, Artists and Artisans...... 142 Halifax ...... 26 Cra¥ Beverages & Specialty Foods ...... 142 Accommodations ...... 32 Restaurants...... 142 Campgrounds...... 35 Outdoors ...... 142 Attractions ...... 35 Trails ...... 143 Galleries, Shops, Artists and Artisans...... 36 Marketplace...... 143 Cra¥ Beverages & Specialty Foods ...... 37 Restaurants...... 37 Cabot Trail...... 144 Outdoors ...... 39 Accommodations ...... 149 Trails ...... 40 Campgrounds...... 154 Marketplace...... 41 Attractions ...... 155 Galleries, Shops, Artists and Artisans...... 155 South Shore ...... 48 Cra¥ Beverages & Specialty Foods ...... 156 Accommodations ...... 55 Restaurants...... 156 Campgrounds...... 60 Outdoors ...... 157 Attractions ...... 61 Trails ...... 158 Galleries, Shops, Artists and Artisans...... 63 Marketplace...... 158 Cra¥ Beverages & Specialty Foods ...... 65 Restaurants...... 65 Bras d’Or Lake Scenic Drive ...... 162 Outdoors ...... 66 Accommodations ...... 166 Trails ...... 68 Campgrounds...... 167 Marketplace...... 69 Attractions ...... 167 Galleries, Shops, Artists and Artisans...... 168 Yarmouth & Acadian Shores ...... 72 Cra¥ Beverages & Specialty Foods ...... 168 Accommodations ...... 77 Restaurants...... 168 Campgrounds...... 78 Outdoors ...... 168 Attractions ...... 78 Trails ...... 169 Galleries, Shops, Artists and Artisans...... 79 Marketplace...... 169 Cra¥ Beverages & Specialty Foods ...... 80 Restaurants...... 80 Fleur–de–lis Trail, Marconi Trail Outdoors ...... 80 & Sydney Area ...... 170 Trails ...... 80 Accommodations ...... 174 Marketplace...... 81 Campgrounds...... 176 Attractions ...... 176 Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley ...... 85 Galleries, Shops, Artists and Artisans...... 177 Accommodations ...... 96 Cra¥ Beverages & Specialty Foods ...... 177 Campgrounds...... 103 Restaurants...... 177 Attractions ...... 105 Outdoors ...... 178 Galleries, Shops, Artists and Artisans...... 108 Trails ...... 178 Cra¥ Beverages & Specialty Foods ...... 109 Marketplace...... 179 Restaurants...... 111 Outdoors ...... 111 Eastern Shore ...... 180 Trails ...... 114 Accommodations ...... 185 Marketplace...... 115 Campgrounds...... 186 Attractions ...... 187 Northumberland Shore ...... 121 Galleries, Shops, Artists and Artisans...... 188 Accommodations ...... 126 Cra¥ Beverages & Specialty Foods ...... 188 Campgrounds...... 129 Restaurants...... 188 Attractions ...... 130 Outdoors ...... 188 Galleries, Shops, Artists and Artisans...... 131 Trails ...... 189 Cra¥ Beverages & Specialty Foods ...... 132 Restaurants...... 132 Tour Operators and Tour Services ...... 190 Outdoors ...... 133 novascotia.com Trails ...... 134 Community Index...... 196 Marketplace...... 135 Indexes (property names) ...... 200 4

UNCOVER a province that speaks to every part of you.

Can you hear it? Listen. Listen closely. Listen to each ocean breeze that whispers across our seaside towns, sandy shores and working fi shing villages, over the foothills of our many wineries and the mountains of our highlands. Every whisper brings the promise of surprise. The joy of the unexpected. The sounds, sights, fl avours and stories of a place and people you never imagined could o er so much. It’s all waiting to be discovered by you.

Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa, Ingonish 5

MUST DO EXPERIENCES for the free-spirited.

Looking for things you won’t fi nd anywhere else? Do you crave the truly unexpected and authentic? Do you feel at home on the road less travelled? Explore the following pages and discover experiences that highlight the best of Nova Scotia. 6 FEED YOUR SOUL and 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 that can only come from the passion of our farmers, fi shers, chefs, winemakers, craft brewers and distillers. Our seafood often gets top billing, but that’s just the beginning of why foodies keep coming back to our tables.

