Things to do in Nova Scotia

Activities, attractions and tours

A winding coastal road with a guardrail, steep cliffs, and the ocean in the background.
A row of colorful houses with blue and red siding, white trim, and a porch with a railing.
A historic building with a clock tower and arched windows.
A wooden sailing boat docked at a pier with a cityscape in the background.
A grand legislative chamber with ornate wood paneling, green chairs, and large portraits on the walls.

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Halifax Sunset Cruise Ft. a Live Musician

Halifax Sunset Cruise Ft. a Live Musician

RM161
per adult
Halifax Sunset Cruise Ft. a Live Musician
Best of Halifax Harbour Boat Tour

Best of Halifax Harbour Boat Tour

RM172
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Halifax Harbour Boat Tour
Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove

Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express

RM303
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

RM376
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
JFarwell Sunset Wine and Cheese Yacht Sailing

JFarwell Sunset Wine and Cheese Yacht Sailing

RM584
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
JFarwell Sunset Wine and Cheese Yacht Sailing
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Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour

Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour

Activity duration is 7 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 133 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 484 per adult
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Explore Nova Scotia with Bundled Self Guided Audio Tours

Explore Nova Scotia with Bundled Self Guided Audio Tours

Activity duration is 12 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 122 per traveller*
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Adventure & outdoor

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2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 37 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 432 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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JFarwell Sunset Wine and Cheese Yacht Sailing

JFarwell Sunset Wine and Cheese Yacht Sailing

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 70 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 580 per adult
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Halifax: Tall Ship Harbor Sailing Cruise with Live Music

Halifax: Tall Ship Harbor Sailing Cruise with Live Music

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 179 per adult
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What to do in Nova Scotia

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A bustling waterfront promenade with a pier, a tall ship, and various shops including a pizza restaurant.

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

9.4/10 (7,733 reviews)
Browse personal items that survived the Titanic, enjoy dinner with a sea view and shop in the lively market along this scenic walkway.
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Where to stay in Nova Scotia

Find the best Nova Scotia areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Nova Scotia
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A large, historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and modern skyscrapers in the background.

Downtown Halifax

Downtown Halifax is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Neptune Theatre and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

South End

South End is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Nova Scotia Archives and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.

A stone archway entrance with a metal gate, surrounded by a brick pathway and a metal fence, leading to a grassy hill with a stone structure in the background.

North End

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Cornwallis Street Baptist Church or Casino Nova Scotia.

A waterfront town with colorful buildings, including a red building labeled "Fisherman's Museum of the Atlantic."
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Lunenburg Waterfront

Lunenburg Waterfront is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lunenburg Waterfront and Bluenose II while you're in town.

A park with a gazebo, a large rock, and a river with a city skyline in the background.

Downtown Dartmouth

If you're spending some time in Downtown Dartmouth, Alderney Landing and Sullivans Pond Park are top sights worth seeing.

A lake with a fountain, houses, and trees.

Bridgewater

A rocky coastline with clear blue water and sparse vegetation.

Westport

A panoramic view of a valley with autumn foliage, distant fields, and scattered houses under a clear blue sky.

Kentville

A village with traditional wooden houses, stone walls, and a clear sky.

Louisbourg

A rural landscape with autumn foliage, a small white house, and a river.

Margaree Valley

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