DOERS & DREAMERS TRAVEL BOOKLET Burntcoat Head Park, UNCOVER a 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. 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 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.

Taste Halifax Tour at Good Robot

Domaine de Grand Pré Winery Lobster picnic in Cape Breton Highlands National Park

HERE’S TO LOCAL CHEER. In , 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 WET YOUR FEET in ’s ocean playground.

Kick off your sandals and hop on a surfboard, paddleboard or aboard a zodiac 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 Whales and dolphins in the Bay of Fundy

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.

Cycling the South Shore

Swimming at Summerville Surfing at White Point 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.

Bluenose II

Explore rock formations on the Fundy Shore Sunset at Peggy’s Cove

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

Uncover Mi’kmaq history at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

78th Highlanders, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site THE WAY PLAYING A ROUND was 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.

Cabot Cliffs Golf Course, Cape Breton

Cycling in Cape Breton Countless beaches to enjoy Stargazing at White Point Beach

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 WE’RE CLOSER than 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.

Skyline Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park