Good Cheer Lobster Feast, Port-Royal National Historic Site

MUST DO! SEA TO TABLE LOBSTER ADVENTURE Kayak Nova Scotia’s dramatic granite coast and clear, turquoise waters to a charming fi shing village for the inside scoop on lobster fi shing in this sea-to-table adventure! A chef-prepared lobster dinner, featuring local ingredients and seafood awaits you at the ocean’s edge at sunset.

East Coast Outfi tters (www.eastcoastoutfi tters.com) Location: Lower Prospect, South Shore 7

The Shore Club, Hubbards

HERE’S TO LOCAL CHEER. Come thirsty – because in Nova Scotia, delicious things are always brewing, distilling and aging. Start by exploring Nova Scotia’s premier white wine, Tidal Bay. As the province’s fi rst appellation wine, it’s the perfect refl ection of this region. And it’s just one of many reasons to hit the Good Cheer Trail, which features over 50 local wineries, craft breweries, cideries and distilleries. From our passionate artisans to your very own table, local craft beer, wines and spirits are the perfect match for our local cuisine.

The Keeper’s Kitchen, Cape Forchu Lightstation Ironworks Distillery, Lunenburg

MUST DO! PRIVATE ISLAND YURT FOR TWO Take a thrilling kayak adventure to a seal colony, snorkel hidden inlets, cycle winding coastal roads, and dine on local delicacies. Sleep under the stars in a cozy yurt on your very own private island, just o the coast of beautiful Blue Rocks fi shing village near Lunenburg.

Pleasant Paddling (www.pleasantpaddling.com) Location: Blue Rocks, South Shore 8 WET YOUR FEET in Canada’s ocean playground.

Kick o your sandals and hop on a sur oard or paddleboard, or climb aboard a Zodiac tidal bore rafting expedition. Whether you relax on one of our warm- water beaches, lace up your hiking boots for a seaside trek, rock-hop or lighthouse-hop – you’ll be surprised by the rush you feel when you’re in no rush at all.

Tidal bore rafting on the Shubenacadie River

MUST DO! LAHAVE ISLANDS GLAMPING ADVENTURE Foodies will love this guided glamping adventure with everything provided! Island hop by kayak to colourful fi shing communities and along pristine coasts. Indulge in fresh seafood and local fl avours prepared for you on the beach, try yoga on stand-up paddleboards, and glamp under the stars.

Cape LaHave Adventures (www.capelahaveadventures.ca) Location: LaHave Islands, South Shore 9

Whale watching, Bay of Fundy

PACK YOUR SENSE OF ADVENTURE. Strike up a chat with a seal during a kayak paddle along the cli s of Cape Chignecto. Feel your jaw drop as a whale breaches the waves o 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.

Lunenburg waterfront Kayaking near Three Sisters formation

MUST DO! FUNDY TIDES AND FIRESIDE ADVENTURE Take a thrilling Zodiac ride on tidal bore waves, feel the rush of mud-sliding, fl oat in waters of the world’s highest tides, and savour a sandbar wine and seafood tasting! Back on land, indulge in an authentic lobster boil before bonfi re fun with live music and a Nova Scotia rum fl ight.

Tidal Bore Rafting Resort (www.raftingcanada.ca) Location: Urbania, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley OUR HISTORY

10 IS ALIVE in our culture and people.

To get to where you’re going, you need to know where you came from. We take great 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 infl uences live strong in our everyday. With 5 UNESCO sites, 3 World Heritage Sites, 13 National Historic Site attractions and 28 provincial museums and interpretive centres, we have ages of history to explore.

Bluenose II

MUST DO! GOOD CHEER LOBSTER FEAST Authentic Acadian and Mi’kmaw music, local fl avours, and 400 years of stories feature in this exclusive dinner party after hours at Port-Royal National Historic Site, one of North America’s fi rst European settlements. Host Samuel de Champlain brings good cheer to the table!

Good Cheer Adventures (www.goodcheeradventures.ca) Location: Annapolis Royal area, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley 11

78th Highlanders, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

THE LAND AND SEA THAT SHAPE 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 storied past. From the famous Bluenose II schooner to the UNESCO sites of the Joggins Fossil Cli s and the Landscape of Grand Pré, your curiosity will be indulged. Get to know a people who love to share and celebrate their culture.

