The Top 20 Attractions in Nova Scotia
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Nova Scotia. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Nova Scotia is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 12, 2025
The first lighthouse at Peggys Cove was built in 1868 and was a wooden house with a beacon on the roof. At sundown, the keeper lit a kerosene oil lamp …
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Mersey River is named after the River Mersey in Liverpool, England. The river was a major transportation route for the Mi'kmaq people of Nova Scotia. The Miꞌkmaq are a First …
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Halifax Public Gardens are one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian garden in North America. They were founded by the Nova Scotia Horticultural Society in 1836 and were recognized as a National Historic Site in 1984.
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Canada's oldest and largest maritime museum is nestled among the piers and boathouses of Halifax Harbor. The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is a historic, educational and cultural landmark, as …
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Here you will find the oldest hemlock on the trail. As the information sign reveals, the age of this tree is estimated to be up to 400 years. To protect …
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The small tranquil boat builder town of Mahone Bay in Nova Scotia is located on the bay of the same name and is known for its riverside three churches. But …
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Lunenburg is a beautiful city in Canada.
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Interesting wooden church, you should install during his walk through the pretty town.
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Located on Long Island, a Well-groomed 2.5-km trail and 235-step staircase lead to a platform with view of the Balancing Rock and St. Mary's Bay.
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There is an impressive exhibition on the Titanic in the Maritime Museum: maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/titanic-unsinkable-ship-and-halifax
The part about the gigantic explosion in the port of Halifax, which claimed significantly more victims, is …
The part about the gigantic explosion in the port of Halifax, which claimed significantly more victims, is …
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