Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is a province of Canada located on the eastern edge peninsula of the mainland. Although it is the nation’s second smallest province, the tranquility is unmatched, and the scenery is incredibly satisfying.
The climate can be breezy because it faces directly to the Atlantic Ocean. The largest city here is Halifax. Want to visit the best places in Nova Scotia? The following below can serve as a checklist for you.
- Cabot Trail = coastal route stretching 300 km that is located in Cape Briton Island
- Peggy’s Cove = a famous day-trip destination due to the lighthouses
- Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site = a preserved 18th-century French fort
- Halifax Citadel National Historic Site = a remnant of an 18th-century British garrison
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic = houses the maritime history of the North Atlantic
- Lunenburg = a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with brightly colored 18th and 19th-century structures
- Cape Breton Highlands National Park = covers an area of 950 square km north of Cape Breton Island and is home to the popular Skyline Trail
- Kejimkujik National Park = covers 400 square km of inner Nova Scotia and showcases the history of the Mi’kmaw people
- Halifax Harbour = the busy boardwalk of Halifax comprising a variety of establishments like restaurants, stores, markets, museums, and heritage buildings
- Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens = a 10-acre show garden that is regarded as one of the finest in North America
- Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park = a 40-hectare home to most of Canada’s exotic and native creatures