MUST DO! GREAT CANADIAN LOBSTER FISHING FEAST Get a taste of the world’s largest lobster fi shery! Join a crew of Nova Scotia lobster fi shers for a morning at sea, returning to your resort with the freshest lobster and ultimate bragging rights. Meet at the beachside bonfi re, as Chef prepares today’s catch for your cozy dinner party inside.

White Point Beach Resort (www.whitepoint.com) Location: White Point, South Shore

Smudging ceremony, Eskasoni Cultural Journeys Acadian dancers, Chéticamp EXPERIENCE 12 THE SOUNDS that defi ne our province.

When your history is this vibrant and diverse, your musical traditions can’t possibly be anything less. Throw in the Nova Scotian spirit of warm and joyful hospitality, and you get must-do live music experiences. From lively pubs and kitchen parties to Cape Breton’s world-renowned Celtic Colours International Festival in the fall, just try and resist the urge to get up and dance. We promise you won’t be alone if you start humming a tune on the trip home.

The Gaelic College / Colaisde na Gàidhlig, St. Ann’s

MUST DO! OCEAN CEILIDH AND SEAFOOD Kick up your heels to jigs and reels of bagpipers and fi ddlers serenading your Cape Breton Island adventure. Dine seaside on lobster, then hop aboard a fi shing boat for an exclusive ceilidh (Celtic party) at sea and local whisky tasting. You’ll be dancing like a local in no time!

Celtic Music Interpretive Centre (www.celticmusiccentre.com) Location: Judique, Cape Breton 13

Acadian Kitchen Party, Argyler Lodge

MUST DO! ACADIAN KITCHEN PARTY

Indulge in a chef-prepared dinner featuring authentic stories of local Acadians through food and music, from early days of French Acadie to connections with Cajun cousins in Louisiana to seafaring joie-de-vivre. Then join locals in a seaside kitchen party and try to play the spoons!

Argyler Lodge (www.argyler.com) Location: Lower Argyle, Yarmouth & Acadian Shores

Highland Village Museum / Baile nan Gàidheal, Iona KitchenFest at The Gaelic College FIND YOUR

14 OWN PATH surrounded by nature at its best.

Take a pause. Breathe in the quiet before having your breath taken away by the stunning landscape. Whether you wake up to the sound of the waves along our vast seacoast, or follow your nocturnal wonder to some of the clearest night skies in North America, you’ll come away with a renewed sense of awe. Refreshed, you’ll be ready to explore everything else Nova Scotia has to o er.

Franey Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park

MUST DO! FUNDY SUNRISE YOGA AND KAYAK Awaken your mind and body in a sun salutation as day breaks over the Bay of Fundy’s stunning Cape d’Or cli s and lighthouse. Feel pampered with a neck massage and chef-prepared gourmet breakfast, then explore the dramatic coastline on a guided sea kayak adventure.

NovaShores Adventures (www.novashores.com) Location: Cape d’Or, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley 15

Surfi ng at Lawrencetown Beach

MUST DO! GOURMET GARDEN PARTY Step into the captivating, award-winning Tangled Garden to delight your senses! Weave your way through Nova Scotia fl avours toward the sounds of local musicians, gathering fresh ingredients for your gourmet picnic overlooking Grand Pré, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tangled Garden (www.tangledgardenherbs.ca) Location: Grand Pré, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley

East Coast Paddle Company, Tusket

Glamping on LaHave Islands Celtic Shores Coastal Trail, Cape Breton 16

Cabot Cli s Golf Course, Inverness, Cape Breton

DON’T BE SURPRISED if you’re surprised.

The incredible range of Nova Scotia’s cultural, historical and outdoor experiences is enough to get any traveller’s heart beating in anticipation. If there’s one true treasure Nova Scotia has to o er, it’s that there’s always another treasure waiting. From world-renowned golf at Cabot Cli s to walking on the ocean fl oor, there is always another adventure around the corner.

MUST DO! LOBSTER FEAST AND PEGGY’S COVE ADVENTURE Nova Scotia essentials are served up by your seaside resort host, exclusively guiding you to Peggy’s Cove authentic fi shing village and lighthouse, introducing you to local seafood experts, and meeting Oceanstone’s chef to select your fresh lobster for your gourmet feast by the ocean!

Oceanstone Seaside Resort (www.oceanstoneresort.com) Location: Peggy’s Cove area, South Shore

MUST DO! WILD ISLANDS CAMPING ADVENTURE Sail, hike, and snorkel the beautiful Wild Islands dotting Nova Scotia’s Atlantic coast. Savour local seafood prepared over an open fi re for a meal unlike any other, topped by campfi re songs and stargazing. Everything is provided in this guided eco-adventure.

Great E.A.R.T.H. Expeditions (www.greatearthexpeditions.com) Location: Wild Islands area, Eastern Shore 2018 Don’t Miss Events 17 Come celebrate with us at these top-notch events in 2018! Get details on these and many more at NovaScotia.com. Specific event information may change from time of printing, so please confirm dates online before finalizing your plans.

June TD Halifax Jazz Festival Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, Halifax June 26–July 2 The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is one of the world’s premiere indoor cultural and entertainment events, featuring over 2,000 world-class Canadian and international military and civilian performers. nstattoo.ca KitchenFest! | Féis a’ Chidsin!, various locations around Cape Breton June 29–July 7 Nova Scotians are known for our hospitality and throwing a good down-home kitchen party. Take in one of the dozens of concerts and events happening around Cape Breton and kick off the summer while kicking up your heels! kitchenfest.ca Halifax Pride Festival, Halifax July July 19–29 Antigonish Highland Games, Antigonish Join more than 150,000 participants at Canada’s fourth-largest and Atlantic Canada’s largest and oldest LGBTQ+ Pride July 1–8 Festival. This celebration is reflective of the best of the LGBTQ+ Held annually for over 150 years, “The Games” are a true community and culture in Halifax and throughout Nova Scotia. showcase of Scottish culture. The week-long schedule of Come out and celebrate the community with cruises, an inter- events blends spirited competition featuring athletes, pipe- faith service, the Halifax Pride Parade, and, to close out the and-drum bands, and highland dancers from across the country celebration, a dazzling fireworks display. halifaxpride.com and around the world, with Scottish-flavoured ceilidhs, clan activities, and concerts. antigonishhighlandgames.ca Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Canso July 26–29 TD Halifax Jazz Festival, Halifax Some of the finest songwriters and performers in North July 11–15 America gather at this international festival to celebrate the The oldest jazz festival and largest summer festival in the lasting contributions Stan Rogers has made to folk music. Atlantic region, which marked 30 years in 2016, features the Discover the worlds of folk, jazz, Celtic, gospel, and bluegrass best of the East Coast alongside a strong international lineup. in the picturesque seaside setting of Canso. stanfest.com Our stages proudly present jazz—the heart and soul of our programming—as well as its counterparts: world, blues, Festival acadien de Clare, Clare Latin, and much more. halifaxjazzfestival.ca July 28–August 4 & August 15 The modern marries with the traditional at the oldest Acadian

Halifax Pride Festival festival in the world. Celebrate with concerts featuring Don’t Miss Events Acadian, Cajun, bluegrass, and contemporary music. Take in art and quilt expositions, enjoy a nature hike showcasing the beauty of Baie Sainte-Marie, and experience the Tintamarre, a noise parade and walk on National Acadian Day on August 15. festivalacadiendeclare.ca August Halifax International Busker Festival, Halifax August 1–6 Historic Halifax waterfront comes alive with entertaining, action- packed shows. Featuring street performers from all across the globe, this is a family-oriented, free-to-attend festival event with music, magic, and fun for all tastes. buskers.ca NovaScotia.com 18

Festival acadien de Clare Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie Devour! Food & Film Fest

Festival de l’Escaouette, Chéticamp Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie August 2–5 September 22-23 The festival celebrates the rich Acadian culture and traditions Participants will be challenged by the Gran 117-kilometre with a variety of music, dance, theatre, kitchen parties, a parade, loop while novice cyclists may prefer the shorter 35-kilometre and many more activities for all ages. cheticamp.ca Piccolo Fondo ride or split the difference with the 67-kilometre Medio Fondo. Cyclists will navigate rolling inland roads and New Glasgow Riverfront Jubilee, New Glasgow pass by towering wooden churches along the panoramic August 3–5 coastal route that hugs beautiful Baie Sainte-Marie. Acadian The distinctive venue of the New Glasgow Riverfront Jubilee culture is highlighted during the social event on the Saturday provides a truly unique experience for music lovers. Setting before the ride. granfondobaiesaintemarie.ca the stage for the region’s rising stars to perform alongside seasoned local and international musicians, the event is an Canadian Deep Roots Music Festival, Wolfville eclectic mix of rock, blues, folk, and country music. September 28–30 newglasgowjubilee.ca The festival celebrates Nova Scotia’s rich and diverse musical traditions, blending the music of our founding cultures with Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, Lunenburg modern roots music from across North America and around August 9–12 the world. Activities, including ones especially for young The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival celebrates roots and people, take place throughout the festival. deeprootsmusic.ca traditional music at its best. Nova Scotia’s longest-running folk festival brings the best in traditional and contemporary music Halifax Oyster Festival, Halifax to scenic Lunenburg, showcasing great Nova Scotian and September 28-29 international talent. folkharbour.com This two-day event on the Halifax Waterfront is sure to be a shuck- ing good time! Slurp and sample a variety of Maritime oysters at Seaport Beerfest, Halifax multiple tasting sessions and check out the Nova Scotia Oyster August 10–11 Shucking competition. Nova Scotia beer, wine, cider and spirit Enjoy “beer on the pier” at Atlantic Canada’s largest gathering samples are also available for purchase onsite. oysterfest.ca of cra¥ beer, cider, and imports. With over 100 producers on hand from all over Canada and the world, don’t miss your October chance to sample a variety of brews, including those cra¥ed Celtic Colours International Festival, Cape Breton right here in Nova Scotia! Delicious food and toe-tapping music round out the festival. seaportbeerfest.com October 5–13 Autumn is the time when the sounds of fiddles, pipes, and Chester Race Week, Chester voices in song echo over the Island. This festival is an event August 15–18 to remember, with over 250 musicians, dancers, singers, and The Chester area is no stranger to yacht racing. With firm storytellers at venues across the Island. celtic-colours.com roots in sailing dating back to more than 150 years ago, this Nocturne: Art at Night, Halifax & Dartmouth quintessential Nova Scotia village welcomes dozens of racers to Canada’s largest keel racing regatta each year. Enjoy lots of October 13 action both on and off the water! chesterraceweek.com This fall festival brings art and energy to the streets of Halifax and Dartmouth. Take in dozens of displays of visual art in

Don’t Miss Events Shelburne Kayak Festival, Shelburne galleries and public spaces throughout the city. Be sure to August 17–19 download the app or pick up your map before heading out. Calling all paddlers! Bring your sea kayak and enjoy two days This event is completely free. nocturnehalifax.ca of workshops, clinics, entertainment, campfires, demon- Halifax Pop Explosion, Halifax strations, and of course, guided paddles of the picturesque Shelburne Harbour. Fun for paddlers of all abilities and ages. October 17–20 shelburnekayakfestival.ca One of Canada’s most respected festivals of new and emerging music, art, and culture, the Halifax Pop Explosion September is a festival and conference celebrating cutting-edge music, culture, and media. halifaxpopexplosion.com Atlantic Film Festival, Halifax September 13–20 Devour! The Food Film Fest, Wolfville The Atlantic Film Festival is an eight-day celebration of film, October 24–28 media, and music from around the world in Halifax. It features This international festival celebrating cinema, food, and wine screenings, industry panels, events, receptions, special culture attracts top-notch chefs from around the globe to the NovaScotia.com presentations, and awards ceremonies in a charming and picturesque town of Wolfville, nestled in Nova Scotia’s wine historical coastal city setting. atlanticfilm.com country in the Annapolis Valley. Festival-goers enjoy food films, wine tours, farmers’ market events, special dinners, chef demonstrations, tastings, and pop-ups. devourfest.com Entering Canada/Customs 19 Passport and visa requirements for visiting Canada will vary according to your citizenship, residency, and purpose for visiting Canada. For up-to-date information for visitors from the Canadian Border Services Agency, go to cbsa.gc.ca or call 800-461-9999 (within Canada), 506-636-5064 or 204-983-3500 (outside of Canada). Citizens of the United States travelling By Sea part of the Canada/New England between the U.S. and Canada cruise itinerary. More than 20 require a valid U.S. passport, Air Comfortable car ferry trips provide major cruise lines visit Nova Scotia NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard easy access from Maine and other between April and November each Merchant Mariner document to Atlantic provinces to Nova Scotia. year, with 4- to 12-day cruises out return home. Reservations are recommended, of New York/Boston and Quebec and tickets should be picked up one City/Montreal. Effective March 2016 hour before sailing. See websites for most international visitors to details. For more information on cruising Canada will require an Electronic to Nova Scotia, visit the Atlantic Travel Authorization (ETA). Visit Maine–Nova Scotia Canada Cruise Association canada.ca/eta for more information. Portland, ME–Yarmouth, NS website cruiseatlanticcanada.com ferries.ca or NovaScotia.com or contact your By Air Toll-free 877-762-7245 local travel agent for more details. Nova Scotia is located two hours Save 5.5 hours’ driving time travelling closer to Europe than any other between Maine and Nova Scotia by By Land mainland North American desti- choosing The CAT ferry. Travellers Highways from all points in the nation, and its capital city, Halifax, can walk or drive aboard. United States and Canada join the Trans-Canada Highway entering is geographically closer to Boston New Brunswick–Nova Scotia and New York than any other major Nova Scotia from New Brunswick Saint John, NB–Digby, NS Canadian city. The Halifax Stanfield at Amherst. ferries.ca International Airport is the Atlantic Toll-free 877-762-7245 Canadian hub for all domestic, regional, and international services. Daily service year-round. Approximate sailing time 2 hours In–province Visit FlyHalifax.com or 15 minutes (peak season) and 2 Transportation: sydneyairport.ca to get the most hours 45 minutes (off season). current information for planning Scheduled Bus your trip. Prince Edward Island– Nova Scotia Service and Full–service Airports Wood Islands, PEI–Caribou, NS Charters Halifax Stanfield ferries.ca Alternative Routes Travel International Airport W Toll-free 877-762-7245 902-873-4422 • fax 902-873-4750 902-880-4918 FlyHalifax.com Daily service May 1 to December 20. [email protected] [email protected] Approximate Sailing time—75 minutes. www.alternativeroutes.ca GPS N44 52.867 W63 30.908. Hop-on/hop-off door-to-door shuttle Two asphalt runways: 7,700 ¥ &10,500 ¥. Newfoundland–Nova Scotia serving the South Shore and Annapolis Open year-round. Port-aux-Basques, NL– Valley. Charters in off-season. Information Visitor JA Douglas McCurdy North Sydney, NS AM PM Limousine Sydney Airport W marineatlantic.ca 902-292-6780 902-564-7720 • sydneyairport.ca Toll-free: 800-341-7981 ampmlimohalifax.ca Halifax airport service. GPS N46 09.683 W60 02.867. Daily service year-round; additional Two runways: 7,070 ¥ & 6,000 ¥. Open year-round. service mid-June to September. Cloud Nine Shuttle 902-742-3992 • [email protected] Argentia, NL–North Sydney, NS Yarmouth International Airport W thecloudnineshuttle.com 902-742-6484 • fax 902-742-6881 Service mid-June to end of Yarmouth to Halifax and airport. [email protected] September. Reservations Coach Atlantic yarmouthairport.ca recommended. GPS N43 49.617 W66 05.283. 888-599-4287 [email protected] Two asphalt runways: 5,000 ¥ & 6,000 ¥. Cruising to Nova Scotia Open year-round. coachatlanticgroup.com NovaScotia.com Nova Scotia’s port destinations are Airport transportation and charters. 20 We’re Closer Than You Think

Crystal Limousine Kiwi Kaboodle 902-877-7778 (cell) 902-531-5494 By Rail 902-830-8338 (text) 902-521-0142 (text/cell) VIA Rail Canada [email protected] • crystallimo.ca [email protected] Transcontinental train service. Call Halifax area: Airport service and novascotiatoursandtravel.com VIA Rail toll-free anywhere in Canada Nova Scotia tours. Mariner Shuttle 888-842-7245 or visit viarail.ca. Handi Trans (TCB) 902-586-8302 • 855-586-6140 902-539-4336 marinershuttle@eastlink.ca [email protected] marinershuttle.co Sydney, North Sydney, Sydney Mines, Yarmouth, Acadian Shore, Digby, General Glace Bay, New Waterford. Annapolis Valley, Halifax region, airport. Halifax Transit Maritime Bus Information 311 (TTY 902-490-6645) 902-429-2029 (Halifax) halifax.ca/transportation/halifax-transit 902-895-0313 (Truro) Accommodations Halifax Metro area, airport and 800-575-1807 (Customer Service harbour ferry service. call centre) All properties listed in this travel Halifax Transit “Access-A-Bus” [email protected] guide have been inspected & 902-490-6681 (to register) maritimebus.com licensed by the Province of Nova 902-490-6999 (scheduling) Amherst to Halifax, Kentville, Sydney. Scotia and approved by at least Wheelchair-accessible bus service Transit Cape Breton one of three recognized quality in the Halifax Metro area. 902-539-8124 • [email protected] Visitor Information Visitor programs (Nova Scotia Approved, cbrm.ns.ca/transit Kathleen’s Shuttle and Tours Canada Select/Camping Select 877-720-8747 Sydney & Metro Cape Breton and CAA/AAA) to ensure that they 902-249-0086 (cell/text) communities. 902-834-2024 (home offi ce) Tri-Star Shuttle are clean, comfortable, and well [email protected] 902-740-4583 maintained. As property types and kathleensshuttleandtours.webs.com tri-starcharters.com guest services vary, contact the Digby & Annapolis Valley shuttle service Yarmouth, Digby, South Shore, Halifax property directly for more informa- to Halifax and airport; tours of Valley region. Try Town Transit tion. Visit NovaScotia.com for a 902-521-0855 • 877-521-0855 description of accommodation Kings Transit Bridgewater, Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, types. All accommodation rates 902-678-7310 • 888-546-4442 Halifax and airport. [email protected] are subject to change. kingstransit.ns.ca

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Please visit accessadvisor.ca for more information and to view a list of Access Advisor–verifi ed locations or call 902-566-3501.

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Nova Scotia Approved - Quality First—A program ensuring clean and comfortable accommodations for visitors to Nova Scotia. This innovative, industry-led quality program benchmarks cleanliness and state-of-repair standards. It’s always Quality First with Nova Scotia Approved. Visit nsapproved.ca for more informa- Services for People Access Advisor.ca tion and watch for the logo when with Special Needs Access Advisor is a rating program planning your next visit. that identifies levels of accessibility W; in participating accommodations W indicates that the business meets and campgrounds. All locations CAA/AAA the minimum requirements of access showing these symbols have been for people using a wheelchair. Those visited to confi rm their level of To be eligible for CAA/AAA Approval, that provide at least one service accessibility. Please contact the establishments must meet basic for persons with mild to moderate establishment directly to ensure that requirements for cleanliness, comfort, disabilities but are not wheelchair- your specifi c needs can be met. and security, verifi ed by unannounced accessible are identifi ed by ;. accessadvisor.ca evaluations by professional AAA Accessibility standards for public # Full Mobile Accessible inspectors. The Diamond Rating is access to businesses are not currently The entire property is accessible to determined based on a compilation regulated in Nova Scotia, so use of the persons requiring the use of a wheel- of all property characteristics, with W and ; symbols is at the discretion chair or other mobility assistive device. a focus on overall guest impression of the operators and defi nitions can Partially Accessible rather than on individual elements. vary from operator to operator. When " The property is accessible or partially J Budget-oriented, off ering basic comfort possible, please contact operators Information Visitor accessible to persons with varied and hospitality. directly to ensure that their property levels of disability, including diffi culty JJ Aff ordable, with modestly enhanced meets your accessibility requirements. facilities, decor, and amenities. with mobility, refl exes, and strength. Other sources of information JJJ Distinguished, multi-faceted with Nova Scotia League for Equal % Sight Accessible enhanced physical attributes, amenities, and guest comforts. Opportunities: [email protected]; The property is accessible to persons 902-455-6942; (fax) 902-454-4781; with sight impairment, from partial JJJJ Refi ned, stylish with upscale nsleo.com to total blindness. physical attributes, extensive amenities, and a high degree of hospitality, service, and Canadian Paraplegic Hearing Accessible attention to detail. Association (Nova Scotia): $ JJJJJ Ultimate luxury, sophistica- [email protected]; The property is accessible to persons with partial hearing loss to total tion, and comfort with extraordinary physical 902-423-1277; thespine.ca attributes, meticulous personalized service,

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Canada Select is an industry-led Camping Select inspects and rates Discover more than 80 of the freshest consumer-driven rating program participating campgrounds in two seafood experiences that our province providing visitors with nationally categories: Facility and Recreation. has to offer on the Seafood Trail. From consistent standards of quality within You will find two sets of stars for each lobster suppers to seafood chowder, categories of roofed accommodation. Camping Select–rated campground. feast your way along the seacoast. Canada Select uses a recognized One reflects the excellence of the Explore over 50 locations across Nova star rating system, awarding up to facility; the second denotes the stan- Scotia on Canada’s first winery, cra¥ 5 stars: dard of recreational activities. brewery, cidery, and distillery trail, the c Modest Accommodations that meet basic c Modest Campgrounds that meet basic Good Cheer Trail. Try samples onsite standard of cleanliness, comfort, and safety. standard of cleanliness, comfort, and safety. and pick up a bottle to try your hand at cc Moderate Accommodations with cc Moderate Campgrounds with additional mixing a Nova Scotia–inspired cocktail facilities and some amenities. additional facilities and some amenities. at home. tasteofnovascotia.com ccc ccc Above Average Accommodations Above Average Campgrounds with Twitter: @TasteofNS with a greater range of facilities, guest ameni- a greater range of facilities, guest amenities, ties, and services. and services. cccc Exceptional Accommodations cccc Exceptional Campgrounds with an extensive range of facilities, guest amenities, with an extensive range of facilities, guest The Restaurant Association of Nova amenities, and services. and services. Scotia (RANS) is a non-profit organiza - ccccc Luxurious Accommodations, ccccc Luxurious Campgrounds, among the very best in the country, with an among the very best in the country, with an tion that has successfully represented outstanding range of facilities, guest amenities, outstanding range of facilities, guest amenities, and promoted the food and bever- and services. and services. age service industry for more than 65 d (½ star) is awarded to properties whose d (½ star) is awarded to campgrounds whose years. Through eDining.ca and cele- physical attributes reflect an enhanced quality physical attributes reflect an enhanced quality brations such as the Savour Food & for the rated level. for the rated level. Wine Festival, RANS invites residents, Follow our Stars to QUALITY Follow our Stars to QUALITY visitors, and foodies to rediscover the Accommodations! Campgrounds! culinary landscape and diverse dining canadaselect.com 877-364-4747 campingselect.ca 877-364-4747 scene of Nova Scotia. Year-round Provincial Seasonal Provincial Visitor Information Centres Visitor Information Centres For help planning your trip using Nova Scotia’s free Open May to October (subject to change) information service, please call: 800-565-0000; Peggy’s Cove: check out NovaScotia.com; or drop by a visitor 96 Peggy’s Point Road information centre while you travel throughout 902-823-2253/2256 the province. [email protected] Airport: Port Hastings: Halifax Stanfield International Airport Entrance to Cape Breton Island 902-873-1223/1224 96 Highway 4

Visitor Information Visitor [email protected] 902-625-4201 Open year-round [email protected] Amherst: Yarmouth: At the Nova Scotia/New Brunswick border 228 Main Street 90 Cumberland Loop 902-742-5033 902-667-8429 [email protected] [email protected] Open year-round i Halifax Waterfront: PLEASE REFER TO MAP IN EACH TO FIND VISITOR On Halifax Waterfront at Sackville Landing REGIONAL SECTION FOR INFORMATION 1655 Lower Water Street LOCATIONS OF COMMUNITY- CENTRES, BASED VISITOR INFORMATION LOOK FOR NovaScotia.com 902-424-4248 [email protected] CENTRES. THIS SYMBOL. Open year-round 23 Brin you sens of adventur t th wate' edg

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